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    Irish Musician MARIA SOMERVILLE: Atmospheric Dream Pop

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    By christine on March 25, 2025 Featured Music, Music

    Story by Paul Salfen

    Maria Somerville’s music is like a quiet, mist-covered morning along the coast of Connemara—subtle yet profound, drawing deeply from her Irish roots while charting new paths in atmospheric dream pop. Her songs resonate with the solitude and beauty of the West of Ireland, a landscape that has profoundly shaped her sonic identity.

    Born and raised in Connemara, Somerville grew up surrounded by traditional Irish music. Her father and uncles would sing classic Irish ballads, and it was through this familial connection that she found her initial love for singing. As a child, she explored these ballads, trying her hand at songs like Song for Ireland and the Night Visiting Song, weaving the timeless with her own nascent style.

    It wasn’t until later, after completing a sound course, that she began experimenting with recording and writing music herself. These early explorations led to the release of her debut album, All My People, a collection that echoes with melancholic slowcore balladry and captures memories of her youth with an introspective touch. However, it was her return to the rural expanse of Connemara that truly unlocked a deeper creative flow, resulting in her more expansive and immersive sophomore album, Luster.

    On stage, Somerville brings her songs to life alongside a full band, adding layers of drums, bass, and electronics that transform her introspective recordings into dynamic live experiences. Touring across the U.S., including performances in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and L.A., has allowed her to share her music with a wider audience. Each performance is a chance to reinterpret her songs, a process she finds both liberating and creatively stimulating.

    Despite the praise for her work, Somerville is hesitant to over-explain her music. “I like people to have their own journey with the songs,” she shares. “Once you release something, it goes on its own path—it’s out of your control.” This openness invites listeners to bring their interpretations to her lush, ambient soundscapes, making each experience of her music a personal one.

    For Somerville, creating music is an act of catharsis, an intuitive process that she feels compelled to continue. “It’s a battle to stay present with it,” she admits, acknowledging the challenges artists often face. But returning to the simplicity of why she started—making sounds for the joy of it—keeps her grounded. Her advice to aspiring musicians is simple yet profound: “Just enjoy playing and making music. Always remember why you’re doing it in the first place.”

    Her song Stonefly, accompanied by a video filmed among the sacred landscapes of Connemara, stands as a testament to the bond between her art and her homeland. Tracks like Corrib, minimalistic yet intimate, and Spring, show the breadth of her approach—balancing introspection with rich, textured production.

    When she’s not crafting her own work, Somerville finds inspiration in a diverse range of artists. From the pioneering shoegaze of My Bloody Valentine to the haunting introspection of Sinead O’Connor and Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks, her influences are as varied as they are deep. She also draws motivation from friends and fellow musicians, including those on the Irish label Where the Time Goes, whose work fuels her creative drive.

    As she continues to share her music with the world, her sound remains an invitation—a call to pause, listen, and reflect, much like the windswept landscapes that shaped her. Her music is not just a reflection of her heritage; it’s a testament to her journey as an artist, a sound uniquely her own yet shared by all who listen.

    Tickets: https://mariasomerville.com/tour Luster LP: https://mariasomerville.ffm.to/luster

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