Will Varley

Brixton-born folk singer Will Varley stays true to the roots of folk by combining emotional storytelling with political statements and a strong grassroots work ethic. One of the founders of Smugglers Records, he released a series of well-met albums in the mid-2010s, which he supported with several walking tours around England. By the start of the next decade, he had amassed an impressive catalog of work, and he paired up with producer Cameron McVey for 2021's The Hole Around My Head. An international record deal with MNRK followed and, after a 2023 live set, he began recording his next studio LP with McVey. Singles like "Whatever's Left" and "Different Man" preceded 2025's Machines.