Mortal Prophets turn iconic songs into neon-lit fever dreams on 'Under the Influence'

Mortal Prophets have never been a band to play it safe, but 'Under the Influence' feels like a full-throttle leap into the void, and it’s absolutely exhilarating. This is a fearless, high-wire act where familiar classics are dragged through shadow, electricity, and emotional friction until they come out transformed into something thrillingly strange and unmistakably theirs.

From the opening moments, it’s clear this EP is built on bold instincts. Elton John’s 'Tiny Dancer' becomes something entirely new here, recast as a hushed, spectral meditation that feels like a memory dissolving in slow motion. Instead of sunshine and open skies, Mortal Prophets deliver intimacy, fragility, and a kind of aching stillness that pulls you in closer with every second. It’s gorgeous, unsettling, and deeply addictive.

Then there’s 'Third Uncle', which erupts like a runaway train of nervous energy. Where the original already flirted with chaos, this version doubles down, sharpening every edge until the track feels like it’s vibrating at the brink of collapse. It’s sweaty, wired, and electrifying; the kind of reinvention that makes you hear the song with entirely new ears.

'Sister Midnight' dives headfirst into nocturnal paranoia, cloaked in gritty tension and dark glamour, while 'Repetition' becomes a hypnotic, almost suffocating pulse that traps you inside its slow-burn intensity. Each of these pieces feels like a chapter in a larger, cinematic narrative, full of flickering lights, cracked mirrors, and emotional unease. And when 'Too Many Creeps' arrives with its jagged basslines and urban dread, it feels like stumbling into a grimy downtown alley at 3am., alive with danger and possibility.

What makes 'Under the Influence' so exciting is its absolute commitment to reinvention. Bandleader John Beckmann wrestles with these songs, reshapes them, and dares them to become something new. The result is a release that feels dangerous and bursting with creative fire. For fans of daring art-rock, shadowy pop, and fearless experimentation, this is Mortal Prophets at their most vital and most thrilling.