Secret Gig
The first block of rehearsals concluded with a 'secret gig'. Read Martin Kielty's review for PROG
Rehearsals underway
We were finally able to get together for a few days in June and start preparations for gigs this summer. It the first time in a room with Jess and we even got a couple of days with singers, Johanna Stroud, Meg Knightsbridge and Olivia Armon. This was such a monumental deal for us that we decided to get some cameras in. With huge thanks to Mark Jepson and James Westlake, who created the A New Day video, for capturing what were magical sessions for us.
Prog For Peart has been rescheduled to August 13th following delay in the lifting of restrictions
New video for 'Stand Up' from the Sia album coming soon.
Solstice confirmed for HRH Prog 2022
The new video for the Sia version of Cheyenne. This song originally appeared on our debut, 'Silent Dance'.
The Road to Sia now available as a podcast
New Martin Kielty interview series with the original line up
Prophecy released on vinyl
We are delighted to announce that Prophecy is finally being released on double vinyl via the superb Plane Groovy. A label renowned for exceptional quality and attention to detail.
Very Limited edition coloured vinyl and test pressings are available for pre-order only through Plane Groovy .
Included is a beautiful, full sized, pull out booklet of all Barry Kitson's original artwork, along with Steven Wilson's remixes from our debut album, Silent Dance.
Very Limited edition coloured vinyl and test pressings are available for pre-order only through Plane Groovy .
Included is a beautiful, full sized, pull out booklet of all Barry Kitson's original artwork, along with Steven Wilson's remixes from our debut album, Silent Dance.
Why not join our 'Friends Of Solstice' facebook group. We've been delighted by the engagement with numerous stories and posts covering the band past and present. https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofsolstice
We recently had the great pleasure of recording a series of interviews with that wonderful human being, Martin Kielty. It's easy to see why he's such a respected journalist and wordsmith, Thanks Martin!!
The first Solstice One Hour radio session! Thank you Garry Foster and the Prog Rock Files
We have a new Facebook group "Friends Of Solstice" . Click here to join
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Cool PROG mag feature by Alison Reijman in the current issue.
Our video for 'A New Day' out now.
Join us at 6.30pm on New Day's Day and help launch the A New Day video. Meet the band and director... have a chat :)
Meeting link here
Meeting link here
'A New Day' Video releases on New Year's Day
Sia released on double album vinyl! Available from GEP
In the face of a day many of us hoped would never arrive, hope to send out a little love for the New Year with this video for 'A New Day ' from Sia - https://youtu.be/fEMBiMuk218youtu.be/fEMBiMuk218
Sia now available on Spotify open.spotify.com/album/6QbAX7HNQP66heKKJdiPP2?si=2r9NE4AXTlWehj-2nMh6xw
Sia now available on Spotify open.spotify.com/album/6QbAX7HNQP66heKKJdiPP2?si=2r9NE4AXTlWehj-2nMh6xw
Happy 'Sia' release day!!
It's November 23rd and a beautiful morning outside! Today we have the great pleasure of releasing our new album, Sia. Our love and gratitude to all those who have supported us along the way X.
https://www.gep.co.uk/store/index.php...
Here's what hugely respected rock journalist and author, Martin Kielty had to say:
...finally got time to settle down in a nice vibe and listen to the album. Fuck me, it is a masterpiece! As a wordsmith I’d start with the words “globally emotional” and “world music for the world now.”I LOVE it. I hope this isn’t an insult – I don’t think it is – but it reminds me of the “world music” that came out in the ‘80s, when we were starting to really celebrate a sense of connection, before it all went Neo-liberal… And I don’t want to over-politicise your art, but you’re making a powerful point in a strong way.
In any case, my compliments. It’s an artistic achievement, it’s a slice of all-embracing honesty that the world needs right now; and I get the feeling that you always aimed for that, and in the past sometimes you succeeded. But THIS, this is a victory.
You can HEAR the confidence and love. And we ALL need that right now.
X;M.
https://www.gep.co.uk/store/index.php...
Here's what hugely respected rock journalist and author, Martin Kielty had to say:
...finally got time to settle down in a nice vibe and listen to the album. Fuck me, it is a masterpiece! As a wordsmith I’d start with the words “globally emotional” and “world music for the world now.”I LOVE it. I hope this isn’t an insult – I don’t think it is – but it reminds me of the “world music” that came out in the ‘80s, when we were starting to really celebrate a sense of connection, before it all went Neo-liberal… And I don’t want to over-politicise your art, but you’re making a powerful point in a strong way.
In any case, my compliments. It’s an artistic achievement, it’s a slice of all-embracing honesty that the world needs right now; and I get the feeling that you always aimed for that, and in the past sometimes you succeeded. But THIS, this is a victory.
