Mark McGuire’s Noctilucence Out November 11th

MARK MCGUIRE TO RELEASE ‘NOCTILUCENCE’ EP VIA DEAD OCEANS NOVEMBER 11TH

Noctilucence is a new EP from the prolific artist Mark McGuire, it’s the second release from him this year and comes off the back of the critically acclaimed LP Along The Way. Noctilucence was recorded between in 2013 and 2014 between Los Angeles, California, and McGuire’s home of Cleveland, Ohio and will be released on Dead Oceans November 11th.

“Noctilucence” is the 12 minute centerpiece of the EP, a sprawling and expansive track which might be the most ambitious track McGuire has ever released.

The term “noctilucence” comes from “noctilucent clouds”, the name given to clouds which, for some reason, emit a brilliant vibrance at night. On this recording we find our subject diving into the electric waters of the night sky, in long drives across the vast deserts of America. It’s a recording about the discovery and understanding of the shadow, entrance to the realm not controlled by the light of day, or the logic of reason. It’s about confronting nocturnal terrors and all of those things that go bump in the night. Understanding that the ancient archetypes which watch over us don’t flinch, and stand firm across the spell of time.

On Along The Way McGuire sought the Macrobes for guidance, and on Noctilucence we see them taking real shape. Opening with a mantra to the perpetual regeneration of the spirit of love, crying out for new levels of confidence and consciousness to emerge from the human race, Noctilucence is a deep stare into the infinite eye of the shimmering night sky of the future, and all it holds in its gaze.

Noctilucence Tracklisting

1. Freedom of Spirit
2. Earth Grid (Activation)
3. Noctilucence
4. Entity (Presence)
5. Astral Projection
Quotes

“One of several musicians whose music reflects a confluence of psychedelia, electronic music and those genres’ eccentric cousin, new age.” – New York Times

“McGuire’s individual work has often bridged the his instrumental virtuosity with a charming Midwestern sweetness, creating a personal workspace of skill and sentimentality. His records have often felt like momentary cocoons of memories, realms in which to get lost and simply ponder one’s existence.” Pitchfork

“[Mark McGuire] touches on folk dappled electronica, incorporates strafes of hypnotic synth atmospherics, before pinging back to glitchy instrumental pop.” Noisey

“McGuire builds soundscapes with a lighter touch than his previous band. Carving out layers of sound from digital percussion, distant auto-tuned vocals, and washes of synthesized atmospherics, he surrounds them with his virtuosic playing of electric and acoustic guitar.” Under The Radar