Steff and the Articles is an indie pop band from Tucson, Arizona. Formed in 2009 by singer-songwriter and pianist Steff Koeppen, the group is known for its blend of piano-driven songwriting and uniquely integrated live violin arrangements. Over the years, the band has released multiple albums and EPs, toured throughout the West Coast, Southwest, and Sonora, Mexico, and earned a devoted regional following for their theatrical, melodic style and heartfelt performances.

A timeline of notable events:
2010: Steff Koeppen and the Articles releases their debut self-titled album.
2012: Steff and the Articles releases album Stories You Can’t Tell, featuring single “Two Cities,” which sees rotation on mtvU.
2013: The band releases single “It Really is Quite Lonely Here,” followed by EP Why It Was So, featuring single, “Te Extraño.”
2013: The band opens up for A Great Big World at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, AZ.
2014: The band tours behind their previous release, hitting cities across the West Coast, Southwest and Mexico.
2014: Singles “Call You Mine” and “I Want More” are released, followed by another West Coast tour that summer.
2015: The band opens up for Copeland a the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ (Copeland’s record Ixora features Steff’s vocals). 2017: Full length album Timekeeper is released, featuring singles “Keep You Around” and “Nothing Left.”
2020: Steff and the Articles celebrates their 10-year anniversary with a live hometown performance.
2021: Single “Inhibition” is released, a home-recorded and produced quarantine project.
2026: Steff and the Articles returns with single “Love You Better” along with a music video.

Current line-up:
Steff Koeppen: Keys, Vocals
Tom Beech: Drums
Chris Pierce: Bass
Jessica Muiseke: Violin
Kaitlyn Vargas: Violin
Alexandra Tuggle: Violin
Johny Vargas: Guitar