Nashville/Toronto based Billy Raffoul expertly marries his soulful, rock vocals with intricate guitar work, crafting a body of work that’s propelled him to stages around the world. His moody songwriting draws comparisons to artists like Hozier, Lewis Capaldi and James Bay. The strength of Billy’s unique vocals and captivating songwriting shine on his latest body of work, “I Wish You Were Here.” His new EP features all the strongest elements of Raffoul’s songwriting; simple, memorable melodies, intimate vocals and production that shines on every track. Songs like “Better” showcase Billy’s dynamic vocals and relatable lyrics, and his newest single “Alligator,” highlights Billy’s rockier side, which is evident in his live performances. Inspired by bands like the Arctic Monkeys or the Strokes, the track started with a few notes he couldn’t get out of his head, explains Billy, and turned into a song that had “no rhyme or reason to it. It just felt good to make.” This effortless, carefree feeling is what makes the song so strong.