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| Watch Marcus King's performance of "Delilah" on the Tonight Show from his forthcoming album Mood Swings. |
Here's the scoop...
Mood Swings is King’s magnum opus, an eclectic symphony of soul that is uniquely timeless and current. Drawing on King’s darkest moments, it became a beacon of hope for King as he created it, and will be a refuge for anyone going through similar challenges in their lives. Legendary producer Rick Rubin who has worked with everyone from Adele to Johnny Cash, was instantly drawn to King’s guitar playing, singular voice and songwriting, and after witnessing a King live performance, one day randomly cold-called him to float the idea of working together.
Rick Rubin stated, “I love the way listening to this album makes me feel. I can’t think of another project quite like this one. Marcus’s playing and singing are from another planet.”
Despite its often bleak subject matter, Mood Swings is an album with a message of hope. Rubin helped King find a new personal and sonic approach and instead of crumbling under the weight of his anxiety, Rubin inspired him to shift his perspective. “He helped me view mental health as a writing partner in a way,” recalls Marcus. “I’ve learned it can give me that creative spark.” On the album, we find King gracefully standing in his own truth, accepting the challenges he’s faced and coming out the other side a man renewed. It is a rebirth of both his sound and of his mind.
King is a Grammy-nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, who started playing guitar at 8 years old following in the footsteps of his guitarist Father and Grandpa. Logging thousands of miles on the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess and a dynamic live show. His solo debut El Dorado, garnering a Grammy nomination for “Best Americana Album.” In between packing venues on his own, he performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathanial Rateliff in addition to gracing the bills of Stagecoach and more with one seismic show after the next.
You can pre-order Marcus King's Mood Swings album right here. Watch a performance of "Delilah" following the Mood Swings track listing below.
Marcus King – Mood Swings
Mood Swings
F*ck My Life Up Again
Soul It Screams
Save Me
Hero
Delilah
Inglewood Motel (Halestorm)
This Far Gone
Bipolar Love
Me Or Tennessee
Cadillac
MOOD SWINGS THE WORLD TOUR
March 9, 2024 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
April 6, 2024 – U.S. Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN w/ Chris Stapleton
April 13, 2024 – 10 Annual Major Rager - Augusta, GA
April 19, 2024 - Moon Crush “Pink Moon” Festival - Miramar Beach, FL
May 06, 2024 - The Moore Theater - Seattle, WA
May 07, 2024 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
