Her music has been described as eloquent, uplifting, melodic, catchy pop and “Don\u2019t Make Plans”, Milly James\u2019 debut single, is the start of a whole new direction for the talented singer\/songwriter.<\/p>\n
The John Curtin Gallery staffer, AKA Nicole Reid, choreographed the accompanying video which was shot by Curtin film and television students.<\/p>\n
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“Don\u2019t make Plans<\/em>” has already been garnering praise since it was posted;<\/p>\n ” Well written\u2026 has a Dusty Springfield quality ” John Bissell, Mothlight Music, Ugly Betty<\/p>\n ” A very contemporary sound\u2026 a lot of potential ” Rob Scott, Sandcastle Music<\/p>\n ” A great piano hook\u2026 very upbeat ” Kim Green, Music Supervisor Australia<\/p>\n ” It\u2019s got a Bacharach thing going on\u2026 very catchy! ” Clive Hodson, Shock Publishing.<\/p>\n This is a new direction for James who has performed with her backing\u00a0 band, The Insubordinates since 2008.<\/p>\n In addition, this multi-talented artist has been lending her vocals to the KU-LING BROTHERS, made up of Stephen Malinder, UK (Cabaret Voltaire, Sassy and Loco) Shane Norton, Aus (Soundlab) Jack Lucas, Aus (Yummy Fur) performing locally and nationally. Milly also co-wrote 3 songs on their latest album HERE COME THE ASTRONAUTS, which was released in October 2008.<\/p>\n Re-casting herself as a solo singer\/songwriter Milly is revelling in her new musical guise as it affords her with more opportunities to do what she most enjoys; that is write and perform her own songs in new directions.<\/p>\n ” I find the whole song writing process engaging and entirely addictive,” she said.
\n” I just love embracing the challenge of constructing a narrative or some small vignette in song, there\u2019s nothing quite like it. And you never know quite where a song will take you ”<\/p>\n