James Tillman, Megafortress, Public Speaking, The Spookfish

Hailing from Washington, DC, singer-songwriter and musician James Tillman fell in love with the sound of music at an early age. Exposure to his parents' extensive album collection, which included everything from Afrika Bambaataa to Joni Mitchell, and solo karaoke concerts with a Fisher Price toy cassette player planted musical seeds within him.

James' unwavering desire to become a singer was ignited by iconic artists such as Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and D'Angelo. After discovering that Marvin Gaye was a native Washingtonian, James became further driven to forge his own musical path. Drenched in the tradition of these greats yet also inspired by contemporary producers, James' sound is rooted in soulful R&B with a modern twist.

James released his debut EP, Shangri La, on April 29, 2014, and his begun to catch the ear of music industry. He has been written about by various blogs and publications including Okayplayer.com and Essence Magazine. His music has been played on various radio stations, including KCRW and Gilles Peterson's BBC 6 radio program. Recorded in sunny Sao Paulo Brazil, Shangri La reacquaints the world with meaningful lyrics and soul music that makes you feel good. Based in earnest artistry and love, James is destined to continue creating timeless music.

The droning, pulsing tones of Megafortress relish in the buildup, subtly picking up steam while integrating samples and left-field atmospherics.