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4/24/2026

MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER AND THE PINEAPPLE THIEF FRONTMAN BRUCE SOORD RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘MEET ME ON THE DOWNS’

Credit: Anne-Marie Forker

SECOND SINGLE FROM NEW SOLO ALBUM ‘GHOSTS IN THE PARK’

SET FOR RELEASE ON 15^th MAY 2026

As founding member and principal songwriter of The Pineapple Thief, Bruce Soord has spent the last decade steadily refining a voice that balances emotional directness with musical restraint. Set for release on 15^th May, Ghosts In The Park, his latest solo album, is his most personal and unguarded work to date: a record shaped by loss, memory, and the quiet spaces that reveal themselves when life continues to move while everything else appears to stop. Today, Bruce has shared the album’s second single ‘Meet Me On The Downs’ alongside a new video produced by George Laycock @ Blacktide Productions.

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘MEET ME ON THE DOWNS’, PRODUCED BY GEORGE LAYCOCK: https://youtu.be/I7a7Wkn_v64

I wrote this in a hotel room in Hamburg while touring with The Pineapple Thief. The words came later. I remember writing about losing my father while driving to clear out his old retirement flat. 'The stillness in the car' as I sat there, looking at the place I only ever knew with him in it. Opening the door to see all his clothes and photographs.. 'A lifetime scattered amongst the clothes'. I went back to my studio, intent on creating something positive from the loss. So I shut my eyes and wrote down the earliest memories I could conjure up from my mind, not the messy, difficult ones from his final years. These words formed the second half of the song. So really, it's just a song about life and cherished memories. – Bruce Soord

STREAM/DOWNLOAD ‘MEET ME ON THE DOWNS’: https://orcd.co/meet_me_on_the_downs_listen

Bruce Soord – Ghosts In The Park
Concepcion [01:25]
Pillars [03:10]
Meet Me On The Downs [03:05]
Kept Me Thinking [06:34]
Day Of Wrath [04:21]
Our Predicament [03:43]
Stared Down [04:33]
You Made A Promise [02:56]
Ghosts In The Park [12:52]

Ghosts In The Park will be released on 15^th May on the following formats -

3CD/BLU-RAY EARBOOK EDITION FEATURING RENOWNED PIANIST GLEB KOLYADIN (IAMTHEMORNING) - INCLUDES ‘GHOSTS IN THE PARK’ CD ALBUM, CD WITH ACOUSTIC REIMAGININGS, CD WITH PIANO VERSIONS & BLU-RAY DISC WITH HI-RES MIXES (DOLBY ATMOS, DTS-HD MA 5.1, & 24/48 PCM STEREO)

CREAM WHITE VINYL LP (UK INDEPENDENT STORE EXCLUSIVE)
+ DARK GREEN VINYL LP

CLASSIC BLACK VINYL LP

DIGIPACK CD EDITION, INCLUDES 16-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET WITH LYRICS AND UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS

PRE-ORDER GHOSTS IN THE PARK: https://brucesoord.lnk.to/Ghosts_In_The_Park

Performed almost entirely by Soord himself, with bass contributions from Jon Sykes on “Kept Me Thinking,” the album was recorded using a combination of hotel-room captures and studio sessions, preserving the immediacy of its origins. Mastered by Steve Kitch, Ghosts In The Park stands as a stark, reflective and evolutionary companion piece to Soord’s acclaimed previous solo work.

BRUCE SOORD LIVE SHOWS

Bruce Soord
3 June – Backstage by the Mill, Paris - France
4 June – Boederij, Zoetermeer - Netherlands
6 June - Ankea Festival, Tampere – Finland
10 June – Joy Station, Sofia – Bulgaria
2 October – Zentrum Altenberg, Oberhausen - Germany

Ghosts In The Park will be released on 15^th May on Kscope. Pre-order here.
https://brucesoord.lnk.to/Ghosts_In_The_Park

Bruce Soord online:
Facebook, twitter & Instagram: @bsoord

The Pineapple Thief online:
Website: www.thepineapplethief.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepineapplethief
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pineapplethief
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepineapplethief
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/4lrBMUSk8PiNnCEZfsmPAk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE6401DB011BD837E
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/the-pineapple-thief/id278648772

Hi-res images available here: www.kscopemusic.com/media/brucesoord

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

4/21/2026

THE BAND IN THEORY RELEASES NEW SUMMER ANTHEM “WE GO ALL NIGHT” WITH SPECIAL GUEST TOMMY HENRIKSEN.

Stockton, NJ - In Theory, which is headed up by Mike Mostert and Tony Covino, is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this dynamic group of talented players has come together to forge a path that is distinctly their own. The band focuses on big hooks, big guitars, and emotion with songs that connect with audiences the moment they hit the stage or singing in your car.

