Jealous of the Birds

Jealous of the Birds – the musical moniker of Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Naomi Hamilton – has earned worldwide critical applause for her resonant lyricism and surprisingly volatile musical approach. Hailed by ​NPR for her “remarkable gift for converting spare and common ingredients into a sound that’s utterly her own.” PENINSULA, Jealous of the Birds’ new album, now sees this artist expanding her welcoming, deeply thoughtful songcraft. A poet and painter, songwriter and musician, Hamilton has crafted an evocative work of creative contrasts, combining spellbinding sonic turbulence and dramatic lyrical depth.

In August of 2019, ​Hamilton continued her creative evolution by teaming with producer Marta Salogni (Björk, Anna Meredith, Georgia Ruth) on two standalone singles, “The Grass Begins to Eat Itself” and “Ode of Fire,” and with producer David Wrench (The XX, David Byrne, Marika Hackman) on “Young Neanderthal” and “Always Going,” both of which appear on PENINSULA. These songs mark Jealous of the Birds’ continuing progression from bedroom recordings to more expansive and inventive use of the studio.

Now Naomi Hamilton is joined by her live band at the Forfey Warehouse in Belfast, Northern Ireland for this special Bandsintown performance.