Wil Linder Captures the Chaos of Early Adulthood in New Single ‘Twenty One’

Rising singer-songwriter Wil Linder has released his powerful new single ‘Twenty One’, a track that blends heartfelt country storytelling with the grit of modern rock. Written when Wil himself was 21, the song captures the turbulence, uncertainty, and fleeting beauty of early adulthood.

With soaring guitars, a driving rhythm section, and Linder’s husky, emotive vocals, ‘Twenty One’ unfolds like a rite of passage. The track reflects on a time when some peers are getting married, others are struggling to find work, and many are caught in between — a snapshot of a generation navigating the contradictions of growing up.

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“A couple of years down the track from writing the song, at the wise old age of 23, I realise the song is asking for a safety net, someone to catch you when you fall because no one gives you a handbook on growing up and finding your feet, you gotta do that on your own.” – Wil Linder. 

Hailing from the rural outskirts of Greater Sydney, Wil Linder has been building a reputation across New South Wales for his magnetic live performances. With ‘Twenty One’, he cements himself as an artist to watch, carving out a space where rock intensity meets raw, honest songwriting.

‘Twenty One’ is available now, everywhere.