Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Sumeru "Summon Destroyer"

Sumeru
“Summon Destroyer”
Biography:
A band known for their passionately fierce and ear crushing live shows, Sumeru’s onstage energy
is exerted with an almost fanatical dedication that it verges on a cult-like rite of sonic exorcism and
visceral upheaval. Add in the long-crafted musicianship of each member of this Sydney 5 piece,
their ability to peel subconscious layers off of their audiences was apparent since their inception in
2009. Having shared the stage with foreign imports and domestic legends such YOB, Torche, Nick
Oliveri (back up band & support), Windhand, Nails, Blood Duster, Beastwars, IEXIST and Lo!
Sumeru now stand firmly grounded in the Australian heavy music underground as a defining force
of pure riff fury and indomitable low-end groove.
‘Summon Destroyer’
“An evolution of descent for Sumeru into much darker and unholy territory, ‘Summon Destroyer’
sees a turning away from the light of their well-known craftings of bluesy riff-sick grooves, and a
return to more blackened doom and deathly roots.Evermore crushing than previous offerings,
Sumeru’s next level of newly discovered ferocity is backed by a lyrical spirituality that seeks to take
listeners minds beyond any self-imposed jurisdictions they might impose on themselves. And if
their patient beginnings and ability to constantly push themselves into new territory showed
Sumeru’s maturity, ‘Summon Destroyer’ highlights a musicianship full of integrity and an ability to
produce an album free from the pretense of the manufactured modern day.
This is live and real sound, there is no facade here.”
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“Summon Destroyer” (OFFICIAL TRACK)
Links:
sumeru.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/mountsumeru
instagram.com/sumeruband

Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – New Single


Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – New Single
Our new Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate double A-side single is now available as a pre-release digital download on Bandcamp.
The first song is Stand Up, a defiant song about standing up to dehumanisation of others, and remembering the lessons of history. There's a video for this at www.youtube.com/watch?v=naEbnnxWe3o
'When I Was A Ship' was inspired by Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series. The main character had once been a warship, whose artificial mind had been distributed within the ship, and also within many ancillaries - prisoners who have had their minds wiped. The ship itself and all of the other ancillaries was destroyed, leaving just one fragment of the mind left in one body.
There is also a bonus track that is currently a Bandcamp exclusive - Petal. It is admittedly an odd jazzy instrumental, and won't be to everyone's tastes, but I like it, and it is a freebie, so hopefully nobody will be too annoyed by it.

The artwork is based on an image by the amazing Mike Winklemann (www.beeple-crap), adapted by Malcolm Galloway and Mark Gatland.
https://hatsoffgentlemen.bandcamp.com/album/stand-up-b-w-when-i-was-a-ship
Best wishes,
Malcolm Galloway
Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate
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Bibeau's "The Color Blue"


Bibeau's "The Color Blue" is the music elixir for melancholy just in time for summer's end.
Bibeau Release New Single “The Color Blue,” Featured with Metallica, Joan Jett on
“Honor Amongst Men” Motion Picture Soundtrack
Bibeau's (Pronounced “be-bow”, “bebo”) "The Color Blue" is the music elixir for melancholy just in time for summer's end. Texas rock band Bibeau will release a new single and music video for the song "The Color Blue" from their self-titled debut record. WATCH THE COLOR BLUE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/Hw4QSxaTOzs
Bibeau’s music and the band will be featured in the motion picture “Honor Amongst Men” (formerly Dinosaur) as well as on the motion picture soundtrack along with music by Joan Jett and Metallica.
“Honor Amongst Men” is a dramatic thriller about a day in the life of a veteran police officer who is trying to juggle his turbulent home life, the daily stresses of his job, and the apparent and inevitable biker war that's about to engulf his hometown. Starring Robert Clohessy, Joan Jett, Edward Asner, Chuck Zito. Directed By: Fred Carpenter, Written By: Edward C. Wahl, Fred Carpenter.
A music video for the Bibeau song, “Titanium White” (from the motion picture “Honor Amongst Men”) has been filmed which features the band performing along with clips from the motion picture.
Bibeau mystify listeners with atmospheric melodies over adventurously progressive, powerful
dynamics that create an undeniably epic wall of sound that has become the Texans’ trademark.
Rounded out with a strong lineup of like minded, gifted musicians, Bibeau set out to create a unique
progressive sound highlighting melody mixed with complex time signatures, rhythms and
arrangements. Lead by a dual guitar approach with soulful, soaring vocals and a rhythm section willing to push the boundaries, Bibeau began to craft, record and perform their own material to a growing legion of fans. Bibeau can be best described as a musical bridge between the classic power metal and classic rock from the '70's and '80's combined with the edge and attitude of today's modern
progressive metal. Hailing from East Texas, Bibeau manages to sound unlike anyone else around

