49th & Main - Happy Tears [Glenmalure Blue coloured vinyl]

Format: Coloured Vinyl LP
Catalogue No.: COUNT293
Barcode: 5054429202977
Release Date: 13 Jun 2025
Genre: Indie/Alternative

 ‘Happy Tears’ is the debut album from 49th & Main. A duo known for combining sharp electronic, UKG and jazz-infused house with emotive indie and pop influenced songwriting. “I wish you knew the good old days while still in them” is the overriding sentiment of this eclectic album. It’s a powerful statement from an Irish duo whose sound resonates with a loyal and growing fanbase that have sold out sizeable tours both
sides of the Atlantic. ‘Happy Tears’ not only chronicles their extraordinary journey so far but offers a vibrant reflection of today’s youth culture, overflowing with energy and nostalgia in equal parts.
 The album features collaborations with rising MCs mustbejohn and Brandon Nembhard, electronic producer SHEE (supported by Barry Can’t Swim and Fred Again..), and BBC Radio 1 Future Star and Sugababes collaborator A Little Sound.
 The duo have sold-out multiple UK / EIRE tours 3-6 months ahead, some in 24 hours. Over 15K headline tickets sold, including 1K+ caps at 3Olympia, Dublin, Electrowerkz, Scala, HERE / Outernet. Ticket sales increased 500% since 2022.
 For fans of Barry Can’t Swim, Disclosure, Piri & Tommy, Fred Again.., Joy Anonymous, Confidence Man, Clairo, salute.
 ‘Can’t Walk Away’ appeared on ‘EAFC 25’ soundtrack, the best-selling game in Europe and among the best-selling globally in 2024.
 CD in card digisleeve.
 Glenmalure Blue inkspot pattern 140g vinyl (blue / white), housed in a 3mm spine sleeve with a printed inner.
 Design by Dr-Me Studio (Evian Christ, Corsica Studios, Confidence Man, Nia Archives).
 Press - Press support from NME, DORK, Clash, The Independent, Notion.
 Radio - Radio support from BBC Radio 1 Sian Eleri Future Artist Maida Vale live session, premieres, 1Xtra Jack Saunders, Arielle Free, Jeremiah Asiamah, BBC 6 Music, RTE 2FM.

Tracklisting
Good Times
Welcome Aboard
Rewind (feat. mustbejohn)
Possibly Hunger
Most Days (feat. Brandon Nembhard)
Happy Days
Can’t Walk Away (feat. A Little Sound)
Some Advice
Nothing Comes Close
Hold On
Feels Right
Roll Over
Glenmalure Blue
Distractions
Percontation
Mr Rain
Self Sabotage
Half Chance
Come Home
Ardbeg
Invictus