the clash, billy bragg, the pixies, elvis costello, the sonics, dead kennedys, misfits, the cure, the kinks, talking heads, tiger army, the beatles, refused, blur, the police, the jam, tom waits, elton john, curtis mayfield, tom petty and the heartbreakers, bill withers, john martyn, the specials, bob dylan, the stranglers, blondie, down, rolling stones, ramones, trombones, quantum leap, back to the future, rené magritte, david lynch, fast retro cars, lamborghini gallardo spyder, young persons guide to becoming a rock star, farndales fish and chip shop, leeds united and pretty pretty ladies
James Owen Fender might be the new boy on the musical block, but at just 25 years old he’s got a bundle of songs full of catchy hooks that are currently getting everyone excited about this talented newcomer.
His influences are drawn from far and wide. Musically they are as diverse as the clash, bill withers and tom waits – while err…other things that influence him include Leeds united and ‘pretty pretty girls’!
Born and raised in Leeds, James relocated to London aged 17 in search of musical success. Having played in his group project, the tarka groove experiment since the age of 16, in summer 2007, he decided to go it alone and concentrate on solo material.
James started writing music in his early teens and support slots with the wombats, cage the elephant, manchester orchestra and cold war kids have allowed him to perfect his skills at playing live, ensuring he provides audiences with an exciting and irreverent show.
He is currently recording his debut album, and his primary concern is that his debut long player will stand the test of time. Having worked on it with legendary producer Jerry Finn (rancid, Morrissey, tiger army) and currently with Martin Terefe (Ron Sexsmith, Martha Wainwright, Cat Stevens), something tells us it most certainly will.
Loving Lampost Chutney, but whats that song that goes; ''i cannot breathe a need some air, don't stop and stare i need some air'' its in my head and i need to hear it!
yeah neon neon were great, we came over just to see them, dropped into brick lane, met our old pal 'george' round at the archers! it was great! then they announced a gig in nov in dublin so goin to catch em there too.
good to hear all's well, we'll try find ya next time we're in london
hey james hows it goin? you back in leeds or london? hope LA went well for you. me and mick are living in a house near dublin city centre, just working and hanging out. did you record an album in LA? looking forward to hearing it! Kate x
Nathan messaged me the other week to say you'd been out in LA recently, you lucky beggar! Good to hear things are going well for you! Im moving down to London next month so hopefully i'll get to catch a few of your shows before you go globetrotting and hob-knobbing again! x
