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James Iha

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  • Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock

    Location new york city, New York, US

    Profile Views: 158703

    Last Login: 1/14/2012

    Member Since 12/1/2005

    Website jamesiha.com

    Record Label Scratchie Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ..James Iha began his career as a co-founder of The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987. He recorded and toured with the group until 2000, during which time they released ten albums and became one of the biggest bands of the era, selling millions of albums and filling arenas worldwide. In addition to his guitar playing and singing, James was also a contributing songwriter... ..In 1998 James released his first solo album, Let It Come Down, an intimate, acoustic guitar-driven record which focused on the more personal side of his songwriting. During this period, he also co-founded indie label Scratchie Records, which went on to release albums by artists like The Sounds, The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr., Robbers On High Street and others. In the late 90's James also moved to New York, where he opened Stratosphere Sound Recording Studios along with friends Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne/Ivy) and Andy Chase (Ivy)... ..In 2003, James joined the acclaimed progressive rock band, A Perfect Circle, featuring members of Tool and Marilyn Manson. He toured the world with APC for a year. After returning home from the tour, James focused on work in the studio: he scored several films, including Canadian indie feature Luck and Japanese indie Linda Linda Linda. More recently, he scored the Japanese indie film Kakera, which is currently released in the UK and Japan, and is making the rounds at festivals worldwide. As a producer and remixer, James has worked with Michael Stipe, Cat Power, Morningwood, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Annie, Ladytron, The Sounds, and many more. He also guested as a guitarist on albums by Whiskeytown, Isobel Campbell, Fountains Of Wayne, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Ivy, A Camp and others... ..In 2009, James joined with Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Hanson's Taylor Hanson, and Schlesinger to form the power-pop group Tinted Windows. Tinted Windows' self-titled debut album featured several Iha-penned songs. The group debuted at South By Southwest and subsequently played numerous dates throughout the year, in the US and in Japan... ..Currently, James is producing the new album from acclaimed Swedish band Raymond & Maria. He has also been working slowly (but steadily!) on a solo album - his first since Let It Come Down, and looks forward to finishing it this year...
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  • ama

    Thank you for making beautiful music!

    I'm looking forward to listen your new solo album soon.
    ❤❤❤❤❤ε=ε=ε=ε=ヽ(*´∀`)ノ  

    3 years ago
  • Alberto Santiago

    I really love you work on Linda Linda Linda, its my favorite songs at the moment. 





    3 years ago
  • _

    Thanks for the add! Been a fan since the Pumpkins and loved your work in APC. Tinted Windows is turning out really well! Just bought the cd today!

    3 years ago
  • A CAMP

    love you jumpin xo A CAMP

    4 years ago
  • Amuleto

    Hi James, I love your sound and your music. I..m from argentina, my english sucks, but the music is universal!

    4 years ago
  • Kel MacFarlane

    Thank You for the add I like your sound Keep Rockin'
    Kel MacFarlane

    4 years ago
  • joe

    Much success and love your way, James! it's been too long and i can't wait.
    cheers!

    4 years ago
  • VICTORIA

    thanks
    we love your music in France!!!

    4 years ago
  • Joe Bansley

    Does it ever get old being cool?

    4 years ago
  • Liam Major

    Let It Come Down 2 please <3 x

    4 years ago
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Bio:

James Iha began his career as a co-founder of The Smashing Pumpkins in Chicago in 1987. He recorded and toured with the group until 2000, during which time they released ten albums and became one of the biggest bands of the era, selling millions of albums and filling arenas worldwide. In addition to his guitar playing and singing, James was also a contributing songwriter.

In 1998 James released his first solo album, Let It Come Down, an intimate, acoustic guitar-driven record which focused on the more personal side of his songwriting. During this period, he also co-founded indie label Scratchie Records, which went on to release albums by artists like The Sounds, The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr., Robbers On High Street and others. In the late 90's James also moved to New York, where he opened Stratosphere Sound Recording Studios along with friends Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne/Ivy) and Andy Chase (Ivy).

In 2003, James joined the acclaimed progressive rock band, A Perfect Circle, featuring members of Tool and Marilyn Manson. He toured the world with APC for a year. After returning home from the tour, James focused on work in the studio: he scored several films, including Canadian indie feature Luck and Japanese indie Linda Linda Linda. More recently, he scored the Japanese indie film Kakera, which is currently released in the UK and Japan, and is making the rounds at festivals worldwide. As a producer and remixer, James has worked with Michael Stipe, Cat Power, Morningwood, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Annie, Ladytron, The Sounds, and many more. He also guested as a guitarist on albums by Whiskeytown, Isobel Campbell, Fountains Of Wayne, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Ivy, A Camp and others.

In 2009, James joined with Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Hanson's Taylor Hanson, and Schlesinger to form the power-pop group Tinted Windows. Tinted Windows' self-titled debut album featured several Iha-penned songs. The group debuted at South By Southwest and subsequently played numerous dates throughout the year, in the US and in Japan.

Currently, James is producing the new album from acclaimed Swedish band Raymond & Maria. He has also been working slowly (but steadily!) on a solo album - his first since Let It Come Down, and looks forward to finishing it this year.

Member Since:

December 01, 2005

Record Label:

Scratchie Records

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