We can’t get enough of this masterpiece “If I’m Being Honest” by British singer-songwriter Will Newman. The minute we heard Will’s voice we fell in love with it and we couldn’t get it out of our heads! He has one of the most charming voices we’ve heard in months and we got stuck on repeat for a long time! His lyrics are deep and honest and his melodies are so catchy. We enjoy listening to his heartfelt vocals until the last second every time we play the song! The production of this song is professional and the atmosphere is very unique. We hope you like this masterpiece as much we do!
WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THIS SONG:
If I’m Being Honest refers to the classically British response to the question “How are you?” Most respond with the standardised answer, “I’m fine!”, politely conforming to social norm and Newman wholeheartedly believes that the world could do with an injection of honesty. “This single is two-fold. On one hand, it’s all about the journey you are on; acknowledging where you have been, where you are, and where you are going, but at the same time knowing you still have a way to go,” commented Will. “I know so many people will resonate with the feeling of some days waking up and celebrating how far you’ve come, and then other days feeling overwhelmed by the journey ahead.”
Newman continued, “On the other hand If I’m Being Honest is about checking in on people. Sometimes when your friends and family say they’re okay, they’re not. The ones who always act as a confidante and a shoulder to lean on? Well, sometimes they need support too. Like me. Three years ago, I wasn’t in a great place and the lyric ‘Show me the light cause I gotta know, even though I’ve still got a ways to go’ pays tribute to that. When I was in that dark moment, there were glimmers of light and colour – like my music – that spoke to my inner self and gave me moments of peace and normality.”
“We need to cut the crap and normalise being able to speak up and be honest about how we are feeling, without fear of judgement,” Will concluded.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Will’s debut album Daylight Fades to Midnight is out on 25th June 2021.
Will is a singer-songwriter from Canterbury who came onto the scene in late 2018. Since then, Will has released two EPs, various singles and has picked up a niche worldwide following with his genre-defying take on adolescence and relationships. Will’s main influences are John Mayer, LANY, Lauv, The 1975, joan and eclectic artists like Tom Misch and Iron and Wine.
Will’s honest approach to pop hit differently in 2020 with the electrifying summer hit ‘Make Believe’ receiving international TV and radio play as far as Australia and an acclaimed regular spot on BBC and local radio. Will has since had extensive features from blogs like Come Here Floyd, Picky Magazine, welovethat.de, Glasse Factory and BIRP FM. Having released 6 singles in 2020, Will moves into 2021 with the hit single ‘Crazy’ which received Spotify playlisting and a raft of acclaimed features on playlists, blogs and articles.
Looking to the future, Will is pursuing avenues and has already completed a large chunk of song writing in the lockdown period, and now is getting songs mixed and mastered for his confirmed debut album in 2021. Having clocked well over 175k streams on Spotify now, 2021 will be a year of growth and excitement for Will as releases 3 singles before his big debut album, due in summer 2021.
Will and his team are pursuing record and licensing deals for his next release, and will surely attract fans and colleagues alike with his ambition and enthusiastic approach to the creative process. Having already garnered BBC airplay, domestic TV coverage and support from magazines in Australia, Germany and the USA, Will is becoming a hot UK prospect and is looking excitedly to the future.
