Photographer: Sasha Pedro
My song “Dancing With A Shadow” will be featured on 92.5 the River’s Homegrown Music Showcase tonight at 10:00 PM EST. @925theriver
Daisy and I will be bopping it in the car on a late evening drive 🐶 tune in if you’re around!
This was so much fun to make. Starring the wonderful Katherine Bickford @kjjbickford & Jacob Louis Hoover @postylem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vJ1TEOFoJY
It was an incredible experience working with Stephanie Houten (Director) @stephaniehouten and Dara Nicole Capley (Choregrapher) @dara_nicole_capley on creating this story and world. Stephanie, the dedication you show to your filmmaking craft is so inspiring, it is a joy to work with you in every sense of the word. Dara, the way you listen and translate the music into some of the most beautiful, flowing, entangled movement I’ve seen is pure magic. I sincerely thank you both.
It all truly came to life with stunning performances by Katherine Bickford and Jacob Hoover. I’m in awe of both your ability and how you communicated such deep emotion and feeling. It gives me the chills every time.
Thank you to the crew members who created such a beautiful atmosphere with light and art. I couldn’t be more grateful to work with such a talented group of people. And thank you to the @est8ofmind for letting us use their incredible grand ballroom to film.
Last but not least I wanted to give a shout-out to my mom. When I first recorded a demo of this song on my phone she loved bopping around to it. One day she brought me over and showed me how she synced up the song with a movie scene of two people ballroom dancing. Look at how far we’ve come mom, thank you and love you.
I hope you enjoy and thank you all as always for your support. (Video link in my bio 🫶)
Starring: Katherine Bickford @kjjbickford & Jacob Louis Hoover @postylem
Directed by: Stephanie Houten, Dara Capley & James McCarthy
DP: Stephanie Houten @stephaniehouten
Choreography: Dara Capley @dara_nicole_capley
Production Design: Alex Miklowski @alexmiklowski
Production Coordinator/Assistant Director: Ren Evans @heartbrainheart
1st AC: Hunter Anderson @hunteraavisuals
Gaffer: Mel Nesteruk @mel.nesteruk
Key Grip: Paige Karavas @pkkaige
Grip: Chrissie Pucci @chrissie.j.Pucci
Filmed at the Estate of Mind (the historic Oakhurst Manor) in Whitinsville, MA.
Photographer: Sasha Pedro
Thank you @indieboulevard Magazine for the great write up on the new album. You can read the full article at the link in my bio. My album Love Then Heartbreak is streaming everywhere now :)
My debut album Love Then Heartbreak is out now.
I’m so proud and excited to share it with you. These songs hold a special place in my heart and gave me the chance to write down words and feelings I couldn’t always vocalize. They’re really about navigating life, relationships, and finding out about yourself.
I really can’t overstate how amazing it was working with one of my best friends on this, Evan Hill @evdoggydog. We crossed paths in college and since then it’s just been a joyful collaboration and a shared love for music. His passion and enthusiasm inspired me everyday. This album wouldn’t be possible without him and I feel so lucky to not only call him a musical partner but a friend.
Thank you to my bandmates who did such an incredible job playing, creating, bringing their own personal touch to the songs. Billy Thompson @billyrock45 and his soaring Electric Guitar spirit, @jarrodstein’s brilliant ear and ability to play anything, Tony Irons @tonyironsmusic the most melodic bass you’ll ever hear, and @jonnybass1981 rock solid groovy lines.
I’m so excited for you to listen and can’t thank you enough for the unwavering support, means the world to me truly. Thank you.
-Jim
Available now on all streaming services.
I am beyond thrilled to announce that my debut album Love Then Heartbreak will be out on 2/9. It’s finally ready and I’m just so grateful for the people and experiences along this journey. I’m so excited for you to hear it.
Flying Higher is out now.
This song was so much fun to bring to life. Directed by Stephanie Houten who brought her incredible talent and passion. It was a joy seeing it all come together.