anywhere, mature, driven and poised for success with a purpose.
The video was directed by Justin Mosley at Dark Letter Entertainment. Justin, who directed all of
the band's music videos, including "Mark This", "Phantom of the Opera" and “Leeway”. He also wrote, produced and directed the film, "The Devil's Deal", which was recently released internationally through Lionsgate Films. Along with "The Color Blue" video, Bibeau has four new videos in production including “Titanium White” (from the motion picture “Honor Amongst Men”), “Gris Gris”, “End of Us,
End of Time” and “A Brand New Shade.
Justin Mosley explains the concept in a nutshell; "The Color Blue" is loosely inspired by the
melancholy that arises from a relationships end and the dichotomy between the darkness and the
seemingly desperate search for a return to splendor. When you watch the video, the red and blue will
distinguish the two separate realities and the false sense of happiness that comes along as an attempt
to alleviate the depression through various means, represented by the box and the content within.”
WATCH “LEEWAY” VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/7QegctroLtA
WATCH “MARK THIS” VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/uZ1-TXekozU
WATCH “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/mtGYxdbqT9I
Video World Premiere now. Produced by Luke Garrigus at Blackroom Studios. Video Directed by Justin Mosley, Visual Effects by Allen Reed at Dark Letter Entertainment. BIBEAU (Pronounced “be-bow”, “bebo”), the debut record is available worldwide on CD Digipack and Digital on Fade to Silence Records & Filmworks, Alliance/Amped Distribution and AWAL Digital worldwide.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Chris Scheler

Chris Scheler - Bio
Chris Scheler is an alternative singer-songwriter based in York PA . He has
been a frontman, guitarist and bassist for several bands over the past 15
years and has played at many venues throughout Pennsylvania and
Maryland.
Scheler has more recently focused on solo acoustic performances and the
release of his debut EP release, Alone Inside My Head, featuring five songs
he has written and recorded. Scheler had experimented in the DIY
recording realm for years, but decided to hire producer/engineer, Luis
Rivera of River Run Music to polish some of the recordings and prepare
them for a release.

Scheler's songwriting is heavily influenced by 90s rock artists like Stone
Temple Pilots and also classic rock bands like The Beatles and Led
Zeppelin. Scheler's songs are known for their memorable lyrical hooks and
catchy guitar riffs.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Mosaic Rain new single: "Jesus Ways"


Mosaic Rain Recordings Announces Release of Inspirational new Single From Mast of Glorious “Jesus Ways”


Emerging  songwriter Tre Carn is back on the scene with his latest composition for Mosaic Rain Recording's “Jesus Ways”, continuing his streak of uplifting work that is building an ever growing number of fans to his Christ-inspired sound.

June 19, 2018

With a huge chunk of music being focused on everything but the positive, many people are searching for something deeper while still being able to entertain. That's something music industry mainstay Tre Carn has a bit of experience in, moving from running a successful A&R consultancy, returning to his original talent songwriting, he’s now the lead in-house writer and producer for Mosaic Rain Recordings'. In exciting news Tre, Christian music artist Mast of Glorious and Mosaic Rain Recordings recently celebrated the release of their hypnotic new single “Jesus Ways”, a song that carries an uplifting positive message about maintaining faith in the face of temptation.

“It's the amount of faith and belief a person has that determines whether or not they’ll succumb to Satan's traps. He's always searching for that grey area ” commented Tre.  “I tried to get that message across in a fun, imaginative way on the new single 'Jesus Ways'.  I hope it raises spirits and helps bring listeners closer to God's grace.”

Mast of Glorious delivers a blend of different styles that combine for a quite compelling effect.  On “Jesus Ways”, elements of Christian, Rock, Folk, Pop and Country, all come together for a powerful effect.  “Jesus Ways” follows up the successful “He Has Come”, another Mosaic Rain release that celebrates the power Jesus can have in changing a person's life for the better.


