Ascension’s Constraint is part of a larger work that also includes a companion book. At first, I was trying to release one part of the story per month along with a song that goes with what is happening in the story, but I got very far behind and decided to put the book on hold so I could get the songs done. Part I of the book is pretty far along, though, I just need to finish it. I think that’s the next step in this journey. I’d hate to abandon it, because I enjoy the story and it helps to solidify the messages I am trying to send.
When I say messages, I really don’t mean to be preachy, and in fact I am not necessarily trying to tell the reader/listener what I believe is really going on in the world. I am not sure what’s going on in the world because I feel truth is in short supply, but this is only my opinion.
Ideas that the songs and the book explore include the possibility of a higher self/soul, higher dimensions, and the simulation hypothesis. For those that are intrigued or might want more background, I suggest reading about Roger Penrose, Stuart Hameroff, and David Bohm, among others.
I’d be remiss if I did not acknowledge point out that the timing of this release is serendipitous. UAPs appear to be real, and we may be on the cusp of disclosure. Lue Elizando, Tom DeLonge, and many others have mentioned that the phenomena may have ties to consciousness and higher dimensions. It was not my intention to time the release to coincide with all the information coming out, but hopefully my works will inspire the reader/listener to dig deeper into these concepts." - Wes Johnson
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Pharmacose is an alternative rock project hailing from Jacksonville, FL, that combines steadfast analog sounds with cutting edge flair. The project– a portmanteau of “pharmaceutical” and “comatose” –began as a collaborative effort between Jones and producer and bassist Lucio Rubino. They have previously released material under the name Digital Array.
Jones, a Memphis native, formed Pharmacose in 2017 with producer Lu Rubino shortly after moving to Jacksonville to pursue new career opportunities. Rubino, a veteran producer and bassist, has worked with Paramore, Storyside B, and The Showdown, among many others. Their creative process was chiefly inspired by Jones, a medical doctor, and his past struggles with mental illness.
Pharmacose began as a coping mechanism for Jones in the wake of an acute mental health episode, culminating in the release of Prescription Fiction, Part 1, in 2020. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones and Rubino put together a live act by recruiting drummer Albert Cruz and lead guitarist Kevin Horne. The group was gearing up to play live shows in anticipation of the release of Part 2 of Prescription Fiction. With the subsequent lockdowns canceling those shows, and Cruz and Horne subsequently departing, Jones decided to begin working on new material and used the time to explore new sounds and assume a greater role in production. The result is several new songs, which ultimately completed Prescription Fiction as an entire album, rather than releasing Part 2 as a separate chapter.
In August 2023, Pharmacose released the first installment of their second album, Ascension's Restraint.
