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VOYAGER Cover Aussie Modern Classic “This Boy’s In Love” by The Presets

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 14, 2021
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Australia’s premiere synth-prog outfit VOYAGER have played to their strengths and have covered the Australian modern classic “This Boy’s in Love,” originally by Electronic duo The Presets. Fusing together Voyager’s signature epic electro progressive power prog metal with a huge pop song, the VSets version is sure to be a hit! You can watch Voyager’s performance video of the song at THIS LOCATION.

The band comments on the cover: “The Presets song is one of those songs that I heard and thought ‘I wish I’d written this.’ At the time it came out it was so fresh in Australia, and so bizarre that it became so popular because it’s really very much Euro Style Dark Synthie EBM. Given that a lot of Voyager songs start out as electronic ideas, this semi-obscure modern Australian classic was a no brainer to cover. We hope you enjoy!”

Moreover, Guitarist Scott Kay recently taught fans how to play a riff from the band’s song “Colours” in the latest installment of Guitar World’s “Sick Riffs” series! In addition to the play-through, Kay also includes the tablature. Watch and learn at THIS LOCATION.

The song is taken from the band’s 2019 release, ‘Colours in the Sun,’ which can be downloaded and streamed HERE.

‘Colours in the Sun’ was recently the winner of The Independent Music Award in the Rock/Hard Rock Album category. The record was released in November of 2019 and landed a coveted #1 placement on the Australian Independent Albums chart! ‘Colours in the Sun’ also debuted at #7 on Independent Label Albums as well as #27 on Official iTunes Australia.

Moreover, the band has reissued 2017’s ‘Ghost Mile’ as a digipak version, which contains three bonus tracks which were recorded during the VOYAGER show at ProgPower in 2017. It can be ordered HERE.

ICYMI: Earlier this year, VOYAGER‘s music video for “Runaway” was exclusively premiered via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The video is now available worldwide and can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

VOYAGER Reveal ‘Severomance’ Performance Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 1, 2020
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Australia’s premiere progressive metal act VOYAGER are now releasing a new performance video for the track ‘Severomance’! The video is taken from the recent ‘Department of Riffs and Synths’ online performance and can be viewed HERE.

The band recently performed the online show, inspired by the legislation that was passed in Australia that prevented them from touring their latest album, ‘Colours in the Sun’. The show was initially taken down on November 1st, but due to popular demand the show has been put back online for fans who wished to watch again, and for those who missed out. Tickets for the full show can be purchased HERE.

The band comment “We really enjoyed experiencing a new kind of live experience, and it was beautiful seeing fans join us all around the world. We don’t know what the future holds, but right now we’re going to make the best of it and try to unite us and our fans in an alternative way. Right now it’s looking positive for our Australian tour in February and we’re taking this show for a test run on December 12th at Milk Bar in Perth”

VOYAGER previously announced the rescheduled dates for their Australian headline tour, which will now happen in February 2021. The full list of newly confirmed dates can be found below.

Vocalist Danny comments on the tour: “You know what helps build something more than waiting? Waiting some more! So just as we were super excited to tour “Colours in the Sun” around Australia in May 2020, we are going to be at least twice as excited to bring it to you in 2021. We are going to be raring to burn off those isolation pounds on stage and bring you a smorgasbord of pent up Voyagerisms; more than ever, live music will have a whole new meaning and I can’t wait to see everyone’s smiles, some new 80s hairdos and some inflatable keytars – Runaway until 2021 Australia, see you soon(ish).”

VOYAGER live
12 Feb 21 Perth (AU) Badlands
13 Feb 21 Brisbane (AU) The Zoo
19 Feb 21 Adelaide (AU) Jive
20 Feb 21 Melbourne (AU) Stay Gold
26 Feb 21 Sydney (AU) Crowbar
27 Feb 21 Canberra (AU) The Basement

VOYAGER Announce Online Concert For October 11th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 28, 2020
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Australian electro prog sensation VOYAGER has announced an online concert! The show, which was filmed in the band’s hometown of Perth (AUS), will be streaming via the Veeps Platform on October 11, 2020 at 7:00 A.M. EDT and will exist until November 1. The set can be viewed at THIS LOCATION. Tickets are available now!

