Introducing: Josh Williams
Acoustic solo artist set for good year on home shores
With February underway and the list of "ones to watch" somewhat in the back of peoples minds, artists who didn't make the "cut" of the initial list often find themselves soaring past the majority of the shortlist who failed to build up any momentum they could have earlier in the year.
One of the artists who could do just that is 25 year old Josh Williams.
A name that may not be on many peoples lips at the moment has made an impact on small venues lately all around the UK but is yet to emulate the success older brother Ollie has had as bassist in Welsh hardcore outfit Smash Up. The younger sibling has been living in London for the past few years as his brother has seen fame all around the world and says it's something that he's now itching to do even more than before with the recent reunion of his brothers band.
After a rather successful UK tour at the end of 2013, the solo artist will go into the studio to work on another EP. The success of the release should start to shape plans for an album. After working with his brothers band-mate and long term friend Dan Servente whilst demoing material during the Smash Up hiatus he finally feels ready to release new material to the world - the last EP the 25 year old released coming in mid-2012, so not before time many would feel!
Despite starting playing guitar around the same time as his older brother, the difference between the two Welshmen in terms of career statistics are staggering, however an advantage for the younger of the two is the time that he took learning the ropes with several different instruments giving his music the edge when it comes to writing material.
Name: Josh Williams
DOB: 13th November 1988 (age 25)
Instruments: Guitar, bass, vocals, keyboard, drums
Genre: Acoustic/Folk/Indie
Years Active: 2008 - present
Albums Released: 0
EPs Released: 2
Biggest Concert Attendance: 3,000 (support slot)
Name: Ollie Williams
DOB: 22nd August 1985 (age 28)
Instruments: Bass, guitar
Genre: (Smash Up) Hardcore/Rock/Metal
Years Active: 2004 - present
Albums Released: 5
EPs Released: 2
Biggest concert attendance: 85,000 (Aftermath festival 2009)
With new material and shows imminent for Josh and a big year ahead for Ollie, it could be an interesting and exciting year for the Williams family.