A singer/songwriter based out of Vienna, Austria, James Hersey delivers hook-driven indie pop confections with electro-pop ambitions. Hersey spent his formative years honing his musical skills on cello and drums, eventually moving on to guitar. A member of his school’s choir, as well as various punk bands, Hersey found himself attracted to a bevy of musical genres, from IDM to hip-hop. Drawing inspiration from artists like Phoenix, Foster The People, Coldplay, and John Mayer, he released his eponymous debut EP, which included the single "Promises", in 2010.