In Theory delivers a high-energy, guitar-driven summer anthem with their new single “We Go All Night Long,” with special guest Tommy Henriksen. Built on big riffs, infectious hooks, and a party-until-sunrise attitude, the song captures the spirit of those unforgettable nights when the music is loud, the crowd is singing, and nobody wants the night to end.

“We Go All Night Long is a summer anthem driven by big guitars and high energy—it’s about those special moments when the crowd is singing, partying, and nobody wants the night to end.” — Mike Mostert

“A fuel injection of non-stop, till-you-drop anthem for the ages!” — Tony Covino

“We go all night long” turned this track all the way up! Had another great time of producing, and co-writing this with “In Theory” Big hooks, energy and no brakes….this one doesn’t let up! “— Tommy Henriksen

Watch “We Go All Night” video here: https://youtu.be/O6N03nZsE0Q

The track was written during late-night sessions with acclaimed Producer, songwriter and performer Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, CrossBone Skully) bringing together big guitars, raw energy, big vocals and a sound built for summer crowds.

You can get all things In Theory here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/in-theory

For more information, visit
https://www.intheoryoriginal.com/epk
https://www.dekoentertainment.com
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

4/17/2026

Jann Klose Releases Bold New Single “Future Trap”

Photo Credit: Mikiodo

Global singer-songwriter sets the tone for upcoming album with genre-blending new release

Stream “Future Trap” here: https://found.ee/2Cn7IC

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/hQgdr7TbKmg

New York City, NY - Internationally acclaimed artist Jann Klose returns with his compelling new single, “Future Trap,” offering a bold and sonically rich preview of his forthcoming album The Future Trap, due for release on 29 May 2026. The new single releases today, 17 April 2026.

A dynamic collaboration between Klose and producer-songwriter Marcus Dembinski, “Future Trap” is a rare creative partnership in which both of them co-wrote and co-produced the track - and even performed every instrument on the final recording. The result is a genre-defying sound that fuses reggaeton-inspired rhythms with elements of West African percussion, 80s-style synths, and rock guitar textures.

“The origin of ‘Future Trap’ actually begins a few years ago, around the time of Jann’s last record Surrender,” says Dembinski. “Jann sent me a series of demos, among which was the vocal hook for ‘Future Trap’. While it wasn’t right for that project, it stayed with me. When we revisited it in 2025, we built a groove that sampled bits of Jann’s past to create something both nostalgic and new. The energy in the studio was so electric that we ended up playing every instrument on the track ourselves.”

At its core, “Future Trap” explores the universal struggle of falling back into familiar patterns. “We constructed a story about a character who just can’t help himself from repeating the same mistakes,” Dembinski adds. “That idea became so powerful, it ultimately shaped the direction of the entire album.”

For Klose, the track marks a continuation of a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling partnership. “After the success of ‘Surrender’, Marcus and I really found our groove (pun intended),” he says. “He’s the first producer I’ve worked with across multiple albums, and our connection makes the process incredibly fluid. We recorded live drums and vocals at The Koop Studios in Irvington, New York, with additional sessions in Manhattan and Astoria. It’s a blend of spaces that mirrors the layered sound of the track itself.”

Raised across Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States, Klose’s music reflects a truly global perspective. With eight albums and two EPs to his name, Jann’s recent releases Surrender and In Tandem have amassed over 10 million streams, charting on Top 40 radio in both the US and South Africa resulting in over 7000 spins across radio.

Beyond the stage, Jann served as the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the 2012 film Greetings from Tim Buckley, and his music has been featured on Billboard Top 10 compilations, GRAMMY®-nominated projects, and in film and television including MTV Cribs and the movies Married Young, Dead Broke and One Little Finger, where he worked alongside the legendary Quincy Jones.

A seasoned performer, Jann has appeared in touring productions of Broadway classics such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll & Hyde, and The Who’s Tommy, and has collaborated with an extraordinary list of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates, Suzanne Vega, Paula Cole, Rosanne Cash, Alicia Madison, The Yardbirds, Renaissance and Annie Haslam, Roger McGuinn, Jeffrey Gaines, Pete Seeger, and Les Paul.

In addition to his music, Klose hosts the popular podcast Making Sound with Jann Klose, which has featured over 140 episodes with leading voices from across the global music industry, most recently welcoming the sensational synth pop icon Howard Jones to the show.

With “Future Trap,” Jann Klose not only delivers a standout single but also sets the stage for an ambitious new album era and one that promises to push sonic boundaries while staying rooted in honest storytelling.

