W.L. Bishop

Mixing influences of jazz and blues, W.L Bishop, a third year industrial design major, and his band mates James Lavender and Johnathan Jenkins have been bringing new intriguing new sounds to the Atlanta music scene. Bishop’s raw and earthy sounds reflect the many influences he’s had on his life as well as the true stories behind his lyrics.
He has been playing music since he was a young child; at the age of 13 or 14; he was gifted an electric guitar and vowed to learn to play. In addition to guitar, Bishop plays the mandolin, harmonica and piano.
“I try to convey how emotions and life experiences shape us and add to our life story,” said Bishop when asked what he likes to write about in his songs.
Bishop’s plans for the future are to continue making music, no matter what challenges he is forced to face. Currently he is working on his first EP which should be released sometime next year.
“There are a lot of songs that have changed the way I look at things in life and death, and I hope my music can have that same effect on my listeners,” said Bishop. If you have yet to hear Bishop, check him out www.WLBishopmusic.com. - The Technique