In March 2011, New York, NY-based rock act JOLLY released The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 1), the first of a two-part series designed to bring listeners to a state of true happiness. To optimize the Jolly listening experience, the band collaborated with a professor and graduate students at a nearby university, conducting studies on over 5,000 subjects to perfect the usage of binaural tones in their music.

Precisely two years after the release of part 1, The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 2) has arrived and is set for a North American released date of March 5th via InsideOut Music. A list of European release dates can also be seen below:

Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Norway: March 1st

UK / Benelux / France / Greece / Denmark / Portugal / Rest Of Europe: March 4th

Spain / Italy: March 5th

Sweden / Hungary: March 6th

Australia / New Zealand / Finland: March 8th

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck Jolly hard, destroying drummer/producer Louis Abramson's home, which also functioned as the band's practice space and recording studio. All of Louis' possessions and a lot of the band's equipment were ruined. The members of Jolly were devastated, and the timing couldn't have been worse, as the band was in the midst of finalizing The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 2). In need of new equipment, Jolly started a fundraising campaign and their incredible fans came through in a big way to help the band rebuild after this major disaster. Beyond the music, The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 2) is a standing symbol of Jolly's recovery from the storm.

"We couldn't be more excited to finally share The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 2) with the world," comments the band. "After the devastation we experienced with Hurricane Sandy, we have been in a rebuilding phase, and the release of this album stands as a major milestone in our recovery. Musically, we set out to make Audio Guide 2 our richest sounding record, offering solid hooks, interesting arrangements and sonic textures that cover a wide range of styles. We're extremely proud of what we created.

Even without considering the binaural brainwave technology embedded throughout, this album offers the listener an experience like no other. Jolly pushes the limits of accessibility in The Audio Guide to Happiness (Part 2) with its powerful riffs, infectious hooks, and undeniable grooves, all within the context of their signature Jolly atmosphere. Your first listen will leave you thinking, and your second will leave you a fan for life.

In support of the new album, Jolly will join label-mates RIVERSIDE on a small tour starting at the end of April, which follows a month of overseas dates with Riverside in March. A list of North American dates can be seen below.

The Audio Guide To Happiness (Part 2) tracklist:

'Guidance Three'

'Firewell'

'You Against the World'

'Aqualand and the 7 Suns'

'Dust Nation Bleak'

'Golden Divide'

'Guidance Four'

'Lucky'

'While We Slept in Burning Shades'

'Despite the Shell'

'As Heard on Tape'

'The Grand Utopia'

A video for the track 'Dust Nation Bleak' can be seen below:

Tour Dates with Riverside:

April

30 - Charleston, SC - WindJammer - Isle of Palms

May

2 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl
4 - Gettysburg, PA - RoSFest
6 - Dunellen, NJ - Roxy and Dukes
8 - Chicago, IL - Double Door
10 - Raleigh, NC - The Pour House
12 - Mexico City - Jose Cuervo Salon

Jolly lineup:

Anadale - Guitar, Vocals

Joe Reilly - Keyboards

Anthony Rondinone - Bass

Louis Abramson - Drums

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