Project Award 2025

Midnight Son weaves together soulful vocals, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending production, creating a sound that feels both personal and universal. He will upgrade his home studio with new recording equipment, software, and visual content tools to expand his practice by creating high-quality music, accompanying videos and promotional content. Midnight Son will continue to collaborate with other artists and creators, providing a platform for future interdisciplinary projects.

When asked what he would like the public to know, Midnight Son responded,

“The one thing I most want the public to know about me is that everything I create comes from a place of truth. As Midnight Son, my music is about transformation, finding light in the dark, and turning personal experiences into something that connects us all. I’m proud to represent Anchorage, Alaska, and to show that meaningful, world-class art can come from right here in our community.

I’m a vocalist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist dedicated to telling real stories through genre-blending sound. My goal isn’t just to make music, it’s to build bridges between artists, audiences, and the next generation of creatives in Alaska. This project represents a new chapter in that mission, allowing me to expand my studio, create more immersive content, and collaborate with others who share that same spirit of authenticity and growth.”

Watch Midnight Son’s official music video of “Freedom,” released in 2025. Music video produced by Alex Troutman and was shot and edited by Yasent.

Watch Midnight Son’s live performance of “Jaded” The Ed Washington Experience at Studio C in 2022. Songs written by Midnight Son and music by SugarWater. Performers include Midnight Son on keys and vocals, Kengo Nagaoka on drums, Levi Betz on guitar, and Oliver Petriatis on bass. Video shot and directed by Alex Troutman.