Thank you to the amazing work of Evan Hill @evdoggydog (Producer/Drummer) who I love to make music with, the incredible playing of Billy Thompson @billyrock45 on lead electric guitar, Jarrod Stein @jarrodstein on rhythm guitar, and Antonio Irons @tonyironsmusic on Bass.
I’m so excited for you to see it, watch it here https://jamesmccarthy.lnk.to/flyinghigher
My new single “Flying Higher” will be coming out in one week, the first song off the album and I’m so excited for this one to fly
Photography by Stephanie Houten
I’m so excited to announce my debut album “Love Then Heartbreak” will be coming out this fall.
It’s been an amazing journey watching it come to life the last few years. Made up of songs that I’m so proud of.
I can’t wait for you to hear it.
📷 Sasha Pedro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y1yv1WJ8DY
I loved writing and recording this song, we all had so much fun with it. Thanks to the work of Evan Hill (Producer/Drummer) who is just incredible to make music with, and my amazing bandmates who brought it to life.
All launch proceeds will go to the most important matter right now, fighting racial inequality in the United States. Color Of Change
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/jane...
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Website: http://jamesmccarthyofficial.com
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Vocals, Keyboard – James McCarthy
Electric Guitar - William Thompson
Acoustic Guitar – Jarrod Stein
Bass – Jonny Saval
Drums – Evan Hill
Produced and Mixed by Evan Hill
Mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering - Los Angeles, CA
Image by Jenny Bergman of The Secret Bureau of Art & Design - Dorchester, MA
James and his band were featured at the 2019 Topsfield Fair on the Trianon Stage. Playing a two hour set starting at 7 PM with originals like Mix Up, Honest, Going Under, Jane Doe - finishing off with a cover of Lost in Japan by Shawn Mendes and the classic closer Problem, all while draped in outdoor stage lights. The saxophonist James Hooper was also featured with James and his band. It made for an amazing October night at the fair.
Featured in the photo from left to right: Dan Pope, James Hooper, James McCarthy, Jarrod Stein, Evan Hill.
James was featured on 92.5 The River’s Homegrown Music Showcase playing his song “Summer Love” off of his EP Inside Sunrise (2016). Crozby from The River led with a great intro about James’ experience and growth as a young musician in Boston.
https://www.facebook.com/JamesMcCarthyMusic/videos/2604714116272186/
By Dean Geddes - The Inquirer and Mirror - 06/06/2019
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter James McCarthy will be setting foot on Nantucket for the first time Saturday when he takes the outdoor stage at Cisco Brewers. The 26-year old began writing music after graduating from UMass-Amherst with of all things, a degree in engineering.
“It’s almost the opposite of music,” McCarthy said. “I decided to play on my own, learn on my own and so that’s what I’ve done since graduating.”
His blend of soulful pop has caught on in the Boston area, where he and his five-piece band have played shows at venues like the Middle East and Hard Rock Café. He’s found his niche, however, playing brew pubs and breweries, he said. “Breweries are a really great place to play in this day and age, because what you’re looking for is attentive listeners,” McCarthy said. “Whether it’s a vibe or the demographic, people just really seemed to be focused there. The audiences have been fantastic. We play bars too, but they’re a little bit of a different thing.”
The group released its debut five song EP “Inside Sunrise” in 2016, but since that time McCarthy, like many new musicians, has transitioned to the singles model. Last year the band released the single “Going Under,” a haunting ballad about the end of a relationship.
It is releasing two more singles this summer in “Jane Doe” and “Take My Time.”
“We’re trying to gain a little momentum by releasing singles every three or four months and we found it to be pretty effective, rather than those large gaps (of time) between putting records out,” McCarthy said. “It’s especially effective now when you have incredible tools like your own Facebook music page or Instagram. There’s a battle for attention these days and the singles game is just really effective for the indie musician.”
