Van William / SONTALK
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Van William
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Known for the meticulous alt-pop songcraft of his former acclaimed indie outfits, Port O’Brien and WATERS, Van William(Opens in a new window) offers an auspicious glimpse into a promising future on The Revolution EP, his first solo effort.
William’s newfound independence allowed room to roam in fresh and exciting ways. These four tracks, a piercing song cycle about the pain and disillusionment of lost love, have a dark, messy edge as consistently dazzling melodies and stirring choruses carry the emotional subject matter to striking affect.
An enthralling introduction, The Revolution signals the arrival of a truly gifted, young artist on the rise. His debut LP, Countries, expands upon the EP and is available now.
SONTALK(Opens in a new window) is the duality that exists in all of us. It’s stream-of-consciousness songwriting. It’s dissonance—distorted synth lines, fractured beats, and warped slide guitar. It’s emotional terrain. It’s a journey of self-examination and redemption. It explores the rift between who we desire to be and the person we discover we actually are.