Who is Micky James?

Pitched as Bowie meets The Clash, I was hesitant. But, New York’s glam rock artist Micky James, has turned my head. I wouldn’t have included The Clash in describing Micky, but from the second he opened his mouth on the Crybaby video, I was hooked.

The single details being stuck in a toxic relationship.  James shares, “Crybaby to me feels like my most rock’n’roll song yet. Like all good rock’n’roll songs, the message and the feeling get right to the point”.

He is fun to watch, a dynamite singer, intriguing, energetic, fierce, and he definitely rocks.

Crybaby is in high rotation on SiriusXM, and James has been getting a little attention from Billboard and Live Nation’s Ones To Watch. We’re watching Micky.

Thanks to Micky for answering our questions.

5 Quick Questions with Mickey James

Q1: If you’re on a road trip, is there one album you could listen to on repeat?

Mickey: I’d have to say The Cars. Either Heartbeat City or their self titled record.

Q2: What can fans expect from a live performance?

Mickey: Energy, passion and a bit of theatricality.

Q3: Is there a band or artist you think people should be paying more attention to?

Mickey: At the very moment, I’ve been really into a band called White Reaper. They’re fantastic. A band to keep an eye on.

Q4: Is there something you can tell us about you that even your fans wouldn’t know?

Mickey: I don’t think my fans know that I grew up in New Jersey?

Q5: Is there anything else you want to share with our readers?

Mickey: I’ve just released a video for my latest single ‘Crybaby.’ My first video in fact! Be sure to check it out or give the song a spin.

1. This song rocks!
2. When can we have some more?
3. When are you coming to Toronto Micky?

Micky’s Links: Web / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / Spotify

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