Proxy Music

Mentor · United Kingdom

About

Bio

James Thornhill is a journalist, music marketer, DJ, promoter and curator working out of the Midlands, UK. In 2020, he launched Proxy Music to help artists and labels promote themselves more effectively working with Wendy Rae Fowler, Julia-Sophie, No Type records, Subexotic records, Seas of Mirth, Cowgirl, Pet Crow, Yammerer and Castles In Space amongst others. As a journalist, he is a regular contributor to Electronic Sound and has bylines in Notion, DrownedinSound, Line of Best Fit, Louder, Under The Radar and GodisinTheTV as well as a monthly new music slot on BBC Radio Derby. In 2019, he wrote and edited the 40th Anniversary fanzine for Casio Instruments. He recently launched a new electronic music festival for Derby, UK.

Genres accepted most often

Electronica

Ambient

Experimental electronic

Alternative rock

Shoegaze

They want to receive...

Genres

Alternative rock

Electronica

Experimental electronic

Experimental rock

Indie rock

Noise

Post punk

Post rock

Shoegaze

Trip hop
Moods

Creative

Downbeat

Eclectic

Experimental

Fusion

Hardcore

Unique

Indie

Lo-fi

Meaningful lyrics

Melancholic

Melodic

Dreamy

Original

Provocative

Psychological

Romantic

Sensual

Surprising

Tropical

Underground

Captivating

Upbeat

Weird
Attributes

Composer

Early project

On stage experience

International potential

Strong social media presence

Supported artist

Unsigned artist

Upcoming project

Young talent

They are also open to receiving...

Genres

Acid house

Beats / Lo-fi

Chill out

Disco

Dream pop

Electropop

Experimental jazz

Hardcore

Hip-hop

Instrumental hip-hop

They don't want to receive...

Genres

Bass music

Classical music

Commercial / Mainstream

Country music

Electro swing

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Services

Media coverage - from myself or campaign to more titles Mentoring Release marketing strategy Branding Social media strategy and content creation Industry connections Copywriting - press releases, biographies, website material