Boston-based band Ghost of Jupiter have released their third full-length independent release titled Keepers of the Newborn Green. The neo-psychedelic offering features ten songs mixed and engineered by the band’s bassist Thomas Lada, who utilized the band’s mobile and home recording equipment during the pandemic in 2020. The album’s spine was recorded in Allston, Mass. by drummer Tom Arey; all other musical elements were complied remotely.

Keepers of the Newborn Green is a fascinating compilation of sound that musically reflects on modern times by juxtaposing medieval folk themes and electronic effects. The second track, titled “Villans,” does this especially well and aims to “critique the toxic segmented realities created by modern media,” according to singer-composer and multi-instrumentalist Nate Wilson, who leads the band, and sings ethereal melodies doused in lyrical mysticism to exemplify that reality.

Other songs on the album, like “Imperium Waves” and “On Bending Tides,” aim to reflect the emotionally cathartic side effects of the interruptions caused by the events of 2020. Track 7, “Sea of Madness,” examines the influence of conspiracy theories, misinformation and anti-science attitudes that have made the way to the forefront of modern culture. 

While many tracks are seeped in reaction to the past year and society’s many pitfalls, the album is flush with many beautiful instrumental sections that would make any prog rock fan take notice and give any listener a reprieve before they dive back into the psychedelic sonic waters that is Keepers of the Newborn Green.

Listen to Track 8 of the album titled “Imperium Waves” below:

Listen to Keepers of the Newborn Green here.