This Irish indie artist has just released her first album on the 4AD label. Maria Somerville‘s Luster weaves aural magic across the 12 tracks, sometimes reminiscent of Twin Peaks, other times stretching the pop boundaries. Artwork by Nicola Tirabasso and Alison Fielding. Recorded in Conamara and Dublin between 2021 and 2023. Released April 25, 2025
She has presented regular shows on NTS Radio and especially the Early Bird Show where she navigates through ambient, folk and alternative music, spoken word and field recordings.
8CCC offers listeners Luster as our feature album, while Maria tours through Europe and onwards to the US accompanied by a live band.