Following the exciting announcement of their album launch show at The Kings Head on July 11th, to continue the celebrations, Ida Mae completed instore stopovers in 8 UK stores in the run up to the release of their debut album, ‘Chasing Lights’, out next Friday 12th July. Chris and Stephanie will also play a string of UK festivals this summer including the Black Deer Festival and Larmer Tree Festival.
‘Chasing Lights’ was helped to become the masterpiece it is with the guidance of legendary producer Ethan Johns (Ray LaMontagne, Laura Marling, Kings of Leon). The duo’s natural chemistry proved to be an ideal fit for Johns’ minimalist approach to production. “Ethan records live and very quickly,” explains Chris. “He loves the naïve discovery of early takes. It could be terrifying at times, but we always trusted his judgment.”
Blending elements of vintage Delta blues and gritty rock and roll with boldly modern arrangements and fearless punk swagger, ‘Chasing Lights’ captures Ida Mae in its purest form. From the pulsating ‘Higher Than Light’ to the Beat poet-inspired ‘My Girl Is A Heartbreak’, ‘Chasing Lights’ is an impressive eclectic debut. Singing together, the couple have an unusual ‘which-is-which’ dynamic.
As well as supporting Greta Van Fleet on their summer US tour and headlining The Kings Head on July 11th, Ida Mae will also play the following UK dates. Tickets for the album launch show on sale here.
July
Thurs 11th LONDON, The Kings Head
Thurs 18th DORSET, Larmer Tree Festival
Friday 19th STIRLING, Doune The Rabbit Hole
Sun 21st GATESHEAD, Summer Tyne Festival
