Welcome to the Music of Mike Williams!
Mike Williams is a musician/songwriter based in Raleigh, NC. His influences include the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Klaatu, and the old Chicago blues. He has been producing original music since the late 1970s. Mike actively promoted his music in the 1980s in an effort to secure a recording or publishing deal. In the 1990s, after becoming disenchanted with the formulaic approach record labels were insisting on, he and his brother wrote and recorded original music at their 4-track home studio.
In late 2011, Mike decided to write, record and produce his debut album Leaving Dystopia which was released in February 2013 and remastered in December 2022. Leaving Dystopia continues to be widely listened to across the world.
In 2018, Mike released his follow-up album, Hollow Moon which contains 8 original songs. Hollow Moon was remixed and remastered in November 2023.
In May 2023, Mike released his third album No More Gods, consisting of 10 original tracks.
In December 2023, Mike released two compilation albums: A Decade of Rockers and A Decade of Blues and Ballads. The collections span ten years of his original music from 2013 to 2023. Both albums can be purchased on Bandcamp.
Mike's current project is called the Yesteryear Project, and it involves recording and releasing unreleased original songs and demos from the 1979 to 1992 time period. Some of the songs were recorded in 4 and 8 tracks, while others were recorded on reel-to-reel and cassette. The objective is to release a 10-song album in both digital and vinyl formats by the end of 2025, with tentative plans for a second album by the end of 2026. Please check out the playlist below to follow the project's progress.
Since February 2013, when Mike released Leaving Dystopia, his catalog of songs has been streamed 8.7 million times on major streaming sites as well as receiving 475,000 listens on Soundcloud and 28,000 plays on Reverbnation..
All of Mike's music is available for listening on Soundcloud, Reverbnation, SoundClick, HearThis.at, and all major streaming sites. Mike's music can be purchased on Bandcamp and Reverbnation.
Mike's unique style and fusion of influences shine through in his refreshing and relevant collection of songs, which he hopes will help awaken your inner spirit. Enjoy!
Mike's music can be purchased on Bandcamp
Starting in the late 1970s through the 90s, Mike, working with his brother, wrote and recorded a backlog of unreleased songs and demos. The Yesteryear Project is an initiative to re-record and publish many of these songs from an earlier time. The project is not about recording exact copies of the old songs, it is rather about reimagining them with a new perspective that faithfully preserves the melodies and essence of the original recordings. The goal is to release a 10-track album by December 2025, with another album tentatively scheduled for late 2026. The playlist below contains the songs that have been finished to date.
Mike's music can be purchased on Bandcamp
Mike's music can be purchased on Bandcamp
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In 2021 and 2023, Mike brought together independent songwriters and musicians from across the world to create a unique listening experience and to promote the talents of indie artists. Click on the images below to listen to the playlists on Odysee. Enjoy!
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