Lucy Fitzgerald 
“Is This Paradise?” by Stephan Folkes is a beautifully emotional track that explores what it means to find peace after loss. Released on June 6, 2025, as part of his debut album Hazard, the song feels like a quiet conversation between the heart and the past. Stephan, known as “The Visionist” and “Dream Pop King”, blends truth, nostalgia, and hope into a sound that feels both cinematic and deeply human.
The track opens with a soft piano melody that grows into layers of harmony, guiding listeners through feelings of grief, memory, and acceptance. The blend of dream pop, soul, and R&B creates an atmosphere that’s both delicate and powerful. It doesn’t just sit in sadness; it rises from it. “Is This Paradise?” speaks to anyone who has ever had to keep moving after losing something important, showing that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Within Hazard, the song stands out as a centerpiece, representing the strength that comes from embracing vulnerability. Produced by Phil Curran and shaped with guidance from Nick Michaels, the track carries the kind of sincerity that’s rare in today’s music. Every detail feels intentional, from the soothing instrumental textures to the emotional delivery that draws you in.
From my perspective, this is one of those songs that lingers after the final note fades. It’s honest, tender, and quietly uplifting. “Is This Paradise?” isn’t just something to listen to—it’s something to feel.
Be sure to follow Stephan Folkes on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify, and add “Is This Paradise?” to your playlist today. If you’re searching for music that understands what it means to lose, rebuild, and grow, this song deserves a place in your life. Let it remind you that even after pain, beauty still finds its way back.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
