James Bay’s “Sunshine In The Room” radiates the warmth like a summer’s day with Jon Batiste

James Bay has returned with a radiant new single, “Sunshine In The Room”, featuring the incomparable Jon Batiste.

From the opening count-off—“One, two, three, four”—Bay sets the tone for a song brimming with joy. “You’re the reason, you’re the feeling // Make me wanna get up in the morning,” he sings in the first verse, capturing the essence of love that brightens even the dullest days. The sentiment is universal, but Bay’s delivery makes it feel deeply personal and like he’s singing straight to you.

Batiste’s presence elevates the track, both sonically and emotionally. The interplay between their voices adds richness, while the instrumentation—a fusion of Bay’s guitar-driven melodies and Batiste’s signature piano flourishes—creates a groove that’s impossible to resist. Lyrically and musically, “Sunshine In The Room” radiates the warmth like a summer’s day.

Speaking on the collaboration, Bay shared, “Working with Jon Batiste for ‘Sunshine In The Room’ is an experience I will never ever forget. He literally burst into the studio like a ray of sunshine and brought so much joy to the sound of the record and the work. He’s a total inspiration, and I hope we can work together again. The song is about having someone in your life who truly lights up the room as soon as they walk in..” Batiste echoed the sentiment, calling Bay “a beautiful soul and a great musician,” before going on to share he was “Grateful to make a new friend and create music together. Really excited for the world to hear this song, it impossible to not love the vibes on this one!”

With Bay gearing up for his Up All Night Tour and fresh off the success of his album Changes All The Time, “Sunshine In The Room” is a timely reminder of his ability to craft songs that resonate. Paired with Batiste’s undeniable charisma, this single is set to become an instant favorite and contagious of good vibes.

Stream “Sunshine In The Room” now.

“Up All Night” Tour Routing:
4/21     Minneapolis, MN          First Avenue
4/22     Chicago, IL                  Vic Theatre
4/24     Nashville, TN               Brooklyn Bowl
4/29     Houston, TX                 White Oak Music Hall
4/30     Austin, TX                    Emo’s
5/1       Dallas, TX                    The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
5/4       Denver, CO                  Ogden Theatre
5/6       Salt Lake City, UT        The Depot
5/7       Boise, ID                      Treefort Music Hall
5/9       Seattle, WA                  Showbox Sodo
5/10     Vancouver, BC             Commodore Ballroom
5/11     Portland, OR                Roseland Theater
5/13     San Francisco, CA       The Regency Ballroom
5/14     Los Angeles, CA          The Bellwether
5/20     Philadelphia, PA          Theatre of Living Arts
5/21     Washington, DC           9:30 Club
5/22     Brooklyn, NY                Brooklyn Paramount
5/26     Toronto, ON                 History
5/28     Montreal, QC               MTELUS