” “Well-crafted indie-pop steeped in the music of ‘60s girl groups and British bands

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WILLIAM EDWARD THOMPSON - Sleep Test LP Neofolk ” “Well-crafted indie-pop steeped inWilliam Edward Thompson, known better as Billy to his friends, is a multi instrumentalist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He plays in notable acts such as Heavy Mantle, Secret Smoker, and Spiritiste, banging out angular, melodic, emotional hardcore in all three bands. However, on his solo debut, Billy strips down to his acoustic guitar and vocals with minimal backing to bring us all a little closer via a more raw and simple approach. Each song here