OF THE MUSES: the existential universe of her sophomore album

“Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts and Saltwater” is the evocative title to OF THE MUSES‘ new album.

Cristina Rombi, mind and soul of the project, is now in Brussels, Belgium, to record the new album. The potent production of Opus Magnum Studio, ran by famed producer and musician Déhà (Slow, Dropdead Chaos, former Wolvennest among others) will definitively shape the sound of the Italian artist’s newest endeavor.

If with “Senhal” Cristina Rombi ushered us into a world of poetry, anger and melancholy, for “Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater”, the talented Italian multi-instrumentalist will take us into a very private and intimate universe equally full of pain, but painted with utterly vulnerable and existential tinges, no longer conveyed through the extremism of screams, blastbeats and distortions, but rather with impressive emotional depth and staggering transparency both in lyrical themes and musical delivery.

Explains Cristina: “While I’m still internally debating whether or not ‘concept album’ is an appropriate definition, I can definitely say there’s a red thread weaving together the sonic and lyrical tapestry of this album.
At its core, this is an album about addiction, illness and losing a parent to AIDS during the health crisis of the 80s/early 90s, back when HIV was still an irrevocable death sentence.
But in a broader sense, it’s also about breaking cycles, finding closure, the devastating consequences of dehumanization and erasure, reckoning with life and death and what to do with the time we’re granted here on Earth.
It’s really important for me to get these songs and these stories out there and I hope you will find them worthy of your time and attention”.

We are deeply proud of what is about to emerge and incredibly eager to share it with all of you. “Underheavens— Of Blood, Ghosts And Saltwater” will be released next spring on My Kingdom Music on CD, vinyl and digital; further details to be revealed soon.

Keep in mind: OF THE MUSES is cathartic, eclectic and emotional Art!