JONATHAN HULTÉN RETURNS WITH ‘EYES OF THE LIVING NIGHT’ LP – NEW SINGLE STREAMING HERE…

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Oran

Jonathan Hultén returns with album number two. Listen to ‘Afterlife’ the first single from ‘Eyes Of The Living Night’…

Photo by Morgan Tjärnström

Building on the mesmerising allure of his critically acclaimed 2020 debut, ‘Chants From Another Place’, Swedish songwriter Jonathan Hultén is back with his much-anticipated sophomore release, ‘Eyes Of The Living Night’, set to enchant listeners on January 31st, 2025.

Today, Hultén unveils ‘Afterlife,’ the haunting first single from the new album, accompanied by a visually striking music video shot at Westlanda Flygplats. Directed by Jakob Johansson of @kollurudproductions, the video amplifies the song’s ethereal narrative. Watch below…

Speaking about the track, Hultén explained: “‘Afterlife’ takes you deep into the underworld, where your soul must navigate a labyrinth of chilling corridors. It’s a journey fraught with danger, as you confront a spectral being determined to drain your energy. Yet, amidst the trial, you uncover hidden treasures\u2014valuable emotions and insights that guide you forward.”

Hultén added, “At the heart of this dark maze burns a solitary candle, a symbol of discovery. Reaching it reveals the true purpose of your journey: reclaiming the lost fragments of yourself. The treasures you uncover are pieces of your own being, waiting to be found once more.”

This evocative release marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for Hultén as he continues to explore the boundaries of storytelling and sound.

Recorded at Stockholm’s Chanting Studios and co-produced with Ola Ersfjord (Lady Blackbird/Tribulation/Monolord), the new album Eyes Of The Living Night is a remarkable showcase of Hultén’s distinctive blend of folk, rock and pop, drawing influence from the likes of Bert Jansch, John Martyn and Nick Drake as well as contemporaries such as Anna Ternheim, Chelsea Wolfe and Hexvessel.

Eyes of the Living Night delves deep into the human spirit. Merging the raw emotion of his earlier work with a more expansive, otherworldly sound, Jonathan Hultén has created an album that shimmers, taking listeners through the decades of rock, synth-pop, blues and folk on a journey best described as “Ambient Dream-grunge”.

Track listing…

The Saga And The Storm
Afterlife
Falling Mirage
Riverflame
The Dream Was The Cure
Song Of Transience
Through The Fog, Into The Sky
Dawn
Vast Tapestry
The Ocean’s Arms
A Path Is Found
Starbather

The new album follows extensive touring from Hultén throughout 2023 and 2024. Next week, Jonathan kicks off a fresh run of dates supporting legendary hard-rock duo The Cult.

21.10. Leicester, De Montfort

22.10. Swansea, Swansea Arena

24.10. Edinburgh, Usher Hall

25.10. Manchester, O2 Apollo

27.10. Bristol, Bristol Beacon

29.10. York, Barbican

30.10. Newcastle, O2 City Hall

01.11. Portsmouth, Guildhall

02.11. Wolverhampton Civic at The Halls

04.11. Royal Albert Hall

05.11. Roundhouse

Jonathan will also be performing at France’s LUX Festival in Montpellier alongside Chelsea Wolfe.