Will Linley Releases Five-Track EP Could This Be Forever?
The new EP from the Jamaican-born artist arrives through Island Records as he supports MICO on a North American tour.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Reggae
Will Linley has released Could This Be Forever?, a five-track EP through Island Records. The collection includes the songs Life of the Party and What If It Happens, and brings together songs written in Airbnbs and friends' studios around the world.
Why it matters
The release follows Linley's earlier EPs and his debut album Don't Cry Because It's Over, extending a run of independent-minded reggae-leaning releases. It arrives as he tours alongside MICO, placing the new material before North American audiences.
The EP contains five tracks, following the kill all my feelings EP in 2022 and the magic EP in 2023. Sales, streaming totals and chart placement for the new release were not available in the source.
The players
Will Linley
A Jamaican-born singer-songwriter whose earlier releases include the EP kill all my feelings and the debut album Don't Cry Because It's Over.
MICO
A Jamaican reggae artist whose North American tour Linley is supporting with this release.
Island Records
A major record label that is releasing the Could This Be Forever? EP.
The details
Life of the Party pairs an acoustic guitar progression with a steady groove, handclaps, layered harmonies and electric guitar. What If It Happens closes the EP, imagining a lasting romance against an apocalyptic backdrop.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Linley performs at Paradise Rock Club in Boston as part of the MICO tour.
November 3, 2026: Linley performs at Fete Music Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.
Industry Dynamics
The EP follows Linley's earlier releases, extending a catalog built across EPs and a debut album. Its release through a major label while he supports another reggae artist on tour reflects how emerging reggae artists build visibility through touring alongside established peers.
Listeners can stream the five-track EP now. Fans in Boston and Providence can attend Linley's tour dates on November 2 and 3 at Paradise Rock Club and Fete Music Hall.
The takeaway
For readers following reggae, the EP shows how artists can pair a new release with a tour to reach listeners directly. Checking tour listings in your city can reveal chances to see emerging artists live.
Further reading
Explore more Reggae coverage to see how artists like Will Linley are shaping the genre's current sound.
Source note: This article includes information reported by uDiscover Music.
