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Jameson Fox is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. He resides outside Boston, Massachusetts, making guitar-driven rock in the pop-punk/alternative rock genre.

His influences range from The Beatles to Tears for Fears and from Pearl Jam to Jaco Pastorius. Fox has been compared to bands like They Might Be Giants, Arctic Monkeys, Weezer, The Strokes, and Jimmie Eat World.

Fox has committed to releasing a monthly song for the next several years. His last album of material, Providence, was released on December 31st, 2023 (123123), with his next album, Monday Again?, scheduled for release in 2025.

Fox is open to being contacted about collaborations, promotions, and gigging opportunities. Reach out via email at music@jamesonfox.com.

Jameson Fox
Jameson Fox Pop Punk

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Streaming

Photos

  • Album Art – Providence, 2023 (dropbox)
  • Single – Waiting (Single), 2023 (dropbox)
  • Single – Please Write to Me (Single), 2023 (dropbox)
  • Single – Songbird (Single), 2023 (dropbox)
  • EP – Run With Me (Single), 2023 (dropbox)
  • Single – Farmer Joe (Single), 2022 (dropbox)
  • Single – Midsummer Night (Single), 2022 (dropbox)
  • Album Art – Muddy Banks, 2021 (dropbox)
  • Album Art – Twelve Keys, 2021 (dropbox)
  • Headshots (dropbox)
  • Candid Shots (dropbox)

Music

Providence, December 31, 2023 (123123)

Run with me is the first single off of the new album, Providence. We’re releasing three songs in February, then will continue to release additional singles throughout the year leading up to the album’s release on 12.31.23. Dan Konopka, c/o Siren Sound Recorders and Mixers co-produced, mixed, and mastered the album. It features exquisite lead guitar work from Gene Micofsky.

  • Bandcamp: https://jamesonfox.bandcamp.com/album/providence
  • iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jameson-fox/1549369485
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FZatJJ7PkcXTALHFoguae

Track Listing (links available upon release):

  1. I Know It’s You (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  2. Run with Me (lyrics) >Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  3. I Need You with Me (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  4. Songbird (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  5. Closer Now (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  6. Please Write to Me (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  7. Lately (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  8. Calling Out to You (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  9. Waiting (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  10. Providence (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  11. Take It Slow (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify
  12. Back to You (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Apple | Spotify

Run With Me (EP), February 24, 2023

Run with me is the first single off of the new album, Providence. We’re releasing three songs in February, then will continue to release additional singles throughout the year leading up to the album’s release in September. The first single contains three songs:

  1. Run With Me (lyrics) >Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Apple | Spotify

Farmer Joe (Single), September 23, 2022

I am re-releasing two tracks in the build-up to prepare for my new album Providence (August 2023). Farmer Joe is the second to be released (Midsummer Night was released on August 12th). I’ve refreshed the guitars and remixed the record to drop the acoustic feel and give it more of a rock vibe.

  1. Farmer Joe, The Electric Version (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud  | Apple | Spotify

Midsummer Night (Single), August 12, 2022

I am re-releasing two tracks in the build-up to prepare for my new album Providence (August 2023). Midsummer Night is the first to be released and features a new guitar track and some editing to drop the acoustic feel and give it more of a rock vibe.

  1. Midsummer Night, Electric Version (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify

Muddy Banks, September 14, 2021

Muddy Banks is a collection of finished work I produced, mixed, and mastered to “get off my plate.” It contains some of my most played live songs, including Muddy Banks, Aesop, and an acoustic version of Midsummer Night. The album sticks closer to a folk-rock sound than my previous release, Twelve Keys.

Track Listing:
  1. Muddy Banks (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  2. Midsummer Night (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  3. Around Again (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  4. The Bay of Biscay (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  5. Long Way From Home (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  6. Wind and the Water (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  7. Aesop (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  8. Move (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  9. Hazy Days (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  10. Ordinary Man (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  11. Numb (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  12. 21 Hundred Miles (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify

Twelve Keys, February 12, 2021

Twelve Keys is a concept album. Each song is written in one of each diatonic major key (hence, twelve keys). In addition, each song is constructed around different chord progressions and features differing lyrical themes.

Track Listing:
  1. Life on Earth (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  2. Standing Still (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  3. Caught in the Fire (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  4. Street Band (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  5. Let You Go (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  6. Lost In You (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  7. I Walk Alone (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  8. Yes and No (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  9. Autumn (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  10. Farmer Joe (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  11. Cottage Street (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify
  12. Ocean Calling (lyrics) > Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Spotify

The Q&A Session

1. Give us a brief history of how this all came to be.

I remember wanting to be in a band at a very early age. There’s this picture of me as a toddler with these giant headphones on, sitting with my back against the floor speaker of my dad’s stereo system. Dad loved the Beatles, and so that’s what I listened to. I was fascinated with how different sounds would come out of each speaker, a technique the Beatles stretched to the limits. I would bounce back and forth between each speaker to listen to each distinct part. I wanted to make those sounds, too.

