A hat, a guitar, a voice. 2014, James Bay shakes up the pop planet with Hold Back the River and then the entirety of Chaos And The Calm, its bewitching riffs and melodies. Projected on the front of the stage, the artist traces his path and tours exploring more electro, more blues, more folk tracks. 2018, Electric Light, the hat falls. 2022, after several EPs and collaborations, James Bay finally delivers two new singles, his hat back, as the promise of a new memorable, powerful and comforting album.
He has worked with Beyoncé and opened for Mumford & Sons – no less. Rather discreet, Kevin Garrett already has the makings of a great artist. His sounds have a gentle quality that soothes in an instant. His vocal ease and Sam Smith-like melodies are a perfect match for the minimalist prods. The young American has the taste to do well without overdoing it. We love this.
