03 Jun 2018 // A review by ShelleySketch
With his most recent single release in 2017, Mitch James has returned with a beautiful acoustic track entitled 21. The music is a simple accompaniment of a piano and a guitar, with what sounds like a finger snap or clap. The song somewhat makes me think of Ed Sheeran, who he recently opened for, however, Mitch has a more raspier tone. Mitch stands out in his musical talents, with his raw voice becoming the real statement of this track. I think there’s something incredible about hearing someone’s true voice rather than the polished vocals we usually hear on a lot of music these days.

21 is about how Mitch has changed over the course of a couple of years and how things were easier, which I’m sure everyone can relate to - I know I do. The single cover looks like Mitch playing an intimate bar gig of some sort, possibly making it a throwback to when he was actually 21. It looks very rustic and suits the track well.

I think this is a beautiful song which could be relatable for a lot of people. I really enjoyed listening to it and I look forward to hearing more from Mitch.

★★★★★ (5 stars)


_{Review written by Shelley Te Haara}

In September 2018, Auckland-based Mitch James released his self-titled, debut album. One year on it is certified Gold and features 1 Platinum (21) and 3 Gold Singles (Bright Blue Skies, Old News, All the Ways to Say Goodbye) as well as 3x 1 NZ Airplay Hits. James' talent isn't just being recognised in his home country; he's also collected Gold records in Sweden (No Fixed Abode) and Australia (Bright Blue Skies) and amassed a staggering 120 million streams worldwide.

As well as opening for Ed Sheeran across 3 shows to a combined audience of 160,000 people, he has played NZ’s biggest festivals (Rhythm & Vines, Bay Dreams) and sold out headline shows in both NZ and the UK. His most recent NZ tour sold over 10,000 tickets.

In 2019 he was been nominated for 3 NZ Music Awards – Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Pop Artist. In 2018 he won MTV’s European Music Award for Best New Zealand Act.

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