James Horrocks is a singer and songwriter associated with the React label. He writes songs centred on woe and despair, drawing on historical and political themes that range from the days of Jesus to the War on Terror.

He performs in an acoustic style and gains a cult following through informal and guerrilla gigs, including performances in classrooms at Runshaw College and other improvised venues. His best-known songs include “Happiness” and “No Name”.

He is compared by some critics to Elliott Smith. The bio also places him within an acoustic tradition alongside figures such as Lennon and Caleb Followill.