Fake James’ glow up continues with the effervescent ‘TROPICAL VLLGs’

By Ryan G

Fake James, a Calgary, Alberta based production duo, are an act we’ve been watching with interest for the past few years. What stemmed from a random Twitter introduction (or, who really knows at this point) has evolved into myself and by extension Tuned Up being pretty invested in the publicity of an artist that blends two things I love: being community minded and vibey chill music.

TROPICAL VLLGS is the latest from the act, a single that seemingly is a mission statement for what the project is about. Fake James elaborates further:

“This one really feels like an apex of what we’ve been pursuing … with the elusive blend of genres, moods and textures. When I jumped in on the vocals, I felt light as a feather.”

We are heading into a time of year when chill vibey music seem to hit the spot more than ever. My home state of Ohio enters a pattern of perpetual grayness, and I’m often sleepy. TROPICAL VLLGS is a moody journey into relaxation or something more adrenaline inducing. By the time spring rolls around, it’s likely that I’ll be ready for some warm car rides with NORTHERN carrying me sonically.

Stream the single below:

The single is not in fact the lead single of the forthcoming album, but the one that most directly heralds its coming. Peep the track listing below and follow the duo on Instagram and TikTok:

FAKE JAMES – NRTHRN – TRACK LIST

1. TROPICAL VLLGS

2. NEILPATRICKHARRIS

3. LIONELMESSI

4. NRTHRN (demo)

5. HIDE+SEEK (Imogen Heap Cover)

6. GIVER (demo)

7. SAGE RIVER

8. DRIFTING CØDEX (demo)

9. THE GOLD

10. SUM1U<3 (Lewis Capaldi Cover)

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