Russell James

About Russell James

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Laying bed as a child and, having stolen my sister's walkman, I'd listen to The Joshua Tree and sing myself softly to sleep. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Brian Eno, Ambient 1: Music for Airports If you're lucky, 2 or 3 albums will come along and completely change the trajectory of your life. Brian Eno's ambient masterpiece did just that about 10 years ago. I can't go a week without putting this record on and vibing out. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Morning Singer” This is the first song I wrote following my move to Oregon in 2019. I just love the way it came out and it's a pure joy to play, honestly. The lyrics are so simple and they don't have a whole lot of pretense. It's a solid tune. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? I was selected as a National Parks Artist-in-Residence for Big Bend National Park in 2016. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I'd like to write a book and compose music to accompany reading it.

HOMETOWN
Lancaster, PA, United States
GENRE
Alternative Folk

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