Fergus James Explained

Birth Name:Fergus James Lupton
Birth Place:Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Origin:Sydney, Australia
Years Active:2018–present
Label:Mushroom Group/100s + 1000s

Fergus James Lupton (born), who performs as Fergus James is an Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist. He is known for his singles "Golden Age" and "What Are We Waiting For" as well as opening for Ed Sheeran on his ÷ Tour in 2018. "Golden Age" reached No. 12 on ARIA's Hitseekers Singles and No. 19 on Australian Artists Streaming charts. In late 2019 he played on the main stage at Splendour in the Grass.

Biography

Fergus James Lupton,[1] born in in Armidale, attended the local high school until he transferred to Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in 2016.[2] [3] In November of that year he was encouraged by Justin Timberlake to consider a music career.[4] Timberlake had commented, "Your voice is really special. I'd put that on the radio now."[5]

James' debut single, "Golden Age", was issued in early 2018, which received support from national youth radio Triple J.[6] "Golden Age" is co-written by the artist with Mark Lizotte (Diesel) and Joel Quartermain (of Eskimo Joe). It peaked at No. 12 on ARIA Hitseekers Singles chart and No. 19 on related Australian Artists Streaming charts.

In March 2018 James supported Ed Sheeran on the Australia leg of the latter's ÷ Tour.[7] James issued his debut extended play, All of the Colours, in November 2019. Its lead single, "What Are We Waiting For", appeared in late 2018. It was produced by Philip "Pip" Norman (ex-TZU), who co-wrote it with James and Michael Bywaters. The EP provided four more singles, all released in 2019. In March of that year the singer undertook his first headlining tour including dates in Armidale, Sydney and Melbourne.[8] After winning a Triple J Unearthed competition, James performed on the main stage at Splendour in the Grass later that year.[9]

The artist signed with Mushroom Group's label 100s + 1000s, which released his non-album single, "Good Man", in May 2020. It was co-written with its producer Frequency (as Bryan Fryzel) and Nat Dunn. He covered Benee's 2018 single "Soaked" for Triple J's Like a Version Volume Sixteen, (2020). Music Feeds Laura English described it as "absolutely insane" as he "twists it into an indie-rock" rendition.[10] A Slow Separation (2021), the singer-songwriter's second EP provided six singles. "Trouble" (2022) from the EP is described as "synth-inflected pop-rock" by Beat Magazines writer.[11]