Early feedback for “Jesus Ways” has been positive across the board.

Michelle S., from Utah, recently said in a five-star review, “Mast of Glorious is something very special.  They don't seem to follow any of the traditional rules of songwriting and just do what comes from the heart and deliver a special and unique sound.  'Jesus Ways' is my favorite worship song at the moment. It has a very modern sound, I think it will do well in bringing a younger audience to Christian music.  Fully recommended.” JESUS WAYS arrives at all digital platforms 6/15.

For more information contact: 
Twitter: @Mosaicrain


Love Child


  Love Child
                                                                      
  Biography
  Love Child hail from Sydney, Australia, combining old school rock influences with a touch of blues and a modern attitude.
  Striving to recreate classic  roc k sounds, combining influences from both sides of the Atlantic , infusing Motown whilst adding an Australian blues edge to the mix. Its wild, it’s soulful, it’s powerful, raw & it’s memorable, you can dance to it. Some may say it’s the ultimate combination of musical experience in a live platform. 
  The band consists of enigmatic front man, Steve Hancock, (Vocals/Harp) driven by Guitarist Dennis Val, supported by the rhythm section Garry Daglish on Bass and James Pool on Drums.
  With consistent exposure to radio, community events, festivals, clubs and pubs, the band is spreading their brand of rock (with an ounce of melancholic blues) to appreciative audiences in every corner of the country.
  2014 introduced the band with ""Circus in Town " to glowing reviews worldwide and the start of heavy airplay .
   2016 saw the release of Love Child’s 2nd album “A Whole Lotta Sassy” (which followed their debut “Circus in Town”) out now on iTunes through Laneway Music. Produced by Grammy Nominee, Sammy Kannis “A Whole Lotta Sassy” was received with rave reviews Worldwide and by the end of the year, they were Number One on Radio Indie Alliance Charts in UK and USA with their singles, “Watching The River Flow” and “Like A Child”. 


  Early 2018 the band released ''Lose Your Way'' by world class producer Craig Porteils and this was instantly added to high rotation worldwide charting on major independent radio particularly in the Southern Belt of the USA. Current airplay includes England, USA, Ireland, Scotland, France, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and New Zealand. 
  
  Testimonials
  Fireworks Magazine UK- Mark Donnelly
  “For fans of “The Black Crowes' style  of Blues, this is an essential investment.
  My first impression of Love  Child is that they are  Australia's answer to The  Black Crowes;
  an old-school, Blues-influenced Rock band that's drenched in attitude”. 
  See more
  http://www.rocktopia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8844%3
  Alove-child-a-whole-lotta-sassy&catid=910%3Acd-reviews&Itemid=485
  Stuart Epps (Producer Led Zeppelin, Bad Company)  “Great band, would love to
  produce this band, have a distinct sound but with a Bad Company flavour, fantastic”!
  Harry Vanda (Easybeats, songwriter of Friday On My Mind, AC/DC Producer) “Dirty Hands is a fantastic song.”
  Ian Moss (Guitar/Singer, member of Cold Chisel) “Love the strat tones. Nice solo on ‘ circus’ .”
  Pat Pattison (Professor at Berklee College of Music, teacher to John Mayer) “I’d Go Crazy is a fantastic  well-crafted song!”
  Peter Tindall (London DJ, currently playing Love Child’s CD on 38 stations through Europe) “distinct Aussie flavour, can’t put my finger on it as there  are  too many influences, Aussie s have  a way of adding unique  guitar parts...this is classic  front bar rock”. 
  John Prior (Matt Finish...producer/engineer at Unity Gain Studios Sydney)  “Love Child is a producer's dream, great musicians playing real instruments with awesome sounds, inspiring vocals and outstanding songs; it was an absolute pleasure working with them.”
  Contact
                   www.lovechildband.com.au
               https://www.facebook.com/LOVECHILDBAND/

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Pet Virus new single: "Can I Speak to Dirt?


