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HAMSANDWICH
‘Stories From The Surface’
UK RELEASE: MAY 26TH 2016 VIA ROUTE 109A RECORDS

IRISH ALBUM CHART #1 RECORD
THE FIRST INDEPENDENT ALBUM TO TOP THE CHART SINCE IRISH CHART COMPILING BEGAN IN 1992 
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE  ‘ALBUM OF THE YEAR’ AWARD

‘Sweet, pop-laden indie songwriting with just the slightest melancholic aftertaste’

Clash Magazine

2015 was a pivotal year for HamsandwicH, the Dublin-based band from Kells. Their 3rd album ‘Stories From The Surface’ was released in their native Ireland and it debuted straight in at the number 1 spot in the official Album chart. 

Fast forward to January 2016 and ‘Stories From The Surface’ has just been shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize Album of the Year Award. The Choice Music Prize Award ceremony, Ireland’s answer to the UK’s Mercury Prize, will take place in Dublin’s Vicar Street Venue on March 3rd, 2016.  http://choicemusicprize.ie/

And now, on May 26th 2016, ‘Stories From The Surface’ will finally be released in the UK for the first time.  A deluxe edition of the album, it will feature acoustic versions of HamsandwicH tracks recorded at Dublins Christchurch Cathedral in December 2015.

The follow-up to their 2010 record ‘White Fox’, which featured in Irish Times’ writer Tony Clayton-Lea’s acclaimed book ‘101 Irish Records You Must Hear Before You Die’, the album sees HamsandwicH demonstrate complete mastery of the indie-pop genre.  Melodic, hook-laden, and heart-warmingly charming, the bands signature dual vocals - Niamh Farrell's powerful yet sweet vocal and Podge McNamee's juxtaposing baritone – carry you on a journey from brooding opener ‘Hold Me Up’ through to the gloriously poignant closing track ‘All Worthwhile’, via radio anthem ‘Illuminate’ and lead UK single ‘Appollo’.



Album: “Stories From The Surface” 
Produced / Recorded by Karl Odlum (Gemma Hayes, Fionn Regan, David Kitt, The Swell Season, Ann Scott, Damien Rice, Kila, The Frames)
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in New York (St.Vincent, The National, War on Drugs, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, John Lennon)
Mixed by Danny Kalb in his Cincinnati, Ohio studio (Beck, Ben Harper, Karen O, Rilo Kiley, Neon Neon)
Recorded in Dublin, Ireland - Westland Studios, Windmill Lane Studios, and Bow Lane Studios

Press Contact: Top Button Digital: Ollie@topbuttondigital.com


Illuminate - HamsandwicH

track 3 from EP '2016 - The Future Sound Of Retro'

LO-Fi FUN FACTORY - Inexplicable Green

Newly Ordered World exemplifies the playful side of our second LP Iron Heart. It's a catchy irresistible gem that you'd expect from Manic Pixi a la our debut album Sugar Bomb. But the lyrics get darker- more real. The instrumentals more complex. Newly Ordered World is the hard truths in poppy packaging- that's what we love about it
love, 
MP

Newly Ordered World

School is back in session! A decade removed from our acclaimed Homeschooled compilation comes a new class of talent show titans. With enterprising parents, neighbors, and teachers turning play dates into recording dates, groups like Magical Connection, Little Man and the Inquires, and Five Ounces of Soul emulated the Jacksons, who'd made grade-school stardom appear easy as ABC. Afterschool Special: The 123s Of Kid Soul contains 19 tiny tunes ranging from bilingual D.A.R.E. anthem, to James Brown bio, to young love and life beyond the playground.  

http://www.numerogroup.com/products/afterschool-special-the-123s-of-kid-soul#tracks

Scott Three - Runnin' Wild (Ain't Gonna Help You)

The latest single from Melbourne songwriter and producer, JP Klipspringer. Taken from debut full-length album, set for release in September 2016. Australian tour details to follow.

Recorded and mixed by Simon Lam at Deluxe Mastering, Brunswick.
Mastered by Rohan Sforcina at Four Hundred Acres, Broadmeadows. 

Press by The A&R Department: publicity@theaandrdepartment.com

www.theaandrdepartment.com

Can't Be

From the upcoming debut album, Meow out 2nd Sept on Specialist Subject Records.

Pre-order LP / CD at http://shop.specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk

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