# THE WANDERING HEARTS release “Dolores,” inspired by The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-wandering-hearts-release-dolores-inspired-by-the-cranberries-dolores-oriordan/
- Published: 2021-04-23T18:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

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**THE WANDERING HEARTS**   **SHARE THE NEW SINGLE “DOLORES”
LISTEN [HERE](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=095486f703&e=615f2b8493)/
WATCH THE VISUALIZER [HERE](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=2e09dd323f&e=615f2b8493)
FROM THEIR [SELF-TITLED SECOND ALBUM](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ac0349b6e7&e=615f2b8493)
WHICH FOLLOWS ON JULY 30th

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**APRIL 23, 2021 (London, UK) — **Having ascended to the forefront of the** UK**
folk/Americana scene with their debut album **_Wild Silence_**, **The Wandering 
Hearts **are set to make a wider impact with their upcoming self-titled second album,
which will be released on **July 30th** _via _**Cooking Vinyl**. Following recent
support as varied as **Wonderland **and** Bob Harris **at **Radio 2**, **The Wandering
Hearts** share a fresh taste of what to expect with the new single “**Dolores”**.
Listen [HERE.](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f5c1733356&e=615f2b8493)
Watch the visualizer [HERE](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=e3f4268987&e=615f2b8493).
**“
Dolores”** is an emotionally charged acoustic lament in which **The Wandering Hearts’**
beautiful three-part vocal harmonies extend a timely message that no-one needs to
suffer through their struggles alone – an important reminder at a time when trauma
still isn’t widely discussed in society and as mental health services are struggling.
The song was inspired by an article that** Chess Whiffin** had read about the late**
Dolores O’Riordan** in **Rolling Stone **_en route _to writing sessions in **London.**
When she arrived, she felt compelled to share the story with her bandmates **Tara
Wilcox** and **AJ Dean-Revington**, who were just as affected by the story as she
was. As** Tara** reflects, _“We were going through a lot and it was so good that
we had each other. My mum would always say, ‘Everyone’s fighting a battle you know
nothing about.’”_ That simple yet compelling adage inspired the song’s central lyric.

The Wandering Hearts - Dolores (Official Audio)

[⌊The Wandering Hearts - Dolores (Official Audio)⌉⌊The Wandering Hearts - Dolores(
Official Audio)⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**The Wandering Hearts “Dolores”**

The final version of “**Dolores” **was completed early in **2020**, when **The Wandering
Hearts** headed deep into the **Catskills **to record with producers **Simone Felice**
and **David Baron**. Its lyrics became even more poignant and emotionally charged
when news broke of **Caroline Flack’s** tragic death as the trio recorded the song.
**
Chess** adds, _“When we recorded ‘Dolores,’ we had no idea what lay ahead and the
toll the pandemic would take on our own and other people’s mental health. The song
feels like a timely reminder to be kind to yourself and others as we come out of
lockdown.”_ The uncomplicated kindness of “**Dolores”** is a strength that forms
the heart of **The Wandering Hearts’** new album. Already previewed by the euphoric
soul of “[**Gold**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ad3f0613c3&e=615f2b8493)”
and the haunting folk melodies of “**Over Your Body**,” the album echoes the timeless
songcraft of **Fleetwood Mac** and** Simon & Garfunkel **with the pure passion of**
Jade Bird **and **The Lumineers**. It’s a record that celebrates life, new beginnings,
and striving to shine through a darkening world. The album is available to pre-order
[here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=d3171d9e33&e=615f2b8493),
and will be released on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. The band’s [official store](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8286ef822e&e=615f2b8493)
offers a selection of exclusive bundles as well as signed items and a new t-shirt
design.  

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_**The Wandering Hearts**_** tracklist**: 
1. Hammer Falls2. Over Your Body3. Build
A Fire4. I Feel It Too5. [Gold](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7dffea90c5&e=615f2b8493)
6. [Dolores](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=bb020b0467&e=615f2b8493)
7. Dreams8. Never Too Late9. Tell Me When I Wake Up10. On Our Way11. Stardust12.
Lullaby

**The Wandering Hearts’** debut album _**Wild Silence**_ propelled the band upon
a remarkable journey. After a personal invitation from the legendary **Marty Stuart**(
who wrote and performed on the new song”**Dreams**“), they became the first **British**
band to make their **US** debut at **Nashville’s** iconic **Ryman Auditorium** and
then play the **Grand Ole Opry **in the same week.
 An early career highlight came
at the_**UK Americana Awards**_, where they won the **Bob Harris Emerging Artist
Award** and performed with **Robert Plant**, **Mumford & Sons **and **Imelda May**.
Two years on the road followed, which included sold-out headline tours, opening 
for **Tom Petty **and **Stevie Nicks** at** Hyde Park**, and support slots for **
Lukas Nelson** and **Justin Townes Earle**. After recently playing this year’s virtual**
SXSW**, **The Wandering Hearts** will follow the album’s release by playing their
first **UK **shows in eighteen months. Tickets for **‘In Harmony: An Intimate Tour’**
are selling quickly and are available [here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=479dadd1e8&e=615f2b8493).

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