Alternative Rock from Will Sims

Hailing from Baltimore, Will Sims is an alternative rock artist whose music takes a glance at the intricate dynamics of romantic and social relationships within our modern society. His music carries a potent emotional weight that connects on a deeply personal level, while its rousing qualities ensure that his songs remain embedded in your memory.

His sound echoes the 90s alternative rock movement, blending various genres to create vivid sonic landscapes. Making his debut in 2015 with the single “Amber Eyes,” a collaboration with Lindsay Collette, Sims followed up the next year with his first full-length album, May Never Be Forgotten. After multiple albums and singles, he now presents his latest offering, the LP titled You Have a Voice, Use It, a record that distils his raw emotions and anger at the current state of the world into astonishing artistic expression.

Across 8 tracks, Will Sims serves up his compelling alternative rock sound packed full of powerful guitar-led instrumentation, energising drums and superb vocal leads. Opened by “Lose Control,” the album kicks off with a driving alternative anthem full of lively riffs, crunchy guitar tones, memorable vocal lines and a sensational guitar solo.

“Move It or Lose It” follows with a grooving guitar riff over splashy drums, joined by Will’s gritty vocals to craft a swaggering rock outing threaded with bluesy vibes. “To Remind You” serves up a stunning alternative rock sound opening with a brooding verse that builds the tension for the epic chorus of pounding half time drums, punchy guitars and soaring vocals. With a rousing breakdown brimming with spirited drum patterns and flange drenched guitar tones, the song erupts with the finale chorus to leave you feeling energised and stunned.

Other highlights on the record include songs like “Fears,” which showcase the more tender side of the artist’s sonic vision. Soft vocals weave sweet melodies and heartfelt lyricism over a warm backing of acoustic guitar strums and laid back drums, delivering a stripped back sound that builds to a euphoric crescendo with lightly distorted guitars and elegant vocal layers.

The album closes with “Where Are You Now?” with its enchanting intro of airy guitar plucks, pulsing bass lines and gently driving drums. Will’s smooth voice hovers above to craft a moody atmosphere before the song launches into an emphatic alternative rock chorus, resulting in one final powerful moment of this exciting artist’s captivating sound.

Listen to You Have a Voice, Use It below