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With a new album that "cuts right to the chase", Marcus King reflects on working with Rick Rubin, vulnerability, mental health and love and loss

Marcus King at a poker table wearing a cowboy hat.

Marcus King’s music lies at the intersection of blues, soul and southern rock, capped with a majestic voice that brings to mind soul greats Al Green or Bobby Womack. 

His solo career continues apace with the deeply personal album Mood Swings, informed by King’s struggles with mental health and addiction. The record ultimately carries a message of hope, while its soulful radiance is partly down to legendary producer Rick Rubin.

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