Carry On Refusing is the new single from singer songwriter Willie Dowling. The song is available from 1 June, on all the usual digital music platforms, including Bandcamp. As ever with Willie Dowling’s music the new single is a hybrid of influences musically. “The song has a foot in the art rock genre, a wee hint of Ska - which I’ve always loved - and a nod towards Billy Joel and Elton John.”
Under The Gaslight is the last track and video to be released from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album of piano-driven songs The Simpleton. The animated video for Under The Gaslight, features an animated Willie Dowling, first created by film director Sam Riddlestone for the song Sadie Goldman, which also features on The Simpleton album.
‘Sadie Goldman’ is the new single from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album of piano-led pop songs ‘The Simpleton’. The animated video for ‘Sadie Goldman', which was created and directed by Sam Riddlestone, is available to watch on YouTube. In late October and early November Willie Dowling will be playing three full-length headline shows, in London, Milton Keynes and Manchester.
Long Drop Down is the new single from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album The Simpleton. Long Drop Down is released on the 5th of September. The video, which was filmed and directed by James Heron, is live now on YouTube. Check it out here.
Willie Dowling & The Invisible Band are playing 3 headline gigs this autumn. 23 Oct: West Hampstead Arts Club, London. 24 Oct: The Stables, Milton Keynes. 2 Nov: The Copper Bar, Manchester. Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed album The Simpleton will be released on vinyl on 26 September 2025.
Willie Dowling is playing three UK live dates in May. May 24 - The Red Lion, Chesham. Headlining, as part of the Chesham Fringe Festival. May 25 - Chinnerys, Southend. Supporting David Woodcook & The Fixtures, as part of a two day festival celebrating the Southend Music Scene. May 30 - The Cluny, Newcastle. A special evening, supporting and then playing with Spike of the Quireboys.
Willie Dowling is heading out on a UK tour in September, supporting Luke Morley. Willie Dowling & The Invisible Band will be performing songs from Willie Dowling’s critically acclaimed new album The Simpleton.
Willie Dowling is thrilled to announce that his Invisible Band just became a wee bit more visible. Following successful tours in the UK last autumn, supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys, Willie - on piano and vocals - and long standing collaborator Andy Lewis on bass, will be joined by drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend, Kee Marcello, The Darkness) for a headline club tour of the UK in February.
British singer-songwriter/producer Willie Dowling is heading out on a headline tour of the UK in February 2025. Willie will be performing songs from his new critically acclaimed album of piano led songs; The Simpleton, and perhaps a song or two from his previous bands. "I look forward to returning to some of my favourite venues, and playing in a few places that are completely new to me”.
Willie Dowling’s long awaited new album The Simpleton (369 Music) is available now on CD, to stream, and as a digital download. This autumn Willie Dowling is supporting Cats in Space and Quireboys on their respective UK tours. In February 2025 Willie will be doing a headline tour across the UK.
Willie Dowling’s long awaited new album The Simpleton has arrived. Pre-orders for The Simpleton open on Bandcamp on the 1st of October. The Simpleton will be available on CD and as a digital download from the 1st of November and on vinyl in December. Willie Dowling is supporting Cats in Space this autumn, starting in Southampton on the 2nd of October.
I Killed My Imaginary Friend is a new song by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling The song is available to stream and download now. I Killed My Imaginary Friend is featured on Wille Dowling’s forthcoming album of piano driven songs titled 'The Simpleton’ out in the summer of 2024.
The Cure is a new song by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling. The song is available to stream and download now. The Cure features on Wille Dowling’s forthcoming album of piano driven songs titled The Simpleton.
I’m sure you’ll have caught wind of it so think of this as a gentle reminder if you’ve yet to hear it, but I have a new song out. It’s called The Simpleton and it's the title track of my album out later this year. The Simpleton is available as a digital download from all the usual online places, but since it’s Bandcamp Friday you might want to check it out on Bandcamp - and stream or download it.
The Simpleton is the title track from the forthcoming album of piano driven songs by singer/songwriter/producer Willie Dowling. The song is now available to stream on Spotify and download from Bandcamp.
A quick note to say that 'The Simpleton’ - the title track from my new album of the same name - is released on Friday the 26th of January. The song will be available to stream on Spotify and to download from Bandcamp. You can see and hear a clip of the song and video on TikTok.
A final song from Willie Dowling for 2023. We’ve Got It Made' is available to stream or download from Bandcamp.
Willie Dowling - The Ballad of Vera Daydream.
Willie Dowling - Happy? (Dumka) 2023 remix.
Today, 7th of April, is Bandcamp Friday Friday, when the music platform waives its share of the revenue on sales so that more money goes directly to the artists. If you don’t already have our music, on Bandcamp you’ll find our new album REFUSE on CD and digital download and our three previous albums - Bleak Strategies, One Hyde Park and See You See Me, as a 3 CD bundle for just £24.
