From the sun-soaked confines of Malibu's Shangri-La Studios, the soulful journey of Marcus King continues to unfold. The Grammy-nominated guitar slinger hailing from South Carolina is back with Mood Swings, a full force ride through the depths of human emotion via the power of musical expression. Produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, the album is a deep exploration of the human experience, illuminated by King's emotive vocals and fantastic guitar playing.

At its core, Mood Swings is an intimate record, looking the raw and often turbulent terrain of heartache, addiction, and mental health right in the eye. But, inside the darkness, you’ll find a beacon of hope shines through, thanks to the resilience of the human spirit. King's voice serves as both a confessional and a rallying cry, letting you know whatever you’re going through is okay, and in the end, it’s going to be even better.

Mood Swings feels like the work of a man who’s been through it, each note having a purpose, every lyric filled with meaning. Together, King and Rubin have created something that’s as haunting as it is transcendent, capturing what it’s like to be human with actual honesty. Throughout the album, King's guitar work shines as always, with intricate melodies that soar and sear in equal measure. From the plaintive wail of the blues to the intensity of rock 'n' roll, his playing is proof of a man who’s done his time perfecting what he loves to do. It’s the ability to fill each note with a sense of longing that truly sets him apart.

With each song on Mood Swings, King lays bare his soul, like a man on a quest for understanding and acceptance. And though the road may be fraught with peril, there is power in the knowledge that no matter how dark the night may seem, the dawn is always within reach.