James Charles Gallienne Reid (born 25 May 1974) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music and video producer, best known as the lead singer in the band The Feelers.

[5] Reid developed an interest in music as early as four years old, learning to play his first song, a rendition of Rhinestone Cowboy.

[6] Reid has stated he suffers from alcoholism and has multiple drink-driving-related convictions related to incidents in 2017 and 2024, prompting him to seek help.

[8][9] In 2024, he pleaded guilty to refusing to give a blood sample after allegedly failing to stop for police, who caught him driving over the speed limit on Boxing Day.

[7] He has listed several bands and musicians as influences in his music, including The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Muse, David Bowie, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.

Reid has also collaborated with other New Zealand artists, including co-writing "Falling in Love Again" on Anika Moa's debut album Thinking Room (2001).

Reid formed The Feelers in 1992 in Christchurch, with guitarist and drummer Hamish Gee and bassist Matt Thomas.