Stephen Webber finds glitter in simplicity on new single 'Ukelately'

Stephen Webber has worn many hats (composer, professor, turntablist, guitar-slinger), but on 'Ukelately' he swaps grandeur for a cheeky grin and four nylon strings. It’s a song that takes the ukulele, an instrument so often dismissed as novelty, and thrusts it into a sparkling disco spotlight where it becomes the unlikely hero of the dancefloor.

With a bouncing bassline, sly lyricism, and a groove that wouldn’t be out of place on a Nile Rodgers deep cut, Webber leans into absurdity with a knowing wink. But beneath the humour lies a celebration of paring things down to their joyful essence. After decades of writing symphonies, authoring textbooks, and pushing music into high-concept spaces, the artist finds freedom in the smallest of canvases. And 'Ukelately' is a reminder that big feelings don’t always require big setups.

It’s also irresistibly fun. The lyrics are delivered with self-aware charm, balancing tongue-in-cheek satire with a genuine affection for his pint-sized instrumental muse. The track shimmers with vintage disco gloss, but it’s anchored by the simplicity of strums that feel closer to a living room jam than a studio session. That tension between the ridiculous and the sincere is where Webber truly thrives.

In the end, 'Ukelately' feels like a manifesto of sorts: proof that joy can live in the smallest spaces, and that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to strip everything back and let the groove breathe. Whether you’re a disco diehard or a closet uke enthusiast, Stephen Webber makes sure you’ll be smiling by the time the chorus hits.