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The vision of a single multi-instrumentalist, James, First Fifty Feet stands as a powerful and deeply personal project shaped by more than three decades of musical dedication. Based in Irvine, his journey began in the early 1980s after hearing the Ramones Rocket to Russia at just four years old, a moment that lit the fuse for everything that followed. From there, James carved his path through the Southern California hardcore punk scene, touring extensively from Los Angeles to Victoria, British Columbia. By the late 90s, he had become a key presence in Northern Californias underground circuit, performing at the legendary Gilman Collective and helping cultivate the Humboldt County scene through his support of Arcatas Placebo venue. After college, his focus shifted toward a professional career, but music never left his orbit. Working in isolation, he continued to experiment and create using tools like Impulse Tracker, Cubase, four-track recorders, and Reason, quietly building a vast catalog of material over the years. A layoff in 2024 became an unexpected turning point, pushing James back into full creative motion. The discovery of DistroKid in mid-2025 opened the door to finally releasing his work, sparking a renewed wave of writing and recording, including new material crafted on his own handmade guitars. Fueled by a drive to create heavy, uncompromising, and emotionally charged music, this resurgence led to First Fifty Feet signing with SODEH Records in 2026, bringing his raw, unfiltered sound to a wider global audience. First Fifty Feet is available on all streaming services if you want to listen first.
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