Photo by Paul Janovitz

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It took a life-changing decision for Will Dailey to finally make the music he desired. On his 2014 effort, National Throat, he is better than ever while creating music unlike anything he’s released before. For the Boston-based musician, it was a long time coming.

Previously signed to an internationally known record label, the singer-songwriter elected to part ways and pursue his career as an independent musician. In doing so, he opened his world to the type of sound he always wanted to create. National Throat tells the story of that journey through thought-provoking lyrics and haunting vocals.

New fans will want to start with “Castle of Pretending,” the most popular song on the album. A song that seems destined for many movie soundtracks, his ability to draw listeners in from the outset is a welcomed experience.

The album continues into a variety of emotions, as Dailey recounts epic nights on the town in uptempo moments, while also cascading down into the slower songs that reveal his inner workings. As most fans will agree, music is best when it’s most vulnerable, and National Throat is a prime example of this. If nothing else, listeners will find it honest and refreshing.

Will Dailey is currently touring select cities, and his music is available on iTunes and Spotify. For more information, connect with him on Twitter: @WillDailey.