Recordstore Rising
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Our first Recordstore Rising artist of 2025 is from the label that brought you Maribou State, Barry Can’t Swim, Bicep and DJ Seinfeld.
Counter Records (Ninja Tune) presents... .
Debut Album ‘Happy Tears,’
Out June 13th
Fresh off a sold-out North American tour, Irish duo 49th & Main continue their streak of successes with the announcement of their debut album. Happy Tears is set for release via digital and vinyl on June 13th via Counter Records (Ninja Tune) & is led by new single Mr Rain out now.
With over 200 million streams, 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, multiple BBC Radio 1 - backed releases & listed in the NME 100, the pair have become one of the most popular acts in music coming from Ireland and sit at the forefront of indie-electronic music globally. But this is only a fraction of their story...
From self-releasing tracks in Kilkenny to selling out international tours, 49th & Main have built a sound that fuses UK garage, jazz-infused house, and emotionally charged indie-pop. Defying the traditional industry blueprint, they’ve evolved from TikTok buzz to securing major festival slots at Glastonbury, Electric Picnic, and The Great Escape.
Along the way, they’ve signed with Counter Records (Ninja Tune), landed a spot on the EA FC soundtrack, and earned a BBC Radio 1 Future Artist slot - further cementing their global rise.
Happy Tears is set to be their defining statement - a record that distills everything 49th & Main represent across 21 tracks. It captures the rush of live music and the catharsis of songwriting, channeling everything from the messy beauty of a night out to the pang of nostalgia in a familiar melody or the fleeting clarity of a sunrise after no sleep. Happy Tears is about chasing those moments and bottling them in music.
49th & Main have crafted an album that captures the pulse of indie-electronic music while crossing over into their plethora of sonic elements, writing their own playbook on success through artistic authenticity. From their audacious rise from Kilkenny to international acclaim, the duo has carved out an unconventional and inspiring path. Their blend of critically acclaimed live performances, specialist media support, viral streaming success, and a deep connection to the emotional currents of today’s youth has positioned them as a cultural phenomenon. 49th & Main are a story that demands the attention they are deservedly getting.
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