{"product_id":"ed-obrien-blue-morpho","title":"Ed O'Brien - Blue Morpho","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased 22nd May 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe'll be hosting an exclusive playback of the album ahead of its release on Wednesday 20th May. \u003cspan\u003eAll attendees will get free prints and stickers, and anybody pre-ordering the album on the day will also get an exclusive tote bag. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pre-order a very limited edition hand-stamped white label of the album, that will only be available from participating shops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEd O'Brien, the acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his role in Radiohead, announces Blue Morpho, his absorbing, second solo album and first under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the iridescent butterfly, Blue Morpho was written during lockdown and recorded at The Church Studio, London and Seven Sound in Wales. The tranquil Welsh countryside proved inspirational, capturing a sense of reflection, healing, and acceptance. Musically the album blends a collage of hypnotic psych-folk, jazz, trip hop, radiant guitars and rhythm sections. Blue Morpho marks a fresh and deeply personal chapter in O'Brien's musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Paul Epworth (Adele, Coldplay), with additional production from Riley MacIntyre (Ezra Collective), and mixed by Ben Baptie (Sault, Little Simz). The album features an array of musicians, such as Shabaka Hutchings (flute), Dave Okumu (guitars, bass), Philip Selway (drums), and The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed O'Brien","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":45819584053434,"sku":"TRANS955CD","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":45819584086202,"sku":"TRANS955X","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Indies 'Metamorphosis' Orange LP","offer_id":45819584118970,"sku":"TRANS955XX","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/1453\/5098\/files\/214831-ed-o-brien-blue-morpho.jpg?v=1777641332","url":"https:\/\/www.sound-knowledge.co.uk\/products\/ed-obrien-blue-morpho","provider":"Sound Knowledge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}