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FOMO 3:030:00/3:03
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Say What You Want 3:400:00/3:40
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0:00/3:12
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Heartbreak 3:360:00/3:36
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Sh!tshow 3:330:00/3:33
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You Don't Even Know 3:460:00/3:46
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Don't Lock the Door 3:150:00/3:15
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Take That Love 3:280:00/3:28
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Cynical 3:350:00/3:35
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Sea Of Hearts 3:140:00/3:14
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Warriors 3:300:00/3:30
Welcome to our EPK
BIOGRAPHY
James Blonde is a powerhouse alt-rock trio from Niagara Falls, Ontario, made up of Phil Taylor, Steph Mercier, and Neil Carson. Since bursting onto the scene on New Year’s Eve 2017—opening for Canadian icons Sam Roberts Band and Serena Ryder—they’ve made waves with their electric sound and unforgettable live shows.
Their debut album James Blonde featured the breakout hit “Heartbreak,” which landed on major Spotify playlists and even played globally in Starbucks stores. Known for catchy choruses and anthemic energy, their 2019 single “Sh!tshow” hit #96 on the US Top 40, while 2023's “FOMO” climbed to #29 on Canadian Active Rock radio.
Blending rock, funk, and synth-pop, their music channels the likes of Muse, Arctic Monkeys, and Billy Talent—serving up a mix of emotional grit and dancefloor-ready hooks. They've played everywhere from Toronto to Vancouver, New York to L.A. and continue to draw fans with high-octane, soul-infused performances.
With new music and more shows on the way, James Blonde is on a mission to get the world dancing, one riff at a time.
PRESS
“Every time I’ve seen James Blonde over the last few months they’ve been bigger and better. Even so, this performance at Warehouse felt like a quantum leap. Now working with a personal lighting rig and technician, their shows boast a level of production that feels light years above anything else in the area. It matches the huge, stadium-ready sound of the trio, filled with soaring guitar work, infectious grooves, slick baselines and great interplay between loud and quiet moments. James Blonde played three new songs, each of which blew the roof off of Warehouse and felt right at home amongst the classics with which they have made their name." - Cameron Tyson, The Brock Press
"The group released its debut album this week, and this track is the lead single that deserves to unlock doors at radio with its frisky, upbeat sound featuring honeyed vocal harmonies and a production that sounds as if they have golden ears. " - Kerry Doole, FYI Music News
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"The day has fallen and it is the turn of the trio James Blonde to take the road aboard a black Telecaster with tinted windows. Head to the diner on the corner, to dance to electrifying rock-pop. They land on the track dressed in black with the assurance of a Travolta. Steph's bouncy demeanor, Phil's smile and Neil's hair instantly enchant the audience." (translated from French) - Maxime Plantady, Feu À Volonté
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"Niagara Falls-based band, James Blonde are back with a video for their single, “Heartbreak” just in time for Valentines Day. The track was written and produced by the band, and the video explores the pitfalls of love and relationships as a teenager. The song has an upbeat, funky chorus which had me singing along immediately, and the video is almost like an episode of Degrassi or some other teen television drama." - Jenna Melanson, Canadian Beats
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"While James Blonde are stoked to have the new album out, all three members admit it’s a means to an end: playing live. Performance is James Blonde’s calling card, as electrified crowds who have caught the band at marquee festivals like Osheaga, Edgefest, CMW, and Sound of Music — or opening for Weezer, Sam Roberts Band, Serena Ryder, the Arkells, and Lights — can attest." - David Farrell, FYI Music News
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"There are so many alternative/indie rock bands out there, and all are trying to (...) be a little bit different from the others. When we think of this, we can have a better understanding of where James Blonde stands with their overture. (...) I think their progressive instrumental partitions have made a big difference, especially in “Not This Time”. Every time I listen to the song, I unconsciously want to hear more of those delicious progressive guitar riffs. (...) it is very obvious that they feel their music. They know what they are doing, and their product is the proof of their good potentials." - Burak Gundogdu, Heavy Metal T Shirts