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

!Title!Year!Album
"Golden Age"2018
"What Are We Waiting For"[13] All of the Colours
"Back to Life"2019
"Mistakes"
"Old Stars"
"Alive"
"Good Man"2020
"Soaked"Like a Version Volume Sixteen
"Backseat"[14] 2021A Slow Separation[15]
"Slow Separation"
"Fall Short"
"Saving Grace"
"Better This Time"2022
"Trouble"[16]
"Waking up with You"2023Let It Go
"Let It Go"[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) . Song Catalogue Search Results for 'Golden Age' . 7 February 2024 . 6 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206211520/https://www.apraamcos.com.au/works-search?works=true&title=Golden%20Age&writer=Lupton&performer= . live .
  2. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20180306072548/https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/4366528/fergus-gets-justified/ . Fergus gets Justified . . Matt . Bedford . 19 December 2016 . 7 February 2024 . 6 March 2018 . subscription .
  3. Web site: Fergus James Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . . Rich . Wilson . 7 February 2024 . 6 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206215717/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/fergus-james-mn0003749214#discography . live .
  4. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20161209210934/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-hosted-a-surprise-masterclass-for-music-students-at-newtown-20161209-gt7i50.html . Justin Timberlake Hosted a 'Surprise Masterclass' for Music Students at Newtown . Rob . Moran . 9 December 2016 . 7 February 2024 . 9 December 2016 . subscription .
  5. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20170426040413/http://thebrag.com/justin-timberlake-schooled-newtown-high-school-performing-arts-surprise-masterclass . Justin Timberlake Schooled Newtown High School of the Performing Arts In Surprise Masterclass . . David . Molloy . 9 December 2016 . 7 February 2024 . 26 April 2017 .
  6. Web site: Wallace . Ian . 30 April 2018 . Week Commencing ~ 30th April 2018 ~ Issue #1470 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191108000724mp_/https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20180501140002/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20180502-0000/Issue1470.pdf . 8 November 2019 . 4 February 2024 . The ARIA Report . . 16, 21 . 1470.
  7. Web site: Millet . Carolyn . 27 February 2018 . Armidale boy Fergus James to support Ed Sheeran on Australian tour . 3 February 2024 . The Northern Daily Leader . 3 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203094559/https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/5251489/armidale-boy-fergus-james-to-support-ed-sheeran-on-australian-tour/ . live .
  8. Web site: Liew . Isaac . 24 March 2019 . Live Review: Fergus James Makes Melbourne Headline Debut as He Packs out The Workers Club . 3 February 2024 . . 3 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203103208/https://www.theaureview.com/music/live-review-fergus-james-makes-melbourne-headline-debut-as-he-packs-out-the-workers-club/ . live .
  9. Web site: Heriot . Maclay . 13 March 2022 . Fergus James. The Star in His Own Film. . 3 February 2024 . 2SER . 31 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131191118/https://2ser.com/fergus-james-the-star-in-his-own-film/ . live .
  10. Web site: Watch Fergus James Take On BENEE's 'Soaked' for Like a Version . Laura . English . Music Feeds . 12 June 2020 . National Library of Australia . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20211112130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/165327/20211113-0000/musicfeeds.com.au/news/watch-fergus-james-take-on-benees-soaked-for-like-a-version/amp/index.html . 12 November 2021 . 7 February 2024 . live .
  11. Web site: Fergus James Is Playing a Pop-up Gig in Melbourne Tomorrow for the 'On The Road Again' Initiative . Beat Magazine . 24 February 2022 . National Library of Australia . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20220303134121/https://beat.com.au/fergus-james-is-playing-a-pop-up-gig-in-melbourne-tomorrow-for-the-on-the-road-again-initiative/ . 3 March 2022 . 8 February 2024 . live .
  12. Web site: Fergus James Releases New Single 'Good Man' . David James . Young . . 7 May 2020 . 7 February 2024 . 6 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240206223259/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fergus-james-new-single-good-man-2661050 . live .
  13. Web site: SOTD: Fergus James Is Primed & Ready with 'What Are We Waiting For' . staff writers . . 4 February 2019 . National Library of Australia . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20210308213611/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/141729/20210309-0000/themusicnetwork.com/sotd-fergus-james-is-primed-ready-with-what-are-we-waiting-for/index.html . 8 March 2021 . 7 February 2024 . live .
  14. Web site: Gallagher . Alex . 29 July 2021 . Fergus James shares new single 'Backseat' and announces October tour . 3 February 2024 . . en-AU . 3 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203102041/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fergus-james-shares-new-single-backseat-and-announces-october-tour-3005924 . live .
  15. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Interview: Fergus James . 2024-02-03 . TAIT . en-US . 2024-01-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131185656/https://www.taitmcgregor.com/write/2022/3/27/interview-fergus-james . live .
  16. Web site: Robinson . Ellie . 28 January 2022 . Fergus James shares stirring new single ‘Trouble’, details second EP and Australian tour . 3 February 2024 . . en-AU . 3 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240203102447/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fergus-james-shares-stirring-new-single-trouble-details-second-ep-and-australian-tour-3148645 . live .
  17. Web site: Hutton . Jess . 12 November 2023 . Track: Australia’s Pop Sensation Fergus James Releases Coming-Of-Age Anthem ‘Let It Go’ . 3 February 2024 . Backseat Mafia . en-GB . 31 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240131185613/https://www.backseatmafia.com/track-australias-pop-sensation-fergus-james-releases-coming-of-age-anthem-let-it-go/ . live .

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