Los Angeles – James Bay has released an acoustic video for the first single from his second EP, Let It Go [Republic Records]. Only available in the U.S., “If You Ever Want to Be in Love” is a bright and unforgettable anthem that showcases his immense range. The official follow-up to his critically acclaimed U.S. debut, last year’s The Dark of the Morning, “If You Ever Want to Be in Love,” is the lead single off of the Let It Go EP. Back in the UK, Let It Go has already hit #1 on the iTunes Top Singer/Songwriter Albums Chart, while the title track rose to #1 on Hype Machine twice.

Let It Go also features the heartfelt title track, which stands as an emblematic showcase of James’ prowess and artful lyricism. For both ”Let It Go” and ”If You Ever”, he enlisted the production talents of Jacquire King [Kings of Leon, Of Monsters and Men, Tom Waits], as well as mixing was with Michael Brauer [John Mayer, Coldplay].

Listen to the new single HERE.

James Bay is also gearing up to support Irish sensation Hozier on his U.S. tour this fall, with dates listed below. 2014 also sees him make his debut at prestigious UK festivals Glastonbury on June 27 and T in the Park on July 11th. BAY remains a magnetic performer on stage, consistently captivating audiences with his powerful presence. He hails from the tiny town of Hitchin, but he cut his teeth during rapturous sets at London’s famed Blue Flowers Club, as well the as Notting Hill Arts Club in addition to supporting both Laura Mvula and Rae Morris. It was at one of these very performances that a fan filmed his set and shared the video on YouTube. The video quickly caught the attention of Republic Records who ended up flying James to New York and signing him on the spot.

Tour Dates:

6/19 New York, NY Mercury Lounge [supporting Asgeir, SOLD OUT]

6/27 Glastonbury Pilton, UK

6/29 Calling Festival London, UK

7/6 Barn on the Farm Gloucestershire, UK

7/11 T in the Park Motherwell, UK

8/8 Beacons Festival Skipton, UK

8/16 V Festival Shropshire, UK

8/17 V Festival Chelmsford, UK

Supporting Hozier

9/29-30 Exit/In Nashville,TN

10/1 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse

10/4 Dallas, TX The Kessler

10/9 Houston, TX Warehouse Live

10/12 Mexico City, Mexico Corona Capital Festival

10/15 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern

10/16 Los Angeles, CA The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian Church

10/17 San Francisco, CA The Regency Ballroom

10/19 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom

10/20 Vancouver, CAN Commodore Ballroom

10/21 Seattle, WA The Showbox

10/24 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre

10/26 Chicago, IL Metro

10/28 Toronto, CAN Phoenix Theatre

10/29 Montreal, CAN Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre

10/31 Boston, MA Paradise

11/1 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero Theatre

11/4 Washington, DC 9:30 Club

11/5 New York, NY Irving Plaza