Fi McCluskey shares bewitching new single 'Empty Space'

Irish/British singer-songwriter Fi McCluskey has shared her bewitching new single 'Empty Space'.

Signalling McCluskey's first venture as a solo artist, the song is set to be the title track from her forthcoming EP Empty Space, out early next year.

A beguiling blend of dark trip hop and enchanting psychedelia, ‘Empty Space’ is, "a breakup song but with a twist." Written shortly after McCluskey's divorce, the single takes the listener on a journey of enlightenment and freedom. 

"Empty Space is an awakening”, says McCluskey. “To feel empowered, embrace independence and release your inner banshee".

The track was produced by Mercury Prize nominee Johan Hugo, who worked with Self Esteem on her debut album. McCluskey and Hugo got to work weaving strings with a dark bass line, and building a thumping, trip-hop beat.

The song is accompanied by a music video styled by Jack Appleyard, which shows a coven of plotting witches. Paying homage to the first ever women executed for witchcraft, the video is set in rural Essex, the location of the first ever witch trials. Alongside McCluskey - herself a proud Essex girl - is Princess Julia and Trans activist Ms Sharon Le Grand as they guide us on an impending journey of enlightenment.

The Irish/British singer-songwriter is coming off the back of a successful year which saw her support Warmduscher at the O2 Forum, write and publish the most successful song on the new Honey Dijon album, headline the Roundhouse in Camden with her title track alongside HorseMeat Disco and contribute to the new Charles Jeffrey musical venture - Neko.

With her debut EP, Empty Space on the way. McCluskey’s incarnation as a soloist allows a more intimate and deconstructed view of her strengths and values. Soaring vocals, challenging lyrics and sometimes difficult subject matter are to be expected. McCluskey doesn’t take the easy route.

Listen to 'Empty Space' on Spotify below.