WillTalksMusic Twitch VOD & Videos

If you've ever found yourself scrolling through TikTok wondering, "What *should* I listen to next?" chances are you've stumbled across WillTalksMusic. Will, a 28-year-old Bay Area native now living in LA, burst onto the scene in late 2020 with a brutally honest approach to music criticism that felt refreshingly unscripted. His first TikTok video—which cheekily argued that several 2018 albums were better than Travis Scott's *ASTROWORLD*—set the tone for what fans now love about him: zero fluff, zero celebrity worship, just raw, thoughtful takes. Unlike the endless sea of influencers hyping whatever's trending, Will cuts through the noise with the kind of enthusiasm you'd get from a music-obsessed friend at 2 a.m., arguing passionately about why that obscure indie EP matters more than the latest Billboard chart-topper.

Will's content thrives on authenticity. Whether he's breaking down Sabrina Carpenter's *Short n' Sweet* deluxe edition or tearing into what he calls "middle-school-level rap rock" (yes, he’s *that* direct), his reviews feel like a conversation, not a lecture. His viral Heardle videos—where he guesses songs from tiny audio clips—became a fan favorite during 2022, showcasing his deep, eclectic knowledge beyond just mainstream hits. On Twitch, where he’s partnered with a steady stream of 150-200 viewers, he’s swapped the frantic TikTok format for relaxed deep dives: dissecting Lana Del Rey’s *Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd* or hosting live listening parties where chat reacts in real time. You won’t find overproduced segments here—just Will, his keyboard, and a mic, occasionally sipping coffee while pointing out why a drum fill in a FKA Twigs track gives him chills.

What sets him apart isn’t just his ear for detail—it’s his mission to *expand* tastes, not gatekeep them. He’s the guy who’ll convince a pop listener to try experimental R&B or gently roast Drake’s latest release while still acknowledging its cultural impact. His TikTok bio says it plainly: he wants to help people "expand their music taste," and you see it in how he engages. When a fan commented, "I only listen to Top 40," he responded with a custom playlist spanning Sade to Sudan Archives. That ethos carries to Twitch, where he’s built a community of curious listeners who trust his recommendations precisely because he’s not trying to sell them anything. Even Anthony Fantano (aka *theneedledrop*, the internet’s most famous critic) follows him—a quiet nod to his credibility in a crowded space.

Will’s rise reflects a shift in how we discover music today. He didn’t come up through SoundCloud or radio; he’s a digital-native critic who treats TikTok and Twitch like communal listening rooms. His YouTube channel—which analyzes yearly streaming data with titles like *Top 30 Streamed Albums of 2024 RANKED*—proves he’s not just a hot-take machine but a student of industry trends. And while he’s unafraid to call out "paper-thin" personas in modern rap, he’s equally quick to champion underdogs, like his recent deep dive into indie artist *Falling Werse*. It’s that balance of snark and sincerity that’s earned him 410K TikTok followers and a loyal Twitch audience that treats his streams like weekly therapy sessions for music lovers.

Five years after starting with that first Travis Scott hot take, Will’s still doing the same thing: sharing what moves him, one honest review at a time. No corporate sponsorships shading his opinions, no algorithm-chasing—just a guy who really, *really* loves music and wants you to love it deeper too. If you’re tired of critics who talk *at* you instead of *with* you, his streams are the antidote. Tune in, grab a drink, and prepare to rediscover why music criticism should feel like a late-night chat with your smartest friend.