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Members: Nicholas Williams

Whetherman is the mellow music project of Nicholas Williams, a 26 year-old unsigned singer/songwriter out of the Midwest who has been heavily influenced by folk musicians such as Paul Simon, Nick Drake and Ray Lamontagne. This emerging artist is becoming well-known in the indie scene for his distinct voice, a creative blend of crooning and soaring melodic qualities. His songs are comforting and gentle, yet provide depth with insightful lyrics and beautiful overtones.

Since June of 2007, Williams has released three full length albums: "Bull" (2007), "The Great Lull" (2008) and "Nooks and Crannies" (2010). The first two records being backed under a distribution deal with Adorable Records, an independent label based outside of Detroit, MI, which Williams remained signed with until 2009. Williams then chose to be independent, and released his newest and most anticipated album "Nooks and Crannies" in July of 2010.

Currently, Williams is spending time in the studio tracking for his next full length release "Wind in the Trees" (2011) and getting ready for the 2011 festival and tour dates.

Whetherman is available for download on iTunes, Facebook, YouLicense.com, MySpace and Amazon.com and wherever you can catch a show!


"Much like Joss Stone or John Mayer, Williams has the type of voice that belies his age, race, and a host of other superficial factors. What we are left with, then, is an emotive exhibition across the record that never relents. From the longing melancholy of "Moon" to the heart-wrenching "Storms In Seattle," Williams' breathy croons leave the speakers with an abundance of emotion and conviction - the sort that renders his tracks instant classics finished with a true sense of timelessness."-Steve Henderson of Absolutepunk.net

"...Bull carries on a gentle beauty and clarity that is every bit as refreshing as it is enjoyable. Fans of Ray Lamontagne, The American Analog Set, and Damien Rice will almost definitely find themselves falling in love with this EP." - Forthesound.com

"Whetherman has a vivid sense of lyric and his expressive vocal stylings are honest, distinct and illuminating." - Fantasticsmag.com