Aerosmith vs. the Newport Folk Festival

After some years, I finally convinced my mom to take me to a concert. She suggested the Newport Folk Festival, but I insisted on Aerosmith. “Love in an Elevator” was my favorite song at the time. She agreed to take me, but only because Dream On was her favorite song. After watching Tyler and the band perform on stage, I knew music would be a big part of my life.

But the moment that crystalized it for me as a player came when I was in 9th grade, a few months after Aerosmith. I was standing out at the curb with my sister at a local Almacs. Some guy drove up in a Corvette, blasting some seriously heavy music. After about a minute, I somehow found the courage to lean close to the open window and ask who the band was. He pushed aside his long hair and simply said, Metallica, dude. The song was Seek and Destroy.

Pipe-fitting for drums

I couldn’t wait any longer. That summer, I got a job helping a family friend as a pipe fitter. I was up on ladders measuring and putting in place these long, heavy, black pipes for a sprinkler system at a future Pizzaria Uno. I took every penny I earned and bought a second-hand white Pearl drum set. The kid who sold it to me taught me the “four-on-the-floor” beat and the intro to “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin. Turns out he had it wrong (the song doesn’t really start on the one, but that didn’t matter). I was playing drums. I quickly formed my first heavy metal band, Thanatopsis, hosting practices at my house (much to my mom’s dismay).

My bandmates would leave their instruments behind each night after practice, giving me access to a keyboard, bass guitar, and electric guitar. Over the years, I managed to teach myself these instruments as well. I continued to learn and develop on the drums and took guitar, bass, and violin lessons along the way.

The local bands

I played drums in the band dcLevelShifters for several years — a local Providence grunge-influenced three-piece. After that, with me on the bass guitar, I formed a Grateful Dead-inspired jam band, fuzzy logic, that found some local fame. Finally, I moved on to play guitar in the rock band Seven Bridges, which later morphed into The Wheel.

2. Tell me more about the new album, Providence.

Providence is a new twelve-song throwback to mid-90s grunge alternative rock. Each song helps tell a love story (yes, this is a concept album) of a couple trying to make a long-distance relationship work over a year-long period. In the early days, things were amazing. Sort of the love at first sight feeling, where everything feels magical, and the possibilities are endless. But then, somewhere along the way, reality sets in, and the magic seems impossible. So, there is a big drift. During this period, neither of them is happy, so certain tracks get focused on loneliness and depression. But then, right when it’s needed the most, there is a reconnection. An olive branch. Both in the story grip the branch tight and fall back in love. The album ends on their first face-to-face meeting and a rekindling of the love-at-first-sight feeling.

Stylistically, I chose to go back to my roots and try to make an album I would have made in 1997. It felt strangely liberating to crank up some distortion (I love the big muff) and play power chords.

3. What is “Run With Me” really about? What made you write this?

“Run With Me” is a song I wrote 20 years ago and has gotten a big refresh. It’s all about the power of taking risks and embracing change. It’s about the journey of life and love and how sometimes taking a chance can lead to unexpected and amazing things. The song is one of encouragement and overcoming fears. Most importantly, it codifies my point of view at a time of my life in which I was going through some change.

The song starts with me trying to get this girl- the song’s subject- to take a chance with me. “If you take this chance / I know you won’t regret.” I mean, the potential rewards outweigh any potential risks, right? At least, that’s what I’m trying to say in the song. I’m totally ready to help her navigate this new path.

She’s hesitant and nervous. What I’m asking is quite the leap of faith, given our long-distance relationship. By the way, this theme is articulated across all twelve songs on Providence. “You seem nervous, girl / Please have a little faith.” But I do my best to reassure her: “Take this chance / I’ll make sure you stay safe.” The future is scary, but a future together could be a very real possibility for us. That’s what I thought and hoped at the time I wrote it.

4. How has your sound changed or evolved with this single from your previous releases?

I spin around and back again on styles, genres, and instrumentation. I don’t try to be different; I write and play what I like. I try to express my point of view on stuff. Mostly, it comes out as folk rock or some derivative of college rock. I have fun writing and playing music I want to hear. I will say that I find myself gravitating more and more to heavier, crunchier material, though. Not metal or prog-rock, but alt-rock, pop-punk, and post-grunge, I suppose.

5. What do you feel is typical in your songwriting style?

I get inspired by many artists and styles, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Aerosmith, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Tears for Fears, Weezer, Oasis, and Post Malone–too many to name or remember.

I typically write songs loosely based on my experiences, but much of what I write is just made up. There’s always an element of truth, of course. Each song I write generally reflects my mood at the time. Or maybe it’s a way to express something I have a hard time talking about. This is why my music can trend from folksy to heavy and back again. I don’t believe my songs, in general, are confessional pieces, but I do admit that there must be some deep-down connection somehow. Who knows?

Depending on the instrument I’m playing (and the moon phase and season), I’ve been compared to Death Cab for Cutie, Avett Brothers, Spoon, Jack Johnson, Matthew Sweet, and They Might Be Giants. Overall, my sound is guitar-centric with moving, boppy bass lines (shamelessly inspired by a fusion between Paul McCartney and Jaco Pastorius).

