Ian James - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Bio:Ian James is a music artist with a predominant focus in the electronica genre. Working out of his home studio in Lowell MA. Ian writes, records and produces music with the range that reaches the film/tv market as well as the commercial mainstream. His songs have appeared in clubs, tv, radio and on cd releases.Not limited to electronica, Ian writes in various other genres using his twenty years of songwriting experience to reach a wide range of music fans.Professional affiliations include Taxi A&R and BMI.Recent Credits:July 2007: New solo album "Vol2." will be released on Blue FX Records. Featring 14 new songs, with guest spots from singer Renee Noel.February 2007: Ian joins the Punk band S.W.A.G.G. as bass player. Recorded seven song demo and performing live in and around Boston this summer.Fall 2006: Placed multiple songs in the DVD "Inner Balance", a movie featuring extrerme unicyling. Produced by Balance Productions.October 2006: Placed multiple songs in an independent DVD covering the NorthAmerican Uni-Cycling Competiton and Convention in TN. Produced by Balance Productions.September 2006: Independently released CD "Remnants" under the name Invasive, a collaboration with John Skolfield.Spring 2006: Placed song "Birthday" in two episodes of the boating show Port-O-Call, which aired on NESN (regional cable network reaching 13 million subscribers) as well as Comcast NY and Comcast PA.Fall 2005: Song "Time" used on marketing CD-Rom produced by the Boston firm, Silverscape.July 11 2006: Was voted artist of the day on the webs first reality show "Our Prisoner" (ourprisoner.com), where Ians music was played throughout the day during that episode.September 2005: Released CD "World-Funk-Rhthym & Blues Vol. 1" on indie label Blue FX Reords.June 2005: Placed multiple songs in four episodes of tv show "Urban Explorers", which aired on The Discovery Channel... CDBABY LINK for IAN JAMES & Blue FX Records --

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Member Since: 2/18/2006
Band Website: ianjamesmusic.com
Band Members: Ian James-guitars, bass, keys, vocals, progamming, lead song writer. D.L. Johnston-producer, consultant, co-writer. Angela Pirrotta- background vocals Renee Noel- background vocals
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Beck, Fela Kuti, The No-Shadow Kick, Johnny Cash, Tom Morello, DJ Shadow, Prodigy, The Meters, The Doors, Frank Zappa, Robin Trower, James Brown, John Skolfield, Moby, Roy Buchanan, Daft Punk, DJ Muggs, Tricky, Chemical Brothers, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd.....
Sounds Like: Beck got drunk and started jamming with the ghosts of Zappa, Morrison, and Hendrix.
Record Label: Blue FX Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Airplay Lastnight

I'd like publically thank two internet radio sites who gave airtime to songs from the new album last night and helped promote the CD's release. First, I'd like to thank "The Local Show with Lauren" wh...
Posted by Ian James on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:23:00 PST

Contest Winners Announced!!

Thanks to everyone who signed up and subscribed to my blog! Today is the day 5 of my readers win their copy of my new CD Volume 2. which comes out next Tuesday on Blue FX Records. My friends who won (...
Posted by Ian James on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:17:00 PST

CD Release Date / New Song

The CD Volume 2 will finally be released on Tuesday July 31st. Check the CDBaby link on the page that day to purchase on-line or check your local music store. If they don't have it, tell'em they shoul...
Posted by Ian James on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:03:00 PST

New Song Posted - Getting In My Way

A technho-funk song, Getting In (My Way) has been posted for download this week only! Featuring the voice of Renee Noel, this is the third song to be posted from the new album Volume 2. Fans who have ...
Posted by Ian James on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:09:00 PST

Another Song Has Been Posted

The second song to be posted from the new album is a laid back summer tune I call "Lost Sunrise" and its available for dowload for this week only! Please come by and check it out and give a listen to ...
Posted by Ian James on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:44:00 PST

New Song! Free Download!!

"Dispute" is the first song available off of Vol.2 the new 14 song CD from Ian James, being released on Blue FX Records near the end of July. You can download this track for one week only (6/30 to 7/6...
Posted by Ian James on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:37:00 PST

Free CD Contest, Easy to Enter!!

You will automatically be entered to win a free copy of "Vol.2", the new CD from Ian James, coming out on Blue FX Records next month, simply by subscribing to Ian's Blog. Only 5 copies of the CD will ...
Posted by Ian James on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:09:00 PST

Vol.2 is coming out soon!!!

Vol.2 the next installment from Ian James is close to being released!! 14 new songs including the cuts "Dispute" , "Lost Sunrise" and "Reality Check". Guitar driven tracks ride along an electronica ti...
Posted by Ian James on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:48:00 PST

Ian James Spring 2007 Newsletter

Hey everyone, how's it going?Its been awhile since I've sent an update and I've got a lot going onto tell you about.First, back in February I joined a band called "Super Wicked AwsomeGood Guys" or S.W...
Posted by Ian James on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:16:00 PST

My trip to LA

Well I just got back from Hollywood. My third time out there and it seems every year gets better. It was four fast and furious days and not a minute was wasted. My wife and I took advantage of getting...
Posted by Ian James on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:11:00 PST