Bio

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Two years ago, James O’Hurley was ready to quit.

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It had been a rough ride for the London troubadour, which led him down a path of nearly laying down his guitar forever. But in one final afternoon of playing - the songs that flowed out of James at his lowest had a resonance and unique quality. At the lowest ebb, this songster had finally found his truest voice.

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Fast forward to today, and James has forged a partnership with Top Floor Music, found key collaborators in Erim Ahmet and Pete Briley and has began growing his fanbase with his latest single, 'Red', grossing over 50k streams with more music coming.

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James’ story is one of redemption, of raw talent, of perseverance that vibrates with the life experience of all of us. It’s a tale told through his incredibly powerful voice and original songwriting.

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Quotes

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“As organic as it is distinctive”
- Vents Magazine

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“Dark brooding words and a gritty soul filled voice make this debut single a joy”
- FATEA Magazine

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“an enthralling entrance to the music scene”
- Northern Exposure Magazine

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“an anthemic chorus line which portrays future echoes of audiences across venues bellowing back to this truly humble gentleman.
It all weaves into the fabric of the amazing stories that James O’Hurley has to tell.”
- MNPR Magazine

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“Each track on A Certain Stranger is ready to be the soundtrack to your next favourite TV show or long road trip. Prepare to hum, sing and dance along as you move through the tracks because James O’Hurley has a story to tell and you need to hear what he has to say.”
- Emerging Rock Bands

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“Two minutes isn’t very long to make an impression, but that’s exactly what James O’Hurley does with his debut single ‘Evil’. Striking in its brevity and sparse instrumentation, the singer-songwriter demonstrates that his voice is the real showstopper.”
- Rockfiend​

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“Well-crafted and highly individualistic”
- Fabrications HQ

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Key Figures:

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'Red' - >50k Streams

"Bloom" - >30k Streams

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Album Launch Show at 21 Soho, London, Sold Out. 

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Future Release Schedule:

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19th September 2025  - "A Moment Alone" - James O'Hurley live at Factory Studios, Bristol (in association with MNPR Magazine)

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2026 - 2nd Album (currently recording).

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