ASIA - neuer Song, neues Video, neues Album
ASIA - neuer Song, neues Video, neues Album der Supergroup Legende.
ASIA - "The Traveller (Into The Light)"
https://youtu.be/xxQmtk_mZaE
Album:
06.11. ASIA - "Indigo" (Frontiers Music/OPEN)
Die legendäre englische Rock-Supergroup Asia freut sich bekannt zu geben, dass ihr neues Studioalbum „Indigo“ am 6. November 2026 über Frontiers Music Srl erscheinen wird.
Anlässlich dieses Ereignisses veröffentlicht die Band die neue Single samt offiziellem Video: „The Traveller (Into The Light)“.
Geoff Downes kommentiert: "Der erste Song des Albums ist ein energiegeladenes Stück mit einigen Elementen progressiver Raffinesse, das sich dennoch den zugänglichen Refrain bewahrt – ein Markenzeichen der Musik von Asia von Anfang an. Harry und ich begannen die Arbeit daran als eine der frühen Ideen, die sich auf sehr organische Weise zusammenfügten. Virgils dynamische und innovative Schlagzeugparts treiben das Stück voran, während Johns hymnische Gitarren den Schwung aufrechterhalten. Harrys Gesang ist kraftvoll und souverän, und meine Keyboard-Parts halten die Soundwand zusammen. Es ist ein Song voller Optimismus, bei dem es vor allem darum geht, voller Vorfreude in die Zukunft zu blicken und ‚ins Licht‘ zu reisen. Hört ihn euch laut an!"
More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, Asia return in 2026 with “Indigo” - a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.
Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup - Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley - Asia step confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.
Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album: “The initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album “Gravitas” in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill, during this time, and we had put on hold our plans, and sadly John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an Asia album.”
“In 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to Asia’s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio”, he continued.
Downes also added: “So, Asia was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege and the music just seemed to flow”.
“The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate, and support our cause to put Asia back on the map. Enjoy the ride!”, he concluded.
Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, “Indigo” captures the unmistakable spirit of Asia while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.
At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. “Indigo” includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton -“Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.
Musically, “Indigo” stands as a natural continuation of Asia’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell”.
The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)”.
Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, Asia are looking forward to taking to the road again.
With “Indigo”, Asia don’t just revisit their legacy - they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.
"Indigo" Tracklist:
The Traveller (Into The Light)
Change Of Heart
Arcadia
Is This The Life?
Tattoo Indigo (Part 1)
Tattoo Indigo (Part 2)
Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)
Life In The Sun
Hymn For The Fallen
Night And Day
Valencia (The Ghost Ship)
An Elegy
Chesapeake Bay (Featuring Steve Howe)
On A Winters Night
Echo Of You
Tattoo Indigo (Part 3) (featuring Mike Portnoy) (Bonus Track)
Line Up:
Geoff Downes
Virgil Donati
John Mitchell
Harry Whitley
Follow ASIA:
Website
https://originalasia.com
https://www.facebook.com/asiatheband
Quelle: cmm-online