J.C. Wright

J.C Wright is a singer, songwriter and producer who creates sumptuous folk-tinged vignettes, as introspective as they are optimistic.

Having built an expansive, decades-long career in music, Wright has immersed himself in a variety of roles both in the UK and the USA. He has been a key member of major label bands such as Das Psycho Rangers, as well as forming Big Life Casino and The Genies. His endless love for music has enabled Wright to pursue his single-minded creative path whilst experiencing the highs and lows this unique industry has to offer.

From performing on notable TV show The Tube and touring with Psychedelic Furs, Meatloaf, Mansun and Kula Shaker, to moving to New York and playing multiple shows at the iconic CBGB’s, Wright’s adventures are spectacular. On his return to London, Wright co-founded renowned venue The Splash Club at The Water Rats, which was at the heart of the Brit Pop explosion, famously hosting Oasis’ first London show. Making use of his extensive knowledge both on and off the stage, Wright has dedicated his time to promoting up-and-coming creatives, forming his own record label Clear Light Records. In conjunction with Declared Goods, the label has been a platform for the release of projects including The Arthur Brothers and Flora Hibberd - both produced by Wright.

With a collection of songs amassed over the past 20 years, J. C. Wright has finally taken the long overdue step of once again sharing his own music with the world. So Near, So Far is the multi-instrumentalist’s latest release. Following on from recent single, Bird Of Prey, the track is a moody, sweeping piano-based song that ebbs and flows like a river of torment seeking a lake of calm self-reflection. Written in Whitechapel during a particularly dark period of depression, alcohol and substance abuse, it is a deeply personal ode to oneself, imploring the protagonist to pull back from the brink of self-sabotage and self-destruction.

So Near, So Far is out on 12th July 2023 on Clear Light Records via Declared Goods.