James Bay is an artist I've only recently discovered, sort of embarrassing since I caught wind of a rumour that he was in the year above me at Uni... Oops.

All's good though, because now I get the chance to make up for lost time, and what better place to start than his latest release, "Let It Go"? The track is a vocal showcase for the 22 year old singer-songwriter, with the sparse and distant guitar giving way for James' prodigious talent. His gravelly tone caps out on the high notes giving every song an impassioned authenticity, rarely seen in an artist of this age. Keep your eyes on this one, James Bay is just getting started.

posted by Staff
April 2014