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In 2022 James Righton is reinventing himself, via the stunning synth sounds of 'Jim, I’m Still Here' [DEEWEE062], the new album made in collaboration with David & Stephen Dewaele (Soulwax) will be released on July 8.
Jul 4, 2022 · Since Jim, I’m Still Here is a literal lockdown album, it already feels inextricable from a particular time. It has captured a very specific period of Righton’s life, and the spoken-word parts where he addresses himself do sometimes come across as indulgent.
Jul 13, 2022 · James Righton - Jim, I’m Still Here (Short Film) Order the new album JIM, I’M STILL HERE, made in collaboration with Soulwax. Out now on DEEWEE...
Jul 12, 2022 · James Righton shares the film to accompany his new album ‘Jim, I’m Still Here’. On this third post-Klaxons release, Righton downs his family man tools to embody a lavish, rockstar...
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- Noisey
- A Pandemic of Creativity
- Soulwax
- Bunker of Musical Toys
- Vocals and Themes
- Abba
Before making this album, James had no intention of writing and recording a new collection of music. Around March 2020, James released his debut LP, The Performer, and was preparing to go on tour to promote the record. “Then the [COVID-19] lockdown happened and I ended up at home, “ he says. “We have two kids so to keep some sanity, myself and my w...
The robotic funk fingerprints of Soulwax are all over Jim, I’m Still Herein terms of sound and energy, and the album has been released via the duo’s Deewee imprint. James’ process would begin at home experimenting with sequencers, then when he had found a sound or idea he liked, it would expand via a back and forth with the Dewaele brothers. “Witho...
Since the end of the Klaxons in a puff of indie rock, glitter and dancefloor chaos, there’s been a sense of freedom about the creative path James has followed. He’s kept himself busy with various different projects and guises. “I spent a long time banging my head against the wall, creatively,” he says of his past musical endeavours. “Now, it’s just...
Vocally and sonically, James is proud of the album and the sheer amount of character in his voice. The process in terms of the isolation and lack of instant feedback all helped shape the finished sound. “I’m really happy with my vocals and think it’s the best record I’ve made in terms of sound and personality,” he says. “Maybe it’s to do with the w...
A landmark event in popular music right now is the return of ABBA and their futuristic, avatar-tastic live show, ABBA Voyage. James has been involved in putting the band together, auditioning various musicians atPaul Epworth’sChurch Studios. “We basically went through different combos of the potential lineup with Benny and Björn Ulvaeus, then we pi...
Apr 6, 2022 · Former Klaxons musician James Righton has today (April 6) unveiled details of a new album, ‘Jim, I’m Still Here’. The 12-track album has been made in collaboration with Soulwax’s David and...
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Listen to Jim, I'm Still Here by James Righton on Apple Music. 2022. 12 Songs. Duration: 45 minutes.
