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James Bay interview: ‘It’s taken a long time to be at peace in my own skin. It’s not easy’

James Bay The Independent London Wembley Arena

Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter James Bay sat down for an exclusive, candid chat with The Independent to talk about his latest Top 5 album, Changes All the Time, ahead of a sold-out show at Wembley Arena in London on 13 February.

James, 34, discussed the ideas and themes behind the new record, working with The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and finding catharsis through songwriting, while also reflecting on his rapid early rise to fame.

Changes All the Time is out now.

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