“Future Trap” is available on all major streaming platforms from today.

Stream “Future Trap” here: https://found.ee/2Cn7IC

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/hQgdr7TbKmg

Follow Jann’s socials for all the latest news:
https://jannklose.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jann.klose/
https://www.instagram.com/jannklose/
https://threads.net/@jannklose
https://www.youtube.com/jannklose

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/27/2026

Chilean Proggers Aisles Unveil New Single 'Now Is The Time'

Second single from upcoming 2026 album

Chilean progressive rock band Aisles today release their new single 'Now Is The Time', the second track unveiled from their forthcoming studio album, scheduled for release in the second half of 2026.

Watch the lyric video here: https://youtu.be/-x-eqXrt7Yg

Stream here: https://farolatino.ffm.to/now-is-the-time

The release arrives during a period of growing international recognition for Aisles. In December 2025, they became the first South American band to sell their records and merchandise through the influential UK progressive music platform Burning Shed, placing them alongside artists such as Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson and Opeth in the store’s catalogue.

'Now Is The Time' continues the creative chapter that began with the single 'Blue Skies', released in July 2025. Following that release, Aisles toured the United Kingdom, performing in Edinburgh, Southampton, Camden and Sheffield, and appearing at HRH Prog Festival in Great Yarmouth.

During the same trip, the band recorded a special live session inside Studio 3 at Abbey Road Studios, one of the most iconic recording spaces in music history. The performance, filmed during the tour, made Aisles the first Chilean band to present a live performance recorded inside the legendary London studios.

Their recent single 'Now Is the Time' offers another glimpse into the musical direction of the band’s upcoming album. The song is inspired by the idea of forbidden love: two people who care deeply for each other but face pressure from the world around them. Family, social expectations, religion, or authority figures may disapprove — even though the two people involved genuinely love each other and want to be together.

The lyrics explore what happens when someone chooses to obey those external voices instead of their own heart. In the story, one person ultimately walks away, leaving the other questioning how something real could be abandoned simply to satisfy the expectations of others.

The chorus becomes a turning point: “Now is the time” emerges as a mantra — a call to live authentically and act according to one’s own feelings rather than surrender to fear or pressure. In the final section of the track, a choir enters and expands the emotional scale of the music, turning the message into something universal: an invitation to live truthfully and follow the voice of one’s soul.

Musically, the track highlights the evolving chemistry of the current lineup: Boris Seeder (vocals), Germán Vergara (guitar), Juan Pablo Gaete (keyboards), Daniel Concha (bass), and Álvaro Poblete (drums). Mixed by Adam Noble (Leprous, Placebo) the track showcases the unique combination of intricate melodies, expansive atmospheres and ambitious conceptual storytelling that across five studio albums has made Aisles develop a distinctive voice within modern progressive rock and gain in return a loyal international fan base.

This is the second single taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album, the first full-length recording developed entirely with Boris Seeder as lead vocalist.

Having released five highly acclaimed studio albums, progressive rock band AISLES have created an unparalleled musical approach that combines intricate melodies and sonic openness. They have toured the Americas, Europe, and performed with prog legends Marillion, Focus, and Riverside.

In 2005, AISLES released their debut album, The Yearning, recognized for its elegant and delicate melodic work. In 2009, their second album, In Sudden Walks, inspired by existential literature and theatre, was nominated for Best Foreign Record at the Prog Awards in Italy. Their third record, 4:45 AM (2013) was ranked among the best albums of that year in numerous publications specialized in progressive rock.

Their fourth studio album, Hawaii (2016), a conceptual double album that narrates the life of humanity in space after the destruction of the Earth, was called a “masterpiece”. The success of the album allowed AISLES to tour in Europe, the United States and Mexico.

In 2018, they released the EP Live from Estudio del Sur, complemented by four live-recorded videos available on YouTube. The band released their fifth album, Beyond Drama, on 5th April, 2023, after the departure of three members and the reconfiguration of the group. On 30th April, 2023, AISLES released the instrumental suite Bahamut, inspired by the science fiction novel of the same name written by Chilean author Francisco Ortega. On May 2024, they released the EP Obras de Los Jaivas, where they tribute Chilean prog folk group Los Jaivas, featuring four guest singers - and closed the year with new single 'The Dream', introducing new vocalist Boris Seeder. In 2025 Aisles performed alongside Leprous in the CL Prog festival - before releasing 'Blue Skies'.

