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Johnjames Bruce, who is he...exactly
Johnjames is an acoustic post-punk artist hailing from Accrington, a town known for its industrial heritage. Born and raised in this, sometimes overlooked area,
Johnjames is shaped by both the industrial landscape and the relentless exploration of faith, life, and redemption. Influenced by the emotional intensity of post-punk and the reflective nature of folk music, Johnjames has carved out a niche with his unique sound, offering a fresh and meaningful take on both genres, combining acoustic guitar, with melancholy vocals and raw energy.
Faith, music, art
Here are lyrical concerns which reflect the ordinary world of slippers, tea, biscuits and visits to Chester Zoo, always within the context of faith. John's is a big voice: bizarre, surreal and anarchic, a voice reminiscent of Ian Curtis of Joy Division, of Nick Cave (of the Bad Seeds). 7/10 -
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