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5/19 – “A Little Bit Yours” Out Now!
JP Saxe was one of my favorite musical discoveries of the last few years. Read More
4/17 – AmericanaFest 2023
William will be playing an official showcase at the 23rd annual @Americana Music Association’s AmericanaFest! Read More
4/7 – Pre-Save “Covers, Vol. 2” (Out August 11th)
My upcoming album Covers, Vol. 2 will be out on August 11th. Read More
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My dear friend @stuartsmithmusic (he opened for me on the last US tour) is going to be releasing his new record (produced by me) soon! He’s doing a kickstarter to get it released and if you feel so inclined, please consider pledging :). Link is in his bio. Thanks kindly y’all!
JP Saxe was one of my favorite musical discoveries of the last few years. A young but wonderfully mature writer, his songs are filled with familiar themes of lost love, unrequited feelings, but hopefulness about the future. He does the very same thing all of my favorite artists do: take something most people feel but make it seem completely new, giving a perspective which might never have been known prior. "A Little Bit Yours" deals with the common but often unsaid situation of holding onto a past love more than the lost partner. The sense of resignation is present, but not overwhelming. In my own version, I attempted to strike that same balance of sadness and anger while also making something sweet and strong. I covered this song specifically because of my own struggles dealing with the past, but with a lovely catharsis and movement towards the future. Listen to my version of "A Little Bit Yours" by @jpsaxe at the link in my bio.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms that have been there for me through different seasons of my life. Some are still here, some have passed on. And to @sambergermoves thank you for being the best mom to all our kiddos. I honestly don’t have words to express my gratitude. None of us could do it without you. ❤️
Happy belated Record Store Day! Covers, Vol. 1 is available on vinyl at record stores across the country. Get yourself a copy and support an independent record store today at the link in stories/highlights.
William will be playing an official showcase at the 23rd annual @americanafest, happening September 19th-23rd in Nashville, TN! Head to the link in bio for more information about conference & festival passes as well as other ticketing options. #americanafest
Covers, Vol. 2 will be released on August 11th. In the meantime, pre-save it on digital and pre-order it on vinyl at the link in my bio.
Today on “Why in the world did I cover…?”, we’re discussing a song written by someone who shaped me as an artist and was a crucial part of the heart and soul of Fleetwood Mac: the late Christine McVie. “Hold Me” is one of my favorite songs, and I hope that my version expresses Christine’s profound influence on me and honors the brilliant artist that she was.
“Hold Me” is the second single from my upcoming album “Covers, Vol. 2,” out August 11th.
Pre-save the digital album and pre-order it on vinyl at the link in my bio.
Covers, Vol. 2 - Out August 11th. Available for pre-order on vinyl at the link in bio.
Christine McVie, to me, was always the unsung hero of Fleetwood Mac. Never insisting on the spotlight, she nevertheless contributed massively to their impossible catalog. While Stevie and Lindsey shined brightly, she labored tirelessly and created some of their most magical songs. "Hold Me", while likely not as well known as many of their other hits, is a perfect example of her ability to write the catchiest of pop melodies while still communicating such potent emotions. "Hold Me" was a specific challenge to cover because it's largely a song of devotion; asking the other for a chance and real connection. But this is why I love playing it so much; it stands in contrast to much of my own writing, focusing on the brighter side of love. The sweet and bright guitars, the playful string arrangement written and performed by Abby Gundersen; it invites the listener to feel inspired in commitment. But most simply, it was just a chance to say thank you to one of the most gifted artists I've ever heard. Listen to my version of “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac at the link in my bio.
“Hold Me” is the second single off of my upcoming album Covers, Vol. 2 which will be out on August 11th and I would consider it to be about as deep of a personal journey as I've ever taken in music. It is available for both digital pre-save and vinyl pre-order starting today through the links in my bio.
Some nice home studio time.
I miss this so much right now. Love y’all very much. 🙏
It’s been a while, but we’ve arrived at the moment you’ve all been waiting for…today I’m here to answer the question “Why in the world did I cover ‘Vienna’ by @billyjoel ? This masterpiece of a song challenges us to slow down and enjoy the simpler things life has to offer, and I aimed to emphasize this in my own version. I hope you enjoy it.