Will Dailey

For other people named Will or William Dailey, see William Dailey (disambiguation).

Will Dailey
Will Dailey in 2013
Will Dailey in 2013
Background information
Born1976 or 1977 (age 47–48)[1]
OriginAllston, Boston, Massachusetts
GenresRock, Roots, pop
Years active2003–present
LabelsUniversal Republic, CBS Records, JSM, Wheelkick Records (Current)
Websitewww.willdailey.com

Will Dailey is an American independent recording artist, performer and producer. His sound has been described as having a rich vintage vibe[2] while having a firm appreciation of AM rock, pop and big hooks.[3]

He has released albums with Universal, CBS Records, Wheelkick Records and JS Music Group. Dailey has released six full-length albums since 2004. His latest full-length record, Golden Walker came out on Wheelkick Records on June 1, 2018 and was called "a new peak."[4] by the Boston Herald. His last full-length album, National Throat, came out on Wheelkick Records, on August 26, 2014. It directly followed Dailey's choice to split with a major label and use Pledge Music to create his album. A 2017 article in The Simple Dollar highlighted his work ethic and indie ethos, labeling Dailey a "middle-class musician.[5]

Based out of Boston, he is notable as being a 7-time winner in the Boston Music Award: Best Male Singer-Songwriter in 2006, again on December 2, 2009 and December 2, 2012 and Album of the Year and Artist of the Year December 14, 2014 and Male Vocalist in 2015 and 2016. The first single, "Sunken Ship", was a finalist in the 2013 International Songwriting Competition,[6] received heavy radio play and received Song of The Year in the New England Music Awards. The album was released exclusively on vinyl three month prior to official release date.[7] It premiered on Billboards Heat Seekers chart at #18 and won Album of the Year in the New England Music Awards April 19, 2015 as well. In 2009 and 2010, Dailey released Torrent, which involved the artist digitally releasing a burst of new music approximately every three months, and then compiling that material, along with bonus material, as a physical and digital audio package twice a year.

Dailey is also a part of the John Mellencamp and Stephen King musical project Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.

  1. ^ Laban, Linda (January 23, 2008). "His pop songs provide the drama for TV". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  2. ^ Magazine, Guitar (May 22, 2009). "Acoustic Guitar". NotLame.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  3. ^ Current, Direct (September 22, 2011). "Direct Current". Directcurrentmusic.com. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
  4. ^ "The Boston Herald". June 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "The Simple Dollar".
  6. ^ Dailey, William. "Pledge Music Album".
  7. ^ "The Vinyl District". May 30, 2014.