James Marriott

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I remember going to an ABBA tribute concert and having the urge to learn how to play the bass, my Dad told me that I had to learn the guitar first. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? English Teacher, This Could Be Texas Deserved winner of the Mercury Prize, my co-writer Jono spoke so highly of this album and now I've made my entire family listen to it. Nearly Daffodils is a highlight. 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. “Don't Blame Me” The highlight, and closer, of my debut album "Are We There Yet?". A song which appeared almost out of thin air, which I remain proud of to this day. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Performing to a sold-out crowd of 1500 people at Koko in London. It was right by where I studied at University and one of the clubs I used to frequent. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I want to tour the world. Starting with the United States and Canada, but hopefully one day to also perform in South America and Asia.