“Magnificent collection of sixties pop songs & a touch of soul that seems very modern” - ROLLING STONE

“A rollicking soul-pop party with corresponding radio appeal…almost unashamedly catchy" - ROLLING STONE

“Bianca James creates an earthy and organic sound that sets her apart.” - EARMILK UK

“Bianca James flaunts her undeniable class and charisma on a fresh offering…soaring artistic resonance, musical refinement and thematic maturity across her work.” - WONDERLAND MAGAZINE UK

HIGHLIGHTS

THE CLUB REMIX OF ‘BANG BANG BABY’ HITS NO. 7 ON THE UK CLUB CHARTS '‘COMMERICAL POP - TOP 30 CHARTS” - ALONGSIDE ARIANA GRANDE. BIANCA’S SINGLE SPENDS 2 WEEKS INSIDE THE TOP 10 - A RARE FEAT FOR A CANADIAN INDEPENDENT ARTIST

PRESS

”Stepping onto the scene with a remarkable debut single, there’s no denying that Bianca James was born to make music." - Clout Magazine

“Bianca has this beautiful vocal mixture that is one part Duffy rasp, one part Amy Winehouse emotion, and one part Ronnie Spector soul. “Bang Bang Baby” is the song that any Bond girl enters the room to. It’s  jazzy, seductive, and infectious. Bianca’s vocals soar in wonderful time alongside the horns by The Hollywood Horns. If one were to achieve a revenge body, then “Bang Bang Baby (Johnnyblake Remix)” is the ultimate revenge song.” - Amplify The Noise

“Certain sounds never get old. Become familiar with this artist now before she’s conquering continents with her future backing band” - The Indy Review

“Bianca James has developed a style of her own, modern yet drawing on a rich variety of music from the past. A combination of passionate songwriting and an emotional and powerful vocal delivery gives a solid basis for her work.” - WERK.RE

“This was an electrifying track with a drum-heavy introduction that had me dancing around in my bedroom. Her bold voice and upbeat production made this track feel like it belonged in a club. The song that makes you just wanna dance.” - POP Passion

“I think I fell in love with “Monaco” the instant the drums started. Bianca’s voice is confident and strong which stands out in the current sounds of pop music and that is a good thing. She doesn’t have a cookie cutter breathless, airy voice. Bianca has grit and a bite to her vocals and I’m here for it.” - Amplify The Noise

“Bianca James makes a bold statement with a slice of delicious retro pop.” - My So Called Gay Life

“Bianca James lives her best life on “Monaco”, making us want to pack up our bags ASAP. Inspired by Bianca’s love for adventure, “Monaco” is an action-meets-romance story about owning yourself and living in the moment. She also throws in references to James Bond, Mick Jagger, and Grace Kelly, further establishing the classic, timeless vibe of the track.” - Melodic Magazine

“Bianca James releases timeless retro pop single 'Monaco'. Inspired by her own travels and her favorite music, Bianca James' catchy retro pop single 'Monaco' takes you on a sun-drenched car ride along a Mediterranean coastal road.” - Front View Magazine, Belgium

“‘Monaco' is a high-energy stunner that captures Bianca's bold ideas.” - Frontview Magazine

“There’s something about “Monaco” that just hits the mark, pulling us in & playing with our imagination with such hypnotizing beauty. Her voice is a fabulous find & with this song being the first (of many), we can only hope for what will come next. So listen closely, fall in love with this soundscape & explore the realm of this must-listen gem.” - Wolf In A Suit

“Time to listen up, because we’ve got an astonishing debut single on our hands from Bianca James! Bianca’s confident energy is truly infectious, and as the song fades to an end, you’ll feel empowered to take on the world.” - The Red Eye Media Group

“Reminiscent of ’60s dance hits but heightened for a modern audience, “Monaco” is catchy but not corny. It maintains a perfect homage to iconic rock groups and their muses and never becomes an overt impression of any particular artist.” -The LUNA Collective

“Bianca James is an up-and-coming Canadian pop artist your playlist truly needs. We got to listen to her debut single ‘Monaco’ and we fell in love from the first moment on! We are pretty sure this is only the fantastic start to Bianca James’ fantastic story. Trust us on this one and start stanning her now.” - The Honey Pop

“Bianca James hits it out of the park with her debut single ‘Monaco’. The Toronto artist has well and truly made her mark with ‘Monaco’, a luscious sun-kissed ditty that borrows from the timeless sounds of the 60s.” - Pictor Magazine

“Monaco is a literal sheer spectacle which had me hooked from start to finish” - The Music Is My Radar

“Noctis’ first time witnessing the Bianca James charm in a flash; within the first song, all expectations were exceeded. The crowd, myself included, was mesmerized by James’ stage presence that you can’t learn; you need to be born with it. Accompanied by a full live band, James shined bright like a true star, serving timeless tunes taken from her self-titled debut album, including her smash hit ‘Bang Bang Baby.’” - NOCTIS MAGAZINE 10/2023

PRESS - ALBUM REVIEWS & FEATURES

Album Review

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE: “A magnificent collection of sixties pop songs with a touch of soul that seem very modern. Bases her glamorous sixties soul pop on Dusty Springfield, the James Bond songs, Italy…”

Album Review

ROLLING STONE GERMANY, AUGUST: A rollicking soul-pop party… corresponding radio appeal…almost unashamedly catchy.”

