Single Review: Daniel James -'The Bridge'/ 'Stand With Me'.

For a considerable amount of time singer-songwriter Daniel James has been making great pop rooted music with soul/folk/gospel influences, earning him support from bloggers, radio personalities (including Zane Lowe), and more recently tour dates with the likes of Sam Smith and Saint Raymond -  two artists of whom his own musical styling's seems to be cut from a similar kind of cloth. 

The 21st April poses as an important date for Daniel James and his followers - it marks the release of his debut single 'The Bridge' via  Grey Sky Records, 'The Bridge' takes its source from a 1984 documentary about street kids in Seattle dealing with sex and drugs. By combining his own experiences, the bridge, in this instance has become a symbol of escape where two young lovers can embrace being young and innocent, if just for a moment.  The emotion of these moments can be found in the track's big indie anthemic choruses, its mature lyricism and its driving acoustic guitar notes.

'The Bridge' will also feature the B-Side 'Stand With Me'. A down-tempo track that begins sparsely, with cold, crackling electronics and celestial harmonies building up to soulful vocals, sincere lyricism and a cinematic beauty that serves as a reminder of a love song from an era long since past. Perhaps the early 60s,when Elvis was the King of rock & roll and just couldn't help falling in love.


Watch out for Daniel James. He could well be a contemporary pop game changer with a fair few tricks up his sleeve.

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Tour Dates
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)

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