Since self releasing his debut album Advert Soundtracks in 2011 he has toured extensively across the world as a headline act and opened for the likes of Billy Bragg, Valerie June, and The Proclaimers.

In recent years Will has co-written songs with numerous artists including Skin of Skunk Anansie and Shae Dupuy.

He was a regular at numerous venues including The Half Moon, Putney and the 12 Bar Club and would often play different open mics seven nights a week.

[6][citation needed] In an interview on BBC Introducing in March 2014, Varley announced he would be embarking on another walking tour in May, this time travelling the entire south coast of England.

The EP reached number 19 in the iTunes singer/songwriter chart[citation needed] and national radio play from XFM's John Kennedy.

[20] The tour began with a show on the Salty Dog Cruise from Miami to The Bahamas curated by Flogging Molly.

[30] Over the Autumn Varley embarked on further tours of North America, Ireland, Germany and the UK including a sold-out show at Union Chapel, Islington.

On 4 July during an interview with Huw Stevens on BBC Radio 1 the head of Xtra Mile Recordings, Charlie Caplowe, stated that the label were planning on releasing a new Varley album in Autumn 2017.

In July 2018 Varley was invited to perform at Fairport Convention’s Cropredy festival by members of the original band.

In March 2019 during his showcase at Stephen F's Hotel in Austin, TX Varley announced he had parted ways with Xtra Mile Recordings.

In September 2019 Varley said on social media that he had been working on new material and would be playing new songs at an intimate show at the 200 capacity London venue, The Lexington in November.