James Hartley

James Hartley is a 22 year old singer/songwriter from Bury, formally known as the frontman of well known unsigned Manchester band ‘Kastella’. James is influenced by the sounds of bands such as Oasis, The Verve and The Stone Roses. His music is inspired by the 90’s with a modern twist!    “Amsterdam is a well crafted tune, with all the best pop sensibilities coupled with a Liam Gallagheresque swagger that only we northerners can summon up.... More

James Hartley is a 22 year old singer/songwriter from Bury, formally known as the frontman of well known unsigned Manchester band ‘Kastella’. James is influenced by the sounds of bands such as Oasis, The Verve and The Stone Roses. His music is inspired by the 90’s with a modern twist!    “Amsterdam is a well crafted tune, with all the best pop sensibilities coupled with a Liam Gallagheresque swagger that only we northerners can summon up.  The future is bright!” - Gary “Mani” Mounfield, The Stone Roses Less