Newport River Music Releases Mysterious Single “Needles and Chains” by Mark Anthony Bartholomew

In San Francisco, CA on May 9, 2025, Newport River Music has released a spiritually-inspired single titled “Needles and Chains” by Mark Anthony Bartholomew. The song is now accessible on various music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.

Mark Anthony Bartholomew, the musician behind the single, delves into the poignant story of a woman who, despite being brought up in faith, falls into fentanyl addiction but eventually finds redemption through prayer, faith, and deliverance.

The song is set against the backdrop of San Francisco, a city struggling with high fentanyl-related death rates, shedding light on the human toll of addiction while offering hope to those ensnared by it.

What distinguishes “Needles and Chains” is its spiritual essence, incorporating ancient languages and key prayer terms into the lyrics. This distinctive approach was developed with the help of an in-house AI research project focusing on spiritually guided artificial intelligence and scriptural ethics.

Mark Anthony Bartholomew shared, “This project is part of our exploration of how technology and spirituality can coexist harmoniously. We are gearing up to release our forthcoming framework, ‘The Path of Energy & AI,’ later this year, which will delve into the ethical and theological underpinnings of spiritually guided artificial intelligence.”

To listen to “Needles and Chains,” visit major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. For more details about Newport River Music or Mark Anthony Bartholomew, including interview requests, reach out to Newport River Music at bart@newportriver.com or contact Mark Anthony Bartholomew at 1-252-646-1427.