FRESH: ‘Tough (The Girl Song)’ – Will Linley

Will Linley says it’s tough, in “The Girl Song”!
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After releasing just seven songs, Will Linley is becoming an artist whose self-confessed “happy sad pop music” captures the whirlwind emotions of Gen Z life.

The South African singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ignites further momentum ahead of his forthcoming full-length debut album by sharing his new single, “Tough (The Girl Song)”.

A beat-heavy alt-pop song with some strikingly nostalgic ‘80s-tinged synths, “Tough (The Girl Song)” sees Will lamenting the end of a long distance relationship with the declaration, “It kinda sucks that my whole heart wasn’t enough.” Yet despite the heartbroken subject matter, Will has never sounded so energised as he not only showcases a brighter, bigger soundscape than his breakthrough “Miss Me (When You’re Gone)”.

Will wrote “Tough (The Girl Song)” with producer Jackson Foote. After growing up in Cape Town as the youngest member of a musical family, Will Linley grew up playing violin and viola before teaching himself piano and guitar. He began to write songs in high school, inspired by pop singer-songwriters such as Dean Lewis, Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran. He first gained traction on TikTok, leading to an airplay No.1 in South Africa with the Gold-certified “Miss Me”.

Having previously played shows with One Republic and Matthew Mole, Will will be touring the UK later this month. The biggest moment comes when he hits P!NK’s Summer Carnival at BST Hyde Park on a stacked bill that also includes Gwen Stefani and Sam Ryder. He will also play his debut London headline show at The Courtyard Theatre, play three shows as guest to Tors, and perform at Barn On The Farm!

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