Tag: Gemma Hayes

Irish indie-folk star Gemma Hayes has just unveiled her latest single, called ‘Feed The Flames’.

The track came about after the artist saw the classic movie ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ‘, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burt. She elaborates:

“Knowing a bit about their relationship off screen I was really taken by the depth of their connection, it was a living, breathing fire. What I got from delving into their relationship is that you can love something or someone so much only for your human fallibility to come along and destroy it.”

Hayes is currently preparing for a tour which will take the artist all across Ireland in April and May. Fans in the UK will also get a chance to catch the acclaimed singer-songwriter perform live in the autumn. An upcoming LP is scheduled for release soon.

Gemma Hayes

Mercury Prize nominee Gemma Hayes makes a triumphant return today with her atmospheric new single, ‘High & Low’.

Produced alongside frequent collaborator David Odlum, ‘High & Low’ showcases a finessed fusion of stripped-back folk and pop, while the lyrics address the human’s desire for connection.

“High & Low’ is about feeling disconnected – but desperately wanting to connect. In the song, this idea is placed in the context of grief and longing for a person who is gone, leaving a ghostly feeling of not fully being alive because of their departure. A nice, happy dance floor anthem this is not!”

The track marks a comeback for the acclaimed Irish singer and songwriter, who has not released any new music in nine years.

You can catch Hayes performing tonight at VISUAL Carlow, and tomorrow at Drogheda’s Crescent Concert Hall in Ireland. Tickets can be found here.

Gemma Hayes