Toby Furlong
Iโm a writer hailing from the distant land of Norfolk. With a deep love for vinyl, currently standing at over 100 in my collection. When it comes to picking a favourite artist, it will always be the sounds of Trish Keenan and Broadcast.
Willie J Healey teturns today to announce his new album ‘Lucky’ for release on 12th March 2027 via V2 alongside a run of UK headline tour dates
Get me an end of year round-up of musicians who have enjoyed a very memorable 2026 in music, soaring with some momentum and over at CLUNK we will single out Oxfordshire’s finest troubadour, Willie J Healey who across recent single releases such as July’s ‘Ditch’ and last months 143 EP have attracted the spotlight for their heartfelt honesty and universal charm.
Glowing comparisons to 70’s icons such as Neil Young and Marc Bolan are there to be made, but it is the recent release of the single ‘Benjamin’ and the subsequent announcement of his latest project ‘Lucky’ that form a strong opinion the songwriter is stepping into his most confident territory yet.
With signposts to artists like Neil Young, Yo La Tengo and Wilco, ‘ Lucky‘ unfolds into a record that very intentionally mirrors where Willie finds himself in life right now. It has the lived-in sound of a record that can only come from an artist willing to be open about their experiences, good or bad. The core of the album is rooted in his understanding that he is more established as a person now, and there is more life to look back on and feel inspired by.
Throughout April 2027 the blossoming songwriter will also be given the very best platform his bold new work, with a slew of headline slots taking him across the UK, with dates at London’s KOKO and Bristol’s Electric immediately grabbing our attention.
‘Lucky’ is out on 12th March 2027 via V2
Catch Willie J Healey at the following:
Sat Apr 10 – The Cavern, Exeter, UK
Sun Apr 11 – The Globe, Cardiff, UK
Mon Apr 12 – KOLA, Portsmouth, UK
Wed Apr 14 – O2 Academy, Oxford, UK
Thu Apr 15 – Arts Centre, Norwich, UK
Fri Apr 16 – Future Yard, Birkenhead, UK
Sat Apr 17 – King Tut’s, Glasgow, UK
Mon Apr 19 – The Foundry, Sheffield, UK
Tue Apr 20 – Parish, Huddersfield, UK
Wed Apr 21 – Band on the Wall, Manchester, UK
Fri Apr 23 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK
Sat Apr 24 – The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, UK
Sun Apr 25 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
Tue Apr 27 – Castle & Falcon, Birmingham, UK
Wed Apr 28 – KOKO, London, UK
Thu Apr 29 – Electric, Bristol, UK
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