Steve Mason (musician)

This article is about the Scottish musician. For the American musician, see Stephen Mason (musician). For the former Gene guitarist and XFM DJ, see Gene (band). For other people with the same name, see Steven Mason (disambiguation).

Steve Mason
Steve Mason performing live at Social in Hull, December 2022
Steve Mason performing live at Social in Hull, December 2022
Background information
Also known asKing Biscuit Time (1998–2006)
Black Affair (2007–2008)
Born (1975-04-17) 17 April 1975 (age 49)
GenresFolk, electronic, rock, trip hop, experimental jamming
Years active1996–present
LabelsRegal, Poptones, V2, Double Six
Websitestevemasontheartist.com

Steve Mason (born 17 April 1975)[1] is a Scottish guitarist, singer, writer, and activist. He came to prominence in the late 90s as the lead singer and one of the founding members of The Beta Band.[2] Mason created King Biscuit Time as a side project during his time in The Beta Band, and then took the name again after the group split in 2004. After a diversion as Black Affair, Mason began his solo career in 2009.[3] 

He has now released five solo albums,[4] as well as collaborations with Denis Bovell[5] and Martin Duffy.

  1. ^ "Steve Mason Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. ^ McMahon, James (14 September 2018). "Remembering The Beta Band, the self-destructive pop saboteurs who did it all wrong in all the right ways". NME. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  3. ^ Shepherd, Fiona (8 January 2019). "Ones to watch in 2019: Steve Mason, musician". The Scotsman. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Steve Mason (2)". Discogs. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Steve Mason & Dennis Bovell - Ghosts Outside". Discogs.com. Retrieved 7 March 2023.