Alternative rock artist The Quality of Mercury makes a triumphant return with The Voyager, his long-awaited sophomore album. The project, led by Pennsylvania-based musician Jeremiah Rouse, arrives nine years after his acclaimed debut Transmission and delivers an exhilarating journey through emotion, distance, and discovery. Blending cinematic atmosphere with anthemic rock energy, the album invites listeners to feel both the rush of exploration and the quiet ache of longing.
Featuring the standout track “Radiate” alongside singles “Heaven’s Gate” and “Ganymede,” The Voyager captures Rouse’s meticulous craftsmanship and cinematic imagination. From writing and performing to engineering, Rouse handles it all, creating music that feels both expansive and intimate. “The Voyager is born from a deep place of longing — for connection, for meaning, for something beyond the surface of everyday life,” says Rouse. “If this album helps someone feel a little less alone in their search, then it’s done what I hoped it would.”
Drawing inspiration from artists like Hum, Failure, and Sunny Day Real Estate, Rouse builds immersive soundscapes that merge rock precision with cosmic wonder. The album’s detailed production and expansive textures reflect his background in film and sci-fi, turning each song into a scene — filled with tension, light, and emotional depth.
Now available on all major platforms, The Voyager is more than an album — it’s an odyssey of sound and soul. With its mix of lush guitars, vivid storytelling, and interstellar themes, it cements The Quality of Mercury as one of the most visionary voices in modern alternative rock.
Track List:
- Moonrise
- Radiate
- Ganymede
- Heaven’s Gate
- Desperate Measures
- Receiving Hertz
- Selenite
- The Voyager