OUT NOW: LISA CUTHBERT "Destitute For Dreaming"-EP explores the power of imagination as a refuge from reality
Irish artist and producer LISA CUTHBERT announces the release of her latest single, "Destitute for Dreaming" a captivating exploration of ambient music, offering listeners a meditative and serene soundscape that lingers long after the music stops.
Cuthbert’s lyrics, delivered through layered, reverb-drenched vocals, resonate with a timeless wisdom. The words explore the power of imagination as a refuge from harsh realities, a theme that is deeply personal to Cuthbert and reflective of her ongoing artistic journey. The production embraces a hazy, dreamlike aesthetic, blending modern and timeless elements to enhance the ambient nature of the composition.
LISA CUTHBERT
Destitute For Dreaming (EP)
(self-released)
RIYL: dark ambient, post-rock, Irish folk
FFO: Dead Can Dance, Chelsea Wolfe, Marissa Nadler
1. The Air is Getting Thin
2. Beautified, Lonely Days
3. Destitute for Dreaming (Single Version)
4. Destitute for Dreaming (Extended Version)
The extended version of "Destitute for Dreaming" forms the heart of a 3-track EP, available as a digital collection and in a limited edition CD. The EP immerses audiences in a sonic journey that intertwines natural and mystical elements, perfectly capturing the essence of Lisa Cuthbert’s evolving artistic vision.
The EP opens with a slow-building instrumental piece with field recordings of the Irish Summer wind whispering through the trees merging seamlessly with the ethereal tones of quartz singing bowls, creating a mystical drone that is both grounding and otherworldly.
Adding to the EP’s allure, the cover art, designed by Cuthbert herself, continues the visual narrative established in her previous single "This Kind of Sin." The artwork features a recurring butterfly motif, symbolizing transformation, growth, and liberation, further reinforcing the themes of the music.
"Destitute for Dreaming" is out on all major streaming platforms Tuesday, September 3rd, with the limited edition EP available on Lisa's Bandcamp
LISA CUTHBERT is an Irish artist and producer known for her unique blend of ambient music and evocative storytelling.
Her work often explores themes of introspection, imagination, and transformation, drawing on both modern and traditional influences. Cuthbert continues to push the boundaries of ambient music, creating soundscapes that are as deeply personal as they are universally resonant.
