James Paul Sean Bryson, also known as Jim Bryson, born on April 30, 1969, is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He initially gained recognition as a founding member of the band Punchbuggy before transitioning to a solo career with the release of his debut album, The Occasionals, in 2000. Bryson's subsequent albums include The North Side Benches (2003), Where the Bungalows Roam (2007), and The Falcon Lake Incident (2010) with The Weakerthans. He has collaborated extensively with various artists, including Kathleen Edwards, Howe Gelb, Lynn Miles, Sarah Harmer, Hilotrons, and the Tragically Hip. Bryson's music has been featured on CBC Radio 3, and he has toured Canada and the United Kingdom extensively, performing at notable events such as the South by Southwest festival. In addition to his solo work, Bryson has produced albums for artists like Tanya Davis and runs the Fixed Hinge recording studio. His EP Tired of Waiting was released in 2018.
