“Haunting...” - Billboard
"An overnight sensation" - Daily Mail UK
New Zealand's Jesse Will has toured extensively around the UK and Europe, and drawn comparisons to the likes of Damien Rice and James Vincent McMorrow.
The recipient of Roundhead Studios' ‘Songwriter of the Year’ award at his graduation, Will's music has been broadcast in Starbucks cafes' worldwide, and garnered personal praise from Taylor Swift, Billboard Magazine, the Evening Standard, and the Daily Mail among others.
Based in London, Will has performed at Queen's Hall Edinburgh, Ronnie Scott's, Komedia Brighton, and Daytrotter Sessions amongst others.
"If you've experienced loss, in pretty much any form, this music is a gift for you. I have no doubt that whatever you may be grieving, Jesse Will has a song that will help move the process along. I mean, just.... "And I walk where the rain knows my name." Try to tell me that's not one of the most beautifully tragic lines you've ever heard in your life."
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"Jesse's music... is purely non-imitable. Simplicity shines through, branding his music as entirely his own. I am looking forward to listen to his new music very eagerly. I'd be thrilled to see him recognized on a global platform, which I'm expecting, isn't too far off."
The Conspicious Writer
"Someone whose name you might be hearing more of in years to come."
Graham Reid
"Standout songwriting."
NZ Musician Magazine
"I am a huge fan of Jesse’s vocal ability which has this honest, soul-bearing tone that adds a special something..."
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“Captivating"
Popdust