Welcome. I'm Toby.
For years, I pursued a life defined by honest work, which eventually led me to the forge and this homestead. My music is the documentation of that journey. It's the sound of the steel cooling, the horses running, and the philosophy that allowed me to trade the constant paycheck for genuine independence. If you want to know who I am and follow the journey, join our community: TS Homestead Nation!
Releases & Music
Grit, heart, and heavy Southern Rock
Red Old Tractor — Official Trailer
Get a glimpse behind the scenes at the homestead and hear the raw energy of the upcoming release.
Red Old Tractor
A song deeply rooted in the daily work, sweat, and simple life on the homestead. Heavy acoustic drive, soaring electric guitars, and an unmistakable story of tradition and staying grounded.
More Than Blueprints
"More Than Blueprints" is a raw, heavy-hitting modern country rock ballad that wrestles with the heartbreaking trade-off between grinding for the future and being present today. Driven by a gritty acoustic backbone, and explosive electric guitars, the song reflects on a workaholic father who spent his life building a legacy for his kids—only for his son to realize that lost time is the one thing money can’t buy back. It’s an emotional wake-up call wrapped in stadium-rock power.
Forged in Steel, Rooted in Country
Every song comes directly from the soil, the sweat, and the grit of real work. It’s Southern Rock and Modern Country built on low-tuned acoustic drive, heavy electric guitars, and lyrics born from long days on the land. No polished studio tricks—just raw, honest storytelling about freedom, self-reliance, and staying true to your roots.
See What People Are Saying
"Really appreciate the creativity that went into this one. Lots of great driving energy from the guitars especially."
"Very solid track here! The production and mix are spot on for this style of track! It's got a great raw energy to it and a bit of an old school vibe with a little bit of country and southern rock thrown in. This is all really cool!"
"Those guitars got some crunch.. nice lead line at about 2:40. I dig the fiddle too."
"Really enjoyed the story telling throughout your songwriting and catchy melody on this song."
"Beautifully crafted acoustic sound! The composition flows naturally with smooth transitions, giving it a timeless and heartfelt vibe, I really appreciate your submission."
"I like how the lead guitars follows the vocal melody on this one! Haunting guitar tones as well. This is a bit more on the southern rock side of things."
"I think it's a great song, I really like the semi-dark cinematic style and sound of the song and I thought the chorus is amazing, very powerful :-)"
"Feel Free is a solid jam. Great visual storytelling. Strong vocals that have a bit of a country rock flair. Funky bass low end. Rolling overdriven guitar waves. Soaring melody lines. Quick flowing jam arrangement. Well crafted."
"I really enjoyed the flow of your track and thought the production quality was excellent. The instrumentation was well-done and the rhythm had a nice groove."
Authentic Homestead Music
Toby Schuetgens isn't just singing about the homestead life; he's living it. From the demanding work on his own ranch, Toby pours his daily experiences and values into his music.
Rooted in the traditions of country and the raw energy of southern rock, his sound is both authentic and deeply personal. Toby takes a hands-on approach to every aspect of his music—writing, playing, recording, and mixing each track himself.
This dedication to his craft results in a sound that is genuine, unfiltered, and resonates with the honest realities of life. His music is a testament to hard work, self-reliance, and the stories that emerge from a life lived close to the land.
Unique Experience
Toby has developed an independent style that blends country and rock elements into a unique experience. Storytelling lyrics, twangy vocals, and a lot of different guitar tones.
If You Like
Toby's fans usually also love the raw and traditional sound of artists like:
- Chris Stapleton
- Whiskey Myers
- Jamey Johnson
- Merle Haggard
- The Cadillac Three
Simple Life Studio
A true independent DIY artist doing everything himself—starting from writing new songs and recording them in his own studio (Simple Life Studio), to managing all releases and community connection.
Official Homestead Playlist
Stream the official tracks, inspirations, and heavy country rock sound directly on Spotify.