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The UK isn't lacking for brilliant young male stars in 2014, but Irish newcomer Daniel James is one of the most promising, despite his almost entirely ungoogleable name.
Mixing classic singer/songwriter sensibilities with modern urban production elements, James pull influences from folk, indie, pop and soul into his sound. Current single 'The Bridge' is an upbeat indie-folk tune, while it's b-side 'Stand With Me' (which in fact betters the lead track) is a spine-tingling slice of downbeat soul.
With minimal, haunting production, 'Stand With Me' allows James' rich voice to take centre stage. The track has today premiered on Gigwise. Listen to 'Stand With Me' first on Gigwise below.
'The Bridge' is released on 21 April 2014 (see the video below), and James will hit the road for solo headline gigs and alongside fellow newcomer Hozier in May and June of this year. Tickets are on sale now. Dates are below. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
May:
Sat 3rd Leeds Live At Leeds at The Faversham
Sun 4th Canterbury City Sound Project Festival
June:
Tues 3rd London Tabernacle (with Hozier)
Weds 4th London Tabernacle (with Hozier)
Fri 6th Birmingham O2 Academy 3 (with Hozier)
Sat 7th Manchester Deaf Institute (with Hozier)
Mon 9th Glasgow King Tut’s (with Hozier)
Wed 11th Paris Nouveau Casio (with Hozier)
Thurs 12th Berlin Gruener Salon (with Hozier)
