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Unafraid to be unique, newcomer Brave James blends dreamy alt-pop, maximalist electro
production and multi-layered psychedelic vocal harmonies as he whips up a whirlwind of
multi-generational influences into a sound that sits right at home in 2021. Those traits both
flourish and prosper in his debut single ‘Soldier’.
Born in Australia and now based in London, Brave James’ key music passions are for vocal
harmonies and electronics, with The Beach Boys, Take 6, James Blake and Björk among his
key influences. They’re the dominant forces in his sumptuous sound clash, which welds
ambience, soul and originality into a distinct vision of what pop can be. He merges genres
which should be contradictory into a fluid, cohesive whole. The pandemic inspired an
epiphany and a new-found focus for his creativity, while lockdown allowed him the time to
concentrate on bringing his music to its full potential.
His lyrics hone in on emotional snapshots: moments of togetherness, life-changing chance
meetings, memories which loom large and then disappear, the self-destructive repetition of
circular thoughts, and post-relationship insularity. These are all concepts which loom large in
the inventive soundscapes of his upcoming debut album, BE BRAVE, released via The
state51 Conspiracy 17th December 2021.