Stuart Wills

Stuart grew up in a village in Devon’s Teign Valley, near Dartmoor National Park, and spent his teenage years in Mid-Devon. He now lives with his family in Exeter.

Stuart’s musical journey began as the songwriter, lead guitarist, and occasional lead singer for the Exeter band Sand, which opened for Liverpool’s Cecil and supported Muse at Exeter’s The Cavern. He later became the lead guitarist for Savalis.

Today, Stuart performs solo and is part of the duos Vending Machine Heart and The Sidewalk Anthem. Career highlights include supporting Mindy Smith at the London Arts Theatre and Caribou at South Street Arts Centre in Reading.

Stuart’s influences include bands like The La’s, Portishead, Massive Attack, Oasis, and The Verve, as well as singer-songwriters Nick Drake, Judee Sill, and John Martyn.

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Huge Thanks for the Radio Support! 

It’s been an incredible few days for my track “The Unknown”, and I want to send a massive thank you to the presenters and stations who have shown it so much love.

On 6 June, Neil March featured The Unknown on his Trust the Doc show over on Exile FM. Neil is a true champion of independent artists, and I’m grateful to have been included in his latest episode. Listen back here (68:00): https://exilefm.com/podcasts/trust-the-doc-radio-47

On 7 June, Del Osei-Owusu gave the track another spin on The Songbird Sessions Show, which also broadcasts on Exile FM. Del’s support for new music is always inspiring, and it’s an honour to be part of his playlist.

And today, 8 June, Deal Radio joined in by playing The Unknown as well.

A huge thank you to everyone at these stations, and to all the listeners tuning in. Your support means the world and keeps independent music moving forward.

“The Feeling” Breaks Into the Charts 🎶🔥 

Just sharing some amazing news - my track The Feeling has officially entered the Amazing Radio chart as a brand‑new entry at No. 24, and I’m absolutely buzzing. Massive thanks to everyone who’s been streaming, sharing, and backing the tune; your support genuinely means the world and keeps me pushing for the next new milestone in this journey.

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Thank You to Trust The Doc 

A big thank you to Trust The Doc for reviewing my track “The Unknown” in their latest edition. Trust The Doc is a long‑running, respected publication dedicated to spotlighting new, independent, and emerging music across genres - a genuine champion of artists pushing fresh ideas into the world. I’m incredibly grateful to be included, and it means a lot to see “The Feeling” featured on page 18 of 31st May 2026 edition. Their support and attention to new music continues to make a real difference for artists like me.

Thank You Prospect Radio 

A huge thank you to Prospect Radio for adding my track “The Feeling” into their rotation. It’s always an honour to have my music supported, and I genuinely appreciate the platform they give to independent artists. Knowing “The Feeling” is now part of their lineup means a lot, and I’m grateful for the continued encouragement from stations championing new music.

Grateful for the Support from The Last Transmission 

Huge thanks to Mark and Steve for spinning my track “The Unknown” on their Last Transmission show on Phonic FM (Exeter) during the Friday 29 May broadcast. Hearing it land at 53:47 was a real lift, and I genuinely appreciate their continued support for my music and for new artists pushing fresh sounds into the world.

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The Unknown — Out Now 

A smoky pulse. 90s trip‑hop grit. Downtempo soul drifting in the dark. The Unknown shifts from a tight breakbeat into an old‑school groove, with electric piano chords weaving through the haze and a touch of vinyl scratch. The vocals are made up of Logic Pro samples (Smoldering Embers).

 

Thank You Mark Ryan for Playing The Feeling on Amazing Beats 

Big thanks to Mark Ryan for featuring my track The Feeling on his Amazing Beats show on Amazing Radio on 8th May. Hearing it on air was a real lift and a reminder of why I love making music.

You can listen back to the show — my track comes in at 46:46 — right here:
https://amazingradio.com/shows/amazingbeats/archive

Mark’s support means a lot. Amazing Beats has a reputation for championing fresh electronic sounds, and I’m proud to be part of the lineup. If you discovered my music through the show, welcome — more is coming soon.

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🎧 Featured on Fresh On The Net! 🎧 

I’m thrilled to share that my track “The Feeling” has been selected for this week’s Fresh On The Net Alternative Picks.  Massive thanks to the entire FOTN team for shining a light on new music week after week - their support means a lot.

They described The Feeling as:

“This hypnotic cut reminds me of Massive Attack at their very best!”

That’s the kind of feedback that keeps the creative fire burning.

If you’d like to check it out, you can listen here:
🔗 Fresh On The Net feature: https://freshonthenet.co.uk/2026/04/alt604/
🔗 Alternative Picks playlist: https://soundcloud.com/freshnet/sets/alt604

Thanks for listening and for being part of this journey - more music is on the way.

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