US EditionRadiohead's Ed O'Brien announces new solo album 'Blue Morpho' with sprawling title track
- Ed O'Brien, guitarist and backing vocalist for Radiohead, is releasing his solo album Blue Morpho on May 22, after spending over four years working on it since his 2020 album Earth.
- The album reflects a deeply personal creative journey during pandemic lockdowns in Wales and London, where O'Brien experienced depression and found healing through walking, music, therapy, and connection with nature.
- Following Radiohead's 2018 hiatus, the band reunited for 20 concerts across Europe in late 2024 and plan to tour annually on different continents starting in 2027, aiming to give their all during these limited shows.
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‘A Beautiful Journey’: Ed O’Brien on His Stunningly Deep Solo Album and Radiohead’s Future
The celebrated guitarist reveals the heavy emotional work that went into his new Blue Morpho, and gives an update on his main band's touring plans
Ed O’Brien Announces Blue Morpho, Second Solo Album Out 22 May, Discover the hypnotic textures and uplifting title track
Ed O’Brien returns with Blue Morpho, a deeply personal exploration of sound and emotion, his first solo album released under his own name, out 22 May 2026 via Transgressive Records by Paul Cashmere Ed O’Brien, celebrated guitarist of Radiohead, has announced his second solo album, Blue Morpho, set for release on 22 May 2026 through his new label home, Transgressive. Alongside the announcement, O’Brien shared the album’s hypnotic and uplifting ti…
Radiohead's Ed O'Brien announces new solo album
Today, Radiohead member Ed O'Brien revealed new details on his upcoming sophomore solo album, Blue Morpho, out May 22 via Transgressive. He also shared the titular track, as well as the trailer for his short film Blue Morpho: A Three-Act Play.Watch/listen to "Blue Morpho" below:Much of O'Brien's life in recent years had been taken up by the Radiohead live reunion — an arena tour throughout England and the UK where members played together for the…
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