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MARIA SOMERVILLE GARDEN
NTS radio host and artist in her own right, Irish musician Maria Somerville announces her debut LP for 4AD Luster. Following her affecting comeback track 'Projections', 'Garden' is a heady dose of what's to come. Perfectly placed on a label known for their ethereal shoegaze output (see Cocteau Twins if you're not familiar), the blissed out piece is comprised predominantly of reverb and delay-drenched guitar layers. Rippling effortlessly over gothic beats and celestial synth textures, there's a modern slowcore feel about Somerville's delivery style, which intentionally leaves space for the each carefully-chosen element. Emboldened by an equally atmospheric video directed by Anna Heisterkamp, Somerville explains: “We filmed it at home in Connemara, and I think it perfectly captures the essence of the place..The late-night drives, dusky and still evenings." Luster will arrive on the 25th of April and tickets are on sale now for her upcoming UK, Ireland and Europe tour. -Holly Mullineaux
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