Upcoming artist Conor James began writing music in the solitude of his bedroom as a queer weirdo kid in small-town Massachusetts. Put into contact sports at a young age, and his subconscious mind absorbed the extremes of societal gender norms and the puzzling survival technique of being true to yourself, themes that pervade his music to this day. Conor claims his intrinsic power by nurturing his trade as a self-taught musician and producer, treating his studio as a laboratory, and committing to a process-over-product philosophy. Unafraid to be publicly clumsy, he makes art as a means to understand the ever-uncertain world around him, faltering along the way deliberately (and beautifully, he hopes). ZEPHYR, his freshman LP, came in the summer of 2020 and parallels the current world mood of immense personal revolution and heightened emotional volatility. Following that project came Diamonds!, his triumphant five-song EP, which deep dives into the dissonances of queer relationships, and celebrates our ability to share the love within an oppressive framework. At such a young age and with so many stones unturned, Conor’s career going forward promises to be vibrant, delightfully experimental, and longevous. With the release of his newest single “Gohper Gold”, he projects a dreamy sound that will certainly intrigue your ears. Beginning with soothing instrumentation leading onto his sweet and sultry vocals he captures the song fully. Explaining the track a bit further it’s about wanting to play all the gender roles in a relationship, wanting to provide all kinds of energy for somebody. To the vocals and production, this single will surely have you vibing. Being just great for a late-night drive or a day out on the beach. Go stream “Gopher Gold” and check out his discography which is filled with amazing music.
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