LAURA-MARY CARTER’s flawless new single “Irony wrapped in melody, humour folded into heartbreak”

GUITARIST and songwriter LAURA-MARY CARTER – one half of UK alt-duo Blood Red Shoes – pairs flawless new single ‘Four Letter Words’ with feelgood accompanying video ahead of debut solo album ‘Bye Bye Jackie’ due September 26 via Jazz Life Records.

Shot in a West Wales farm shop, the video shows Carter waiting for someone who never shows, before turning the empty shop into her very own stage.

“’Don’t be late’ sets the stage, though in truth I am rarely on time myself,” explained Carter. “What follows is a sharp-eyed tale of affection’s push and pull, where the four-letter word could be anything, you decide what it is, with a knowing eyeroll at the chaos of caring for someone who drives you round the bend. It’s irony wrapped in melody, humour folded into heartbreak, all carried by a beat that refuses to stand still.”

Laura-Mary Carter ‘Bye Bye Jackie’ Euro Tour Dates:

Sept 23: Bristol, Strange Brew (Supporting Natalie Bergman)

Sept 24: Manchester, YES (Pink Room) (Supporting Natalie Bergman)

Sept 25: London, Union Chapel (Supporting Natalie Bergman)

Nov 25: Sheffield, Yellow Arch

Nov 26: Glasgow, McChuills

Nov 27: Manchester, Deaf Institute

Nov 28: London, St Matthias Church

Nov 29: Bristol, Lantern Hall

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Feb 13: Dublin, Grand Social Ballroom

Feb 16: Paris, Pop Up du Label

Feb 17: Amsterdam, Paradiso (Cinetol)

Feb 19: Antwerp, Amor

Feb 20: Berlin, Lark

Tickets and further details HERE