JAMES BAY RELEASES FOURTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM CHANGES ALL THE TIME CHANGES ALL THE TIMETHREE TIME GRAMMY® NOMINATED AND BRIT AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER JAMES BAY RELEASES FOURTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM CHANGES ALL THE TIME CHANGES ALL THE TIME ARRIVES ALONGSIDE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BAY’S GRAMMY NOMINATED BREAKOUT HIT “LET IT GO”LISTEN TO CHANGES ALL THE TIME BELOWWatch the newly released lyric video for “Hope” belowOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Universal Music Canada Album produced by Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Koe Wetzel, Maren Morris] alongside co-writers such as Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Holly Humberstone, Dan Wilson of Semisonic, Natalie Hemby of The Highwomen, and Kevin Garrett. “A potent songwriter, ‘Changes All The Time’ helps to reinforce James Bay’s musicality, while also introducing fresh challenges. Stirring the pot once more, it’s a record that justifies his place in the upper echelons of British music.” - Clash Magazine “What “Changes All the Time” makes clear is that positivity — even in moments of tension — is Bay’s love of the craft shining through…“The folk stylings of “Changes All the Time” are likely to be embraced by nostalgic fans and new ones alike" — Associated Press “Bay’s fourth studio record, finds the musician at his absolute peak” – Forbes “His introspective storytelling and commitment to his craft have allowed him to touch the hearts of fans from all different backgrounds” – And The Writer Is Podcast “Bay is one of the best in the biz at assimilating his appreciation for out-and-out guitar music with pop sensibilities” – Guitar World 04 OCTOBER 2024 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Bay excitedly presents his anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, Changes All The Time, out now via Mercury Records/Universal Music Canada. Listen BELOW. See full track listing below. These eleven tracks embody the apex of Bay’s output as not only a generational songwriter, but also as a deft and dynamic guitarist with a distinct voice of his own. The lead single and album opener “Up All Night” with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan arrived to critical acclaim upon its release, quickly becoming a fan favorite. The single has amassed over 30 million global streams. GRAMMY.com declared it ““the folk-pop collaboration that dreams are made of,” while HOLLER. raved, “‘Up All Night’ perfectly encapsulates the shared ability of James Bay, Noah Kahan and The Lumineers to wrap raw, vulnerable emotionality in an infectious, jubilant melody.” NME echoed this excitement, “The single comes as a huge anthem, and sees the trio powering through their personal woes to ensure that they make the most of life.” Guitar.com professed, “Up All Night arrives as a triumphant, foot-stomping tune – with a soaring guitar solo, to boot – sure to get any crowd going when Bay heads out on tour.” Listen to “Up All Night”—BELOW. Changes All The Time spotlights Bay’s elevated songcraft and dynamic vocals as well as his fret-burning guitar playing, highlighting his evolution from every angle. This time around, he crafted these eleven tracks under the watch of producer Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Koe Wetzel, Maren Morris] alongside co-writers such as Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Holly Humberstone, Dan Wilson of Semisonic, Natalie Hemby of The Highwomen, and Kevin Garrett. “Changes All The Time is my fourth album, it’s such a privilege to have made it to number four. It’s a collection of songs I wrote and recorded to help me take on the necessary but sometimes overwhelming truth that change is always coming. For me, writing songs is still such a powerful therapy and medicine for anxieties, excitements and big emotions of all kinds. I’m so excited to share this next round of mine.” Among many standouts on the album, “Hope” brims with optimism against all odds. Delicate acoustic guitar, strains of piano, and steady handclaps underline a central mantra to “Have a little hope.” His delivery alternates between soulful and soaring, inspiring at every turn. Watch the newly released lyric video for “Hope” BELOW. Last month, Bay released “Easy Distraction,” which he co-wrote with Brandon Flowers of The Killers. NME quickly hailed the track as a “guitar anthem.” On “Everburn” Bay pairs a starkly soulful vocal with softly strummed chords as he muses, “You and me will everburn.” He practically holds on to the notes of the expertly-plucked lead for dear life, infusing his six-string phrasing with palpable emotion. On “Speed Limit,” bluesy licks respond to his smoky delivery as he confesses, “I broke the speed limit to get to you.” Elsewhere, his palm-muted riffing brushes against the simmering beat of “Go On.” Then, there’s “Dogfight.” His loose and fluid fretwork accents incendiary lyrics such as, “Set me on fire, I was your blaze of glory, I was your