James and the Cold Gun

Formed in Cardiff, Wales, in the late 2010s, James and the Cold Gun operates in a direct alternative rock, nourished by punk and garage rock, with taut guitars, dry choruses and a very live energy. The band was born around James Joseph, who also spent time with Holding Absence, and James Biss, before taking the form of a full band; its lineup has evolved over the years, with Gaby Elise on bass and Benny Mead on drums in the recent formation. After a first single, 'She Moves', released in 2020, James and the Cold Gun released the EP False Start in 2022, followed by a self-titled debut album in 2023, self-produced and mixed by Brendan O’Brien. The band then grew its live presence in the UK by playing notably with Those Damn Crows, The Wildhearts and Therapy?, before appearing on larger stages, including an opening show for Guns N’ Roses at Hyde Park. In 2024, James and the Cold Gun also played the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, then accompanied Duff McKagan on a European tour. Its second album, Face in the Mirror, is released in 2025, in the continuity of a compact and frontal sound, between contemporary alternative rock and grunge heritage.