Dean James is an acoustic rock & blues artist who has been plying his trade for a decade. In 2015 Dean was signed to Forgotten City Records where plans were put in motion to release his debut album in 2016.

As part of that plan Dean released his first single 'Alive' on October 17th selling out Indigo Rooms in Sunderland in which the incredible turn-out saw every hard copy of the single sold within one hour.

Dean will release 'Black Dog' at the end of the year and his album will be released in March 2016.

Inspired by the likes of John Lee Hooker, Bob Marley, Billy Joel and Nirvana he found his escape in the de-constructed sounds and songs about women, whiskey and struggles.

Creating his own sound from his inspirations whilst adding his own poetic edge to them Dean has created music that is as dark and haunting as it is memorizing and beautiful. 

Dean has recently played exceptional shows at The O2 Academy Newcastle, The Cluny, Independent, The Corner Flag, The Dun Cows first Blues & Acoustic Festival and the main stage for Sunderland Soundscape which was part of the Sunderland City of Culture launch.

Dean has supported acts such as Mark Morriss from The Bluetones and upcoming Blues Sensation Dan Owen.

Signed to:
Nasty Funk Records-UK, Safe Music-Italy, Phonetic Recordings-London UK, Freakin909-Chicago US, Let There Be House-UK, Groove Foundation Recordings-Chicago US

For the last 2 years producing a popular podcast called House Culture getting 15k plus listens a month on iTunes & Podomatic showcasing what the MoreCause brand is all about.

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DJ, Producer & Mix Engineer originating from the North East of England and has Lived with music from an early age. Growing up being influenced by many music genres but especially the early 90’s Dance scene which still holds a lot of nostalgia.

Starting out an 18 year DJ career playing numerous residencies along with performing guest spots locally & further afield (Ibiza Rocks - Ibiza / Ibiza Rocks Bar - Ibiza / Fire - London / Ministry Of Sound-London /
Pro-ject - Worchester / Tall Trees - Yarm / 02 Academy - Sheffeild / Nocturnal - Sheffield) just to name a few.
Over these past years developing a creative & unique DJ style infusing a range of new & classic House, Disco and Techno to present a special dynamic entertaining with a true passion and dedication to the art.

Since 2006 having spent these years finding a sound, now taking music production to new heights growing as a artist and with that, being signed by some wicked labels and getting to work with some very respected people in the industry like Marshall Jefferson, Sterling Void & Leiam Sullivan.

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