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Chris James reveals new single ‘Space In The Clouds’ ft DM Stith!
"...a beautifully compelling journey..."
- Gold Flake Paint
"...a bewitching, cinematic offering, that fuses folk tapestries with electronics." - Clash
Singer-songwriter Chris James introduces us to his unique blend of stunning cinematic-folk on his new EP Space In The Clouds, out on 9th December 2016 via AWAL and available to pre-order on iTunes.
Chris has now shared the title track from his EP Space In The Clouds featuring DM Stith (Sufjan Stevens) along with the video, which premiered on Gold Flake Paint and is available to watch via Chris James' YouTube channel.
Alternatively you can stream the audio for single on Chris' Soundcloud page now.
Chris' debut single Stairs Up To The Sun premiered on Clash and you can watch the video via his YouTube channel, as well as streaming the audio on Chris' Soundcloud page.
The EP is about overcoming a difficult, dark period in his life and musically James combines influences from his days as lead singer songwriter of electro-rock pioneers Stateless with folk and modern electronica.
Space In The Clouds begins with Chris talking to his younger self through a time lapse with DM Stith playing the counter voice. Throughout the EP, his compelling vocals take centre stage, complimented by the combination of intricate folk and synth sounds akin to the likes of Björk, with epic atmospheres reminiscent of Sigur Rós.
After living in east London for the past eight years, Chris met Lorna Rose (vocals) and pianist Nick Ramm (Cinematic Orchestra) on the London circuit. Through Lorna, Chris was introduced to the east London folk scene where he met bassist Arista Hawkes (Guillemots), Ben Trigg (cello) and Gillian Wood (cello). While touring with DJ Shadow, Chris met up with producer Suneil Pusari (Michael Kiwanuka), and he was introduced to Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys) through long-time collaborator Jim Abbiss (Adele), and the Space In The Clouds line-up was complete.
As part of Stateless, Chris has received praise from the likes of Uncut, MOJO, Clash and Q Magazine amongst others and their music has also been featured on an array of film and TV shows including Film 4, CSI, The Vampire Dairies and Suits. Chris has performed at various festivals including Secret Garden Party as well as performing on DJ Shadow's world tour. Now emerging as a solo artist, Chris is ready to introduce the world to his subtle electronic soundscapes that will take you, as the EP aptly puts it, to a space in the clouds.
Space In The Clouds is out on 9th December 2016 via AWAL and available to pre-order on iTunes.