Marcus King Delves Into Some Dark Corners On New ‘Mood Swings’ Project

Marcus King. Photo: JM Collective

Marcus King‘s aptly titled new album Mood Swings, produced by Rick Rubin, is out now via American/Republic Records.

Though it drew on some of King’s darkest moments, the project became a beacon of hope for the young artist as he created it, offering a bit of refuge for anyone going through similar issues in their lives. Despite its often bleak subject matter, which draws on King’s challenges with mental health and times when he was truly on the brink and considering taking his own life, Mood Swings is an album with a message of hope. Rubin helped King find a new personal and sonic approach and inspired him to shift his perspective on the new album.

“He helped me view mental health as a writing partner in a way,” recalls King. “I’ve learned it can give me that creative spark.”

King debuted album track, “Delilah” a piano driven classic rocker, early on The Tonight Show and again this week on The Kelly Clarkson Show. He is being inducted into the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame on April 25 at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium, and kicks off a tour beginning in May 2025. King will also perform at the Grand Ole Opry on April 12.

Mood Swings Track List:
1. Mood Swings
2. F*ck My Life Up Again
3. Soul It Screams
4. Save Me
5. Hero
6. Delilah
7. Inglewood Motel (Halestorm)
8. This Far Gone
9. Bipolar Love
10. Me Or Tennessee
12. Cadillac

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