Jim James

Jim James is an American singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, who began his career in the late 1990s and is best known as the frontman of the rock band My Morning Jacket, working across rock, folk and indie genres. His music blends reverb-heavy vocals, psychedelic and country influences, and in both his solo work and band projects he has explored electronic textures and more introspective songwriting, engaging with contemporary indie rock and Americana traditions.

News

Jim James announces new album Wowed Out

Jim James·Wowed Out23 Jun

The first solo album in eight years, Wowed Out, will be released on August 28, featuring the single 'Come Again'.

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Jim James on Sodajerker

Jim James·Episode 291 - Jim James1 Jul

Podcast·Sodajerker

Jim James on Broken Record

Jim James·Jim James29 Apr

Podcast·Broken Record

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Episode 291 - Jim James

Sodajerker·1 Jul 2025·55:19

Jim James

Broken Record·29 Apr 2025·59:07

My Morning Jacket's Jim James

Broken Record·17 Dec 2020·50:43

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