James Blackshaw: Unraveling in Your Hands
Briefly

Blackshaw's return to music speaks to a profound need to express his feelings of loss, emerging from a hiatus compelled by industry pressures and personal struggles.
After feeling the weight of lost opportunities and the music industry's evolving landscape, Blackshaw's journey back to guitar embodies a search for creative freedom.
Blackshaw believes the streaming era has tightened its grip on artists, making it harder for them to support themselves solely through music and forcing them to seek alternative careers.
His return, framed by the pain of personal loss and physical injury, is a testament to the resilience of artists in the face of overwhelming challenges.
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