Fergus James
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Fergus James | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fergus James Lupton |
| Born | Armidale, Australia |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | https://www.fergusjamesmusic.com/ |
Fergus James Lupton, who performs as Fergus James is an Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist. He is known for his singles "Golden Age" and "What Are We Waiting For" as well as opening for Ed Sheeran on his divide tour.[1][2][3][4] "Golden Age" reached No. 12 on ARIA's Hitseekers Singles and No. 19 on Australian Artists Streaming charts. In late 2019 he played on the main stage at Splendour in the Grass.[4]
Biography
Fergus James Lupton,[5] born in Armidale, attended the local high school until he transferred to Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in 2016.[6] In November of that year he was encouraged by Justin Timberlake to consider a music career.[6] His debut single, "Golden Age", was issued in early 2018.[7] It peaked at No. 12 on ARIA Hitseekers Singles chart and No. 19 on related Australian Artists Streaming charts.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Golden Age"[1] | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "What Are We Waiting For"[2] | All of the Colours | |
| "Back to Life" | 2019 | |
| "Mistakes" | ||
| "Old Stars" | ||
| "Alive" | ||
| "Good Man" | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "Soaked" (Triple J Like A Version) | Non-album single | |
| "Backseat"[8] | 2021 | A Slow Separation[9] |
| "Slow Separation" | ||
| "Fall Short" | ||
| "Saving Grace" | ||
| "Better This Time" | 2022 | |
| "Trouble"[10] | ||
| "Waking up with You" | 2023 | Let It Go |
| "Let It Go"[11] |
References
- ^ a b Liew, Isaac (24 March 2019). "Live Review: Fergus James makes Melbourne headline debut as he packs out The Workers Club". The AU Review. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b "SOTD: Fergus James is primed & ready with 'What Are We Waiting For'". The Music Network. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Millet, Carolyn (27 February 2018). "Armidale boy Fergus James to support Ed Sheeran on Australian tour". The Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b Heriot, Maclay (13 March 2022). "Fergus James. The Star In His Own Film". 2SER. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Song Catalogue Search Results for 'Golden Age'". APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association, Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ a b Bedford, Matt (19 December 2016). "Fergus gets Justified". Armidale Express. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ a b Wallace, Ian (30 April 2018). "Week Commencing ~ 30th April 2018 ~ Issue #1470" (PDF). The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. pp. 16, 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Gallagher, Alex (29 July 2021). "Fergus James shares new single 'Backseat' and announces October tour". NME Australia. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Interview: Fergus James". TAIT. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (28 January 2022). "Fergus James shares stirring new single 'Trouble', details second EP and Australian tour". NME Australia. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Hutton, Jess (12 November 2023). "Track: Australia's Pop Sensation Fergus James Releases Coming-Of-Age Anthem 'Let It Go'". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 3 February 2024.