I loved pop music as a little kid. Things like the Black Eyed Peas. If it had a catchy chorus, I was into it. James Bay blackcatchychorus Change image and share on social
The thing about 'Hold Back The River' that I like is that it's a good starting place, and it was the perfect first single. James Bay backgoodhold Change image and share on social
Both Springsteen and Michael Jackson, who had these huge productions, could always scale them back down to just a song and a melody. All of that influences me. I also try to be a fictional writer, and sometimes I get close, but the things that resonate the most with me - and with everyone else - is what's real. James Bay backclosefictional share on social
I'm going to take each day and each thing and each gig as it comes at me. James Bay daygigthing Change image and share on social
I write about personal experiences. I write about things that have happened to me and the people around me, so you just sort of keep this antenna up and on the lookout for things to say. James Bay antennaexperiencehappen Change image and share on social