ABOUT

WHO IS TIM STILES?

Tim Stiles is an independent hip-hop artist in Santa Cruz, CA — historically known as the lead vocalist/rapper of Seattle’s satirical hip hop band, Passion Party. His music blends sharp lyricism, vivid storytelling, and deeply personal reflection. His songs often begin with a striking image or unusual concept, then unfold into something more human: memory, self-doubt, anxiety, aging, identity, humor, and the search for meaning in everyday life. With a style rooted in wordplay and metaphor, Tim’s writing is thoughtful without losing its personality. His music and poetry moves between playful and vulnerable, turning childhood memories, strange characters, emotional lows, and moments of self-discovery into songs that feel imaginative, honest, and unmistakably his own.

WHAT IS PASSION PARTY?

Formed in 2012 by frontman Tim Stiles and producer Adam Drew, Passion Party defines the genre of ‘satirical hip-hop.’ With the utmost cleverness and tact, they tackle themes encompassing self-deprecation, love, real-life, fantasy, nerd culture, and first world problems – topics traditional hip-hop acts wouldn’t dare touch. Combining early 90’s synth with sultry horns, deliberately placed samples, traditional hip-hop percussion, and hilarious content, the group never ceases to ensue laughter and entertain. Engaging live performances, crowd banter, costumes, and visuals create an experience that caters to all walks of life.

Albums: Bored Games (Spotify – Bandcamp – iTunes)
The Unihorn EP (Spotify – Bandcamp – iTunes)