Music
“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.”
“Cultivating a beautifully warm and alluring folk-inspired aesthetic from start to finish, this new three-track collection makes for a wonderfully captivating listen. Filled with sweet and tender textures, a humbled atmosphere, and his own mesmerising vocals at the helm, [Hastings] is quickly cementing himself as one of the more passionate names emerging right now”
“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”
“‘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”
“The debut release by [Hastings]... adds a significant voice (and instrumentalist) to the UK’s blossoming, new environmental folk scene””
‘GAIA’ is available now to stream/download via most major music outlets
Album artwork by artivist Aurora Huldra
