William The Conqueror
Cornwall's William the Conqueror traffic in a unique blend of genres from both sides of the Atlantic, from bluesy grunge and classic rock-tinged Americana to anthemic British alt-rock. Emerging in 2017 with Proud Disturber of the Peace, the trio continued to refine their spirited indie rock sound on subsequent efforts Bleeding on the Soundtrack (2019), Maverick Thinker (2021), and Excuse Me While I Vanish (2023).
Made up of multi-instrumentalists Ruarri Joseph (vocals, guitar), Naomi Holmes (bass guitar), and Harry Harding (drums), the band came together in early 2017 after Joseph decided to start a project that marked a sonic departure from his more folk-oriented solo material in previous years. The release of the Proud Disturber of the Peace LP, which drew comparisons to Kings of Leon, marked the group's first appearance on the scene, which they went on to promote with live performances nationwide throughout 2017 and 2018. 2017 also saw the band's track "Tend to the Thorns" nominated for U.K. Song of the Year at the U.K. Americana Awards. William the Conqueror spent 2018 writing and recording their sophomore effort with producer Ethan Johns at Real World Studios in Bath. The resulting LP, Bleeding on the Soundtrack, wove together raucous rock with thoughtful folk and undertones of blues and soul. For their self-produced third album, the group headed to the U.S. and worked at Los Angeles' legendary Sound City studio, emerging in early 2021 with the introspective Maverick Thinker.
Forced into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the band could not promote the record and retreated home to England to face an uncertain future. Inspired by the compassion of frontline workers and the opaque areas between creativity and madness, Joseph began writing songs for the band's fourth full-length effort. Recorded on all vintage gear and mixed by Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender), 2023's Excuse Me While I Vanish saw the band deliver a muscular, nuanced, and anthemic set of songs that underscored their gritty, Southern rock influences.
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Excuse Me While I Vanish
Rock - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jul 28, 2023
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Proud Disturber of the Peace
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Aug 4, 2017
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Maverick Thinker
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Mar 5, 2021
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Bleeding on the Soundtrack
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Feb 15, 2019
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The Puppet and the Puppeteer
Rock - Released by Chrysalis Records on May 10, 2023
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Move On
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Feb 3, 2021
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The Science of Who You Are
Rock - Released by William the Conqueror on Jan 1, 2008
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Cold Ontario
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jun 22, 2022
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Tend to the Thorns
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jul 27, 2022
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Sunny Is The Style
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Aug 24, 2022
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The Curse of Friends
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Nov 14, 2018
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Acoustic EP
Rock - Released by William the Conqueror on Jan 1, 2007
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Tend to the Thorns
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jul 27, 2022
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Looking for the Cure
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jan 11, 2019
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Quiet Life
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jan 13, 2021
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Jesus Died a Young Man
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Nov 11, 2020
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Bleeding on the Soundtrack
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Sep 14, 2018
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Quiet Life
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Jan 13, 2021
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Wake Up
Alternative & Indie - Released by Chrysalis Records on Sep 18, 2020
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