James Murdoch is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter. He has released five full-length albums. Murdoch is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo and singing on his records, which he often helps produce himself. His 2007 release, In Transit, was co-produced by compatriot Hawksley Workman. Born in , Yukon, Murdoch now resides in Edmonton, Alberta. Murdoch has been described as a "Canadian John Mayer," and his sound has been compared to that of rock groups Blue Rodeo and Crowded House.