“I was talking to my publisher, Jamie Ceretta, who's one of my closest confidants and allies when I'm working on new music. I feel like I can always count on his judgement because he'll tell me if he doesn't like something. It's sometimes hard to get people to tell you if they don't like something.”

American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and songwriter

Jim James, born James Edward Olliges Jr., is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead voice and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also recorded as a solo artist under his own name and as Yim Yames, releasing several solo albums. His work is closely associated with rock music, both with the band and in his solo projects.