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Michael-James is an Indie Folk artist from Newtownards, Northern Ireland. At just 22, Michael has his listeners seeking more and eager to share.
A music student who received a scholarship from the same university as George Ezra, James Bay and Tom Odell - Michael James came out of college eager to make his mark in the local music scene.
Becoming part of Forestside Shopping Centres, ‘Artist Development Programme,’ Michael got the opportunity to play with and be mentored by Anthony Toner. As well as also play many festivals across the country such as Sunflower, Dalriada, Eastside Arts, Belfast Nashville Songwriters and many more - This even lead on to becoming support act for Skinny Living on their UK tour.
2020 has been the year of resurgence for Michael as he hasn’t let lockdown stop him from recording away in his home studio.
July the 4th 2020, saw Michael release his debut single, ‘Solicitous.’ Which received a warm reception with radio airplay all over Ireland but also as far as America. Being chosen as ‘Song of the Week’ on Acoustic Yard and being described as, “simply beautiful” by Eve Blair. With 8000 streams and counting on Spotify Michael is building momentum for his next release, Summer to Fall which is released, August 3rd 2020. Already being described by early listeners as, ‘a real summer anthem!’
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