I love the intimate, single spotlight, troubadour-y quiet, delicate moments. But I also love Springsteen and screaming and shouting. James Bay delicateintimatelove Change image and share on social
There was a guitar that my uncle owned and never learnt to play. He sold it to my dad, and when I heard 'Layla', that was the tune that really grabbed me. I said to my dad, 'Wait, there's a guitar, right?' James Bay dadgrabguitar share on social
I hope to have a long career, and I don't want to be defined by things that aren't the music. James Bay careerdefinehope Change image and share on social
When I'm writing, I need to amplify my thoughts and feelings on just a conversation that I might have had with somebody - somebody close to me. It's often the case that the people closest to me are the people on my mind the most. James Bay amplifycaseclose share on social
As a singer-songwriter, a solo artist with a guitar, I can only write so many weepie little bedroom songs. James Bay artistbedroomguitar Change image and share on social
How I set myself apart is by creating the sort of real and honest music, which is who I'm also trying to be. James Bay createhonestmusic Change image and share on social
It's silly to call me the new Ed Sheeran. He can fill stadiums as a solo artist, but I'm not like that. James Bay artistcallfill Change image and share on social
When I was 15, if anything, I thought I was going to be a Delta bluesman, which is so ridiculous. James Bay bluesmandeltaridiculous Change image and share on social
I like it when things crescendo to a huge moment like 'Hold Back the River.' James Bay backcrescendohold Change image and share on social
The Internet is the Wild West of the world, where anybody can throw anything down. Everything can be as relevant as the next thing; it doesn't matter who posts it. In that environment, the Critics' Choice is still very important. James Bay choicecriticenvironment share on social