London-based artist The New Citizen Kane invites us into a sprawling sonic world with ‘The Tales of Morpheus’, a 21-track deep dive into self-reflection, reinvention, and unfiltered artistic expression. The album defies traditional genre boundaries, weaving together elements of electronic music, indie-pop, new wave, nu-disco, jazz, and bossa nova into a cohesive and spectacular narrative.
A project born from a period of anxiety and creative rediscovery, ‘The Tales of Morpheus’ serves as a cathartic release and an artistic reawakening. Crafted in the solitude of a home studio, the album sees The New Citizen Kane take full control; writing, producing, and performing nearly every track. The result is a collection of songs that explore themes of personal growth, love, and existential questioning with a playful and self-aware charm.
The album moves fluidly through its influences, channelling the shimmering indie-pop vibes of Phoenix and Tears for Fears, the moody electronica of Röyksopp, and the groove-driven energy of Gregory Porter and Quadron. Standout tracks include ‘Killer Charisma’, a funk-fuelled disco anthem with a lyrical undercurrent that examines self-discovery and the intoxicating pull of social validation, and ‘Stupid Blue’, a blues-inflected trip-hop gem that captures the chaos of a toxic relationship with unflinching honesty. Meanwhile, ‘Alchemy’ explores the heady rush of passion through an infectious blend of pop, electronica, and urban grooves, with sultry vocal delivery adding an undeniable allure.
Beyond its musical ambition, ‘The Tales of Morpheus’ is also a fully realised visual experience. Every song is accompanied by a music video, creating an immersive, multimedia journey that further expands on the album’s themes. The New Citizen Kane has also embraced physical media with a limited-edition 12” vinyl release, complete with an art and lyrics booklet, reinforcing the album’s status as a labour of love.
With this record, The New Citizen Kane has developed a statement of artistic freedom, a fusion of sounds, styles, and personal revelations that culminates in a listening experience unlike any other. As vulnerably introspective as it is electrifying, ‘The Tales of Morpheus’ stands as the most personal and ambitious release of his career. This album is an invitation to step inside his world and lose yourself in the dreamscape.
