New York City’s John Beckmann leads Mortal Prophets, a project that strides into the avant-garde landscapes of modern music. Since starting the project in 2022, Mortal Prophets has been on a mission to reframe American music, blending traditional elements with a cutting-edge, genre-defying twist.
John Beckmann’s collaborations with talented musicians such as guitarist Parker Bryant and organ player Beckett Laurent have resulted in an astonishingly unique output that’s seen Mortal Prophets win over fans and earn high praise from critics all over the world. Mortal Prophets quickly made an impact with their debut single, “Stomp The Devil,” featuring Gary Lucas in May 2022.
Following the success of singles and EPs like Sleeping In My Bed and HANUSSEN The Enigmatic Clairvoyant: An Opera, along with their recent EP Brian Eno In Heaven, the band now presents their latest release, the brand new single titled “New Breed.” This track offers a preview of their highly anticipated album, The Confessions of a Sword Swallower, set to drop this autumn.
True to form, Mortal Prophets continues to break new sonic ground and cut through stylistic boundaries. “New Breed” is a sonic whirlwind that blends elements of post punk, indie and black metal into an innovative and exhilarating soundscape. Mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta of Sterling Sound, best known for his work on David Bowie’s final album, Black Star, “New Breed” stands as a stunning example of the band’s audacious musical vision.
Set to a blistering 176 bpm tempo, “New Breed” is a high-octane outing that’s energising and ethereal in equal measure. Brought in by the buzz of bright synth shots as the lively beat builds up, warbling sonic textures swirl around the mix to craft a dreamy, dance-focused soundscape.
Airy vocals hover above the vibrant and constantly shifting arrangement, crafting a thrilling sound unlike anything else. Propelled by the ever-present charge of the galloping beat and peppered by dashes of sparkling electronic tones, “New Breed” serves up a gripping ride of extraordinarily original and highly experimental music. With their new record set to be released towards the end of this year, Mortal Prophets continue to both surprise and impress on their wild sonic adventure.
Listen to New Breed below
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