Watch the video of 'Blue Skies (Live at Abbey Road)' here: https://youtu.be/8Fxl3JcCf0s

Aisles are:
Boris Seeder: vocals
German Vergara: guitars and vocals
Juan Pablo Gaete: keyboards
Daniel Concha: bass guitar
Alvaro Poblete: drums

For more information:
https://www.patreon.com/c/aislesproject
https://www.instagram.com/aislesproject
https://aisles.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aHj1tpKsDAUDDOMZXcjQg
https://www.facebook.com/presagiorecords

AISLES ON BURNING SHED: https://burningshed.com/artists/aisles_artist

PRESAGIO RECORDS

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

3/20/2026

MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, PRODUCER AND THE PINEAPPLE THIEF FRONTMAN BRUCE SOORD RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO 'PILLARS'

Credit: Anne-Marie Forker

FIRST SINGLE FROM NEW SOLO ALBUM 'GHOSTS IN THE PARK'

SET FOR RELEASE ON 15^th MAY 2026

As founding member and principal songwriter of The Pineapple Thief, Bruce Soord has spent the last decade steadily refining a voice that balances emotional directness with musical restraint. Set for release on 15^th May, Ghosts In The Park, his latest solo album, is his most personal and unguarded work to date: a record shaped by loss, memory, and the quiet spaces that reveal themselves when life continues to move while everything else appears to stop. Today, Bruce has shared the first single from the album, titled ‘Pillars’ alongside a new video produced by George Laycock.

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘PILLARS’ NOW, PRODUCED BY GEORGE LAYCOCK: https://youtu.be/dc3HOoWY5gg

Excessive, damaging introspection, I guess is the theme of the song. I remember the day in my life when I was liberated from my god-fearing introspection. Only then could I see the damage it had done to me and was still doing to the people around me. The song is about that: the damage I have witnessed. It’s framed around religion and penance, but it’s not anti-religion, it’s about balance. Oh and the line about pillars. It’s a bit of a playful reference to Saint Simeon Stylites, a Christian ascetic from around 400 AD. Legend has it he perched on top of a pillar for 37 years, taking himself away from the world in order to dedicate his life entirely to prayer, fasting, and repentance. I thought it was quite apt.

I’ve been working with George Laycock from Blacktide Productions for years now, it’s incredible what he can do with his imagination and camera. – Bruce Soord

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE ‘PILLARS’: https://orcd.co/pillars_listen

Written over a two-year period while Soord was touring extensively with The Pineapple Thief, the album emerged in hotel rooms, unfamiliar cities, and moments of enforced solitude. Against this backdrop, Soord was navigating the drawn-out decline and eventual death of his father, alongside the continued progression of his mother’s Alzheimer’s. These experiences form the emotional spine of Ghosts In The Park - grief in motion, memory surfacing unpredictably, and the quiet determination to keep moving forward.

CREAM WHITE VINYL LP (UK INDEPENDENT STORE EXCLUSIVE)
+ DARK GREEN VINYL LP

CLASSIC BLACK VINYL LP

DIGIPACK CD EDITION, INCLUDES 16-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET WITH LYRICS AND UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS

PRE-ORDER GHOSTS IN THE PARK: https://brucesoord.lnk.to/Ghosts_In_The_Park

Acoustic guitar sits at the centre of the record, often captured in raw, first-take performances recorded directly in hotel rooms before being carefully integrated with studio recordings. This tension between fragility and control defines the album’s sound. Tracks such as “Concepción,” “Meet Me On The Downs,” and the title piece were conceived in specific places - Chile, Hamburg, Oberhausen - each location leaving a subtle imprint on the music. Parks, harbours, and anonymous rooms become recurring settings where past and present coexist, intersected by fleeting moments of clarity amongst the disorder.

BRUCE SOORD LIVE SHOWS

Bruce Soord
3 June – Backstage by the Mill, Paris - France
4 June – Boederij, Zoetermeer - NL
5/6 June - Ankea Festival - Tampere, Finland

Ghosts In The Park will be released on 15^th May on Kscope. Pre-order here.
https://brucesoord.lnk.to/Ghosts_In_The_Park

Bruce Soord online:
Facebook, twitter & Instagram: @bsoord

Hi-res images available here: www.kscopemusic.com/media/brucesoord

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

2/27/2026

CROSSBONE SKULLY HEADED UP BY TOMMY HENRIKSEN (ALICE COOPER, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES) RETURN WITH THE POWERFUL NEW ANTHEM “WE’RE L.O.S.T.“ THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT.

Stockton, NJ - Crossbone Skully are back with the final blow to their Evil World Machine era, releasing their eagerly awaited new single "We're L.O.S.T" today (February 27). It's a raw reflection of Hollywood, otherwise known as the City of Angels, where dreams are broken by the abuse of power.

