It really is true - nothing says the holiday spirit like William Fitzsimmons! From now through January 5th, use the code WF2023 to receive 15% off all items in William’s official merch store. There are still a handful of Covers, Vol. 2 gold vinyl left in stock, which make a great gift for anyone who takes pride in their record collection. Place your holiday orders at the link in bio. ...

Spontaneous performance of “I Don’t Feel It Anymore” at the legendary @bluebirdcafetn in Nashville on 11/8/23 ...

@radiohead has always been a band I’ve had to work hard to fully appreciate the level of complexity and brilliance in so much of their work. They, perhaps more than any band in recent memory, continually challenge listeners to become comfortable with dissonance, discord, ambiguity, and non-linear structure. My personal tastes have always gravitated towards simple arrangements and readily understandable themes; it’s why the folk music of the 70s, 80s and 90s always spoke to me so well. But Radiohead forces you to listen over and over again, finding meaning in the subtle nuances of bizarre chord shapes, experimental sounds, and unique patterns. “Weird Fishes” spoke to me the first time I listened to In Rainbows, and stood out for its ability to convey blatant emotions around unusual chordal melodies. I very desperately wanted to discover my own version of this and enlisted the brilliant pianist @michaelflynnmusic to compose a piano-lead arrangement that honored the original chord structure but also gave a familiar feeling to my own work. @rosiethomasofficial ‘a gorgeous vocals as accompaniment add a potent sweetness and depth. Easily one of my favorite covers I’ve ever done. ...

@manchesterorchestra has been one of my favorite bands for many years. With the wonderful Andy Hull at the helm they have crafted album upon album of thought-provoking, catchy, powerful, and meaningful songs. They somehow manage to wed folk sensibilities with rock arrangements, creating something few bands, like the National and Bon Iver, have been able to do. Sleeper 1972 is a deeply personal song written about a dream of the author’s father dying. It is stark, powerful, and overwhelming. The imagery of a little girl standing beside a coffin, the grisly image of worms devouring the body; it’s not for the faint of heart. But it expresses the darkest thoughts we might carry about death in a beautiful way. I knew years ago I would eventually record my own version of this song, as it’s a fear I carry about my own family on a daily basis. I wanted to honor how important this band’s music has been for me personally, and also spend a few moments inside the mind of the writer. ...