You can HEAR the confidence and love. And we ALL need that right now.
X;M.
Sia available now from Giant Electric Pea
This beauty arrived this morning :)
'Love IS Coming', the Fist video release from Sia out now
Fantastic early review from Gary Mackenzie in PROG mag!
GEP announce pre-orders and SIA release date
We're totally vibed to announce that our new album, ‘Sia’, will be released on November 23rd in an ‘eco friendly’ 6 panel card digi-sleeve CD format. A double 12” yellow vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with lyric sheet will follow in time for that elusive christmas present We really hope you'll enjoy the new music! The CD is available now for pre-order here:
https://www.gep.co.uk/.../solstice.../solstice-sia-p-57.html
We're totally vibed to announce that our new album, ‘Sia’, will be released on November 23rd in an ‘eco friendly’ 6 panel card digi-sleeve CD format. A double 12” yellow vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with lyric sheet will follow in time for that elusive christmas present We really hope you'll enjoy the new music! The CD is available now for pre-order here:
https://www.gep.co.uk/.../solstice.../solstice-sia-p-57.html
First Sia coverage in PROG
New gig dates for 2021
May 8th - The Craufurd, Wolverton - planned to be a belated album launch
May 9th - Winter's End Festival, Chepstow
June 18th - Cambridge Rock Festival
August 21st - A New Day Festival Faversham, Kent
August 22nd - 1865 Southampton
May 8th - The Craufurd, Wolverton - planned to be a belated album launch
May 9th - Winter's End Festival, Chepstow
June 18th - Cambridge Rock Festival
August 21st - A New Day Festival Faversham, Kent
August 22nd - 1865 Southampton
Solstice sign to Giant Electric Pea -
"We are so excited to be joining the GEP family of artists. It feels like finally re-joining close friends whose long journeys began in the same place but led down different tracks. Apart from being the natural home for Solstice, GEP have an incredible team committed to bringing great music to the world's finest audience and we can't wait to work with them on the new album! So, a huge thank you to Mike Holmes and all at GEP for having faith and signing Solstice. We 're literally buzzing about this music, recorded with our amazing new vocalist Jess Holland, and truly believe fans of prog and beyond will agree it's our best work to date!"
"We are so excited to be joining the GEP family of artists. It feels like finally re-joining close friends whose long journeys began in the same place but led down different tracks. Apart from being the natural home for Solstice, GEP have an incredible team committed to bringing great music to the world's finest audience and we can't wait to work with them on the new album! So, a huge thank you to Mike Holmes and all at GEP for having faith and signing Solstice. We 're literally buzzing about this music, recorded with our amazing new vocalist Jess Holland, and truly believe fans of prog and beyond will agree it's our best work to date!"
So, lots to report following a long problem with our domain provider... updates coming very soon :) In the meantime, here's the new album cover with more news at www.facebook.com/solsticeprog
Coming soon: A video single of Love Is Coming to trail Sia... here's the teaser.
We are now on Bandcamp. You can download the full Prophecy album or separate tracks. These are the original full resolution mastered files.
We will be adding all the Solstice albums in the near future.
We will be adding all the Solstice albums in the near future.
Demos for the new album are complete and work is underway on final parts. Check out the first three of our 'work in progress' videos from the isolation bunker here
PROG mag article - Meet new singer Jess Holland
Pete Hemsley releases 'Ghosts' video from the album 'Beauty Of Time'
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Unfortunately all gigs below have fallen victim to Corvid-19.
The Craufurd TBC but your tickets will be good for the reschedule or will be refunded if you can't make the new date when announced.
Winter's End is postponed for exactly one year.
Cambridge Rock Fest are looking at possible reschedule dates.
April 24th - The Craufurd, Milton Keynes
April 26th - Winter's End Festival
June 19th - Cambridge Rock Festival
The Craufurd TBC but your tickets will be good for the reschedule or will be refunded if you can't make the new date when announced.
Winter's End is postponed for exactly one year.
Cambridge Rock Fest are looking at possible reschedule dates.
April 24th - The Craufurd, Milton Keynes
April 26th - Winter's End Festival
June 19th - Cambridge Rock Festival
Taking about the new Solstice singer and forthcoming album with Laurence Todd for Velvet Thunder
Pete Hemsley's beautiful debut solo album, Beauty Of Time produced by Andy Glass, is out now on CD, Vinyl and online. PeterHemsley.com
It features Pete's sublime Hang playing and contributions from some amazing musicians
Stream on Spotify
It features Pete's sublime Hang playing and contributions from some amazing musicians
Stream on Spotify
