John James

John James is a self-produced folk singer-songwriter and Wiradjuri musician from Sydney, Australia. Creating from the quiet of his bedroom studio, John crafts intimate, folk-driven songs that balance the warmth of acoustic storytelling with touches of alternative rock and psychedelia. His sound draws comparisons to artists like Nick Drake, Bon Iver, and Radiohead, blending gentle melancholy with a modern sense of experimentation. Since 2025, John has released four singles that have earned widespread recognition across streaming platforms. His debut single “WAKE” appeared on Apple Music’s First playlist and was selected for Indigitube’s First Sounds Vol. 5, a showcase of emerging First Nations artists. His tracks “FLY” and “SEA” were both featured on Spotify’s Original Storytellers playlist — with John as the cover artist — while “SEA” also appeared on Spotify’s Chilled Afternoon playlist and Indigitube’s First Sounds Vol. 8. Rooted in folk tradition yet unafraid to explore new textures, John James’ music captures a sense of stillness, reflection, and emotional honesty — a modern Australian voice carrying Timeless stories