James Maslow Says using Social Media Is Still 'Strange' To Him

James Maslow takes in the amazing view from the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Friday morning (August 11).

The “Cry” singer got the chance to perform at his appearance for press and fans before leaving the Big Apple.

James recently spoke with Digital Journal about keeping up with all his fans on social media, and how he’s still getting the hang of using it altogether.

“It’s a little strange to me, since I do have a pretty sizable social media following, and I’m incredibly appreciative of it, but I didn’t really grow up with it,” James admits.

He adds, “I just turned 27. I didn’t have Instagram in high school. To me, it’s not innate and natural to constantly be checking and using it, and Snapchatting. I still have to remind myself, or be reminded by management, to keep up with it.”

However, he loves using it to connect with all his fans: “It is pretty damn cool that I have direct access to my fans.”

James continues, “It’s something that really didn’t exist before at all, they knew of me, and now people can tweet me and Instagram me and they can ask me specific questions, and I can respond personally, and that’s something that is invaluable and I love.”