Nov 5, 2014
The Entire City is the name of the 12-track album that James has just finished. Why that name? “It’s based off a painting by Max Ernst that I really love, and it kind of struck a chord with me when I first saw it. It’s about being wayward and placeless. It’s the region of the entire city from plains to bridges. It’s very personal to me.” He also says that the album will be straight-up Rock, but you will find some Blues and Folk influences in there too. Fans will also be very happy to know that a release date is coming soon!
The first single off of The Entire City is called “Bats.” It was released on Halloween, and it’s everything that James has promised. With killer vocals and guitar riffs for days, it’s a throwback to how rock music should sound. Just raw, uncut vocals and passion for one’s craft. I asked James what the recording process was like for “Bats.” He said it was “very cool, and very simple. We had four guys in the room: bass, drums, guitar, and me (also on guitar). Everything you hear, apart from over-dubs, is 100% live. If you listen to the scratch track, you can hear people walking around in the background and other instruments bleeding over into the mic. There’s no manipulation in those performances. It was very raw and organic.” Be sure to check out “Bats” and even download it on iTunes for only $0.99!
When James isn’t creating music, you will probably find him hiking, doing design work and illustrations, rocking out to “No Quarter” by Led Zeppelin, and sharing very entertaining photos/videos on his Instagram. Make sure to add him on all his social media accounts below!
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