English-born and Scottish-raised, James Gillespie is a singer-songwriter whose music draws on blues and soul to create something compelling and entirely his own. With a gravelly, deeply felt voice and real technical ability, he has been described as one of the most quietly explosive artists of his generation, evoking the spirit of artists such as Hozier and James Blake. His songs tell heartfelt stories of missing home and the loves left behind, of the new temptations of city life and the darkness that can lie within it. James co-produces all of his own music, working alongside producer Andy Hall (Jack Garrett, Rag’n’Bone Man).
English-born and Scottish-raised, James Gillespie is a singer-songwriter whose music draws on blues and soul to create something compelling and entirely his own. With a gravelly, deeply felt voice and real technical ability, he has been described as one of the most quietly explosive artists of his generation, evoking the spirit of artists such as Hozier and James Blake.
His songs tell heartfelt stories of missing home and the loves left behind, of the new temptations of city life and the darkness that can lie within it.
James co-produces all of his own music, working alongside producer Andy Hall (Jack Garrett, Rag’n’Bone Man). His debut single, “What You Do,” quickly found an international audience, and in 2019 he released his debut album, Safe., featuring the singles “Beyond Today,” “ICFTI” and “Someday Sunday.”
On stage, he sold out eleven dates of a twelve-date European tour. Supported by the PRS Foundation’s Momentum Fund, he went on to work with producers, animators and editors internationally on his next album, and has since released the album DAREDEVIL
Released in 2024, The Death Of A Troubadour is James Gillespie's latest album.
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