Mortal Prophets slip beyond gravity with new album 'Hide Inside The Moon'

There’s a special kind of album that rearranges your sense of time once you step inside it. And Mortal Prophets’ latest full-length 'Hide Inside The Moon' does exactly that, unfolding like a slow-moving spell that blurs the line between consciousness and reverie. This is a record designed to be inhabited, all while delivering a drifting, immersive experience that rewards surrender.

At the centre of it all is John Beckmann, once again shaping every corner of the project with a steady, visionary hand. But what makes this chapter feel especially alive is the introduction of new vocal presences. Lead melodies and harmonies weave together in a way that feels communal rather than hierarchical, with voices surfacing and dissolving like half-remembered conversations overheard in sleep.

Musically, the album floats through a soft-focus universe where melody moves in slow arcs and textures feel almost tactile. Synthesisers shimmer and pulse like distant stars, guitars smear into glowing trails, and rhythms hover. There’s a patience here that feels radical, allowing emotion to surface organically rather than being pushed toward obvious climaxes.

Standout tracks such as 'My Future Past' and 'Eyes in the Sky' operate on dream logic. Moments repeat with subtle variation, lyrics feel circular rather than linear, and time folds in on itself. You’re never quite sure whether you’re moving forward or remembering something that hasn’t happened yet, and that disorientation is part of the magic.

Elsewhere, songs like 'Mad Girl’s Love Song (Sylvia Plath)', 'Blue Velvet', and 'Devil Doll' lean into a cinematic nocturnal mood. You can almost see the flicker of neon against wet pavement, and feel the hush of late-night interiors where emotion lingers heavier than words. There’s a quiet romanticism running through these tracks, but it’s tinged with beauty that knows it won’t last forever.

What’s most striking is how tender 'Hide Inside The Moon' remains, even at its strangest. The psychedelic elements never feel indulgent or flashy; they’re rooted in feeling, memory, and vulnerability. A way of exploring the inner world with honesty and care.

With this release, Mortal Prophets deepen their musical universe. This is music that glows softly in the dark, inviting us to pause, drift, and exist for a while in its luminous in-between spaces.