My Music Episode 659 - Will Preston

In this episode of My Music, Graham Coath is joined by Will Preston, who connects from Atlanta, Georgia, for a rich and thoughtful conversation about soul, songwriting, faith, voice, and why music still deserves more than a few seconds of attention.Will reflects on a career that began with his debut release in 2005 and has continued to grow through constant change in the music industry. From the days of Tower Records, cassette tapes, and CD collections to streaming, singles culture, and short attention spans, this is a conversation about what has been gained, what has been lost, and why the full-album experience still matters.Graham and Will talk about how music discovery used to feel in record shops. They discuss why voice and tone matter so much in great music. They explore the influence of church, gospel, and faith on singers and songwriters. They also reflect on the value of staying true to yourself rather than chasing trends. The conversation touches on why independent artists need to understand both the business and the art. It also looks at the changing way audiences consume music and the dream projects still to come, from orchestral collaborations to R&B and country crossovers.There is plenty of warmth and humour too. From talk of Luther Vandross's stage outfits and giant shoulder pads to the confusion caused by a name that keeps bringing up Billy Preston in search results, the episode is full of personality.Above all, this episode is a reminder to slow down and really listen.Will also shares details of his upcoming project Erratic Heartbeats, his new single Don’t Like Falling in Love, and picks Never Knew Love as the song for listeners to start with.This is a soulful, honest, and wide-ranging conversation with an artist who believes in craft, patience, passion, and making music that lasts.Listen now, then go beyond the single and take the full journey.