Pet Virus set to release new single
‘Can I Speak To Dirt?’
on Friday, October 12th 2018
via Psycho Boy Recordings

The band will celebrate the release with a headline single release party at Drop The Dumbulls, Liverpool on October 12th and a slew of UK tour dates. ‘Can I Speak To Dirt?’ will be released across Spotify, Apple Music & Google Play
Hailing from the suburban Merseyside town of Huyton, Pet Virus are a fuzz-laden rock band who play darkly-tinged, melodious music with a distinctly post-punk edge, spitting out songs that describe the misery of modern life, with a gnarly Liverpool council estate twist.
Describing themselves as ‘scrunge’; that is ‘scouse grunge’, the band formed from the proverbial ashes of former bands that include Enamel Animal, amongst others. The three-piece’s influences include: Nirvana, Manic Street Preachers, Future of the Left, Pixies, Kyuss, Smashing Pumpkins.
The band have gigs booked to support the single and will be gigging mercilessly to further support it. Future releases are already planned and recorded, with a plethora of material ready to go. After only a matter of months and a handful of shows, Pet Virus are already beginning to make waves.



F.U.A.


                             F.U.A.
                   “Socially Transmitted Disease”
                                        Tracklist
                                        1. Cheers
                                        2. Blind
                                        3. M.O.U.S.
                                        4. Blame it on the weed
                                        5. Fake
                                        6. Make Punk Great Again
                                        7. Hey, Hello!
                                        8. Love You
                                        9. Riot
                                        10. I Want To Hit You In                                                The Face
                                        11. Fuck You Anyway
                                        12. S.T.D.
                                        13. Wankers in Blue
                                        14. Psychotic  
                               Biography:
       F.U.A. is a Dutch light and heavy punk creation of four friends who are all self-taught musicians. The band started by accident when drummer Sander Pietersen was practicing with his friend at a local bar. That same day singer Daphne De Heij walked past and interested by the sounds, entered the bar. It did not take long before she grabbed a microphone and bursted out some self-written lyrics. Later F.U.A. was fully formed when bass player Robbert Van Der Bijl and eventually guitarist Mitchell Verschoor joined the group. The band started creating their own songs while simultaneously learning to play as a band. When F.U.A. had just one song they immediatly performed it live without second thought. The audience really liked the way the band presented itself. Generally having a good time and doing crazy on stage with easy to remember sing- along songs. F.U.A then quickly started to grow as a small underground punkrock band. The demo released in 2015, while in low quality, was immediately sold-out. Armed with their own style F.U.A. took over the Dutch city of Purmerend as the go-to punkrock band. With this newly gained popularity the band traveled all-over The Netherlands to perform on many venues, bars and festivals. Mitchell Verschoor joined the band at a later stage and started writing songs specifically for Daphne’s singing. It proved very succesfull after the song ‘Cheers’  became a major turning point for the band. Daphne and Mitchell are mostly behind the lyrics of the songs. This means that alot of different views are taken into the music. F.U.A was also never shy about themselves and posted all kinds of video’s online. Some were funny moments while others were low-quality videos of shows. They just wanted to share all the good times with the world. Because of this online presence F.U.A. got approached by Italian music producer Corvi Wahoomy, from Realsound Studios and Carlo Bellotti, owner at record label Wormholedeath, in 2016. Bellotti asked the band for a newer demo.
       Agreeing to Bellotti’s request the band spend alot of time recording this demo, but the sound was still low quality. Still Bellotti saw alot of potential in F.U.A. as he fell in love with the energy and sound of the band, especially the song "Cheers" . He wanted the band to record a fully fledged album with Corvi at RealSound Studio in Langhirano, Italy. The band, again agreeing, started writing an entire year and finally entered the studio in January 2018. Working together with talented producers Coruzzi Christian and Corvi Wahoomy, the fruit of the band’s labors have payed off. The album, containing 14 songs, was exactly what everyone had envisioned. With many influences in all kinds of rock. It's a fast and heavy creation with an unique style unheard of in the world of punk. F.U.A. is planning to release this album on a worldwide scale on the 28th of Septembre, 2018 via Wormholedeath.
                              Band members:
         Lead Singer: Daphne Detleij; Drums: Sander Pietersen; Bass: Robbert Vanderbijl (Bakkie); Guitar: Mitchell Verschoor
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                     "Cheers" Official Video
                           Links:
                     www.facebook.com/FuaBand
                     www.instagram.com/f.u.a.official
                     www.fuaband.com

