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Beth Gibbons releases brand new single ahead of debut solo album

By Issy Packer  Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Beth Gibbons, best known as one third of Bristol band Portishead, has released the second single from her debut solo album.

Reaching Out was released today alongside a brand new music video, in collaboration with visual artist Weirdcore (Aphex Twin, Arca).

The video features 4D models of Beth freefalling through a kinetic sci-fi spacescape. As the video progresses, the models of Beth change to represent the different stages in her life.

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Reaching Out follows the previously released Floating On a Moment, the first single released from her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown. 

The album will feature ten new tracks recorded over a period of ten years and was produced by James Ford and Beth Gibbons with additional production by Lee Harris.

Gibbons will also be embarking on a UK and European tour, including a sold out show in London and stops in Manchester and Edinburgh.

Lives Outgrown will be released on May 17 and you can pre-save it at https://bethgibbons.ffm.to/livesoutgrown.OWE

Main photo: Netti Habel

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