Emmy The Great reveals new single Paper Forest

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 Emmy The Great heralds the start of an extensive UK tour with the release of a new single on September 19th.
 
‘Paper Forest (In the Afterglow of Rapture)’ Emmy explains, was inspired by the finale of a Patti Smith song which talks about being “blessed amongst all women”, and a classical quote, learned through Sylvia Plath, that “character is fate”.  These encapsulated her situation at the time – a period of security and engagement that she felt disconnected from, and thought that, through the quirks in her character, would self-destruct.
 
The follow up to her equally critically acclaimed debut ‘First Love’, ‘Virtue’ began as a series of stories Emmy embarked on after the disintegration of her engagement – her fiancé left her for the church. Drawing on symbols borrowed from fairy tales and mythology, she added the icons that have replaced them in our modern consciousness to create a record that’s made her feel like a person and that she hopes will speak to others who’ve endured and survived.
 
Following a short tour earlier this year Emmy embarks on a 22-date excursion which includes a show at the London’s historic Cecil Sharp House in Camden.  Tickets are on sale now and available via ticket links listed. 
 
 
Live Dates
 
September
16 – Colchester, Colchester Arts Centre – www.colchesterartcentre.com
17 – London, Cecil Sharp House – www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_emmy_the_great.html
18 – Nottingham, Glee Club – www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_emmy_the_great.html
19 – Newcastle , The Cluny – www.ticketweb.co.uk
20 – Glasgow, Oran Mor – www.gigsinscotland.com
22 – Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree – www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
23 – Edinburgh, Pleasance Theatre – www.gigsinscotland.com
24 – Stockton-On-Tees, The Georgian Theatre – www.georgiantheatre.com
25 – Lancaster, Lancaster Library – www.seetickets.com
27 – Norwich, Norwich Arts Centre – www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
28 – Oxford, The Jericho Tavern – www.alt-tickets.co.uk
29 – Bracknell, South Hill Park Arts Centre – www.southhillpark.org.uk
30 – Leicester, Soundhouse – www.i-want-tickets.com
 
October
2 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms – www.seetickets.com
3 – Brighton, Duke Of York’s Picturehouse – www.seetickets.com
4 – Birmingham, Glee Club – www.glee.co.uk
6 – Wrexham, Central Station – www.seetickets.com
7 – Liverpool, The Stanley Theatre – www.lgos.org
9 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – www.seetickets.com
10 – Manchester, The Deaf Institute – www.alt-tickets.co.uk
11 – Bristol, The Fleece – www.seetickets.com
12 – Cambridge, The Junction 2 – www.junction.co,uk
13 – Cardiff, The Globe – Tel: 02920 230 130 / www.swnpresents.com
 

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