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 figure 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 Hayess 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. Its made all the more remarkable given this is Hayess first album in a decade. The Irish musicians first new album since 2014s “Bones + Longing” is accompanied by a UK headline tour, including Londons 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 OCallaghan 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 LP Indie Exclusive – Sky Blue Tracks: Eye For An Eye / Central Hotel / Another Love / Hardwired / Feed The Flames / High & Low / The Break Didnt Heal Right / Cant Kill A Hunger / Return Of The Daughters