The show, dubbed “Voyager Biosecurity (Human Biosecurity Emergency) (Human Coronavirus with Pandemic Potential) (Overseas Travel Ban Emergency Requirements)Determination (Cth) Online Show 2020,” has been named after the legislation that was passed in Australia that is preventing the band from touring. It will take place at the “Department of Prog, Synths and Riffs.”

The absence of live shows in 2020 has affected music fans all around the world. VOYAGER is here to inject some of the live music spirit back into your lives.

Vocalist Danny Estrin’s official announcement and comment can be seen HERE.

Moreover, Guitarist Scott Kay teaches fans how to play a riff from the band’s song “Colours” in the latest installment of Guitar World’s “Sick Riffs” series! In addition to the play-through, Kay also includes the tablature. Watch and learn at THIS LOCATION.

The song is taken from the band’s 2019 release, ‘Colours in the Sun,’ which can be downloaded and streamed HERE.

‘Colours in the Sun’ was recently the winner of The Independent Music Award in the Rock/Hard Rock Album category. The record was released in November of 2019 and landed a coveted #1 placement on the Australian Independent Albums chart! ‘Colours in the Sun’ also debuted at #7 on Independent Label Albums as well as #27 on Official iTunes Australia.

Moreover, the band has reissued 2017’s ‘Ghost Mile’ as a digipak version, which contains three bonus tracks which were recorded during the VOYAGER show at ProgPower in 2017. It can be ordered HERE.

Earlier this year, VOYAGER‘s music video for “Runaway” was exclusively premiered via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The video is now available worldwide and can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

VOYAGER live
02/12/21 Perth (AU) @ Badlands
02/13/21 Brisbane (AU) @ The Zoo
02/19/21 Adelaide (AU) @ Jive
02/20/21 Melbourne (AU) @ Stay Gold
02/26/21 Sydney (AU) @ Crowbar
02/27/21 Canberra (AU) @ The Basement

VOYAGER Release Multi-Instrument Play-Through For “Disconnected”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 11, 2020
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Australian electro prog sensation VOYAGER has partnered with The Prog Report to release the multi-instrument play-through video for the song “Disconnected.” The track is taken from 2017’s critically acclaimed album ‘Ghost Mile,’ which will be reissued via Season of Mist on July 10. The video can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

Bassist Alex Canion comments, “Being disconnected from each other over the Covid-19 lockdown has been tough. Some of us actually forgot just how hairy Ash’s face was! So by the power of Australia’s infamous National Broadband Network and the good ol’ spirit of heavy fucking METAL, we bring you a disconnected, yet connected DISCONNECTED…. or something like that.”

Drummer Ash Doodkorte adds, “One of the best things about being in a band is, even when nothing is working, everything is stacked against you, and you’re struggling to keep afloat creatively or financially, you’re in it together with your best friends and they always know how to brighten your day and keep you going, laughing all the way. Being disconnected over the course of this pandemic, even to the point where we can’t rehearse (thanks, laggy Australian internet), has been the biggest challenge, because we’ve been apart from each other as musicians and as mates.”

The digipak version of ‘Ghost Mile’ will contain three bonus tracks which were recorded during the VOYAGER show at ProgPower in 2017. It can be pre-ordered HERE.

2019’s ‘Colours in the Sun’ was recently the winner of The Independent Music Award in the Rock/Hard Rock Album category. The record was released in November of 2019 and landed a coveted #1 placement on the Australian Independent Albums chart! ‘Colours in the Sun’ also debuted at #7 on Independent Label Albums as well as #27 on Official iTunes Australia. You can stream and purchase the record HERE.

