Will Whisson
Will Whisson
Will Whisson is a British singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his emotive storytelling and genre-blending sound that traverses folk, rock, and indie-pop. Emerging as a solo artist in 2016, he quit his job and moved out of London to live out of a camper van, busking across Europe. This nomadic lifestyle led to extensive touring, including over 200 gigs across 10 countries, and the release of two EPs and a debut album, Out of the Woods (2019), recorded in Ireland with producer Martin Quinn.
In 2022, Whisson released his sophomore album, Different Sides, produced by Pete Miles. The album features orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics, with tracks like “These Days Are Dead” receiving critical acclaim and support from platforms such as Record of the Day and folk-punk troubadour Frank Turner.
Recently, Whisson has formed a new trio and is working on his third album in a self-built studio in South London. The studio serves as a creative hub for writing, rehearsing, and recording. To support this endeavour, he initiated a crowdfunding campaign aiming to raise funds for essential equipment and materials.
Known for his DIY ethos and grassroots approach, Whisson continues to cultivate a dedicated following through Patreon, live performances, online engagement, and community support.
2026 brings regular new music releases supported by nationwide touring once again.
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Will Whisson is a singer / songwriter from the UK. Born in Kent but raised abroad, he eventually returned to the England for a number of years before deciding to live out of a camper van in order to fully pursue his ambitions of becoming a full-time solo musician and songwriter. This approach to life has helped him build a profile across 10 different countries in the last year alone.
His original songs incorporate the rootsy sounds of artists like John Butler and Jack Johnson while his laid-back soft vocal and expressive guitar playing is reminiscent of more contemporary artists like John Mayer and Ben Howard.
On stage, Will showcases a wealth of guitar playing techniques (that include, looping, soloing and percussive playing) while his unique vocal and the addition of his harmonica all help to make his sets dynamic and exciting.
With Record of the Day predicting - ‘he’ll be winning lots of new friends in 2017 with this simply gorgeous blend of organic folk-tinged pop,’ Will continues to relentlessly tour across Europe over the next year with a sound that is one of optimism, positivity and freedom.
