About STEVEN WAYNE SCHICKRAM

At the intersection of grit, storytelling, and sound, you’ll find the creative world of STEVEN WAYNE SCHICKRAM.

A former University of Pennsylvania football player, I’ve spent the last 25 years channeling the same discipline, intensity, and teamwork I learned on the gridiron into the realms of songwriting, novel writing, and digital art. Whether I’m behind a piano, an electric guitar, or a keyboard, my work is a relentless pursuit of the human experience—finding the melody in the struggle and the narrative in the noise.

Residing in Tamaqua, Eastern Pennsylvania, after spending three years in the heart of Philadelphia, I draw heavily on the rhythm of local life and the deep-seated alternative and rock influences of the 80s and 90s—artists like New Order, The Gin Blossoms, and Paul Westerberg.

The Creative Front With a catalog of seven albums and 85 songs registered with ASCAP and The MLC, I’ve moved from performing local covers to building an original sonic universe. My creative process is fueled by innovation, utilizing AI tools like kits.ai for voice cloning and Runway AI for video to bring my stories to life in ways that transcend the traditional.

Current Works & Future Chapters I am currently deep in the world of Against The Wind, a novel featuring characters Ace and Vince that is accompanied by a 15-song original soundtrack. This is just the beginning. With the soundtrack arriving on July 1st and the novel slated for release at the start of football season, I am already looking ahead to the next chapters, Blood Lines and The Neighborly Way, as well as a brand-new album coming this September.

My work is a testament to the idea that you never stop playing the game; you just change the field. From the radio airwaves of WMGH Magic 105.5 to the digital streaming platforms where my music reaches fans from the U.S. to Australia, I am committed to creating art that resonates.

I am a husband to my wife, Lauren, and a father to six children—my proudest production of all.