Album Review

Jazzthetik:  “FOUR STARS. The stunning vocals, rich and clean production, and original writing make Bianca James' eponymous album an experience from start to finish.”

Feature

EARMILK: Toronto's Bianca James Redefines Boundaries with Electrifying Single "Black & Blue"…James creates an earthy and organic sound that sets her apart.

PRESS - GERMANY, BENELUX

Album Review

STEREOPLAY: “It would be a miracle if Bianca James didn't hit like the proverbial bomb with this album, her debut.”

Album Review

STEREO MAGAZINE GERMANY: “Everything seems to be cast in one piece, recorded by real musicians in a lively way and even garnished with a hit thanks to "Bang Bang Baby“. 

Video Premiere

WONDERLAND: PREMIERE: BIANCA JAMES – “BANG BANG BABY”. The singer-songwriter flaunts her undeniable class and charisma on a fresh offering, accompanied by a cinematic visual.

Rolling Stone Adds “INSIDE OUT” to Playlist CD with 10,000 circulation

Rolling Stone August 2023: "On her debut album, the Canadian singer celebrates a rollicking soul-pop party with echoes of the '90s and corresponding radio appeal. 'Inside Out' is almost unashamedly catchy."

Album Review

FIDELITY MAGAZINE, GERMANY: “Let the work speak for itself, which, as you correctly assumed, has grown close to the professor's heart, otherwise it would not have found a place in our fine Rhythm and Soul Revue…Of course the whole thing sounds very, very advanced for a work of art, I would have liked a few more edges and a crack here and there. But the way, for example, in “Monaco” a grumbling western guitar wanders around in the crisp nu-soul arrangement, I really like that.”

ROLLING STONE GERMANY (September 2023)

DOLCE VITA: Canadian singer Bianca James bases her glamorous sixties soul pop on Dusty Springfield, the James Bond songs, her love for Italy - and on Lana Del Rey

By MARC VETTER

AN INTERVIEWER ALWAYS FEARS mumbling and mumbling when nothing can be understood. You don't have that problem with the Canadian singer Bianca James. She speaks with precision and accent, making it a pleasure to listen to her. There are several reasons for this, as she reveals: she has also worked as a spokeswoman for film advertisements in the past and her father can no longer hear very well.

 This clarity of expression may also have flowed into the production of their first album, a magnificent collection of sixties pop songs with a touch of soul that seem very modern. The first single, "Monaco", already makes it clear that James has her desire to immerse herself in foreign places and a longing for cinematic memories of earlier times. "I've always wanted to have a European dolce vita says the Toronto-based daughter of an Italian father and a British mother.

The track quotes the typical Mark Ronson sound and combines it with fresh R&B elements and an enjoyable live groove. Grace Kelly and James Bond also hover over these sounds. "I'm just a dreamer and I like classic movies," says the singer, who sometimes sounds like Duffy but with a slightly sweeter twist. "As an artist, you're just trying to find fantasy perspectives on life, that's our job."

Of course, Bianca James would also like to write a song for the agent series. The 1960s almost inevitably became the template for her first songs, because her musical experience was shaped by her parents' and grandparents' record collections, she says. James was born with a fascination for British coolness. She's worked very hard for years as an independent musician and has stuck to her desire to be on stage (today it takes millions of listeners to get a record deal).

 So she sold her car a while ago and used all her savings to record a first song with a producer in Los Angeles. The result was the nostalgically tinged "Bang Bang Baby," with a nod to Amy Winehouse and a bling-bling vibe that now permeates all of her songs. "This is music to make you feel sexy," James clarifies her approach. "I like glamor because it's pure beauty. And I like beauty in every form. It doesn't have to be expensive at all."

Their music, James admits, is meant to feel a little like sitting in the back seat of a vintage car. She says such things about the impact of her music more pointedly than any artist agent could. However, if you look at the single cover for "Monaco," you could easily mistake James for Lana Del Rey. She speaks admiringly of her as her "queen." But the only thing James adapted from the sadcore queen’s songs is the recourse to bygone times and the tendency to talk about all shades of love. The khol-eyeliner sadness was squeezed out, so to speak. Even if "Black & Blue" or the elegant "Till I Remember", which has a similar healing effect to the music of Norah Jones, touches on the dark side of love, it's more about liberation and the ability to process suffering. Maybe that's the direct line to her overt connection to the '60s, the Kinks, Dusty Springfield and the Beatles with orchestra.

James: “I often long for times that I have never experienced. A lot happened in the sixties. Women emancipated themselves, there was a great awakening and hope for something new.” Today everything is a little different. James thinks that fashion and art are just chasing after other eras. But that also has something good, because you can imagine yourself as a Bond girl if you just walk barefoot in a miniskirt through your own four walls.

There is no better way to describe how Bianca James' music feels.