Fergus James

Fergus James, the New South Wales singer/songwriter, introduced his precisely crafted contemporary pop sound to Australian radio and rankings through the launch of his first single, “Golden Age.”

Originating in the modest rural community of Armidale, NSW, he absorbed an eclectic mix of sounds during childhood, spanning Dire Straits and Bruce Springsteen, before cultivating a particular affinity for the intricate fingerstyle folk approach exemplified by Bon Iver and Passenger. Recognizing his ability, his parents arranged enrollment at Sydney’s Newtown High School of Performing Arts in 2016. There he presented an original composition to Justin Timberlake, after which footage capturing the pop star’s reaction circulated rapidly online. Consequently, upon completing his studies, James found the music business prepared to offer contracts. Early in 2018 he issued “Golden Age,” backed by national broadcaster Triple J; the recording accumulated extensive streams and registered on the charts. These developments led to opening dates on Ed Sheeran’s Australian trek, followed later that year by the release of his next single, “What Are We Waiting For.”