With a message that mirrors the grit and madness of the world today, frontman Tommy Henriksen describes the anthem as "surviving a ruthless city by becoming tougher and finding your fire to stand unbroken in the face of evil doers". Guitarist Anna Cara continues, “As soon as Tommy showed me this song, I had to listen on repeat! An incredible song with so much meaning in today’s world.” The video follows Tommy as he prowls through the City of Angels picking up misfits, saints and survivors along the way in search of the Gonzo, with the help of his guide, Sem, and seeing the signs sent by the Bringer of Light and The Sorcerer to overcome the entity Nomastae.

Listen here: https://push.fm/ps/tpkzpj92

Crossbone Skully are a hard rock band led by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and features talented up-and-coming guitarist Anna "Blackthorn" Cara, whose distinctive style adds to their powerful sound. Alongside wicked guitar player Sam "Barn" Koltun, Hollywood Vampires bassist extraordinaire Chris Wyse and rock-solid drummer Tuesdai.

Their critically acclaimed debut album Evil World Machine makes a bold statement, featuring hit singles “High On You”, “The Boom Went The Boom” and “Everyone's on Dope”, “I’m Unbreakable”. But now it's time for the Evil World Machine to be destroyed.

Stream "We're L.O.S.T" now across digital platforms and join the Misfits of the Universe for the global music video premiere on Crossbone Skully's YouTube channel at 12pm ET (9am PT} on Friday, February 27.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9kGdGcb2yI

For more information, visit
www.crossboneskully.com
www.dekoentertainment.com
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

2/09/2026

ARGOVIA RELEASES THE SINGLE EBB & FLOW FEATURING ROSS JENNINGS OF HAKEN

Photo: Camilo Báez

The Colombian band Argovia, one of the most distinctive voices in Latin American progressive rock, releases their new single Ebb & Flow, out today on all digital platforms. The track is the third preview of the band’s upcoming album Primal Repetition, due in 2026, and features a special collaboration with Ross Jennings, vocalist of Haken.

Ebb & Flow explores a confrontation with one’s own fragile and defeatist side, initially perceived as an external, alien voice. As the song unfolds, this dialogue is revealed to be an internal process—a conversation with personal vulnerability. The lyrics reflect on how life can push us to the edge and cause us to forget what is essential—seeing, listening, and being—and suggest that only by accepting both light and shadow it is possible to move forward, fight to be truly alive, and regain balance.

To reinforce this ambiguity between the internal and the external, the band chose to approach the song as a vocal duet, a device they have long been drawn to and previously explored on their Who We Are EP. From there, the idea emerged to invite Ross Jennings to take part in the song and develop this concept on both a vocal and emotional level.

“Haken is one of the most important bands within the progressive genre and one of our favourites. Ross is one of my musical heroes. Working with him is a dream come true and he is an incredible singer. We wanted to challenge ourselves and show that we are a band capable of aiming for that level and building something bigger than we ever imagined,” says Ani Guillén, Argovia’s vocalist and guitarist.

Jennings recorded an initial vocal demo remotely while touring with Haken during Cruise to the Edge 2025, working from an improvised studio set up in his cabin. After this first exchange, he recorded the final vocal takes upon returning to the United Kingdom.

“I connected deeply with this particular song and I’m very happy with the result. Argovia deserves more attention than they’re currently getting. I think it’s a great song, with really deep lyrics, and I hope you enjoy this other side of me, adding my voice alongside Ani’s. I hope you like the song. Listen to it now. It’s available on all streaming platforms,” adds Ross Jennings, vocalist of Haken.

Credit: Max Taylor-Grant

Produced by Argovia alongside Germán Vergara (Aisles), mixed by Fernando Cubillos (Aisles, Helloween, Mark Farner) and mastered by Steve Kitch (The Pineapple Thief), Ebb & Flow unfolds through an immersive and melancholic soundscape built on layers of synthesizers and a once-again prominent bass, gradually leading toward a tribal climax driven by Afro–Latin-rooted percussion. This moment serves as a reminder of what is essential: returning to being, seeing, and listening.

According to the band, “Ebb & Flow is the conceptual epitome of Primal Repetition and is probably the song that sets the thematic pulse of the album. The ebb and flow does not propose a definitive way out of the cycle, but rather the acceptance that this repetition is part of the human experience.”

