Industry May 28, 2026
Ed O'Brien on Mental Health, Solo Album, and Radiohead's Future
The guitarist opens up about how meditation, nature and “walking through the fire” of his depression shaped his new solo album ‘Blue Morpho’, finding new confidence in Radiohead, and why “society does
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NME
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien shares insights into his solo album 'Blue Morpho,' explaining how overcoming a period of severe depression, described as a "dark night of the soul," influenced its creation. He discusses finding renewed self-assurance and touches on societal attitudes toward mental health.