Folk Bands and Artists
Will Orchard
Will began exploring his artistry in 2015, with the start of a project called LittleBoyBigHeadOnBike. After several years of unstoppable prolificacy and the quiet bandcamp release of 100 mostly home recorded albums, Will released his first record under his own name titled Old Friends on the Mountain. Another homespun release, Old Friends celebrated intimate minimalism and song craft that was vulnerable and delicate. Often combining acoustic instrumentation and electronic sounds, the record crafted a concise narrative from the many ideas that made LittleBoyBigHeadOnBike what it was.
Seeking now to both honor and shatter his past work, Will Orchard emerges with a record that takes a hard look at the pain that comes from imperfection. I Reached My Hand Out documents the process of walking away from shame, learning to criticize yourself and the world with empathy, and then walking right back again.
Produced by San Fermin’s Allen Tate in Brooklyn, NY, the record highlights bolder instrumentalism, featuring the talents of live band members such as Jess Kerber, Miles Burger, and James Goodwin. Partially recorded as a full band, the record highlights Will’s sense of trust - given much more freely than in any other past work. Combining folk sensibilities with indie rock and dream-pop, the record surreally combines brash declarations with disjointed rants and nuanced confessions. I Reached My Hand Out will be available on May 7th via Better Company Records.
