James returned to songwriting, penning "Only Road" for "Darwin & In Effect" featured on "Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 5" (Universal, mixed by Darren Styles, Breeze & Hixxy) scoring #15 on the UK album charts. Following this success he went on to write more songs for the scene including "Mesmerized" (Ultimate Hardcore III, Ministry Of Sound), the Sound-Selektaz "Paranoia" (Decadance Recordings) and "A Million Ways" (Hardcore Undergound).
James’ solo singer/songwriter project "Songs Of Trees", originally sparked by the haunting cover of Abba's "Knowing Me, Knowing You", saw attention from BBC Introducing and Best Of British. The project was nominated for Best Song 2014 Award and continues to go from strength to strength.