Philip James1 day ago2 min readReimagining a Blues Classic: The Journey Behind "Sweet Little Angel"There’s something magical about taking a song that has stood the test of time and reimagining it for a new era. Originally titled Black...
Philip JamesNov 252 min readMaking Rock ‘n’ Roll What It Was Meant to Be: A Pure Statement and FeelingIn a time when trends dominate and content often feels manufactured, I wanted to do something different with my latest release, Hot...
Philip JamesNov 21, 20206 min readOne Of My WORST Experiences As A MusicianBeing ambitious is like being a pyromaniac. It's going to be a lot of fun building up a fire around whatever makes you passionate. The...
Philip JamesJul 20, 20206 min readNot Your Average Cover Song: Ain't No Rest For The Wicked by Philip JamesThis blog is a personal account of the recording and production of Ain't No Rest For The Wicked a cover song set to release at the end of...
Philip JamesJun 26, 20204 min readHow COVID-19 Is Forcing Musicians to Adapt: A Silver Lining in The Age of Uncertainty As time passes we find ourselves learning the same old lessons in new & unique ways. Since the start of our new global pandemic, both...
Philip JamesMay 26, 20204 min readMy First EVER Live PerformanceIt was late December, in the year 2005. I sat in the dimly lit café clutching my instrument, as time drew dreadfully closer to my first...
Philip JamesMar 1, 20203 min readDown the Rabbit Hole You have no idea how hard it is to start your first blog post. Not until you sit down at a coffee shop on a Saturday afternoon, post up...