Becca James Shares New Single ‘God In Chains’

London-based alt-pop singer and songwriter Becca James has just shared her brand new single God In Chains, the title track and lead single of her upcoming debut album that will unfold over two parts and centre upon trauma healing, exploring the chains, both societally and personally, that separate us from our divine selves. 

 

What I like the most about this song is how rich, enchanting and ethereal Becca James's vocal delivery is which effortlessly capture our attention to her relatable storytelling. God In Chains finds the talented artist urging listeners to reconnect with vulnerability and pursue a healing path in this chaotic world of ours. It also highlights the chains, both societally and personally, that separate us from our divine selves. A poetic and enchanting storytelling that is wrapped around a memorable production courtesy of producer Péter Nyitrai aka NYPE. 

 

Apart from her dreamy vocals, I am particularly fond of the blend of alt-pop and rock elements, pairing punchy drums with emotive piano keys, nature sounds and a chorus perfect to sing along to. I also like how the song builds up in pace and energy towards the end which enhances the raw emotion and passion pouring from her delivery. Accompanying this gem, we are gifted with a striking music video, directed by Melissa Cofie, that explores Divine Feminine archetypes connecting to nature, starting with Hecate, a goddess of magic, crossroads, boundary setting and transformation.

Speaking about the song, Becca James said,

God in Chains is an initiation song that fully immerses the listener with the album's recurrent theme of death, rebirth and transformation. The single highlights humanity's crossroads, urging us to reconnect with vulnerability and choose healing amid chaos. Originally an A Cappella demo, the song evolved into the fully fledged production it is today with the help of producer Péter Nyitrai aka NYPE. One of the most memorable moments of making the record was bringing together beloved friends, all of whom are incredible artists and writers themselves, whom I am blessed to have lent their talents to record the choir section you can hear at the end of the track.