I like piano and synth if the song needs it. But most importantly, my 90s-style grunge drumming shapes what you hear. As an improvisational music lover, most of my music is written to facilitate jam sessions, where band members play improvised solos and vamp over various progressions in the spirit of creating new and inspired music that’s unique in those exclusive moments. In my debut album, Twelve Keys, each song has a jam launch point built-in.

6. What is coming next and in the future from you?

Okay, so I’m very excited about what’s coming. I’ve written and produced a new album called Providence. It’s awaiting some finishing touches, but the strategy is slowly releasing the album. With streaming services as they are, this approach allows me to showcase each of my songs in the lead-up to the album release party (scheduled for the very end of 2023).

The new album is heavier and grungier than my previous two. In some ways, it’s taking me back to my roots.

7. How do those two singles — Farmer Joe and Midsummer Night — reflect the sound of your upcoming releases?

I needed a bridge between the acoustic guitar and piano-driven tracks I produced on my first two albums. There are some heavier songs in those first 24, but nothing like Providence. So, I’ve taken two older tracks, killed the acoustic guitars, piano, and synths, and added a healthy wall of distortion. I wasn’t sure it would work, but I’m happy with the results. It’s been fun to tinker with the older tracks while prepping the new album.

8. Will this be a physical release as well as digital one?

Yes — but physical copies will need to be purchased through Amazon on demand. My last single, Midsummer Night, and this one, Farmer Joe, will also be available everywhere on streaming services. The entire new album will be digital, but a limited number of physical copies will be sold at my album release party in 2024.

Biography

Jameson Fox is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer creating indie-rock and alternative-rock music. Fox was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and lived much of his early life in and around Providence. After spending several years in Europe, he resides outside Boston, Massachusetts. Fox plays several instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, piano, and harmonica (if you count that). 

Inspiration

Fox is inspired by many artists and styles, including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Aerosmith, Phish, The Grateful Dead, Tears for Fears, Weezer, Oasis, Post Malone, and many others. Fox typically writes songs that are loosely based on his own experiences, but much of what he writes he describes as “writing from the perspective of a fly on the wall.”

He writes the kind of music he wants to hear, with each song reflecting the mood of the time. This is why his music can trend from folksy to heavy and back again. He doesn’t believe his songs are confessional but admits there must be some deep-down connection to his past and feelings in each of his records.

He often gets hooked on certain artists, listening exclusively to those artists for months without listening to anyone else (he has a special affinity for 90s grunge). In addition, Fox loves improvisational music and seeks out great jazz fusion performances from his favorites, including Jaco Pastorius and Herbie Hancock. He also gets hooked on the Grateful Dead, Phish, Moe, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Comparisons

Fox has been compared to Death Cab for Cutie, Avett Brothers, Spoon, Jack Johnson, Matthew Sweet, and They Might Be Giants. His sound centers on the guitar, moving bass lines, piano and synth sounds, and 90s grunge-style drumming. As an improvisational music lover, most of his music is written to facilitate jam sessions, where band members play improvised solos and vamp over various progressions in the spirit of creating new and inspired music that is unique at those moments.

Covers

Fox often reaches for Dylan covers to supplement his music when playing live. Favorites include “She Belongs to Me,” “Tangled Up in Blue,” and “When I Paint My Masterpiece.” Fox is also a dedicated fan of The Beatles (including their solo lives) and has stated that listening to the album “Rubber Soul” as a kid got him hooked on music and wanting to be in a band. Fox has performed “Across the Universe,” “Why Don’t We Do It In The Road,” and “Rain,” among others.

Musical journey

Fox began his musical journey on the drums. After years of dreaming about being in a band, he got a job helping a family friend as a pipe fitter when he turned 14. He took the money he earned and bought a second-hand white Pearl drum set. He quickly formed his first band, hosting practices at his house.

His bandmates would leave their instruments behind each night after practice, giving Fox access to a keyboard, bass guitar, and electric guitar. Over the years, and after many drum and bass lessons, Fox taught himself guitar and piano. Later he picked up various percussion instruments, harmonica, and even the violin.

The future

These days, Fox is focused on his songwriting and overall production (including mixing and mastering). He enjoys creating music with lots of texture and layers, which is his favorite part of the production process. With a new love for synthesizers, Fox is now exploring the link between his folk-rock roots and his synth-pop interests.

Fox is open to being contacted about collaborations. Reach out via email at music@jamesonfox.com.

Credits

Jameson Fox is a DIY / self-produced singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. All lyrics, music, tracking, mixing, mastering, artwork, and photography were developed by him, unless otherwise specified. Of particular note, my latest album (Providence) was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Dan Konopka, c/o Siren Sound Recorders and Mixers. It features lead guitar work from Gene Micofsky.

Contact

Fox can be reached by email at jameson.fox.music@gmail.com (or via his website music@jamesonfox.com).