I spent two years playing open mic nights in Brighton, and I heard more and more people saying, 'You should give it a go in London.' James Bay brightongivehear Change image and share on social
I'm very close in age to my older brother, and we had a field at the end of the road where we could run around, climb trees, play football. James Bay agebrotherclimb Change image and share on social
Growing up in Hitchin was comfortable and easy enough. My parents had some great records - and some not-so-great ones - and that's where I got introduced to Motown and the Stones and Springsteen. James Bay comfortableeasygreat Change image and share on social
There should be an element of mystique between the fans and the artist. That bit between the stage and the audience. I think that's necessary. James Bay artistaudiencebite Change image and share on social
I like drawing people in the airport or on the bus or in venues. I like catching people in the moment. It's a similar inspiration for me in terms of songwriting. James Bay airportbuscatch Change image and share on social
My songwriting process, and maybe loads of other people's, is just this sort of smashing together of emotions and stuff to make some music. It's kind of simple and really complex at the same time and, as you can see, incredibly hard to explain. James Bay complexemotionexplain share on social
It's bad to be labeled just another singer-songwriter. James Bay badlabelsinger Change image and share on social
My songwriting process is painful. Songwriting is brilliant. It's a load of fun - when it works. It's really difficult as well. James Bay brilliantdifficultfun Change image and share on social
Up until the last minute, it was art and drawing for me. That was the first real and natural thing I thought I was good at and loved to do. But I developed a similar kind of love for music. James Bay artdevelopdraw Change image and share on social
I used to dress up like Michael Jackson. I didn't have the glove, but I had a red jacket like in 'Thriller.' James Bay dressglovejacket Change image and share on social
