Bored Society - Between Darkness and Light (2026) [Hi-Res]

Young Austrian ensemble Bored Society, hailing from Graz, presents a conceptual jazz album centered on two expansive musical suites. The first part of the record, a seven-movement suite titled Amor Fati, serves as an emotional and philosophical reflection on collective and personal experiences over the past four years, exploring themes of transformation, resilience, and acceptance of fate. The second narrative arc, the four-part suite The Stargazer, draws inspiration from Carl Jung's psychoanalytic concepts of individuation and shadow integration, pairing spoken-word poetry recitations with tailored musical accompaniment. Musically, the album merges modal jazz, impressionistic harmonies, cinematic atmosphere, and sharp dynamic shifts ranging from introspective soundscapes to explosive energetic surges.

Tracklist:
1. Bored Society - Premonition
2. Bored Society - Prelude for Dark Times
3. Bored Society - Phoenix
4. Bored Society - Perpetuum
5. Bored Society - Seikilos: Farewell and Goodbye
6. Bored Society - Perseverance
7. Bored Society - Equanimity
8. Bored Society - Over the Hills
9. Bored Society - Wheel of Fortune
10. Bored Society - Into the Woods
11. Bored Society - Petrichor
12. Bored Society - The Lake (Pt.1)
13. Bored Society - The Lake (Pt.2)
14. Bored Society - The Stargazer