Biography

Having a background in literature and poetry, music became second nature. William John Bishop is classically trained as a cellist and double bassist, learning acoustic guitar as a teenager. Influences include Laura Marling, Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. William writes on guitar and piano.

Early Life

William was born in London, attending the Haberdashers Askes' School for Boys where he learned cello and double bass, performing predominantly orchestral works. In London he learned to play guitar wanting to write his own songs and music. William moved to Brighton, where his academic text 'The love looks not with the eyes but with the mind' was published. He then recorded his first EP, Second Time Around, given critical acclaim by music journalist Bob Leggitt.

Early Career

After signing to KDM and AWAL Recordings (now part of Sony MusicGroup) Bishop recorded three full length studio albums, each on guitar and piano. His breakthrough single was released in January 2021, receiving critical acclaim from music journalists and airplay from national and international radio stations. In 2019 William began working with the University of York, while in Yorkshire recording Waves on Wire. He contributed performances to the degree courses at The University of York Department of film, media and television.