TITLE: Shadow of a Ghost
ARTIST NAME: James Wyatt Crosby
FORMAT: Single
RELEASE DATE: Oct 15, 2021
LABEL: Wavy Sun

“Shadow of a Ghost” by Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist James Wyatt Crosby is a summery indie-pop tune that is based around a series of sweetly nostalgic synth chords, a distinctive animated bass line and a simple lo-fi drum beat. The solemn and introspective verses bloom into longing, euphoric choruses which feature luscious layers of indie-inspired guitar textures, live drums and lush vocal harmonies. This song is perfect for night time driving, long beach walks or quiet headphone introspection.

"This song was written during a time when it seemed like the fabric of reality was coming apart at the seams right in front of me. Life can be so beautiful but also so painful and disturbing and this song speaks about the way that loss and grief can change the way that you perceive yourself and the world around you. This song allowed me to move through some challenging times." –James Wyatt Crosby

As I walk down this old street
I’m nothing like I used to be
‘Cause when you lose what matters most
You become the shadow of a ghost

Are you listening to me?
Are you listening at all?
It’s impossible to breathe
When the sky’s about to fall
Fall

When I see the moon at night
I’m jealous of its perfect light
Now I’ve got to get away 
For reasons that I cannot say

You look different to me
No you’re not the same at all
It’s impossible to leave
When I hear the siren’s call

I was always waiting
Waiting on a sign
Now I feel so vacant
Hopeless and so blind
Can you feel me shaking?
Can you hear me cry?
Guess I’ll never find my reason why

As I walk down this old street
I think about what might have been

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TITLE: Is There a Reason?
ARTIST NAME: James Wyatt Crosby
FORMAT: Single
RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2022
LABEL: Wavy Sun

“Is There a Reason?” is the latest offering from James Wyatt Crosby and the second release on his Wavy Sun Records. This dreamy summertime track features infectiously catchy guitar lines, warm analog synth undercurrents, bouncing bass & loads of sonic easter eggs that can be unearthed with repeated listening. “Is There a Reason?” is simultaneously uplifting and dark as themes of desire, nostalgia and regret are explored by the song’s dreamy narrator. A song that is literally years in the making, it is a perfectly crafted piece of bedroom pop.

“I started writing 'Is There a Reason?' in 2015 but somehow I didn’t finish it until recently. My newer songs feel like sad songs written by a sad guy whereas “Is There a Reason?” feels like a sad song written by a happy guy. It’s seven years old, but sometimes it’s nice to let a song ferment and develop and then revisit it with a new perspective later. This song has some really hooky parts and it’s one of my personal favourites from my unreleased catalog. It’s been fun to play it live and re-explore whoever I was when I wrote it back in 2015. To me it feels like a summer jam and I hope people love it as much as I do.” –James Wyatt Crosby

LYRICS

The devil’s got an appetite
For all the people playing nice
He wants to come and change your life
And all you gotta do is sign
Here

And all the time and all the while
There’s something underneath his smile
Now that you’ve told a million lies
I’ve got a question on my mind

Is there a reason why you want it so bad?
Is there a reason why you want it so bad?
Now that you said it there’s no taking it back
Now that you said it there’s no taking it back

I miss the summer night
I miss the summer night
I tell myself a lie
I tell myself a lie
I eat myself alive
I eat myself alive
I pissed out all my fire
It’s gonna be a while

Is there a reason why you want it so bad?
Is there a reason why you want it so bad?
Now that you said it there’s no taking it back
Now that you said it there’s no taking it back

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