LISTEN TO "EBB & FLOW" BY ARGOVIA AND ROSS JENNINGS (HAKEN): https://music.argoviaband.com/ebb-flow-presave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TinddMfAMmc

Credits:
Music: Ani Guillén, Carlos Arminio
Lyrics: Ani Guillén
Production: Germán Vergara, Ani Guillén, Carlos Arminio
Mixing: Fernando Cubillos
Mastering: Steve Kitch

Argovia is:
Ani Guillén (vocals, guitar, percussion)
Carlos Arminio (keyboards, backing vocals)
Nicolás Paredes (bass)
Mauricio Sanabria (drums)

Presagio Records
https://www.presagiorecords.com/
nuno@presagiorecords.com

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

2/05/2026

David Young Releases New Music That Captures the Truth of Our Times

New York, NY - Veteran rocker, multi-genre musical innovator, and prolific singer-songwriter David Young is emerging as one of the most resonant voices of 2026 with the release of his powerful new song and video, “When the Truth Comes Out”, now streaming alongside an expansive catalog at www.davidyoungblues.com.

In an era marked by political upheaval, cultural reckoning, and a global hunger for honesty, Young’s music is striking a deep chord. Rooted in blues-based rock and roll, his songs point in a shared lyrical direction — confronting reality from multiple angles — delivered with the raw edge, emotional weight, and soulful swagger reminiscent of the best music of the 1970s.

Watch the video for “When the Truth Comes Out”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2gNWbAnmdo

Music for a Moment the World Can Feel

As public discourse intensifies in 2026 — politically, socially, and emotionally — When the Truth Comes Out has emerged as a defining statement. Since the video’s release, listeners across platforms have echoed the same response again and again:

“This music tells the story of our times.”

The song’s message resonates not through slogans, but through emotional truth — acknowledging what many feel but struggle to articulate.

That same urgency carries throughout Young’s current body of work:

• “It’s a Shit Show” confronts modern chaos with grit, honesty, and dark humor.

• “Worried About the World” reflects a global, shared anxiety now impossible to ignore.

• “We’re All People” stands out as a powerful unifying anthem, already feeling destined to become a live-performance staple.

“These songs mark a defining chapter,” says Young. “Life is intense right now. People feel it everywhere. This music resonates because we’re all in it together — and everyone knows it.”

Cultural Timing & Growing Momentum

The cultural timing is unmistakable. As Bruce Springsteen’s, “Streets of Minneapolis” recently surged into the spotlight, conversations around truth, accountability, and social reckoning have taken center stage worldwide. Young’s music occupies that same emotional terrain — songs that reflect what people are thinking, feeling, and talking about right now.

There is growing belief that Young’s current body of work could open the door to meaningful collaborations with artists long associated with socially conscious rock.

Media-Ready & Performance-Driven

With his commanding stage presence, powerful vocals, and gritty rock-and-roll guitar sound, Young is positioned for major media moments.

Dynamic Storytelling & Artistic Range

Beyond music, Young is a renowned storyteller and creative force originally from Brooklyn, NY. After living in Minneapolis and Los Angeles for decades he has now returned to New York City.

Young has written three rock operas, four books, two audiobooks, is an award-winning painter (Best Booth, Art Basel Spectrum 2019), a public speaker, and the presenter of over 500 meditation events. He is also widely regarded as the world’s most recognized recorder player and plays two at one time in harmony.

In the early 1990s, his Los Angeles-based harp and flute duo Celestial Winds achieved the #1 selling independent album in Canadian history, selling over 100,000 albums independently. During that era his white puffy pirate shirt inspired the iconic Seinfeld episode.

A Legacy That Speaks for Itself

A visit to www.davidyoungblues.com reveals an artistic career few can rival. Beginning with his last $100 on Venice Beach, Young went on to record 70 albums, sell millions of records independently, and collaborate with some of the most legendary musicians in modern rock and blues.

Among them are Gregg Bissonette and Sean Hurley, Grammy winners for their work on Edgar Winter’s “Brother Johnny”, which won Best Contemporary Blues Album. Both are current or previous members of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.

Other legendary musical collaborations include:

Clifford Carter, Tony Franklin, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Ricky Peterson, Matt Abts, John Philip Shenale, Bebu Silvetti, Matt Fink, Curt Bisquera, Dan Hickey, Noah Levy, Scott Columbus, Joey Belladonna, Carl Canedy, Carmine Appice and Frankie Moreno.

As the world searches for music that reflects the intensity of the moment — and offers a path toward understanding — David Young is delivering songs that tell the truth clearly, boldly, and right on time.

