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Beth Gibbons will finally release her first solo album. Here we leave you the details and the video of the song “Floating On A Moment”.
There’s no doubt that 2024 has kicked off everything in terms of music releases, as we’ve known for a long time that highly anticipated albums would be coming from bands and artists we love. However, There are those who have tested us by announcing projects out of nowhere, as was the case with Beth Gibbons with her solo project.
In addition to his career at Portishead, lThe British artist did many things herselflike the disc Off-season in collaboration with Rustin Man and Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sad Songs) together with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Not to mention his collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Annie Lennox. But he hadn’t yet dared to take the first step alone.

Beth Gibbons will release Lives Outgrown, her first solo album
However, that changed in 2024, because through a letter he published on his social networks, Beth Gibbons confirmed that we’ll finally be able to hear her first solo album this year. This album is titled Outgrown livesand at that time he declared that the main theme would be “The moment we leave this planet and go into the unknown”In short: death.
But now, after much waiting and anticipation for this news, we now have more details about the Portishead leader’s debut album. The album will contain 10 songs recorded over a period of 10 years and produced by Beth herself along with James Ford. (Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, The Last Dinner Party) and Lee Harris (Talk Talk drummer).

By a statement, Beth Gibbons explained this Outgrown lives It is his most personal work to date., which was created during a time of reflection on changes in life and after many farewells: both from family and friends as well as from a part of her. But aside from talking about mortality, Topics such as motherhood, anxiety and menopause are also addressed..
“I realized what life was like without hope– And it was a sadness I had never felt before. I used to have the ability to change my future, but when you face your body, you can’t force it to do anything it doesn’t want to do. (…) People started dying. When you’re young you never know the end, you don’t know how everything will end. You think, ‘Let’s get through this.’ Will get better.’ Some endings are difficult to digest (…) Now that I’ve come out the other end, I think you have to be brave“.
He also released the video for the song “Floating On A Moment.”
In addition to revealing all these interesting details about his debut solo album, Beth Gibbons released the first single from this material. The song is called “Floating On A Moment” And it’s a real joy when a powerful bass line, combined with some instruments and choirs, accompany the British singer’s impressive voice through lyrics that make you think about life.
As if that wasn’t enough, He also premiered the video clip for this song, which was directed by multimedia artist Tony Oursler. (who has worked with artists such as David Bowie and Sonic Youth). This visual, Beth appears to be walking while images contrasting the beauty and purpose of our world are projected in the background. Of course, all with a very surreal atmosphere that will blow your mind.

So, in conclusion, Beth Gibbons confirmed that we can hear it Outgrown lives next May 17th on digital platforms and in physical format. He will also be doing some shows in the UK and Europe to promote this album. Therefore, there is a small chance that he will be encouraged to announce dates in Mexico. But while we wait for the day to come when we can hear his solo debut, Below we leave you with the video for “Floating On A Moment” and the album tracklist.
Tracklist Outgrown lives
- “Tell me today who you are”
- “Floating for a moment”
- “Burden of Life”
- “Lost Changes”
- “Rewind”
- “Reach out”
- “Oceans”
- “For sale”
- “Beyond the Sun”
- “Whispering Love”