Intense Records

Blue Morpho (CD)

Pre-order - Friday 22nd May 2026

£10.83 (£12.99 incl. VAT)

Ed 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.

Named 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.

Produced 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.

Interviews confirmed with The Guardian (Honest playlist), i Paper, Huck, NME and The New Cue. Album reviews confirmed in Record Collector (lead review, q&a completed), MOJO, Uncut, Classic Pop, Hi-Fi News & Record Review, Joyzine, Topnote Magazine, Buzz Magazine, and Wall Of Sound.

'Blue Morpho' playlisted on BBC 6 Music. 'Incantations' premiere and interview confirmed 22.04 with Huw Stephens (BBC 6 Music). Nemone 'Journeys In Sound' interview on 6 Music.

Qobuz interview + playlist curation confirmed. Strong DSP support.

Barbican show sold out in less than 24 hours.

Album is accompanied by a short film, Blue Morpho: The Three Act Play, to be premiered at SXSW and released later in the campaign