Website & Music: www.davidyoungblues.com

Video: When the Truth Comes Out — streaming now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2gNWbAnmdo

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

1/08/2026

GONG ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM BRIGHT SPIRIT, SET FOR RELEASE ON 13TH MARCH 2026

NEW SINGLE ‘THE WONDERMENT’ + NEW MUSIC VIDEO OUT TODAY

Psychedelic institution Gong have announced their new album Bright Spirit today, set for release on 13th March on the Kscope label. The news comes alongside a new single and video for the track ‘The Wonderment’. Speaking on the announcement, frontman Kavus Torabi shared –

“Structured around modulating glissando guitar and a pulsating analogue synth sequence, The Wonderment finds Gong in deeply meditative form. A mystical and explorative journey both inwards and outwards. Timeless and expansive, The Wonderment is another piece of the kaleidoscopic puzzle that makes up Bright Spirit. A healing charge of cosmic rays beamed out from deepest space. All is sound, all is love. Gong is one and one is you.”

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘THE WONDERMENT’
Created by Drain Hope

STREAM/DOWNLOAD ‘THE WONDERMENT’

Back in November, Gong released the album’s first single ‘Stars In Heaven’, a colourful and kaleidoscopic slab of the band’s signature cosmic rock.
Watch the video for ‘Stars In Heaven’ here.

GONG – BRIGHT SPIRIT
1. Dream Of Mine [10:32]
2. Mantivule [06:22]
3. The Wonderment [05:11]
4. Stars In Heaven [04:01]
5. Fragrance Of Paradise [07:39]
6. Relish The Possibility [03:09]
7. Eternal Hand [06:48]

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Bright Spirit marks the third instalment in a trilogy that began with The Universe Also Collapses (2019) and continued with Unending Ascending (2023). Recorded with long-time collaborator Frank Byng in his South London studio, Bright Spirit sees Gong at their experimental best, more adventurous and more open to the dream than ever.

And dreams are central here. Not just as lyrical imagery, but as a way of thinking - where psychedelia, love, and the thin membrane between worlds feed into the music. The opener, ‘Dream Of Mine’, unfurls like a transmission from the in-between, its mid-section blooming into harmonies and an angular melody that feels like a key turning in a long-awaited lock. Frontman Kavus Torabi describes it as a moment everything has been pointing toward, a flash of clarity inside the swirl.

Elsewhere, there’s tenderness - unexpected perhaps, but unmistakably Gong, ‘Fragrance Of Paradise’ being Torabi’s first-ever love song. ‘The Wonderment’ finds Gong in deeply meditative form, a mystical and explorative journey both inwards and outwards, timeless and expansive, another piece of the kaleidoscopic puzzle that makes up Bright Spirit.

GONG TOUR DATES
Mar 19 – Brighton, UK – Gong & Henge
Mar 20 – Canterbury, UK – Gong & Henge
Mar 21 – Swansea, UK – Gong & Henge
Mar 25 – Birmingham, UK
Mar 26 – Lincoln, UK – Gong & Henge
Mar 27 – Manchester, UK – Gong & Henge
Mar 28 – Liverpool, UK – Gong & Henge

Apr 09 – Pordenone, Italy
Apr 10 – Livorno, Italy
Apr 11 – Borgomanero, Italy
Apr 14 – Jena, Germany
Apr 15 – Karlsruhe, Germany
Apr 16 – Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany
Apr 17 – Antwerp, Belgium
Apr 18 – Oslo, Norway
Apr 19 – Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Jul 07 – Balma, France – Gong & Blood Incantation
Jul 08 – Aix-en-Provence, France – Gong & Blood Incantation

Jul 25 – Teramo, Italy – MoonJune Festival
Jul 26 – Treviso, Italy – Prog Event: Treviso

Aug 09 – Builth Wells, UK – Kozfest 2026
Aug 23 – Hernhill, UK – A New Day Festival 2026

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Gong’s new album Bright Spirit will be released on 13th March on Kscope. Pre-order here.

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12/17/2025

“Bluesy Christmas” by David Young and the Soul Sessions Band feat. Clifford Carter, Gregg Bissonette, and Sean Hurley

Legendary musician David Young and the Soul Sessions Band has released “Bluesy Christmas”, featuring Clifford Carter, Gregg Bissonette, and Sean Hurley. Originally released in 2023, “Bluesy Christmas” is contemporary blues and modern classic rock; made now yet sounds like the authentic classic rock generations of listeners love.

Watch the “Bluesy Christmas” music video: https://www.davidyoungblues.com/bluesy-christmas-video

David Young has produced 70 albums of music and has sold millions of CDs independently. David’s voice is often compared to Paul Rodgers (Free/Bad Co), Don Henley (Eagles), and Steve Marriott (Humble Pie). Young got his start playing lead guitar in America’s first AC/DC tribute band called QT Hush, playing the part of Angus.

This song and album has been created with three of the most famous studio and live musicians in the world:

Gregg Bissonette has been the drummer with the Ringo Starr All-Starr Band for 15 years and has won Best All Around Drummer four times in Modern Drummer Magazine over the past twenty years.

