“Abbeycwmhir” accompanies one of his most personal works.
Ed O'Brien continues exploring the sound universe of Blue Morpho (2026) with the launch of “Abbeycwmhir”a song that until now was only available as side B of the vinyl single by “Blue Morpho”. The song, published through Transgressive Recordsoffers a new look at the creative stage that the guitarist of Radiohead in his role as a soloist.
The piece takes its name from a small town located in Powys, Wales, whose translation means “Abbey in the Long Valley.” This geographical reference works as a starting point for a contemplative song that develops between ambient guitars and an instrumentation that gradually grows, until building a spiritual, intimate and orchestral landscape.
O'Brien bets on an introspective atmosphere where experimentation and emotion coexist naturally, resulting in a piece that maintains the identity of Blue Morphoan album conceived during a period of personal transformation for the musician. Through this project, she uses sound as a means to embrace vulnerability, heal difficult moments, and reconnect with nature.
With this premiere, the British artist continues to expand the universe of Blue Morphoa project that has stood out for its introspective nature and creative freedom, in which the musician leaves alternative rock aside to explore nuances of psych-folk and trip hop in material produced together with Paul Epworth and Riley MacIntyre. In addition to this launch, it is also presented Blue Morpho: The Three Act Playa short film directed by Monteith Kit that complements the artistic proposal of the album.
