Every now and again something turns up courtesy of the algorithm and you can’t help but pay attention. Last year I stumbled across a track called Avalanche by James Lee. Now, if you aren’t aware I’m a rock girl at heart. Throw in some big pop hooks and I’m all over it like a rash. Avalanche was a song that hit. A glorious groove, clever uses of synth, pop sensibilities and a masterclass in dynamics with a break that Slipknot would die for.

James started his journey in Kpop group Royal Pirates in 2011 as their bassist, but a tragic accident in 2015 nearly resulted in him losing his hand. Attempting to adapt to his injury he played synth for a while before his condition deteriorated, forcing him to leave the group.

After a batch of successful surgeries James left Korea and returned home to Los Angeles, where he began working on his solo project. This birthed ‘The Light’ EP which slipped into the top ten in numerous countries.

His love of metal, indie rock and KPop can be found sprinkled through all of his back catalogue. From his longing wistful ballad ‘I Fall Apart’ to the synth djent stylings of ‘Roses’, James' sonic landscape is vast, uncompromising and perfect for the world we reside in.

Check out his latest offering C4stles.

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James Lee