New band of the day – No 932: James Vincent McMorrow

Raised on hardcore punk, this Justin Vernon lookalike has retreated into haunting, atmospheric acoustic territoryHometown: Dublin.The lineup: James Vincent McMorrow (voice, guitar).The background: If you're in the mood for wintry wistfulness, James Vincent McMorrow – this week's winner of the Justin Vernon lookalike competition – is your man. With a beard, shirt/hat combo and faraway look in his eye, his appearance suggests he recorded his debut album in an isolated house by the Irish Sea, ...

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New band of the day – No 932: James Vincent McMorrow

Guardian Music — Raised on hardcore punk, this Justin Vernon lookalike has retreated into haunting, atmospheric acoustic territoryHometown: Dublin.The lineup: James Vincent McMorrow (voic... more info