Mitch James: Kiwi Musician on his decision to step away from the music industry

Mitch James’ eleven year career is set to come to an end.  His beginnings were humble, busking on the streets of London and performances at open mic nights that lead to world tours and over a decade of music.   James’ final single ‘Beautiful Stranger’ came out last month and his final album is imminent, with only a few remaining bits of admin to complete before the album’s release.  He told Mike Hosking that it’s been a crazy journey but he’s come to the end of his tether with the entertainment industry.  “It’s a very messed up, and at times evil, industry, that yeah, I think I’ve got nothing more to prove.”  “You’re looking at the guitar in the morning and it’s not looking as, as beautiful as it used to,” James said.  “I felt like I needed to step away to sort of preserve that core love for the music.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.