The Performer, by James Righton

The Performer

by James Righton

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1.	The Performer 04:17	buy track
2.	Edie 03:53	buy track
3.	See The Monster 04:00	buy track
4.	Devil Is Loose 06:29	buy track
5.	Lessons In Dreamland Pt 1 01:12	buy track
6.	Start 03:16	buy track
7.	Are You With Me? 03:22	buy track
8.	Heavy Heart 04:05	buy track
9.	Lessons In Dreamland Pt 2 05:14	buy track

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After coming to prominence as the frontman of the Mercury Prize-winning Klaxons, recording with Arctic Monkeys, and crafting his Shock Machine project, James Righton is now set to release his debut solo album ‘The Performer’ on March 20th, 2020 via DEEWEE.

‘The Performer’ stands in stark contrast to the electro-hedonism of Righton’s work with Klaxons. Instead, it spins through various points from 1970 onwards. It touches on the suave art-lounge of Roxy Music, the jangly grooves of R.E.M., the sumptuous psychedelia of latter day Beach Boys, and the songwriting gift of Nick Lowe. In short, it uses classic elements as the groundwork for something which feels a natural fit for 2019.

Visually, the project finds Righton playing up the role of ‘The Performer’ as depicted in the title track’s video. Filmed by Hugo Campan at DEEWEE, it’s a stylized take on perennial glamour – Righton’s charismatic performance matched by his classic white Gucci suit and an array of vintage equipment. It will also form the basis for the stage set for his upcoming shows in support of the album.

It was recorded at a handful of locations, notably Righton’s home studio, Bryan Ferry’s Studio One. It was subsequently mixed by David and Stephen Dewaele at DEEWEE in Ghent, Belgium.

Mixed at DEEWEE
Art Direction : Ill-Studio
Photography : Raffaele Cariou

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released March 20, 2020

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James Righton London, UK

“Very happy to announce my new album JIM, I’M STILL HERE will be released on July 8th via DEEWEE. Produced between myself and Soulwax

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