Stephen Wicks’ journey from business leader to recording artist continues with “The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight).” The upcoming single marks his fifth release and positions him as a songwriter focused on serious, contemporary themes.
At 74, Wicks has fully committed himself to songwriting and recording after a long career in the corporate and property sectors. His transition highlights a late-life creative reinvention shaped by experience, discipline and perspective.
The new song responds to the Doomsday Clock’s 2026 setting of 85 seconds to midnight. That symbolic time reflects fears about humanity’s direction, including environmental crisis, nuclear threats, artificial intelligence and international conflict.
Produced by George Shilling and featuring lead guitar by Stefan Hauk, the track is intended as both a rock release and a wake-up call. Its accompanying video will extend the song’s message by showing the relentless ticking of the clock and the vulnerability of the world.