Stu Pender

Stu Pender, Chicago-born musician and sonic artist, weaves elements of improvisation and songwriting into orchestrations for the guitar, voice, and laptop.

A founding member of the hip-hop collective Poetic Thrust, Stu has also worked various roles in the studio with artists Yoh, Cartoons, Topaz Jones, Carlos Niño and Laraaji. Sharing the stage with artists Allison Ponthier, Photay, Elijah Wolf and Maggie Rogers, he's showcased his talents as an internationally touring guitarist, at The MoMA PS1, United Nations, The Beacon Theatre, and many more.

Stu’s debut full length album, Stillness In Motion was released in 2021 on the Youngbloods label, earning acclaim from Los Angeles’ KCRW and Apple Music.

He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.