Two of McCarthy’s musical idols are Stevie Wonder and John Mayer. “I always try to emulate Stevie and then you really get an understanding for how insanely good he is,” he said. “When you are trying to follow and learn from the best and their songs, you really see your own music improving.”
The band includes McCarthy on lead vocals and keyboard, Evan Hill the producer on drums, guitarist Billy Thompson, bassist Jonny Saval and Jarrod Stein on organ and vocals.
McCarthy met Hill and Stein at UMass, and later they joined up with Thompson and Saval.
“I accidentally crossed paths with Evan in a hallway after he heard Jarrod and I playing. He sat in on drums and it really took off from there,” McCarthy said. “It was one of those things. It was a huge coincidence of crossing paths and it becomes such a significant point in your life because we’ve been playing for the past five years.”
McCarthy’s Cisco set starts at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. You can catch his music on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Facebook and Instagram. “We don’t even bring CDs to shows anymore. People can just look up our music or scan the RFID tag (at the show) to get the iTunes or Spotify link,” McCarthy said. “We’re looking forward to playing on Nantucket. We’ve heard really great things about Cisco Brewers.”
Hey! James here. We’re currently underway on recording one of our absolute favorite songs and we came up with a great idea to release two of our new songs at once. “Take My Time” which was set to be released at the end of March is now going to be bundled with the future release we’re working on now. As bad as I want you to hear “Take My Time” right this moment, I think it will be complemented extremely well by our new track. I’ll be sure to send out the release date when we finish tracking - I can’t wait for you to hear them.
- James
James McCarthy is bringing his high energy pop band to the Aeronaut Brewing Company Friday, February 22nd. With a whole new set of soulful and groovy songs to debut, the night will be filled with beers, friends, and great new music.
Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler St, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
James McCarthy’s new single “Take My Time” is set for a March ‘19 release date. The dreamy yet groovy track that holds the story of the uncertainty of getting older will be available on Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube. Look for the exact release date to be posted on Facebook in early March.
James McCarthy will be tracking at the Record Co. Boston, MA on August 27th, 2018 on a new upbeat pop single currently labeled “J D”. The track will be full band and produced for the Spring 2019. Another Evan Hill produced mix on the way?!
James McCarthy’s single "Going Under" is available now 4/27/18.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J26uR99E0WY
“Going Under” - James McCarthy
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/goi...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/35PpX0...
Amazon Music: http://a.co/1znTlfx
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/a...
Musicians:
Vocals, Keyboard – James McCarthy
Electric Guitar, Arrangement - William Thompson
Bass – Jonny Saval
Organ – Jarrod Stein
Drums – Evan Hill
Produced and Mixed by Evan Hill at Hill Studios, Raynham, MA Mastered by Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA Assistant Mastering Engineer: Maria Rice Video Editing – John Hennessey Animation provided by CyberWebFX
James McCarthy is set to perform two songs acoustically on Lasell College Radio 102.9 FM at 4 PM 9/8/17. Catch his interview about being a songwriter from the Boston area and what inspires him to write.
James McCarthy's official single "Live by Your Side" - available now.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpjEIdK6PUA
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/liv...
Performed by:
James McCarthy (Vocals, Keyboard)
Billy Thompson (Guitar)
Jarrod Stein (Vocals, Organ)
Produced by Evan Hill
Mastered by Jocko at More Sound Recording in Syracuse, NY
James McCarthy’s EP “Inside Sunrise” is OUT!!! So excited for you guys to hear it.
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inside-sunrise-ep/1127088510
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2JSCxBewlF8zXUhEh6inyN
Thank you to the incredible producer and friend Evan Hill for his hard work this past year, you are amazing. Jarrod Stein for his phenomenal music ability, Jonny Bass for his killer bass work, and Billy Thompson for his soulful guitar playing. Thank you to my friends and family for the support and love, looking forward to the bright future. -Jim
Mastered by Jocko at More Sound Recording in Syracuse, NY