Mary Knoblock elevates the ethereal on her dazzling new album 'Spiritus'

From the fog-draped corridors of Portland’s underground music scene, Mary Knoblock returns with 'Spiritus', a luminous, 14-track odyssey that transcends genre. Known for her boldness and restless experimentation, Knoblock once again proves that boundaries are merely starting points in her ever-expanding creative universe.

'Spiritus'' opening track 'Excuse Me While I Go Fall In Love' acts as the album’s portal as it invites us into a world that pulses with emotion, momentum, and a kind of divine softness. It’s a mood-setter, a signal that what lies ahead will be equally kinetic and contemplative.

Knoblock’s voice remains her most powerful tool. Whether she’s whispering over ambient synth trails or riding a driving rhythm, there’s a magnetic stillness at the centre of the storm. Her production work here is more fearless than ever as glitchy percussion patterns clash against velvet piano lines, airy harmonies flutter through thick, digital haze, and nothing is ever quite where you expect it.

What’s most striking is how fresh it all feels. Even after a prolific run of past projects, Mary Knoblock seems to have unlocked a new level, one where each experiment leads to a mixture of organised chaos and focused clarity.

In a climate crowded with predictability, 'Spiritus' is a breath of otherworldly air. Mary Knoblock delivers some of her most spellbinding material to date. And with this album, getting lost has never felt so electrifying.