Bones + Longing
Bones + Longing is the fifth studio album by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes.
The album was released on November 14 in Ireland and on November 17 in the UK, the US & Canada. It was released elsewhere around the world on March 2, 2015 and German speaking territories on March 6, 2015.
The album was recorded in Dublin, Noyant-la-Gravoyère and London.
Background and development
In June 2012, Gemma Hayes started working on Bones+Longing where she worked on writing new material in Ireland.
Hayes had previously planned to move back to Los Angeles to work on the album, but later decided against this decision and continued to reside in Dublin.
By August 9, 2012, Hayes announced she had begun a side-project with long-term producer David Odlum and was continuing to work on her own material. Hayes also confirmed the future release of a live limited edition vinyl (previously billed for 2013 release).Night & Day's release was deferred until spring 2014 and was funded through her Pledge Music campaign. By October 2012, Hayes began a short tour of Ireland and the UK, Hayes would not return to the live music scene until 2013.