The song cultivates a typical voice heavy mix with a macabre blend of dramatic exchanges and jarring instrumental stabs. Full of violence and potent imagery, “Multitudes” throws you in and out of a scorching fever dream and conjures dark thoughts in those who follow O’Brien’s sickly story. Have a listen to the new track down below:

Describing the inspiration behind her latest work, O’Brien stated; “‘Multitudes’ – the word itself was the first choice. It is not neat, it describes loose ends, open ends. Working with opposing forces and contradictions. An interrogation into the obstacles which pervade our daily lives; it’s a song about desire and creativity. The album title ‘Time Bend and Break The Bower’, from this song ‘Multitudes’, came into my head and made its demands, an idea that pressed on me throughout the record. It has a very active role. The clock symbol is enlarged, it looms like a moon over my activity watching, counting me down to zero. Dripping with self sabotage and the feeling of being chased; it pulls and pushes against the verses which talk of ’Multitudes’; the things that faithfully come back – the images, the words, creativity. It is creativity itself. That’s what I’m talking about.”

Her upcoming album will be produced by the infamous Dan Carey (Wet Leg, Squid, Black Midi, Black Country, New Road etc.) of Speedy Wunderground, and will be released via Chess Club on the 10^th of June 2022. You can pre-order your copy of Time Bend And Break The Bower here.

Sinead O’Brien will be visiting a number of record shops around the time of her LP release to play some intimate shows. Whilst playing a few festivals across the summer she will also embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2022.  You can find your tickets here.

Tour Dates:

10/06/2022- Banquet- Kingston, UK
14/06- Rough Trade- Nottingham, UK
15/06- Rough Trade- Bristol, UK
16/06- Rough Trade East- London, UK
17/06- Resident- Brighton, UK
09/10- Cluny 2- Newcastle, UK
10/10- King Tuts Wah Wah Hut- Glasgow, UK
11/10- Brudenell Social Club- Leeds, UK
12/10- Deaf Institute- Manchester, UK
14/10- Bodega- Nottingham, UK
15/10- Future Days- The Crossing- Birmingham, UK
17/10- Lafayette- London, UK
19/10- Green Door Store- Brighton, UK
20/10- Ramsgate Music Hall- Ramsgate, UK
26/10- Cyprus Avenue- Cork, IRE
27/10- Whelans- Dublin, IRE
28/10- Black Box- Belfast, UK
29/10- Dolans Warehouse- Limerick, IRE

The British Music Embassy typically takes over a venue every year at SXSW in Austin, Texas, putting a spotlight on the best new music from around the UK. As the festival is virtual this year due to the ongoing global health crisis, the British Music Embassy has recorded live performances which can be watched on the SXSW portal. A selection of performances will also be made available after Easter for all to view on SXSW’s YouTube channel.

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The full British Music Embassy line-up for SXSW Online 2021 includes 404 Guild, Afronaut Zu,  Anna B Savage, Baby Queen, Beauty Sleep, Black Country, New Road, Chubby and The Gang, Connie Constance, Do Nothing, Drug Store Romeos, Ego Ella May, Enola Gay, Finn Askew, The Goa Express, IDER, Katy J Pearson, Lau.ra, Lilla Vargen, Matilda Mann, The Mysterines, Nayana IZ, Olivia Dean, Onipa, Penelope Isles, Phoebe Green, Porij, PVA, Ryan McMullan, Sinead O’Brien, Squid, Tayo Sound, TV Priest, Virginia Wing, Walt Disco and Yard Act.

Speaking about the event in a press release, Paul Pacifico, Chief Executive Officer at AIM said; “We’re delighted to be returning as a British Music Embassy partner for SXSW 2021. It has always been a key stepping stone for the careers of independent artists, and a valuable way to accelerate their journeys on the international stage. Although we can’t attend in person this year, the positioning of British Music within the virtual showcase platform is the next best thing and a crucial moment to showcase exciting British talent to the world.”

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shared her excitement about being on the virtual line-up saying; “The past year has been devastating for live music, and SXSW being able to go ahead in some form is a light at the end of the tunnel, and hopefully can signal the return of more opportunities like this. I can’t wait to head to Austin when it is safe to do so.”

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The British Music Embassy is brought to you this year by AIM, BBC, BPI, the Department for International Trade, PPL, PRS for Music, and PRS Foundation, with further support from ATC, media partner DIY Magazine and Belfast City Council. Since 2008 it has hosted over 450 UK artists, positioning them in front of a global audience in order to help them to break into new markets and advance their careers. The British Music Embassy also uses UK-only production and equipment, giving artists from the UK an unparalleled platform on the world music stage.

Check out the SXSW showcase at The British Music Embassy through the SXSW portal or on SXSW’s YouTube channel.