The Mortal Prophets return with an electropop release ‘Not Here Hot There’. The album ‘Not Here Hot There’ consists of 16 tracks, which carefully unfold the sound toward a brighter, almost deceptively airy tone. It is slightly unusual for fans of The Mortal Prophets, which is why this release stands out in the musician’s discography. The project is still led by John Beckmann, a musician who is positioned on the contemporary independent scene as a director of moods. His approach to music has long gone beyond the boundaries of a conventional band: it is rather a laboratory of states, where sound becomes a way of capturing fleeting sensations.

Interestingly, in ‘Not Here Hot There’ Beckmann completely abandons his own vocals, handing this role over to Tanner McGraw and Lawson Mars. This step feels like an expansion of perspective. The new voices add an additional commercial sheen and an almost naive sincerity to the music, which contrasts with the carefully crafted, multi-layered production structure. This decision reflects the author’s confidence, as he follows the sound and shapes it into what it is meant to be. I absolutely recommend listening to ‘Not Here Hot There’!

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