Norwegian post-punk band Mayflower Madame has released "A Foretold Ecstasy", the first single from their upcoming third album which will be released later this year. The song sees the band refining their signature blend of post-punk, shoegaze and psychedelia into a sharper soundscape distinguished by a pulsating, forceful rhythm section, atmospheric synths and reverb-drenched guitars that stab and shine. It's the perfect soundtrack for the nightly walks of restless city dwellers, but also a highly potent dancefloor filler at gritty indie clubs.
Singer and songwriter Trond Fagernes comments: "The lyrics speak about constantly chasing some sort of elation or intoxicating sensation to relieve one's inner turmoil, while still being aware that it's just a passing state followed by an inevitable downfall."
Directed by the band's long-time visual collaborator Astrid Serck, the accompanying video builds further upon the song's powerful, vibrating rhythm and the feelings of emotional tension, longing and escapism.
Their upcoming album is due for release in the autumn of 2024. It has been mixed and mastered by renowned Italian engineer Maurizio Baggio (The Soft Moon, Boy Harsher, The Vacant Lots). It will be released digitally via their own label Night Cult Records (Norway), on CD via Icy Cold Records (France) and on vinyl via Only Lovers Records (France) and Up In Her Room (UK). Link
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