For Paul Stone, music has always existed alongside real life rather than apart from it. The Yorkshire songwriter is a father of four, a businessman and a musician who has spent years developing his sound while also supporting his family and building successful property development ventures.
That balance has shaped the music he now makes with The Basement Collective. Rather than chasing trends or shortcuts, Stone has focused on building something authentic. He constructed a professional recording studio beneath his family home and brought together a group of skilled musicians who share his belief in honest, emotionally driven music.
Stone studied at Leeds College of Music and has Irish roots that form part of his identity, but his musical journey has not followed a simple straight line. After stepping away from pursuing music full-time for almost a decade, he returned with the benefit of maturity, perspective and a clearer sense of what he wanted his songs to say.
The latest single, “Brother,” is a powerful example of that approach. Inspired by the illness and recovery of a close friend diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma, the song focuses on connection and reassurance rather than despair. It is a reminder that friendship can be a source of strength when life becomes uncertain.
Paul Stone & The Basement Collective are now sharing music that has been years in the making. Their catalogue is being built carefully, song by song, with musicianship, emotional honesty and human connection at its centre.