Gemma Hayes - Blind Faith [CD]

GEMMA HAYES MUSIC

£11.50

Cat. no: GEMMAHCD01
Format: CD
Barcode: 5061030860649
Release Date: 27 Sep 2024
Genre: Folk

Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes has shared details of her long-awaited sixth album Blind Faith, set for release on LP and CD

Having taken the time and space she needed to fgure out what she wants to tell the world. Hayes has plenty to say, with Blind Faith diving into themes of longing, empowerment, freedom and repression. While Hayes's songwriting is as personal as ever, its abstract nature allows the listener to sink into each song, immersed by tender guitar picking, eerie synths and swooning cello. It's made all the more remarkable given this is Hayes's frst album in a decade.

The Irish musician's frst new album since 2014's "Bones + Longing" is accompanied by a UK headline tour, including London's Union Chapel on September 28. Produced by Hayes with Karl Odlum, David Odlum & Brian Casey, Blind Faith features Lisa Hannigan on backing vocals on "Eye For An Eye" and "Feed The Flames," which she also co- wrote, while Paul Noonan duets with Gemma on "Another Love."

Three singles in advance of album release
Radio sessions booked for Aug/Sept: Riley & Co (6music), Times Radio, 5 Live with Patrick Kielty Videos for Youtube and socials
Huge support in Ireland (RTE Miriam O'Callaghan etc) and large fanbase there.
Early shows in Ireland including with Damien Dempsey in Dublin 19th Jul
Social media campaign
Press reviews, interviews and sessions: Mojo, Uncut, Independent, Clash, Ats Desk, Line Of Best Fit, Monocle, Quietus
Live dates Sept 25 - 29 Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, London (Union Chapel)
Digital advertising on Facebook, Instagram etc

CD Tracks: Eye For An Eye / Central Hotel / Another Love / Hardwired / Feed The Flames / High & Low / The Break Didn't Heal Right / Can't Kill A Hunger / Return Of The Daughters