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James William Marriott, born on 7 July 1997 in Switzerland, is an English musician and YouTuber. He grew up in England. Marriott gained recognition with his 2025 album Don't Tell the Dog, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. His 2026 single “California Rain” charted in the Top 40. His earlier releases include the album Are We There Yet?, which peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart, and the single "I Don't Want to Live Like This," which reached number 67 on the UK singles chart. Marriott initially uploaded videos of instrumental acoustic music and later expanded into caustic YouTube commentary videos and Twitch livestreams. His debut single, "Slow Down," was released in May 2020. He released the EPs No Left Brain and Bitter Tongues, and his debut album was released in 2023. Marriott has cited Foals and the Strokes as major influences. His music is generally described as indie rock. In 2025, he launched a bottled iced coffee brand called Rodd's in collaboration with WillNE.
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Chloe Slater and Hannah Grae confirmed as Brixton headline support.
The London date lands in September following a Reading Festival reveal.
A Number One album, a first Top 40 single, and a ten-grand hole for being determined to do a summer of festivals right. Turns out the biggest dork we know is already thinking two albums ahead of everyone else.
Sir Lenny Henry is also going to make UK music festival exclusive appearance.
The Australian headline tour kicks off in February with multiple cities planned.
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10:30am. That's when the first fans began queuing for tonight's Dork's Night Out at Colours Hoxton, and the reason can be summed up in two words: James Marriott.
It's our latest Dork 100 spectacular, and we've wrangled a full on Friend of the Magazine in for the fun.
James Marriott explores softer, indie-folk territory on his latest '80s-influenced single ahead of his second album release in June.
The Brighton artist's new grunge-influenced single precedes his second album and sold-out US tour dates in major cities.
Between crafting indie-pop bangers and keeping his already finished new album ‘Don’t Tell The Dog’ under wraps, James Marriott is mastering the art of surprising expectations.
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His debut full-length is coming in November.
His debut full-length is coming in November.
This is James Marriott putting the world on notice. He’s ready.
With a new track, 'Romanticise This', out now, and a debut album set to follow, James Marriott is set to be the name on everyone’s lips this summer
Every James Marriott tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.
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