Jester


       Band: Jester
       Label: Velvet Moron Records
       Latest Release: Little Run Down - EP
       Release Date: 02/09/2018
       From: Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
Members: Colly Dempsey – vocals, Mark O’ Dwyer – guitars, Tom Maher – guitars/backing vocals, Niall O’ Shaughnessy – bass/backing vocals, David Fitzpatrick – drums
       The band formed over ten years ago in county Tipperary, Ireland and have had a lot of success over the years playing festivals and club gigs the length and breadth of the country and beyond, sharing the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world including The Who, Arctic Monkeys and Paul Weller amongst others. 
       Jester have just signed a publishing deal with UK independent record label Velvet Moron Records, the brainchild of Dave White, technician for Biffy Clyro, Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, Kasabian, etc.
       They first entered onto the music scene in '07 when debut single “Maria” charted in the IMRA top 40 Irish Chart. Single no.2, "Scream", also saw them climb the charts yet again, reaching number 18 in the IRMA Irish Singles chart at a time when the charts actually meant something. 
       A high point of 2009 for Jester was storming to victory at the prestigious Sea Sessions Irish Unsigned Act Competition in June. The prize ranged from working with the best producers and promoters within the music industry, to recording time in Grouse Lodge.
       More recently Jester won the battle of the bands with the main prize being to play at Ireland’s prestigious Electric Picnic which the band coincided with the release of their new EP Little Run Down showcasing three new tracks, Little Run Down, Shadows Need A Light and Sea Saw.
       ‘’This Tipp band are tipped to go to the top’’ (Joe.ie)
       “Jester know how to take a song on the town & show it a good time” (Hotpress)
       ‘’An absolute stomper’’ Today FM’s Dermot & Dave on Jester track Sea Saw which was
       their Homegrown Hero track of the week...


       If its big choruses, a wall of sound and lyrics with some depth you’re after you`ve come to the right place. As a band Jester write catchy rock songs with huge choruses that will stay in your head for days on end along with darker thought provoking cinematic moments that transport the listener to another world at times. The general theme of the lyrics by singer Colly hint at darkness in places with a chance of redemption, the happy side of sad.
       There's always a light somewhere and it’s never going out. 
       In a music world dominated by throwaway bubble-gum pop and singer songwriters moaning about being dumped by their girlfriend Jester offer a place of solace for the old school dreamer that rock n roll does still indeed exist and is very much alive. There`s still a place in the music world for guitar music written by five friends in a shed that’s not in any way manufactured.
       Jester are the flag carriers in 2018 for those still in love with the notion that music comes from the soul and there`s nobody around that puts on a better live rock and roll show than these boys with the wall of sound the band create cashing the cheques being written by their outspoken frontman.
       With their debut album currently being tidied up with a release being touted for early 2019 on Velvet Moron Records. Jester have a shed load of anthems on the way. It’s time to rejoice and thank whatever God you believe in because the Irish saviours of rock and roll
       have just rolled into town.
       Useful Links
       FB: https://www.facebook.com/JesterMusik/
       TW: http://twitter.com/jestermusik
       IG: http://instagram.com/jestermusik
       SC: https://soundcloud.com/jester_irl
       SP: https://spoti.
/2NaxUUb
      
DZ: http://bit.ly/LRDdeezer
      
GP: http://bit.ly/LRDGPstore
      
AZ: https://amzn.to/2MsqNBg
      
BC: https://jestermusik.bandcamp.com

3rd World Leader


        3rd World Leader
        From: Cleveland, OH
        
        About:
        
        Founded in 2013
        
        Clever progressive rock/metal..clean vocal harmonies, whacked OUT time signatures followed
        by whacked IN time signatures, Scandinavian drumming style.
        By weaving through musical genres (psychedelic, prog-rock, funk/fusion metal) in order to offer
        an organically uncompromising sound that features unorthodox timings, powerful lyrics, and
        clever harmonizing vocals, 3rd World Leader produces a crisp and inspiring feel that is seldom
        found in local, if not national, musical environments. As is clearly evident to anyone whose brain
        stem is even partially intact, most "new" music is nothing more than the same old predictable
        songs, only with younger people playing them. In early 2013, a plan was hatched by 3rd World
        Leader to avoid falling into that rehashed crap category at all costs. 3WL is a four piece
        operation based out of northeast Ohio, forged from veteran members of the strong Cleveland
        scene (Pale Creation, Odious Sanction, Drawing Fire, A Few Askew). With all 4 members
        contributing to the writing process in every facet of every song, the hivemind collaboration
        ensures an ever evolving and unique style.
        
