FAKE JAMES
Taylor Odishaw-Dyck is a 23-year-old musician out of Calgary, Alberta, who recently released his debut solo album under the moniker, Fake James. The album, titled Spirit World Filler, is self-described “hypnotic folk” with electronic undertones, exploring new sounds and textures. ​​
SPIRT WORLD FILLER
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The album is a true testament to the artist’s varying range of musical influences, from folk crooner, Ben Howard, to electronic musician SOHN, and eclectic indie band Glass Animals. The album is genre bending, in the best kind of way, and certainly, carves out a unique sound of its own. Fake James is the main vocalist, plays piano on the tracks, and provides intricate acoustic, bass, and electric guitar work throughout the album.
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He also worked with electronic drums and synths in some of the songs but credits a large majority of the percussion work to Adam Jason and Chris Sunberg. Fake James enlisted backing vocals and harmonies from Connor McTavish, who also lent his cello playing talent, Clint Baker of the country-rock band “The Baker Boys”, and Heather Adam, whose harmonies are featured throughout the album.
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Fake James Video
Headspacing is the most recent music video produced by Unearth. The video represents the artistic portrayal of the difficulties accompanying mental illness, and the healing qualities of music.