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About Me

I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)James Leon grew up listening to Disco, Elton John, ABBA, Blondie - classic 70's music, and '80's electro/synth bands like Duran Duran, The Pet Shop Boys, A-Ha, Depeche Mode, e.tc. Originally from Wiltshire, via some time spent living by the sea on the South Coast, he moved to London in the early noughties armed with his first demo and began gigging around the clubs and venues of the capital. The electro revival was still a glint in Fischerspooner's eye at this point, and it was tough trying to get noticed in a music scence obsessed with boy bands, watered-down R 'n' B, and the dominance of the ever present indie/rock fraternity. However the tide did turn, and all the things synth-like started to see a huge renaissance. Suddenly James was finding more opportunities to perform, and people were starting to get the music and really appreciate his live act. He has even found himself in demand to play at private parties, where the response is often wildly enthusiastic and unrestrained, some of the best gigs he has played! For James, the most crucial thing is about having strong songs with hooks and melodies (though definitely not in an earnest way!) rather than merely trying to be part of a fashionable movement. At the same time, glamour and a touch of theatricality are an important part of the mix! This is combined with a powerful stage presence, impassioned delivery and a healthy dose of attitude. James has performed at a wide range of venues and events in London, including: Trash Palace, The Soho Review Bar, Tesco Disco@Hedges and Butler, 'The Glitz' at Madame Jojo's, The Mau Mau Bar, Cherryjam, The Foundry, Kabaret, The Gate, Shebu, Viva Viva, and The Millenium Club. The challenge James now faces is transcending the now over-subscribed electro bandwaggon and using his unique pop sensibility, hunger for sounding sharp and fresh, and subtle persona to become a bonafide success - watch this space!Music available from:

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Member Since: 5/16/2006
Band Website: jamesleon.pimusic.org
Band Members: James Leon
Influences: The Pet Shop Boys, ABBA, Depeche Mode, Blondie, A-Ha, Madonna, Duran Duran, George Michael, Eurythmics, St Etienne, New Order, The Cure, Cyndi Lauper, Dollar, Kate Bush, Pat Benatar, Hall and Oates, Don Henley, Elton John, Kim Wilde, Prince, Michael Jackson, Laura Brannigan, The Spice Girls, The Beloved, Propaganda, Blur, Everything But the Girl, Dubstar, Tears for Fears, The Thompson Twins, Trevor Horn, Chic, The Bee Gees.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Update

Hi there. A little update. So there was the Electroqueer@Barcode event a couple of weeks ago that I performed at, it was a great night - the place was packed, the event has a lot of publicity and ther...
Posted by James Leon on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:33:00 PST

Update/New tracks

Hi there. Its been a while since I posted a blog entry so here is a little update. I recently finished a new track with my long-term collaborator, producer - Julian Simmons, called 'Club with no...
Posted by James Leon on Wed, 07 May 2008 09:35:00 PST

Nothing on Earth/Update

Hi All, Just a quick update as its been a while. So, I performed last month at ’Popshow’s’ Valentine party at The Soho Review Bar, it was all very last minute but I had a g...
Posted by James Leon on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:00 PST

Trash Palace/Update

Well my p/a at Trash Palace is done now, been working up to that for a few weeks so time time to take stock now and think about what's next. It was great performing at one of my favourite hang-outs in...
Posted by James Leon on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:30:00 PST

Xmas Poem

Hi All, Here is my little poem about Xmas that I wrote for www.thezapping.com 's advent calendar (it appeared on this on Wednesday), it's just a bit of throway fun, bit tongue in cheek, a bit cynical,...
Posted by James Leon on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:55:00 PST

Update/Mention on Electroqueer

Hi All, I was very excited to mentioned on the website www.electroqueer.com last week-end (its a great site and there are loads of other interesting new acts on there), Raj who does this site talked a...
Posted by James Leon on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:49:00 PST

Update - News

Well things have been a little quiet lately so want to just update anyone who's interested on what is going on with me and my pop quest! Have recently had meetings with a new production team who I am ...
Posted by James Leon on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:07:00 PST

Interview on www.thezapping.com

Hi there, I was recently interviewed about my music for a pop blogsite called 'The Zapping', it is quite a fun little piece - please check it out if you get a chance (you will need to scroll down a bi...
Posted by James Leon on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:57:00 PST

C.D Single on Sale

I am really pleased this week as my C.D single featuring the tracks ,''The One Before Me' and 'Camera Shy' has been placed on sale in Fopp record store on Tottenham Court Road, London, as part of...
Posted by James Leon on Fri, 11 May 2007 12:48:00 PST

First time!

So, I have finally succombed to the mass world movement that is MySpace!! Here's to getting more people to hear my music, and coming a long to my live performances, and being one step closer to ...
Posted by James Leon on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:45:00 PST