London-based, Bristolian Dylan James is a confessional singer-songwriter steeped in the folk tradition. For the last decade, James has been quietly going about perfecting his craft, cultivating a hushed cult following through rare home demos, whilst shunning interviews, and rarely performing live. One such devotee was Noah and the Whale’s Matt Owens who on hearing his songs was so blown away that he felt compelled to produce his debut album. “Dylan writes with no filter, just these great big searingly honest songs, shot through with such poetic beauty, delivered by such gorgeous melodies, you can’t resist being taken along with him.” James chronicles the home truths he encounters in the grind & ennui of modern life, whether it’s drunken failings, broken dreams, world-weary determination or battle-hardened parental commitment. It’s these seldom-explored topics that make his observations hit all the harder, and garner him such integrity & conviction with glowing reviews.