Earlier this year, VOYAGER‘s music video for “Runaway” was exclusively premiered via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The video is now available worldwide and can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

VOYAGER live
02/12/21 Perth (AU) @ Badlands
02/13/21 Brisbane (AU) @ The Zoo
02/19/21 Adelaide (AU) @ Jive
02/20/21 Melbourne (AU) @ Stay Gold
02/26/21 Sydney (AU) @ Crowbar
02/27/21 Canberra (AU) @ The Basement

HEILUNG, VOYAGER, GAAHLS WYRD And More Win Independent Music Awards

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 30, 2020
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Season of Mist is proud to announce that five artists from our roster have been awarded Independent Music Awards! The label was honored to have thirteen nominations across seven different categories before the final winners were announced earlier this week. The winners are as follows:

Voyager – Colours in the Sun – Rock / Hard Rock Album [LISTEN/BUY ALBUM]
Heilung – Norupo – World Traditional Song [HEAR SONG / LISTEN/BUY ALBUM]
Misery Index – Rituals of Power – Metal/Hardcore Album [LISTEN/BUY ALBUM]
Árstíðir – Entangled – Narrative Video [WATCH VIDEO / LISTEN/BUY ALBUM]
Jørn Veberg – Gaahls WYRD – GastiR – Ghosts Invited – Artist Publicity Photo [VIEW PHOTO / LISTEN/BUY ALBUM]

View all 18th IMA Winners here

The winning projects were selected by influential judging panelists including: Tom Waits & Kathleen Brennan, Robert Smith, Ziggy Marley, KT Tunstall, Dee Snider, Drowning Pool, Roberta Flack, Jaci Velasquez, Coolio, Joshua Bell, Beth Gibbons, Joe Satriani and many more indie creatives, top recording artists and industry influencers. View all 18th IMA Judges here.

The IMAs annual show and accompanying Indie Music Konference originally scheduled as 3-day June event in New York City, were cancelled as a result of the global pandemic.  Instead, the winners in 104 Music, Video and Design categories were announced earlier this week on The Independent Music Awards website and other online platforms. Branded playlists on YouTube,  Facebook and Spotify feature award-winning music, artist interviews and other video content from honorees and Judges created from their quarantine hide-aways around the world.

Now in its 18th year, The Independent Music Awards, produced by Music Resource Group, honors the exceptional work by indie creatives from around the globe. The planet’s most diverse music awards program honors artistry and daring rather than streams and social reach and celebrates everything that makes indie music authentic and unique.

This year’s winning projects were culled from thousands of Album, EP, Song, Producer, Music Video and Visual Design submissions from 73 countries on 6 continents; Nominees were announced earlier this year.

Over the course of its history, the program has recognized an eclectic roster of established and emerging talent including: Killer Mike, Melissa Auf der Maur, Valerie June, Macy Gray, Jackson Browne, Pete Seeger, Flying Lotus, Lacuna Coil, Passenger, fun., JD McPherson, Team Me, Radio Radio, …And You Shall Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Meghan Trainor, Lionel Loueke, Girl in a Coma, Apples in stereo, Masta Ace, Le Bouef Brothers, Pokey LaFarge, Julianna Hatfield, RuPaul and many, many more indie innovators from around the world.

VOYAGER Share Behind-The-Scenes Footage Of “Runaway” Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 19, 2020
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Australian electro prog sensation VOYAGER has shared some fun, behind-the-scenes footage of the making of their “Runaway” music video, which saw a prestigious debut via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ The BTS clip can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

“Runaway” is taken from the band’s latest opus, ‘Colours in the Sun’, which was released in late 2019. Previously, the video for “Runaway” was exclusively premiered via ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides!’ Following an application via the Song Portal, the band finally received recognition for submitting a track and were paid tribute on the live television broadcast that aired on Saturday, February 8 on the Gold Coast. The video is now available worldwide and can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

Vocalist Danny Estrin comments on the video: “Both my keytars and I were born in the 80’s. There’s something about this generation that has carried through my musical influences (and love for cars) and is pretty evident in the material Voyager is writing today. Being in a band is a journey in itself, and my personal journey has always seen my keytars accompany me all around the world (sometimes in less than mint condition). It was only fitting that we pay a tribute to such an integral part of Voyager’s sound and image in our video for ‘Runaway,’ and we hope our fans continue to follow us and be a part of our history, and our future.”

‘Colours in the Sun’ can be ordered HERE.