Oh Mr James

Name, where are you from?
Oh Mr James, from Wales and based in Cornwall.

Describe your style in three words?
Ambient, experimental, electronic.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
Dexadrina, Llangollen Pavilion. They played London in the Raw until there were no audience or band members left. They played what they felt and were true to themselves.

If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Aphex Twin because of their love for the music and uncompromising approach in what they make and who they are as artists. Would be a hell of a night!

Which Subcultures have influenced you?
Grunge was the first scene I got into and its philosophy of substance over style. Psychedelic culture aided my outlook and self-reflection. Musically, I found similar running themes, of chaos and order, in experimental electronic music / IDM / braindance. These subcultures took hold, I knew I needed to start building machines to make the sound that I imagined. I soon discovered open idea sharing and means for musical self-actualisation within the DIY synth community. I found this same sense of camaraderie mirrored in the Cornish music scene, since moving here.

If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Nikola Tesla. Would love to talk about ideas and music inventions with him.

Of all the venues you’ve been to, which is your favourite?
Had some great nights in The Old Swan in Wrexham, and Fives in Falmouth.
Most of my favourites have been temporary unofficial venues and raves in beautiful surroundings. It doesn’t matter where they are, it’s the sense of togetherness and feeling on the same page with strangers that really makes a night.

Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Penryn Space Agency. They never fail to deliver amazing mixes and new music at live performances and on their radio shows.