        Links:
        https://www.reverbnation.com/3rdworldleader
        https://www.facebook.com/3rdworldleader/
        
        Genre: Metal - Progressive Rock
        Artists we sound like/influenced by: 
         Pale Creation, A Few Askew, Drawing Fire, Jubal Cain
        Contact Info: 
         http://www.misfittoyrecords.com

Rob Palladino releases debut album ‘Spirit Trail’



Rob Palladino releases debut album ‘Spirit Trail’

Following on the heels of his 2017 E.P. ‘Half the Time’ (which he sees as “a really solid start”), ‘Spirit Trail’ is a big change in terms of writing and production.
“‘Half the Time’ was light in terms of my writing style. It was my first attempt at writing songs and it showed. ‘It’s You’ is a nice, bouncy sing-along but it sounds naïve to me now, and that’s as it should be.
“Robert Campbell, who produced it, did an absolutely brilliant job with what I was giving him; and as experienced as I was in terms of studio work (I was a drummer for 30-odd years), I had no idea what I was doing in terms of production, mixing, all the technical stuff. He carried the whole project basically.
“As I say, though, it’s very light stylistically, and I felt a change in my writing style coming on little-by-little. The newer songs were taking on a hard rock, almost metal, feel. ‘King Death,’ ‘Stage Fright’ were appearing and I wasn’t sure Robert was too into where I was going.
“He’s a much more blues/folk-based guy which wasn’t the direction I was headed. I made the decision that it was possibly time to look elsewhere for a producer who wanted to throw the kitchen sink in, but I had no idea where to look. Then I met Rob Jones…”

Rob considers Jones to be a true maverick and “someone that can anticipate your next move and act on it before you even know what it is.”
“Rob is very talented. He’s an exceptional musician, producer, arranger and writer in his own right. He champions unknown and unsigned musicians that need a light shone on them which he does with relish and huge enthusiasm. He’s a rare find in these days of cynical money grabbers. He genuinely loves what he does, plus he’s a total headcase, which appealed to me straight away!”
Meeting through an appearance on Jones’s local radio show, the two got on almost immediately, and started discussing the possibility of recording an album.
“I sent him some demos of ‘King Death,’ and ‘Belief.’ He liked them, and we decided to start the process that eventually became this album.
“We’re both huge Queen fans, and fans of hard rock in general, so the idea of going mental in the studio appealed to us. It iswithout doubt an “everything but the kitchen sink album,” except we ended up throwing the kitchen sink in as well! It was a joy to make and a very positive time.
“It was a case of whatever idea either one of us had, we tried. If it worked it stayed on, no matter how over-the-top it was. I didn’t want this to be an acoustic album. The market is soaked with those type of albums, and I find them drab to be honest, so we took it totally the other way. I think it worked and it’s everything I wanted it to be.”
There are many examples of how the sessions developed into a “more is more” project, as Rob puts it.
The aforementioned ‘King Death’ is a breathless, uncompromising metal tour-de-force. “Lyrically, it’s an open letter to humanity from the Grim Reaper. He’s giving us examples of how he’ll always be there, he is forever, as he puts it. Meeting him is an inevitability; it just depends on how it happens.”

