Irish singer-songwriter Maria Somerville crafts ethereal soundscapes that blend folk, ambient, and experimental elements into a mesmerizing sonic experience. Her haunting vocals, layered over dreamy instrumentals and atmospheric textures, create a deeply emotive and transportive sound.
Inspired by the landscapes of Ireland, Somerville’s music resonates with a sense of mystery and nostalgia, drawing comparisons to artists like Grouper and Broadcast. With her unique artistry, she continues to captivate audiences, pushing the boundaries of contemporary folk and ambient music.
Irish musician Maria Somerville announces details of her forthcoming second album and debut project on 4AD, Luster, due for release on 25 April.
In celebration of the announcement, Somerville has also shared the album’s second single,‘Garden’, produced by Diego Herrera, aka Suzanne Kraft. The transportive track sinks her emotive siren-esque vocal stylings into a whirring, all-consuming merger of soaring feedback,fairy percussion, and nostalgic guitar chords reminiscent of classic 4AD.
Its release is also accompanied by a music video directed by Anna Heisterkamp.Late last year, Somerville introduced Luster with her first new single in three years, ‘Projections’, a wistful and romantic shoegaze track drenched in longing via fuzzed-out bass and strummed guitar, and carried by Somerville’s hypnotic and tranquil vocal stylings. Both new tracks point toward the upcoming project’s haunting tranquillity and lush sonic backdrop.
