GAIA EP
In debut EP GAIA, London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Hastings conjures a blend of folky, earthy textures enfolded in an ethereal electronic landscape. Collaborating with producer Jamie Biles (Isaac Gracie, Delilah Montagu, Miles Kane), he combines Buckley-esque vocals and the theatricality of Rufus Wainwright with a uniquely wild spirit reminiscent of AURORA. Set against a backdrop of ecological and political turmoil, ‘GAIA’ reveals the artist's hopes and fears for the future and calls on an ancient magic hidden deep within us all. Available now to stream/download on all major music platforms.
Cover art by Aurora Huldra
Mother - Music Video
Choreographed and performed by Emma Holt & Samantha Ho
Film & edit: YDT Studios
Shot on location in Richmond Park
The Forest Sessions
The Forest Sessions is a trilogy of music videos filmed amongst the ancient woodland of One Tree Hill, SE London. The aim is to showcase the songs from the GAIA EP in their most primal acoustic form, surrounded & supported by sounds from the natural world which inspired them. With thanks to NEOMRMedia (Marta Ruly), Jamie Biles & Evie Norman.
Outrage + Optimism
James was interviewed and ‘Mother’ featured in an episode of leading international climate podcast ‘Outrage + Optimism’. (Starts at 55:05)
Praise for GAIA
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"The debut release by [Hastings]... adds a significant voice (and instrumentalist) to the UK's blossoming, new environmental folk scene"
Permaculture Magazine, UK
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"Cultivating a beautifully warm and alluring folk-inspired aesthetic from start to finish, this new three-track collection makes for a wonderfully captivating listen... with his own mesmerising vocals at the helm, [Hastings] is quickly cementing himself as one of the more passionate names emerging right now"
Mystic Sons, London
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"‘GAIA’ is a cinematic masterpiece that fills your ears with imaginative imagery... It’s like a breath of fresh air in a world that’s slowly suffocating"
Couch Mag, Melbourne
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"James Hastings is a virtuoso. With the mastery of his voice and avant-garde lyrics, he’ll captivate his audience and win many new fans"
Iggy, Paris