Sean Hurley has played bass with Joe Bonnamassa, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Alanis Morissette, and Jason Mraz.

Sean and Gregg played on Edgar Winter’s most recent album, Brother Johnny, which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2023.

Keyboardist Clifford Carter, an in-demand session player in NYC, has toured with James Taylor, Cyndi Lauper, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Gavin DeGraw, Bryan Ferry, Idina Menzel, and many others. Clifford recently performed in NYC with Jackson Browne in a band led by drummer/producer Steve Jordan at The Michael J Fox Parkinson’s Foundation fundraiser on November 15, 2025.

Bluesy Christmas is written by David Young and Clifford Carter.

Bluesy Christmas was recorded and filmed in Malibu, CA at Dragonfly Creek Studios while season one of Soul Sessions with David Young was being filmed in 2023-2024.

Nine episodes of Soul Sessions were shot and edited by Hollywood veteran DP Andres Porres and are being completed at this time. Among many other things, Andres shot 200 Anthony Bourdain episodes.

Jim Milio is the Executive Producer of Soul Sessions, and he created The Dog Whisperer, Rescue 911 with William Shatner and the original My Big Fat Greek Wedding movie.

The album, Bluesy Christmas, also has many familiar Christmas songs in David’s bluesy rock ‘n’ style, guaranteed to bring a smile.

For more information about the performers on “Bluesy Christmas”: https://www.davidyoungblues.com/about

Order Bluesy Christmas QR Code Card: https://davidyoungmusic.com/all-products/ols/products/bluesy-christmas-qr-code-card

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

11/12/2025

GONG RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘STARS IN HEAVEN’ + NEW MUSIC VIDEO

NEW ALBUM BRIGHT SPIRIT COMING IN 2026

Legendary psych outfit Gong are back today their new single ‘Stars In Heaven’ alongside a brand new music video created by Drain Hope. The band have also teased the release of their new album which fans will see in 2026 and shared the album’s name – Bright Spirit.

“It’s such an eclectic record,” says singer and guitarist Kavus Torabi. “This is the most colourful and kaleidoscopic album so far from this incarnation of the band. There are Eastern-infused epics, long instrumental jazz-inspired sections, meditative and cosmic detours and blistering, incendiary psychedelic rock. When picking the first song to be released, it has felt as if there’s an extra weight on the choice, as if the song somehow has to represent the whole album.”

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘STARS IN HEAVEN’, CREATED BY DRAIN HOPE

Lyrically it expands on the idea that the world is as you are. “If you are a cynical, defensive or suspicious person, then that’s the world you’ll inhabit,” continues Kavus. “You’ll see mean-spirited behaviour and selfishness all around you but it’s always a choice. I think perhaps some people forget that. That’s not the world I live in, nor would I want to. It’s a sad old world for sure but it’s also a beautiful one bursting with hope, possibility, wonder and magic in every single moment.”

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE ‘STARS IN HEAVEN’

‘Stars In Heaven’ is the first single to be released from the new album Bright Spirit which will be released in 2026 on Kscope. Bright Spirit continues the legendary Gong catalogue - an extensive and acclaimed collection of releases that has seen Gong produce over 30 studio albums during a career spanning more than 50 years, since the band was founded in 1970 by the late Daevid Allen.

Gong continue to carry the torch ignited by Daevid Allen with their UK tour alongside fellow psych legends HENGE currently underway -

UK TOUR DATES 2025/26

GONG – UK
Nov 08 - Bedford Esquires, Bedford
Nov 14 - Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
Nov 15 - The Boileroom, Guildford
Nov 16 - The Piper, St Leonards
Nov 25 - Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
Nov 29 - Club 85, Hitchin

GONG & HENGE - UK
Nov 05 - The 1865, Southampton
Nov 06 - Trinity Centre, Bristol
Nov 07 - Dreamland, Margate
Nov 09 - Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Nov 11 - The Globe, Cardiff
Nov 12 - Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
Nov 13 - Princess Pavilion, Falmouth
Nov 19 - Crookes Social Club, Sheffield
Nov 20 - The Leeds Irish Centre Leeds
Nov 21 - Northumbria Students' Union, Newcastle
Nov 22 - Kanteena, Lancaster
Nov 23 - St Luke's Glasgow, Glasgow
Nov 26 - Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
Nov 27 - The Robin, Bilston
Nov 28 - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Nov 30 - Earth Hall, London

Mar 19 - Chalk, Brighton
Mar 20 - Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
Mar 21 - Hangar 18, Swansea
Mar 26 - The Drill, Lincoln
Mar 27 - New Century Hall, Manchester
Mar 28 - Hangar 34, Liverpool

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