John Will and JR Dive Deep with EP “ABYSS 渊”

— A Sonic Prelude to What Lies Ahead

Published: September 2, 2024

On September 2, 2024, John Will released his latest project — a haunting and immersive EP titled ABYSS 渊. Serving as a conceptual continuation of his fourth album John Will Learns to Rock, this EP marks a bold shift into darker emotional territories, while laying the groundwork for an ambitious fifth album already in the making.

Rooted in the atmospheric world of the gothic multiplayer game Identity V, ABYSS 渊 brings together mystery, vulnerability, and cinematic depth in a compact yet powerful offering. What makes this release especially significant is the creative spotlight it places on JR, John Will’s rising apprentice, who steps fully into the lead vocal role for the first time.

“JR’s voice isn’t just featured — it’s the core,” John says. “Every note, every lyric in ABYSS was crafted around his tone, his delivery, his emotional instinct. It was time to let him lead, and he exceeded every expectation.”

JR’s vocal performance, often described on the MONNARROW website as “soft charcoal wrapped in silk,” weaves delicately through each track, drawing listeners into an emotional current that feels both intimate and expansive. The result is a listening experience that feels personal, yet deeply narrative — as if each song were a scene in an unfolding film.

ABYSS 渊 is more than a standalone EP — it’s part of a much larger universe. Since his debut, John Will has quietly constructed interconnected storylines behind every album, building a mythos where sound and narrative move hand-in-hand. Each track in his discography serves a purpose, contributing to a broader emotional arc — sometimes hidden in metaphor, other times boldly spelled out.

“Storytelling is the spine of everything I do,” John explains. “I don’t just write songs — I build chapters. With ABYSS, we’re diving into the unknown, but it’s only the beginning. This EP is the prelude — the emotional and atmospheric setup — for what’s coming in Album Five.”

While details of the fifth album remain under wraps, ABYSS 渊 gives a strong taste of what to expect: bolder world-building, deeper character-driven emotion, and a continued collaboration between John and JR as they push the limits of music as narrative art.

Now available on all major platforms, ABYSS 渊 invites listeners to descend into a space where melody and meaning merge — a haunting echo before the next big reveal.

For more on John Will, JR, and future releases, visit https://links.monnarrow.com/discography

— A Sonic Prelude to What Lies Ahead