Haunted Continents is the solo project of Brooklyn based indie-rock James A.M. Downes. James has been around since 2002, knee deep in the basements of the American north east indie/ hardcore scene. You’ll still catch an earful of crassly eloquent lyrics, but all these years later James finds himself trading the fuzzed out decibels for something a bit more alluring and subversive.
Starting in September of 2018, Haunted Continents will release a single a month for an entire year. The songs (all produced by Andy Seltzer [Maggie Rogers’ “Split Stones”]) rever berate with lush guitar beds over new-retro progressions creating a sound that fans of The Shins or Death Cab for Cutie would find shelter in. These new songs gives breath to narratives that teem with dark humor and humility, taking the listener from debaucherous parties in the underworld all the way to the ghostly desolate bedrooms of former lovers, long since vanished.
While Spotify buzz and a solid social media presence help circulate the recorded music, James continues to bring the live show all around the east coast. Whether performing as a yearning cello/ guitar duet or leading a bruising and beautiful full band, most concert goers would agree with The Deli’s Henry Solotaroff-Webber in saying that “James boldly [displays] his talent as a songwriter, and [solidifies] himself as someone to watch.”
Haunted Continents January release, 'Nothing More To Life' follows his December Release, 'Haunt the World Together'.
Links to Haunted Continents
Website: www.hauntedcontinents.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hauntedcontinents
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesAMdownes
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hauntedcontinents
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hauntedcontinents
Releases For Haunted Continents Project
“What Were You Born For?” September Release
“Modern Love” October Release
“The Perfect Night (To Dig)” November Release
“Haunt the World Together” December 7th Release
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