James Bay has shared a new single, Give Me The Reason.
Recorded at both Blackbird studios in Nashville, and in London, alongside producer Gabe Simon, the track was co-written with Foy Vance. It marks the first taster of Bay's forthcoming third studio LP, due later in 2022, though details are still to be revealed.
Unfurling over layers of gentle piano melody and strummed guitar, anchored by a thumping drum beat, the song is guided by Bay's souring vocals. Commenting on it, he said:
"I wanted this song to feel huge and emotional. It’s about that moment when you feel like the sun is beginning to set on a relationship, it’s about the fight to stay together. I want it to explode with energy when I play it live. It’s about feeling your heart beat fast and love racing through your veins."
In April, the singer-songwriter will embark on a UK tour for the first time in three years with his band. He also appears at Live At Cheltenham Jazz Festival in April, and plays a Live After Racing show at Worcester Racecourse on June 11.
Later in the spring, he'll accompany The Lumineers on the North American leg of their Brightside World Tour.
James Bay Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri April 29 2022 - OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford
Sat April 30 2022 - CHELTENHAM Henry Westons Big Top
Sun May 01 2022 - COVENTRY HMV Empire
Tue May 03 2022 - BRIGHTON Chalk
Wed May 04 2022 - LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town
Thu May 05 2022 - NORWICH Norwich U.E.A.
Sat May 07 2022 - LEICESTER O2 Academy Leicester
Sun May 08 2022 - HULL Asylum - Hull University Union
Mon May 09 2022 - MIDDLESBROUGH Empire
Wed May 11 2022 - GLASGOW Old Fruitmarket
Thu May 12 2022 - ABERDEEN Beach Ballroom
Fri May 13 2022 - SHEFFIELD Leadmill
Sun May 15 2022 - PERRANPORTH Watering Hole
Sat June 11 2022 - WORCESTER Racecourse
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