Signed to Capitol Records UK, Parker has quickly built momentum. Following his emergence this year, Will received his first ever spins on BBC Radio 1 via Jess Iszatt’s Introducing show. Further support, alongside playlisting across more than 40 regional stations, earning endorsements from Spotify and Amazon Music, as well as local press support, has established him as one of the standout independent debuts of recent months, introducing an artist defined by raw honesty, emotional depth and a deep connection to his roots.

Will’s debut EP Same Old Paradise is a deeply personal and evocative body of work rooted in identity, home and the emotional complexities of growing up in a small industrial town. Inspired by his experiences in Scunthorpe, the EP captures both Parker’s affection for his hometown and his desire to push beyond its limitations, with each track exploring a different facet of that journey.

‘Mindless State’ serves as a rallying cry against complacency, inspired by the numbing routine of working on a building site and the fear of letting ambition fade away, while ‘Nobody Can Know’ serves as a love letter to his hometown, capturing the pride, resilience and identity of a working-class community shaped by generations of steelmaking, while reflecting Parker’s own experiences growing up in Scunthorpe. Today’s new single ‘Be Back Tomorrow’ explores the emotional crutches people rely on
during difficult times, while elsewhere the soaring ‘Little Man’ was written as a heartfelt message of support for his younger brother. Tracks like ‘Some Kind of Love’ and ‘Wool’ further showcase Parker’s gift for raw storytelling.

Will also sold out his debut hometown headline show at The Beckwood in Scunthorpe
earlier this year, as well as taking on his first support shows with Seb Lowe & Andrew Cushin.

Lincs Film Festival wraps with a live comedy and music night at Cafe Indie, on Thursday 20th November from 6pm.

Codhead Comedy Collective bring the laughs from 6pm, headlined by Danny Deegan , Hosted by Gary Jennison alongside Stephanie Lang, Johnathan Kiernan, Lucy Buckley and Tim Biglowe. From 9pm, the stage turns musical with headliners Beth Pilling & The Bootleggers, plus Trouser Dress and Jacob Daniel Evison.

A fitting close to a day of independent film, celebrating the region’s creative talent on and off screen.