New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) Atlantic recording artist
Jaymes Young has announced the release of his eagerly awaited label debut EP. "HABITS OF MY HEART" will arrive on the iTunes Store and other online retailers on
September 30th.
"HABITS OF MY HEART" is highlighted by the extraordinary title track, Young's acclaimed remake/remodel of Sufjan Stevens' "Concerning The UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois." Since its release, the song has hit No. 1 on Hype Machine on four separate occasions and has received an ecstatic response from a wide range of online outlets, with Earmilk noting that Jaymes "displays R&B, Rock, and Pop influences in 'Habits of My Heart,' which shows just how diverse he can be as an artist." While DJBooth.net says Jaymes "manages to grab the beautiful, pained vibe of the original" while also "(putting) a unique spin on the track, executing original lyrics and a more pop-infused style thanks to a strong (self-produced) synth beat." "Habits of My Heart" is streaming now at Young's official YouTube, https://youtu.be/CDJOP16yNdY.
Young will celebrate "HABITS OF MY HEART" by traveling throughout North
America as the direct support on F-Stop/Atlantic recording artist Vance Joy's upcoming "Dream Your Life Away World Tour 2014." The trek gets underway October 17th at Dallas' Trees and then travels through late November (see below itinerary). In addition, Young will headline a special EP preview show at The Bootleg in Los Angeles, slated for
September 24th. For complete details and ticket information, please visit yungjaymes.tumblr.com/tour.
Jaymes Young has earned wide-ranging accolades for his emotive songcraft and utterly unique fusion of indie, pop, electronica, and contemporary R&B. Introducing himself in 2013 with a salvo of self-released singles, the Seattle-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter first came into the spotlight with his 2013 debut mixtape, "DARK STAR." The collection -- and its transcendent title track -- drew a bounty of love both online and in print, with NYLON noting how Young "(combines) R&B-inspired melodies with silky-smooth vocals for a heady combination that leaves you a little bit woozy-feeling afterward." Pigeons & Planes praised "DARK STAR" as "dark corridor pop," adding "Young's expansive but cleverly unified influences (touch) elegantly on a variety of genres without ever losing a sound readily identifiable with the singer. It's a strong sign of potential coming to fruition and a distinctive style quickly cohering."
As a poet, Young's approach to songwriting is always lyrics first, then music. "My belief is that emotion is the strongest thing," he says. "You can't replace words."
"This whole EP has been a heart-breaking process and journey," says Young. "It was important for me to explore the entire spectrum of emotions, as real and raw as possible, no matter what the emotion is. I'm not writing for myself, but for the people I want to connect with. All I care about is connecting."
A creative and compelling live artist, Young has already spent much of the past year on the road including headline dates and tours alongside
London Grammar in both North
America and the UK. In addition, Young's collaboration with fellow Atlantic recording artist Birdy, "Best Shot (Feat. Jaymes Young)," was among the many highlights found on Atlantic's recent smash soundtrack, "THE FAULT IN OUR STARS - MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE."
For music, news, and additional information, please visit yungjaymes.tumblr.com, www.facebook.com/jaymesyoungmusic, https://twitter.com/jaymesyng (@jaymesyng), https://soundcloud.com/jaymes-young, and www.top40-charts.com.
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(TOUR ITINERARY BELOW)
JAYMES YOUNG - "HABITS OF MY HEART" (Atlantic)
Release Date:
September 30th
1. Habits of My Heart
2. I'll Be Good
3. What Should I Do
4. Come Back For Me
5. Moondust (Stripped)
JAYMES YOUNG - NORTH AMERICA 2014
All dates directly supporting
Vance Joy except *
SEPTEMBER
24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Bootleg *
OCTOBER
17 - Dallas, TX - Trees
18 - Austin, TX - Emo's
19 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's Upstairs
21 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
22 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West @ King Plow Arts Center
23 - Charleston, SC - The Pour House
25 - Washington D.C. - 9:30 Club
28 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
29 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
30 - Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
NOVEMBER
1 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
3 - Ottawa, ON - The Observatory At Algonquin College
4 - London, ON - London
Music Hall - Rum Runners
6 - Columbus, OH - The A&R
Music Bar
7 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
8 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
10 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre
11 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center
13 - Calgary, AB - Republik
16 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
19 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall
21 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
22 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
24 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
25 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
28 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre
29 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's.