favorite story, now burning out.” It climaxes with a cathartic wail of guitar and Bay’s howl right from the heart. Ending on a powerful note, the last gasp of feedback dissolves into one more exhale. Check out the full tracklisting below. Ahead of the release, Bay returned to Late Night With Seth Meyers on the tenth anniversary of his late-night television debut for the first performance of “Up all Night.” Watch BELOW. Speaking of full circle moments, Noah Kahan graciously welcomed Bay as a special guest during his sold out shows at Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park. James also joined Noah on-stage for their first night at MSG to perform “Stick Season”- which thrilled fans and media alike including Billboard & Variety. Bay’s definitive breakthrough smash “Let It Go” first landed a decade ago in 2014. It cracked the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, Top 3 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart, and Top 5 on the Year-End Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart. Thus far, it has tallied over 3 billion streams, claiming a spot among Spotify’s prestigious “Billions Club.” Not to mention, it achieved 6x-platinum status. Moreover, his total career streams are just shy of 9 billion. Last year, he opened up for Bruce Springsteen at London’s own BST Hyde Park and joined his friends The Lumineers on tour. Be on the lookout for a whole lot more from James Bay soon! Changes All The Time Setlist
AboutABOUT JAMES BAY:James Bay is a musician’s musician: the UK singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer upholds traditions of timeless songcraft while confidently challenging himself and popular music in equal measure. He spikes a tried-and-true style with clever lyricism, honest confessions, and instrumental proficiency. This year, he returns with his thrilling fourth album, Changes All The Time, due on October 4th via Mercury Records. The album includes collaborations with Noah Kahan and The Lumineers on lead single “Up All Night,” and features writing collaborations with The Killers’ Brandon Flowers (“Easy Distraction”) and Holly Humberstone (“Dogfight”). On the heels of his platinum- certified 2015 debut Chaos And The Calm, Bay garnered GRAMMY® nods in the categories of “Best New Artist,” “Best Rock Album,” and “Best Rock Song” for the gold-selling single “Hold Back The River.” Meanwhile, “Let It Go” went triple-platinum. Nominated for dozens of awards, he took home two BRIT Awards, two Q Awards, and top honors at the Ivor Novello Awards and ECHO Awards. Tallying nearly 9 billion streams to date, he has performed on Saturday Night Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. He has notably dueted with numerous musical icons including Alicia Keys on The Voice, was asked to join Mick Jagger while supporting The Rolling Stones at Twickenham Stadium in London, and joined Sheryl Crow on stage after performing his own set at Eric Clapton’s 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, TX. He also notably opened for Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park in 2023. In addition to selling out shows on four continents, Epiphone honored him with his own Limited-Edition James Bay Signature “1966” guitar. Following the success of 2018’s Electric Light, he deconstructed his sound to its bare essentials on the Oh My Messy Mind EP which to date has amassed nearly 650 million global streams. It yielded the hit “Peer Pressure” [feat. Julia Michaels], generating more than 400 million global streams to date, received critical acclaim from Time, Rolling Stone, and Billboard and the next year James opened for Ed Sheeran on his 2019 record-breaking stadium run. In 2020, James released his single “Chew On My Heart” which has hit more than 100 million streams to date, delivered a historic performance on the top of the London Eye for The Late Late Show with James Corden, performed on The Today Show, Mahogany Sessions and a full concert on YouTube in support of #SaveOurVenues. He also created his own virtual event to share his music to fans during the pandemic, James Bay – Live At Shakespeare’s Globe which was a full concert event livestreamed at the historic venue. In 2021, he guested on Maisie Peter’s song “Funeral,” which was featured on Apple TV+'s original series “Trying: Season 2”'s soundtrack. Bay’s 2022 LP Leap yielded fan favorites such as “One Life,” “Give Me The Reason,” and more in addition to earning acclaim. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Bay’s breakout song, “Let It Go.” The latter saw him vault into the Top 20 of the Hot 100 and go Top 3 on the Hot Rock and Alternative Songs Chart in addition to the Top 5 on the Year End Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart. With 3 billion-plus streams so far, the track has earned a place in Spotify’s coveted “Billions Club” and has reached 6x-platinum status. However, he only continues to look ahead with more music and touring on the horizon.
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October 4, 2024 10:57am ET by Pressparty |