Steven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Currently a solo artist, he was the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter of the band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Bass Communion and No-Man. Wilson is a self-taught composer, producer, audio engineer, guitar and keyboard player, and plays other instruments as needed, including bass guitar, autoharp, hammered dulcimer and flute. His influences and work have encompassed a diverse range of genres including pop, psychedelia, progressive rock and electronic, among others, shifting his musical direction through his albums. His concerts incorporate quadraphonic sound and elaborate visuals. He has also worked with artists such as Elton John, Tears for Fears, Roxy Music, XTC, Ultravox, Opeth, King Crimson, Pendulum, Jethro Tull, Yes, Fish, Marillion and Anathema. He has been responsible for several critically acclaimed remixes of classic pop and rock records, such as Tears for Fears' multi-platinum selling Songs From The Big Chair[5] and The Seeds of Love, Ultravox's Vienna and Roxy Music's self titled debut album. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Wilson has made music prolifically and earned critical acclaim.[8] His honours include four nominations for Grammy Awards, twice with Porcupine Tree, with his collaborative band Storm Corrosion and as a soloist on one occasion. Wilson has also been described by publications such as The Daily Telegraph as "the most successful British artist you've never heard of". Wilson released his sixth solo album, The Future Bites, on 29 January 2021. A limited edition of a single copy of the album sold on pre-order immediately for £10,000 on Black Friday in November 2020, with all proceeds going to Music Venue Trust to help save UK music venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.