Rising star releases his third album and first for Xtra Mile Recordings, 'Postcards From Ursa Minor', ahead of UK tour with Frank Turner. Rambling singer-songwriter Will Varley, who last year walked over 500 miles along England's south coast with a guitar on his back, releases his third album 'Postcards From Ursa Minor' via the UK's Xtra Mile Recordings. His last two received rave reviews from The Independent, fRoots & Q magazine. This coming November the 28 year old is to open for Frank Turner, who described Varley as "One the best singer-songwriters in the UK." His return from the walking tour saw tracks played on BBC Radio 2, 6 & XFM including mentions from Steve Lamacq, Communion Records show and Rob Da Bank. That summer saw Varley visit some of the country's finest music festivals, performing his fiery brand of contemporary folk songs from Kendal Calling to Cambridge Folk Festival and everywhere in between. Heading into 2015 Will Varley was named as one of Time Out's rising stars and during the summer he plays Bestival, Port Eliot Festival, Green Man and many more of the summer's finest music festivals. Varley's high energy live shows, which jump effortlessly from heartbreaking love songs to hilarious shaggy dog stories, are complimented by his self-made music videos that in turn have clocked up hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube and bought attention to his songs from all over the world. Q Magazine "Excellent... blew me away..." The Independent "Powerful, political and pertinent" 1883 Magazine "Treading the balance between humour and hurt, his lyrics are both original and eloquent" For fans of: Frank Turner, Passenger, Ed Sheeran, Beans On Toast, Ben Howard, Laura Marling
J**Y
artist
oddly poignant
R**S
Politics and romance set to catchy tunes
I saw Will Varley last year supporting the Proclaimers. I was immediately taken by his voice, thoughtful and often funny lyrics and his tunes. I brought both of his first albums and loved them. Postcards completes a trilogy of mostly mellow but deceptively political albums. Varley is no fan of David Cameron or big corporations. As a man of 50, I can only now admire his passion and humour as he addresses those things he sees (correctly) as abhorrent in the modern world and politics, my having long since having personally sold out to the world of consumerism and lethargy. Its not all about politics though. The world of romantic loss is pondered thoughtfully, as is our place in the universe. This is a fine collection of songs. I look forward to more of the same.
D**T
What a talent, what an album!
Superb album, heard Will Varley supporting the Proclaimers and fell in love with his music, have snapped up his back catalogue. This is his latest album and every song is superb. He is a top talent well worth listening to. Thought provoking lyrics, even on songs with a slightly humorous tone.
T**L
This man does not get the recognition he merits
A beautiful album with some chilling tunes with real meaning. Saw Will Varley at Beautifuldays Festival & he is bright, funny & sincere. Thoroughly recommended
A**R
Five Stars
Possibly once of the best song writers out there and this album just proves it once again
M**T
Really enjoyed it!
we watched Will support the Proclaimers and bought this cd on the strength of his performance, Really enjoyed it!
A**R
Five Stars
Best artist ive heard in years. My little boy absolutely loves this guys music. 10/10
G**G
Empty case
Delivery arrived but no cd in box not even April fool yet.
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