Rose Gray

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S., yet currently based out of American Fork, Utah, the mid-westerner began honing his composition and songwriting skills in 2003. Following three years of live shows and of expanding his catalogue of songs, James issued the album “B-Sides: It’s Dark Outside” in 2006. Whilst failing to cause a stir, the record set the scene for future releases including the 2007 EP “Fields and Floods”.

Initially issued only as an iTunes digital release, James’ debut full-length “The Sun is Always Brighter” topped the iTunes Folk Album Chart the same year. By the end of 2008 the album has sold over 25,000 copies, and had found favour with the online indie-folk scene who heavily promoted the up-and-coming musician. In support of “The Sun is Always Brighter” James embarked on a U.S. promotional tour in support of John Mayer, David Gray, Third Eye Blind, and Brett Dennen.

Like its predecessor, the singer-songwriter’s sophomore album, 2009’s “Build Me This”, earned critical acclaim from a host of publications including Paste Magazine. Issued by Intelligent Noise/Northplatte Records, the record combined the tragedy of James’ lyrics with a distinctively weathered voice old beyond its years. Following the supporting tour, Joshua James returned to the studio to craft the November 2012 album “From The Top of Williamette Mountain”. Featuring friend and guitar player Evan Coulombe on a number of the tracks, the record charted at No. 23 on the Billboard Folk Album Chart. The EP “BEWARE” arrived in 2013 on his own Northplatte Records, followed by the collaborative cover album “Well, Then, I’ll Go To Hell” the same year.