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PHARMACOSE Laments with Fresh New Soundscapes on Third Track, “If I Were Better,” from ‘Ascension’s Constraint’


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Jacksonville, FL Alternative Rock project PHARMACOSE has released the third single, “If I Were Better,” and second literary part, from their ongoing musical and literary project, Ascension’s Constraint. Infused with an eclectic combination of electronic pop ala Depeche Mode and Duran Duran as well as soaring, near falsetto vocals and energetic, pop-punk and classic rock instrumentation, this newest imagining from the multi-talented, experimental, and perfectionist front-man, WESLEY JONES, defies neat categorization, evoking a wholly new auditory experience for music fans across genres. Not only does the newest track reject aural expectations, it adds a deeper layer of intrigue with a nuanced story, reminiscent of such music storytellers as Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, underpinned by poignant lyrics and a relatable experience that holds listeners’ attention as they lose themselves in the composition.

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PHARMACOSE Releases New Single, “Cleanse You”


Jacksonville, FL Alternative Rock project PHARMACOSE has revealed the first song in their latest project, Ascension’s Constraint, a series of monthly song releases to be accompanied with one part of a serialized novel of the same name. Each song will be based around the events and/or themes of the accompanying installment of the novel. Ascension’s Constraint is a science fiction work set in the 22nd century at a time after the collapse of the US’s financial system. As a result, mega-corporations have assumed the responsibility of both local and federal government operations. The first installment will be released in April 2022 with the next single, “Obey.”

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