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Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien releases second solo album 'Blue Morpho'

publication · 2026-05-22

Ed O'Brien, guitarist of the band Radiohead, has released his second solo album titled 'Blue Morpho'. The album was created following a severe depressive episode and is described as a bucolic therapy, deeply connected to the nature of Wales. O'Brien recounts the genesis of this work, which marks a solo departure from his band's sound.

Key facts

  • Ed O'Brien is the guitarist of Radiohead.
  • He released his second solo album 'Blue Morpho'.
  • The album was made after a serious depression.
  • The album is inspired by the nature of Wales.
  • The album is described as a bucolic therapy.
  • The source is Le Monde, published on 2026-05-22.

Entities

Artists

  • Ed O'Brien

Institutions

  • Radiohead
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • Wales

Sources