“Hello London is the solo project of Buffalo based songwriter James Froese. Since 2021, Hello London has released 3 EP’s and 2 full length albums. He has opened for acts such as Sincere Engineer, Covey, and Canetis. In 2024, Hello London released ‘The Changing Tide’, an album that draws influence from emo bands such as Jimmy Eat World and The Starting Line.”
This brief biography can be found on the Bandcamp page and provides a nice introduction to the artist. Hello London is revolutionizing the pop rock scene with a refreshing approach, and their latest album takes it to the next level by infusing it with a touch of emo essence. The tracks are brimming with vibrant energy, adorned with captivating guitar riffs, and feature vocals that exude the unique emotional depth characteristic of emo music.
Despite my recent disinterest in pop rock and pop punk, I found myself thoroughly enjoying this album. There’s something about this particular take on pop rock that resonates with me. The album showcases a rich variety of sounds and emotions, and I’ve found it to be quite a compelling listen. I believe that each listener can discover their own favorites, collectively contributing to the creation of an emotive album.
I reached out to the artist to ask 3 Qs:
What inspired you to start making music and what keeps you making music?
I am inspired by all the music i hear that I love. I am also inspired by the everyday grind that so many of us endure just to eke out a living even though there is so much prosperity in the modern world. And I am inspired by music lovers who I hope will find inspiration through my music.
What was the most challenging thing in your music (artistic) path?
The most challenging thing in my music path has been overcoming the snide and disparaging remarks from others that I have been involved with in the music scene. It took me a while to develop thick enough skin that I don’t let their BS get to me.
What would you dream to do if anything was possible?
If anything was possible, I would dream to allow anyone to express themselves through their art no matter what financial obstacle, and I would do what it takes to bring true political honesty into this world. HA!
Written by Filip Zemcik
