“Age old folk tradition with a distinctive English slant. Highly recommended. Buy it!”
BIOGRAPHY
James Frost is an independent British folk artist whose delicate, fingerpicked guitar and dreamlike lyrics have attracted attention from BBC 6Music, Glastonbury Festival and leading online platform Folk Radio UK. His sound is reminiscent of quintessential English songwriter Nick Drake and mainstream success Ben Howard, offering both traditional and more contemporary elements.
He has toured extensively in recent years, both as a solo artist and as a band, playing shows with Martha Tilston, James Yorkston, Tiny Ruins and many other folk heroes. Bookings include stages at Glastonbury Festival, Secret Garden Party Festival, Folk East, Into The Wild and many other folk gatherings and festivals in the UK. Whilst living on the road, he has performed in 700 year old Dartmoor chapels, festival saunas and at many living room house concerts arranged by fans. He has a good few stories to tell...
In the studio, James has been privileged enough to work with legendary record producer Clive Langer (David Bowie, Elvis Costello, David Byrne) who contributed production to James' EP ‘Nameless’. Upon release, the EP’s lead single and title track was chosen as one of BBC 6Music Tom Robinson’s picks of the week, with the magical accompanying video premiered by leading folk blog Folk Radio UK to critical acclaim.
NEW ALBUM - ALL OF OUR HANDS
Completed at Real World Studios (Peter Gabriel's legendary recording studio), mixed in Los Angeles by renowned sound designer John Hendicott and backed by Arts Council England, James’ new album ‘All Of Our Hands’ is a feast of uplifting songs and acoustic instrumentation, featuring a wide range of western and world instruments, choirs, gospel singers, live band recording and sparkling audio production.
The 'All Of Our Hands' project has been backed by hundreds of people across Europe and beyond, who have taken opportunities to follow the album production, sing at recording sessions, engage in the album artwork and attend house concerts. The project is rooted in community and continually provides opportunities for audiences to be part of the creative process, go behind the scenes and meet James at online collaborative events.
The album raised over £16,000 from fans through a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com (it was the #1 trending music campaign globally on the platform when launched). Guest vocalists include Kyla Jade (American gospel singer, finalist on ‘The Voice’ USA), Carmody (London-based vocalist who collaborates with Tom Misch) and gospel choir ‘Soul Of The City’, as part of an international line up of over 100 musicians and singers who contributed.
"English folk, crisp picked guitar and a huskily introverted vocal...fans of Harper, Carter, Drake will love it. 8/10 - EP Review"
“In an EP ranking for the year, the Nameless EP would surely be among my first three choices. It’s such a beautiful collection of songs, with diverse instrumentations and a deep-rooted confidence in their performance”
"One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard... an artist who has truth running through his veins"
– Luke Hannam, British Academy of New Music
“Hugely atmospheric … compelling”
– Frank Hennessey, BBC Radio