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New York-based singer/songwriter Jay Brannan returns with sophomore full-length album Rob Me Blind on March 27, 2012. Jay released his critically lauded debut album goddamned in 2008, but first gained attention with his role in John Cameron Mitchell’s 2006 indie film Shortbus, where he performed his original song, “Soda Shop.”

For his sophomore effort, Jay teams up with Grammy-winning producer David Kahne (Regina Spektor, Paul McCartney, The Bangles), who brings instrumental textures to Jay’s songwriting, hinting at a slightly new direction for the minimalist artist while maintaining the signature qualities of a Jay Brannan album: brutal honesty, sharp wit, and sparkling melodies. Lyrically, the album follows the singer through states of loneliness, anger, rejection, and yearning, while somehow offering a glimpse of hope and self-acceptance.

The first single from the 10-track album, “Beautifully” (out now in iTunes), showcases Jay’s talent for storytelling as he recounts the saga of someone falling for a close friend whose attraction lies only in the realm of the platonic. A new video for the track (directed by Grant Carden & Dillon Magrann-Wells) premiered yesterday on NYMag.com (here).

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Photo Credit: Christine Merson

Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan returns to the UK in April for a set of dates in support of his anticipated sophomore full-length album, out early 2012. “Beautifully,” the first official single from the album, will be released Tuesday, January 17 (Monday, January 16 in UK). See below for a full list of tour dates.

“Beautifully” showcases Jay’s talent for storytelling as he shares the plight of a person falling for a close friend whose attraction lies only in the realm of the platonic. The track, along with the entire upcoming album, was produced by Grammy-winning producer David Kahne (Regina Spektor, Paul McCartney, The Bangles, Lana Del Rey, etc.), who adds instrumental textures to Jay’s songwriting, hinting at a slightly new direction for the minimalist artist.

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As Jay Brannan prepares for the release of his anticipated sophomore album early next year, the singer/songwriter couldn't wait to give fans a taste of what's to come. Last week, Jay posted a special video message on his social properties and leaked a new track called "Greatest Hits" from the upcoming studio album. "Greatest Hits" is now available on iTunes and other digital service providers.

Watch the lyric video for "Greatest Hits" above or listen to the track on Soundcloud below:

Jay Brannan - Greatest Hits by nettwerkmusicgroup

Jay has spent that past several months in the studio with renowned producer David Kahne (Tony Bennett, Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson) working on the follow up to his critically-acclaimed 2008 debut album goddamned. Stay tuned for more news about the new album. And if you haven't checked out Jay's cover of Adele's "Someone Like You," watch it here: http://bit.ly/qL5ky2.

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Nettwerk Music Group is excited to share the Nettwerk Fall Music Sampler 2011, featuring stand-out tracks from current label artists such as Peter Murphy, Ladytron, Frazey Ford, Great Lake Swimmers, William Fitzsimmons and many more. This Fall Sampler not only highlights some of the great music that's come from label over the past year, but also serves as an introduction to those music lovers not as familiar with Nettwerk's artist. Get it free on Amazon.com here: http://amzn.to/pYw9PL.

NYC-based singer/songwriter Jay Brannan has just announced a short run of June dates, which he has deemed "The Quarter-Life Crisis" tour.   The tour kicks off on June 4 in Boston and ends June 27 in Nashville. 

Jay has also revealed that he is currently in the studio with renowned producer David Kahne working on his new album. More news on that to follow! Keep reading for tour dates. 

Just weeks after wrapping up dates in the UK, NYC-based singer/songwriter Jay Brannan has announced a slew of US and Canadian tour dates, starting tonight in New York City with a sold out show at Joe's Pub. 

Jay Brannan on tour:
Nov 16 - New York, NY - SOLD OUT! (see Feb 4)
Nov 21 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
Nov 22 - Montréal, QC - Petit Campus
Nov 23 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
Nov 25 - Calgary, AB - Marquee Room
Nov 26 - Edmonton, AB - Brixx Bar & Grill
Dec 8 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
Dec 10 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean
Dec 12 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's
Dec 13 - Austin, TX - Lambert's
Dec 14 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
Jan 18 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
Jan 21 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
Jan 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
Feb 4 - New York, NY - (Le) Poisson Rouge

Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan has resurfaced on Canada's iTunes charts thanks to the prominent use of his original track "Beautifully" (the only original track from Jay's cover album, In Living Cover) during Montreal contestant Sebastian Mersch's audition for So You Think You Can Dance (Canada). Watch the clip HERE. The track and full album have both shot to #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts. In Living Cover also appears at #107 on the Top 200 Overall albums, with the track sitting at #154 overall. Look for Brannan to appear on the iTunes Canada homepage in the "What's Hot" section shortly. 

Check out Jay's latest official music video for stand-out track "Can't Have It All" from his last album of originals Goddamned HERE. The video has garnered nearly 400,000 views between Nettwerk's  YouTube channel and Jay's own channel. 

Visit http://jaybrannan.com/ for the latest news and tour dates. 

Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan announced more N. American tour dates this week, hitting cities he missed on the initial leg of his "I Suck At Life Tour 2009" in July. The new dates include three shows across Canada, as well as stops in Nashville, Miami, Denver and more. Brannan's latest release, In Living Cover--which debuted at #10 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart in July--includes covers from the likes of The Verve Pipe, The Cranberries, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Jann Arden, as well as 2 original tracks.

Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan made his first appearance on ABC News Now "What's The Buzz" yesterday afternoon to promote his latest album In Living Cover, out now. The mostly covers album was #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart for over a week and peaked at #36 on the iTunes Overall Albums Chart, leading to a Billboard Heatseakers Chart debut at #10.

Jay plays his final show of a nearly completely sold-out run of July dates tonight in Boston at the Paradise Rock Club.

As singer/songwriter Jay Brannan continues playing to packed crowds across the US on his July tour (dates below), his latest release, In Living Cover, debuts this week at #10 on the Heatseekers Chart.  The album--which features covers from the likes of The Verve Pipe, The Cranberries, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Jann Arden, as well as 2 original tracks--has been #1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart since its release last Tuesday, and peaked at #36 on the iTunes Top 100 Albums.

Additionally, the track "At First Sight" (from Brannan's 2008 debut goddamned) was offered as a free download on Amazon's MP3 Store, and as a result was the #1 Top MP3 Song, #2 in the Movers & Shakers section, and #32 MP3 Artist.