Lux Interna releases a new album
rom the margins, from the cracks, from what has been cast out.
Lux Interna’s latest album is a deep exploration of themes that transcend the ordinary boundaries of music. Entitled New Wilderness Gospel, the band describes it as a provocation, an invocation, and an invitation. They delve into the meaning behind the title, where “gospel” represents more than just a sacred narrative; it also speaks to myths and magical incantations. Similarly, “wilderness” is not just an untamed landscape but a symbolic and psychic terrain where danger, reckoning, and transformation occur. It is a space where traditional maps fail, allowing other voices to guide you towards new revelations.
Accompanying the album release is an ebook that provides a guided experience through the music. Singer and autoharp player Kathryn Ian explains that the book is meant to be a ritual companion to each track, offering an image, meditational phrase, and sensory actions to enhance the listening experience. By engaging with the music, text, and images collectively, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in a shared act of imagination.
The concept behind New Wilderness Gospel challenges the conventional norms of music consumption by encouraging a deeper, more immersive experience. Lux Interna seeks to create a space where listeners can explore the hidden messages encoded in the land, the body, and the self, especially when pushed to their limits. This search for a different kind of “good news” is a rejection of hierarchical and controlling narratives, instead embracing perspectives from the margins and overlooked places.
The band’s creative approach to music is reflected in their dedication to the album as a holistic experience. By providing a ritual companion in the form of an ebook, Lux Interna invites audiences to engage not just with the music but with accompanying visuals and meditations. Each song becomes a doorway to a new realm, where exploration and self-discovery are intertwined with the music’s themes of wilderness and transformation.
New Wilderness Gospel represents a departure from conventional music releases, embracing a multidimensional approach that blurs the lines between music, art, and spirituality. Lux Interna’s innovative blend of folk rock and immersive storytelling creates a unique listening experience that transcends traditional boundaries. In a world where music consumption is often passive, this album challenges listeners to actively engage in a journey of self-discovery and transformation through sound, image, and imagination.