Thu
30
Mar

JOURNEY: Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Steve Perry Reveal Hall Of Fame Career

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Podcasts & Radio
 
Dallas, TX - March 30, 2017.  North American syndicated Rock radio show and website IN THE STUDIO with Redbeard: The Stories Behind History’s Greatest Rock Bands maps out Journey’s long road to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a two-part, two week career-spanning radio special. 
 
From 1981 to 1986 the biggest band in America was Journey. This band from “the city by the bay” sold more than 30 million records in that short time. Millions of people have seen them perform live over years of nearly endless touring to this day. Journey songs became the soundtrack for a whole generation of fans “raised on radio” and for new generations of fans of TV shows like The Sopranos and Glee.  It’s hard to imagine anyone who has grown up in America over the last 40 years who has not been touched in some way by the music of Journey.
The musical Journey began in 1973 with two former members of Santana, Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, looking to form an ambitious musical outfit to perform rock fusion and rule the live music circuit. There would be multiple member changes, but none more important than the addition of singer Steve Perry.  In Part 1 episode, Gregg, Neal and Steve speak with IN THE STUDIO producer and host Redbeard about the early incarnation of the band and the breakthrough success of their 1978 fourth album, Infinity.
 
“The real idea behind the band was ‘Let’s go play live’. We used to knock people out. In fact as (Journey’s manager) Herbie Herbert put it, we sold  more tickets than we did records then. People would come to see the band for the instrumentation and energy of it . It wasn’t following suit with anything else on the radio.”  - Gregg Rolie
 
“Everybody’s feeling at the time was, ‘Look, we’re all starving to death’, you know? And it’s time we gotta make a living at this or I was going to have to get a job selling ladies shoes or something. I wanted to play music and make a living at it.”  - Neal Schon
 
“I had no idea what I was in for. I really didn’tt realize what a real workhorse this band was until I’d say 178 shows later, that same tour, non stop. But I gotta tell you, I wouldn’t change one thing.”  -  Steve Perry
 
JOURNEY  Best Of  PART 1  /InTheStudio interview is available now to STREAM at:http://www.inthestudio.net/online-on-demand/journey-best-1/
Part 2 will be available next week at: http://www.inthestudio.net
 

 

 
Thu
30
Mar

Frontiers Announce The Signing of MAGIC DANCE

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Release Year: 
2018
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Magic Dance.
 
MAGIC DANCE is the solo project of singer/songwriter Jon Siejka, formed in Long Island, NY in 2012. A self-taught musician and producer, his debut EP, "Another World" was released in May 2013. "The Mirror of Dreams" and "Kiss Scene" EP followed, all heavily influenced by the iconic synth-pop and movie soundtrack music of the 1980s.
 
His 2015 release, "Haunting Me" EP marked an evolution in his sound, featuring guitar-heavy cuts like "Still Haunting Me" and "I Wanna Know". His newest record, "Vanishings" is an even larger statement of that evolution, combining '80s influenced AOR, pop rock, and synth-pop to create a sound uniquely his own.
 
In 2017, Jon will commence work on what will be his debut album for Frontiers, scheduled for release in 2018.
 
Jon says: “I can't imagine a better home for my music than Frontiers. They are the perfect label to release my upcoming album and solidify the direction in style I've been heading in over the last few releases. I am very excited about this new record and can't wait to share my new music with you all!”
 
Learn more and hear music: 

 

 
Thu
30
Mar

MR UPDATE

 
 
Reviews and new MRR news coming up. Working off a temporary set up until I can get new PC.
 
Briefly -
ARTI TISI remains on schedule for a April 19 release.
All SHOTGUN SYMPHONY orders have been dispatched.
Replacement JOHNNY LIMA CDs arrive here tomorrow for full dispatch of orders on Monday.
 
I've had a few people very kindly offer donations for the new PC that I'm trying to sort out - part of the unavoidable running costs of MR. It's been five years since any kind of upgrade and 7 since this machine was put into commission.
 

 

 
Wed
29
Mar

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Launch New Single Ahead Of Album in May

Friday, May 19, 2017
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News Feed
 
Swedish classic/progressive rock supergroup THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA (featuring members of SOILWORK and ARCH ENEMY) have released the first single off of their forthcoming third studio album, Amber Galactic.

Comments singer Björn Strid: "'Midnight Flyer' might be the ultimate THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA track, and all the emotions that we think a classic rock track should convey are on there. When you find yourself on a night flight across the oceans, you’ve just left everything you love behind and once you land you know that nothing will ever be the same. You've got nothing left to lose, and you just want to escape reality, no matter the cost. A melancholic over the top party anthem, about the deep personal insights you can only get at 36,000 ft with a stiff drink in your trembling hands, and the mysterious beauty that you hope will be there waiting for you when you arrive."

Board the plane and check out 'Midnight Flyer' exclusively via MetalSucks: http://www.metalsucks.net/2017/03/23/exclusive-premiere-night-flight-orchestra-midnight-flyer/

Get 'Midnight Flyer' as an instant grat track now here: 
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/amber-galactic/id1214492834

Amber Galactic is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2017 via Nuclear Blast and will be available as limited edition digipak CD featuring an alternate cover art (see at bottom of this message), 2LP vinyl (black and violet sparkle) and as digital download and stream via all known platforms.

The tracklist for Amber Galactic reads as follows:

01. Midnight Flyer
02. Star Of Rio
03. Gemini
04. Sad State Of Affairs
05. Jennie
06. Domino
07. Josephine
08. Space Whisperer
09. Something Mysterious
10. Saturn In Velvet
11. Just Another Night BONUS TRACK (limited edition digipak, vinyl)
12. Fly Tonight (Never Rewind) BONUS TRACK (Japan only)

When asked about the direction of NFO within the realm of classic rock, Strid explains with a chuckle: "Most other classic rock bands sound like weed or LSD - we sound like cocaine."
 
Tue
28
Mar

ROBIN BECK Signs To Frontiers For 2018 Release

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Release Year: 
2018
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to welcome back to the label the talents of Robin Beck for the release of a brand new album planned for release in early 2018.
 
Best known for her smash-hit song “First Time,” which was brought to the public's attention via its use in a Coca-Cola commercial, Beck has to date released nine original albums, plus a re-recording of her most successful release, “Trouble Or Nothing.”
 
Robin Beck previously released two fine albums for the Frontiers label, “Do You Miss Me” in 2005 and “Livin' on a Dream” in 2007. Her latest album, “Underneath” came out in 2013 and now it is finally time for her anticipated comeback!
 
“I'm happy to announce my new album is just around the corner,” says Robin. “The music is coming to life with 11 amazing songs written by some of the best writers on the planet including Clif Magness, Kelly Clarkson, Shelly Pieken, James Christian, Tommy Denander, Richard Hymas, Fiona Flanagan, and a very special song written by myself and Jeff Kent. Producers & players will include: James Christian, Clif Magness and Tommy Denander, with Clif Magness and Tommy Denander on guitars, Jeff Batter on keys, James Christian on bass and others soon to be announced.”
 
 

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