releases his new single ‘Wisemen’ on March 7 through Atlantic Records UK/Custard Records.
Wisemen is the second single to be lifted from his acclaimed debut album, Back To Bedlam, which is garnering huge support from BBC Radio 2, where it was 'Record Of The Week'. James also recently appeared on Jonathan Ross, Loose Cuts'.
The last 6 months have seen grow to become one of the strongest contender's for the Singer-Songwriter crown. During recent months, since it’s initial soft release, Back To Bedlam, and indeed James himself, has gathered a steady, credible momentum. With over 6000 Albums sold, practically through word-of-mouth alone, James has also gathered a strong live following.
James has undertaken two sold-out residencies in the Capital in the last three months. The first, back in October 2004, saw James selling out headline shows at The Water Rats, 93ft East and The Carling Islington Academy. More recently another 3 week, sold-out residency at 93ft East. James was also personally invited by Sir Elton John to support him on his recent national tour. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Badly Drawn Boy), Back To Bedlam takes the listener through heartfelt songs of unattainable romances, lost loves and friend’s failures before climaxing with James’s first-hand experience of war. Songs of universal appeal, all delivered with a powerfully unique vocal. In a world where division is rife and government intelligence (in both senses of the word) remains questionable, James's songs override and unite.
Words By: John Busby
