Acclaimed UK Folk Singer-Songwriter Will Varley Announces New Album, “Spirit Of Minnie”

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STREAM: “ALL THOSE STARS” FROM SPIRIT OF MINNIE

(Press Release) London-based independent label Xtra Mile Recordings (Frank Turner, Against Me!) and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Varley are pleased to announce details of his fifth studio album, Spirit Of Minnie, which will be released on February 9, 2018 (pre-order). Following 2016’s much-praised Kingsdown Sundown and a sold out show at London’s Union Chapel, the new album marks a distinct change of direction for the singer-songwriter in that it is the first time he has recorded with a full backing band. 

Produced by Cameron McVey (Massive Attack, Portishead, Neneh Cherry), the new album expands on the pared-back musical palette of Varley’s previous sound, all the while retaining his gift for painterly, affirming and immediate lyric writing. Aided by McVey’s nuanced, widescreen production and the warm cascading sound of his new band, the lead-off single, “All Those Stars,” offers the perfect first glimpse into Spirit Of Minnie, straddling Will's sound and style from past to present. Stream the song via YouTube HERE. ​

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After a run of UK shows the album will come out on the same day he plays his biggest headline show to date at the iconic 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Varley is accompanying the announcement by releasing a brand new track from the album on Spotify and other digital platforms along with his entire back catalog which, until now, could not be found on any streaming sites. Counting the likes of Billy Bragg, Valerie June and Frank Turner as his fans, and with tours scheduled across Europe and America, the young songwriter from Deal seems poised for a huge 2018.

Will Varley will be touring the U.S. supporting labelmates Skinny Lister during February and March of 2018. Full listing of dates below.

FEBRUARY
20 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
21 - San Antonio, TX - The Paper Tiger
23 - Phoenix, AZ - The Valley Bar
24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
25 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
27 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
28 - Seattle, WA - Barboza

MARCH
02 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
03 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
05 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room
06 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
07 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
08 - Pittsburgh, PA – The Club at Stage AE
09 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory
10 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
11 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
13 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
14 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
15 - Mobile, AL - Merry Widow
16 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live

Spirit Of Minnie track listing:
1. All Those Stars
2. Seven Days
3. Screenplays
4. Breaking The Bread
5. Statue
6. Spirit Of Minnie
7. Let It Roll
8. Postman
9. Insect