Press:

“Saying James fits the mold of great songwriters could too easily have him fall by the wayside, like many others who have gone that route. But, given his writing, singing, and playing talents , that's unlikely.”
Vintage Guitar Magazine

“Joe Henry versatility, a crackerjack studio band, and a great sense of craft... from a Lovett/Waits blues into a John Prine diatribe then rocketing off with an Elvis Costello pop gem... featuring seriously tasty musicians that allow Darrin’s throaty vocals to take the foreground. It’s got it all”
Walt Wells - Deli Magazine

“Its literate lyrics and subject matter are a big part of why Thrones of Gold stands as one of the best indie productions of the year so far”
Jon Sobel - Blog Critics

“Brooklyn singer-songwriter Darrin James touches on Robbie Robertson’s gruff soulfulness, Tom Waits’ vaudevillian menace and Paul Westerberg’s ramshackle charm. James has a knack for perceptive lyrics and memorable tunes; his crack band supplies the laid-back grooves."”
Time Out NY