photo credit: Colleen Lee
Today, Dublin-born and London-based interdisciplinary artist Fears (Constance Keane) is excited to release her new single “cliff” ft. Aga Ujma and its accompanying video which Colleen Lee filmed. The track is the final pre-release single from Fears’ anticipated forthcoming album affinity out March 22nd via TULLE. affinity is available for pre-order now digitally as well as black vinyl and limited edition marbled pink vinyl HERE.
On “cliff,” Fears enlists Polish-born multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and composer Aga Ujma who offers her delicate harp playing to the ethereal song. Constance wrote in December of 2022 about, “leaving something before you know it’s going to completely implode. I think it’s quite rare to be able to pull it off and have it work out, and thankfully this time it did.” The accompanying video shot and directed by Colleen Lee is a further exploration of the relationship between Fears’ physical surroundings and the work she produces. You see reflections of Fears and Aga as they perform from a rooftop backdropped by London’s awe-inspiring skyline and features costumes designed and created by Fears’ herself.
“cliff” featuring Aga Ujma follows the intensely moving “11249” and the hauntingly beautiful “4th of the 1st,” all lifted from her forthcoming album that features appearances from Jemima Coulter, Ailbhe Reddy, and Sophie Gwen Williams. Following her critically acclaimed 2021 debut album Oíche which landed in the UK vinyl album charts, Fears has crafted 10 self-produced tracks, written and recorded between London, New York,
and Dublin that make up affinity. Drawing on human connection, intimacy, and
moments of peace in a city, she combines reflective electronics, acoustic samples, and stirring vocals with organic visuals, blurring the boundaries between music and visual art. Her minimalist yet striking approach centers on emotive subjects which are all at once deeply personal yet remarkably universal.
Fears has crafted 10 self-produced tracks that make up affinity. Drawing on human connection, intimacy, and
moments of peace in a city, she combines reflective electronics, acoustic samples, and stirring vocals with organic visuals, blurring the boundaries between music and visual art. Her minimalist yet striking approach centers on emotive subjects that are deeply personal yet remarkably universal. Written and recorded between London, New York,
and Dublin, affinity is a melancholy and at times playful exploration of the relationship
between Fears’ physical surroundings and the work she creates.
Fears is the artist, musician and producer Constance Keane. Fears has received acclaim across the world, with her music being covered by i-D, The Sunday Times, Noisey, Huck Magazine, BBC Arts and more with her debut album Oíche being named as one of The Guardian Readers’ Top Albums of 2021, CLASH Magazine’s Top Albums of 2021, and the Irish Independent’s Top Irish Albums of 2021. Fears is also a founding member of critically acclaimed feminist punk band M(h)aol and her fashion design has been featured in publications such as Vogue Italia, The Sunday Independent, Irish Country Magazine, STELLAR Magazine, and more.
