Steven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician. He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree , as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield , Storm Corrosion and No-Man . He is also a solo artist, having released 6 solo albums since his solo debut Insurgentes in 2008. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Wilson has made music prolifically and earned critical acclaim. [4] His honours include six nominations for Gram
Wilson is a self-taught composer, producer, audio engineer, guitar and keyboard player, and plays other instruments as needed, including bass guitar , autoharp , hammered dulcimer and flute . His influences and work have encompassed a diverse range of genres including pop , psychedelia , progressive rock and electronic , among others, shifting his musical direction through his albums. [2] His concerts incorporate quadraphonic sound and elaborate visuals. [6] He has worked with artists such as Elton John , [
Wilson released his sixth solo album, The Future Bites , on 29 January 2021. [16] A limited edition of a single copy of the album sold on pre-order immediately for £10,000 on Black Friday in November 2020, with all proceeds going to Music Venue Trust to help save UK music venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic . [17] The Future Bites 30-track Digital Deluxe version was made available on 27 August 2021, including remixed versions by artists such as Biffy Clyro , Nile Rodgers and Pure Reason Revolution .