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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.

VOYAGER Release New Video “Runaway” And Announce Australian Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 25, 2020
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Australian pop/prog sensation VOYAGER are now streaming a brand new video for the track “Runaway” which is taken from their latest opus ‘Colours in the Sun’. Watch the video via the official Voyager YouTube channel HERE. The link can be freely spread.

Vocalist Danny 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 are 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.”

In further news, VOYAGER have announced new Australian headline dates, which will kick off in May 2020. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

09 May 20 Perth (AU) Badlands
15 May 20 Brisbane (AU) The Back Room
16 May 20 Adelaide (AU) Jive
21 May 20 Canberra (AU) The Basement
22 May 20 Sydney (AU) Crowbar
23 May 20 Melbourne (AU) Stay Gold

VOYAGER will be touring in support of their latest release ‘Colours in the Sun’.

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VOYAGER’s “Runaway” Shortlisted For ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2020
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Australian synth prog-metal sensation VOYAGER have announced that their song “Runaway” was shortlisted for ‘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.

An exclusive snippet of the new music video for “Runaway” as well as a short interview with vocalist Danny Estrin can be seen HERE.

Danny Estrin, having grown up with Eurovision being a big part of his life, said this about the event:

“Growing up in Germany, Eurovision was part of my lifeblood when it came to writing music and performing. What started out in jest back in 2015 when some of our fans made a joke that we should contend for ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides,’ has made a transition to a pretty odd reality for us. Each year we’ve submitted a track to Eurovision via the Song Portal, never imagining we’d ever get a look in as a metal band. But this year we had a call to say we had been shortlisted, and that we were invited to the live TV show. It was a pretty surreal experience for Ash and me, seeing ourselves on the screen and we’d love to thank of our fans for your constant support in pushing us beyond the realms of possibility.

“Metal music isn’t hugely represented on national TV or daytime radio, but we’d like to think that we’re one step closer to opening more doors for bands like us who are just trying to reach more people with our music. Who knows, maybe next year….”

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VOYAGER‘s ‘Colours in the Sun’ 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 the record at THIS LOCATION.

‘Colours in the Sun’ can be ordered HERE.

Tracklist:
1. Colours (4:05)
2. Severomance (4:23)
3. Brightstar (4:32)
4. Saccharine Dream (5:27)
5. Entropy (4:43)
6. Reconnected (4:48)
7. Now or Never (1:39)
8. Sign of the Times (3:47)
9. Water Over the Bridge (4:42)
10. Runaway (4:38)
Total: 42:44

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Cover artwork artist Ashley Doodkorte

VOYAGER Stream New Album ‘Colours in the Sun’ In Full

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 31, 2019
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Australian pop/prog sensation VOYAGER are now streaming their entire new opus ‘Colours in the Sun’, in full! The album will be released tomorrow, November 1, via Season of Mist. You can listen to the entire album via the official Voyager YouTube channel, below.

VOYAGER have previously revealed the artwork and track-list of ‘Colours in the Sun’, which can both be viewed below.

Vocalist Danny Estrin comments on the album: “Colours in the Sun is the most transcendent, layered, and effervescent album we have written and recorded. It’s poppy, but still holds weight with crunchy, powerful riffs. It’s a true reflection of Voyager – five individuals from different roots coming together and creating a unique sound under the Australian sun.”

Tracklist:
1. Colours (4:05)
2. Severomance (4:23)
3. Brightstar (4:32)
4. Saccharine Dream (5:27)
5. Entropy (4:43)
6. Reconnected (4:48)
7. Now or Never (1:39)
8. Sign of the Times (3:47)
9. Water Over the Bridge (4:42)
10. Runaway (4:38)
Total: 42:44

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Cover artwork artist Ashley Doodkorte

VOYAGER Release Music Video For ‘Entropy,’ Ft. Einar Solberg Of LEPROUS

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 9, 2019
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Australian electro prog sensation VOYAGER  have teamed up with Metal Hammer TV to premiere the stunning music video for their new single, “Entropy”, which features Einar Solberg from LEPROUS. The video, which was created  by Dark Spirit Photography, can be viewed via the official Metal Hammer YouTube channel at THIS LOCATION.

An accompanying Metal Hammer feature on VOYAGER can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Vocalist Danny Estrin comments on the video: “Touring with Leprous around Europe and Australia, we became good friends with the guys – they are fantastic musicians and fantastic human beings. Einar has one of the most unique styles and grasp for vocal melodies in progressive music today and it would have been remiss of me not to ask him to guest on this track. I gave Einar free reign to do what he wanted – a risky move usually, but not with Mr Solberg. The end result is stunning – a truly catchy Voyager track with some soaring Solberg – it doesn’t get better than that!

Solberg adds: “I was super happy to participate on ‘Entropy’ with my good friends from Voyager. Very groovy stuff! Danny gave me some guidelines for vocals but I didn’t even listen to them.”

Danny continues: “I can confirm that Einar definitely didn’t listen to the reference track. #surprisevocals”

“Entropy” is taken from the band’s upcoming new album, ‘Colours in the Sun’, which is due on November 1 via Season of Mist. It can be pre-ordered HERE.

VOYAGER have previously revealed the artwork and track-list of ‘Colours in the Sun’, which can both be viewed below.

Vocalist Danny Estrin comments on the album: “Colours in the Sun is the most transcendent, layered, and effervescent album we have written and recorded. It’s poppy, but still holds weight with crunchy, powerful riffs. It’s a true reflection of Voyager – five individuals from different roots coming together and creating a unique sound under the Australian sun.”

Tracklist:
1. Colours (4:05)
2. Severomance (4:23)
3. Brightstar (4:32)
4. Saccharine Dream (5:27)
5. Entropy (4:43)
6. Reconnected (4:48)
7. Now or Never (1:39)
8. Sign of the Times (3:47)
9. Water Over the Bridge (4:42)
10. Runaway (4:38)
Total: 42:44
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