Mark Mallman returns with his compelling new single, “I Know The Mothman,” a surreal, synth-driven exploration of the duality between artist and stage persona. With it, he announces his 11th studio album, Magic Time (Hygh Tension Records/Virgin), for a June 27 release.

Inspired by a life spent on the road, “I Know The Mothman” pulses with dark new-wave energy, blending hypnotic rhythms and poetic lyricism that will resonate with fans of David Bowie, Depeche Mode, and LCD Soundsystem.

“A character grows on stage. With every show, it gains a new eye, a leg, a tendril, a wing. Soon, the performer has built an altered beast,” Mallman explains. “The challenge is recognizing that the creature isn’t us—it’s a survival mechanism. When we believe we are the beast, the game is lost.”

“I Know The Mothman” captures the eerie tension between the intoxicating glow of the spotlight and the humbling reality of the road. With its cinematic production, haunting synth layers, and pulsating groove, the track immerses listeners in Mallman’s world—where the mythology of live performance meets raw emotional truth.