When asked about the story behind the song, the band said “A mutual mistake. Heartbreak Handshake talks about a relationship two people enter into knowing full well it it won’t work. It explores temptation in a head vs heart situation, giving into the inevitable heartbreak to feel something intense and real – if only for a short time.” |
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‘HEARTBREAK HANDSHAKE’ CREDITS
Artist – First Time Flyers
Release – ‘Heartbreak Handshake’ (single)
Release Date – 17th February 2023
Written – First Time Flyers & Beth Keeping
Produced – Tim Prottey-Jones
Mixed – Adrian Hall
Mastered – Andy Hippy Baldwin (Metropolis)
Vocals – Poppy Fardell, Vicki Manser, Jake Morrell & Tim Prottey-Jones
Guitars – Jake Morrell & Tim Prottey-Jones
Bass – George Price
Drums – Max Saidi
Programming – Tim Prottey-Jones
Keys & Percussion – Tim Prottey-Jone
Artwork Credits – Declan Creffield (Photography) and Chris Porter (Artwork)

When 4 best friends decided to combine their experience of standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, a wealth of West End theatres, as well as their history as major label artists with numerous national tours & Radio 2 playlisting under their belts, the results were always going to be exceptional. |
Vicki, Jake, Poppy & Tim have an undeniable ear for feel good melodies, wrapped in the warmth of 4 part harmony. A band made up of 4 lead vocalists & multi-instrumentalists, First Time Flyers are the ultimate self-starters, welcoming into the mix their music production skill set, alongside their eye for concept & design with everything they do. |
The quartet are the epitome of band mates. Long-time friends & collaborators, their energy, personalities & connection come from a safe place of feeling comfortable in each other’s company & they always bring that rapport to the stage, welcoming in audiences & media to their inner circle. |