Westerman (musician)
Westerman | |
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| Born | Will Westerman |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Art pop |
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| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Labels | Partisan Records |
Westerman is the stage name of British singer-songwriter Will Westerman. His debut album, Your Hero Is Not Dead (2020), was released to critical acclaim, followed by An Inbuilt Fault (2023) and A Jackal's Wedding (2025).
Career
Originally from London, Westerman first gained attention in the late 2010s with a series of music releases marked by intricate, soft-rock-inflected production.[1] Critics have noted similarity of Westerman's music with various artists, including Arthur Russell, Talk Talk, and Nick Drake.[2][3][4]
Your Hero Is Not Dead (2020)
Recorded in Lisbon and London,[5] Westerman's debut album, Your Hero Is Not Dead, was released on Partisan Records in 2020. Produced with Nathan Jenkins (Bullion),[5] the album combines "whimsical curiosity and technical proficiency," and explores themes of uncertainty and self-interrogation.[2]
An Inbuilt Fault (2023)
Westerman's second album, An Inbuilt Fault was released in 2023, receiving positive reviews,[1][6] leading him to be named Billboard's 'indie artist of the month'.[3]
A Jackal's Wedding (2025)
Produced with Marta Salogni, A Jackal's Wedding incorporates contributions from drummers Stella Mozgawa and James Krivchenia and foregrounds piano- and guitar-based songs that are more minimalist in composition than his earlier albums.[1][7] The album was written in Athens and recorded on the Greek island Hydra.[8] It received acclaim upon release.[9]
Personal life
Westerman currently lives in Greece. He spent time during the pandemic in Italy, where his father lives.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Sharples, Grant (4 November 2025). "Westerman Preserves a Fleeting Moment in Amber". Paste.
- ^ a b Adjei-Kontoh, Hubert (12 June 2020). "Westerman: Your Hero Is Not Dead Album Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ a b c Leas, Ryan (5 May 2023). "Why Westerman Wanted to 'Jump Off the Cliff Creatively' for His Gorgeous New Album". Billboard.
- ^ Cook-Wilson, Winston (16 February 2018). "Westerman's "Confirmation" Is a Modern Sophisti-pop Miracle". SPIN.
- ^ a b "Westerman: "I think music's very important for people, especially when people are feeling alone"". DIY. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Brickner-Wood, Brady. "Westerman: An Inbuilt Fault". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Westerman Announces New Album A Jackal's Wedding: Hear "Adriatic"". stereogum.com. 19 August 2025.
- ^ "Westerman Is Not Dead Yet". Hearing Things. 14 November 2025.
- ^ "WESTERMAN – A JACKAL'S WEDDING". DIY MAG. DIY MAG. 7 November 2025.