The single ‘Belief’ is quite different. “It’s a song of pure hate wrapped up in this fun pop/punk style. Lyrically, it’s about no-one, but it’s about everyone. It’s universal and personal all at once. We’ve all been angry like that, but looking at the lyrics now, it is pretty psychotic!”
It’s the title track, however, that is getting more attention than any other song on the album.
‘Spirit Trail’ is Palladino’s ten-and-a-half-minute prog epic. “Bands like Rush, Kansas, and Queen all wrote as they felt. There was never any pandering. It was always about the music, which is just as it should be. I guess it’s a sort of tribute to those bands and that type of music, although I never once planned it that way.
“The song itself, from idea to finished article, took about three years to write. I just liked the title to begin with; I saw it somewhere, and I thought it sounded mysterious and interesting, so I used it.
“It went through about a million different incarnations. I would get lyrical ideas, go so far with them and then drop them. Musically, it went from instrumental to pop song back to instrumental; the lyrics just eluded me, they just refused to come. It’s been a long, drawn out process.”
It was while watching a beloved relative in their hospital bed, a few days before they passed, that set the lyrical idea in motion.
“It was a very sombre scene, as these moments always are. For some reason, I saw something else in that moment. It was a ‘what if?’ that came to mind, really.
“Despite the fact the person seemed so ‘far away,’ as it were, the thought occurred to me that what if something else was going on inside their mind.
“Are they thinking coherently to themselves, and not able to voice those thoughts, or are they just as we see them? I went for the former simply because it gave me more scope to develop the idea lyrically. It went on from there and it just flowed. It took me about a week or so to complete after that. It’s just how it works I guess; inspiration comes from experiences.”
It was during the recording of the album that the song took on a deeper meaning than perhaps even Rob had originally thought it would.
“As we were recording the album a couple of friends of mine lost close members of their families. There were moments during its recording when this song seemed to touch them on a personal level.
“It really struck me how deep this song could go and what kind of weight it could have. It seemed to give their relatives a voice somehow and, in turn, their reaction to it touched me. I never expected it and it moved me tremendously.”
Musically, it’s pure progressive rock indulgence. “I asked my friend, Simon Cook, to provide tenor vocals for it. His performance literally sends shivers down my spine. It’s beyond beautiful.He gave it every emotion he had. It’s astonishing.
“We used all kinds of studio trickery too; tubular bells, bird song, all sorts of weird and wonderful effects. It’s a touching and heartfelt piece to be sure, but it also makes me laugh at how musically OTT it is. It’s just nuts!”
With cover art provided by Rob’s friend from Austin, TX, Andrea Pramuk, which he calls “a truly beautiful, dark, emotive, haunting but hopeful image,” ‘Spirit Trail’ is a representation of a songwriter that has achieved something truly special.
“This album wears many masks, but it’s honest and, despite the huge production, very raw. I’ve laid myself bare musically and lyrically and I’m very proud of it. It’s taken a lot of time, emotion, self-doubt, love, hate, fallingand getting up again, to finish it, but here it is. Even though I’ve had many talented people helping with it, I consider it absolutely my own work.
“Even if I never make another album, or record anything else, I’ve created a legacy through these songs. I’ve time-stamped a period of my life that I’ll never see again, and I feel liberated because of that. It’s all been worth it. Every single minute.”

‘Spirit Trail’ is now available for download on all platforms with a special edition CD release also available.

RANDY HARRIS


                                                                   
                        RANDY HARRIS BIOGRAPHY
       RANDY HARRIS studied classical and jazz piano in his early years and later went on to become a founding member
       of the Harris and Crane Band (FFO RECORDS, N.Y., N.Y.). Performing primarily original music, the band enjoyed
       regional success in the greater Philadelphia, PA area.
       After several successful years with the Harris and Crane Band, Randy became a member of the staff at legendary
       producer Phil Ramone's  A & R Recording Studios in New York City, as an audio engineer. Here he developed audio
       and producing skills to apply to his own music. Randy departed A & R Recording Studios to pursue a solo music
       career (MALVERN RECORDS, Malvern, PA) and toured successfully across the United States with featured
       appearances at the Main Point and Presidents Palace.
       Randy Harris released his highly successful first CD,  “MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION”(RHM Records,
       Reading, PA), on September 16, 2016 (digital and CD). Several of the songs garnered significant airplay and were
       featured on radio stations and shows throughout the United States and Europe.


       Following up the success of his first CD, Randy Harris has released his new CD “NEVER APART”(RHM Records,
       Reading, PA) on February 23, 2018.
       In his own words, Randy Harris describes this new CD as, “a collection of 11 new, diverse and dynamic  songs about
       love and life”,  done in unique style that only Randy Harris can create!
       RANDY HARRIS blends pop, rock, jazz and several other genres to create refreshingly new, different music. With
       catchy melodies and provocative lyrics, his songwriting and musical style has been described as “imaginative and
       unique”. This unique blend of  styles ensures that RANDY HARRIS will be know to music lovers everywhere.
           CONTACT:
           Website: www.RandyHarrisMusic.com