Azure for Crossover Prog

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Azure is a fantasy themed progressive rock band from Brighton, UK. The project was formed by singer Christopher Sampson in 2015 while studying music in Brighton, after being inspired by the vast spectrum of exciting genres in the City's art scene. Here, Sampson became close friends with lead guitarist Galen Stapley, who first joined the project as a guest soloist on the 2015 debut EP '(Dreaming Of) Azure'. The two quickly paired up as a permanent team, leading to the 2017 album 'Wish For Spring', solidifying the quintessential sound of the band.
After 'Wish For Spring' was released, the pair spent a year away from Azure while working on a separate project, before returning their focus to Azure. This heralded the single-song EP 'Redtail', a 20-minute fantasy epic about a creature exclusive to the Azure mythos.
The band then began work on a brand new LP, while undergoing some line-up changes, and finding their feet back in the UK Progressive scene. During this period, a new album was written and recorded, featuring Bella Lee on bass and Sam Calder on the drums. Two more years passed, while Azure refined their new recordings, teaming up with Gareth Mason and Jonas Johansson for the final mix of their brand new album, 'Of Brine And Angel's Beaks'. They prepared for a 2021 release, breaking their 2 year silence with standalone single 'Mistress' (featuring new bassist Alex Miles), before embarking on an eclectic singles campaign for the new record. 
Facebook www.facebook.com/azuresongs/
Bandcamp https://azureish.bandcamp.com/
The current line-up is:
Christopher Sampson - vocals, guitar
Galen Stapley - guitar
Alex Miles - bass
Sol Sinclair - drums
Shaz Dudhia - keyboards
Album list:
(Dreaming Of) Azure EP - 2015
Wish For Spring LP - 2017
Redtail EP - 2018
Mistress Single - 2021
Of Brine And Angel's Beaks - 2021

Edited by black_diamond - June 12 2021 at 10:12

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black_diamond Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 07 2011 Location: AU Status: Offline Points: 1242	Post Options Post Reply Quote black_diamond Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Azure for Crossover Prog Posted: June 12 2021 at 10:10
	Azure is a fantasy themed progressive rock band from Brighton, UK. The project was formed by singer Christopher Sampson in 2015 while studying music in Brighton, after being inspired by the vast spectrum of exciting genres in the City's art scene. Here, Sampson became close friends with lead guitarist Galen Stapley, who first joined the project as a guest soloist on the 2015 debut EP '(Dreaming Of) Azure'. The two quickly paired up as a permanent team, leading to the 2017 album 'Wish For Spring', solidifying the quintessential sound of the band. After 'Wish For Spring' was released, the pair spent a year away from Azure while working on a separate project, before returning their focus to Azure. This heralded the single-song EP 'Redtail', a 20-minute fantasy epic about a creature exclusive to the Azure mythos. The band then began work on a brand new LP, while undergoing some line-up changes, and finding their feet back in the UK Progressive scene. During this period, a new album was written and recorded, featuring Bella Lee on bass and Sam Calder on the drums. Two more years passed, while Azure refined their new recordings, teaming up with Gareth Mason and Jonas Johansson for the final mix of their brand new album, 'Of Brine And Angel's Beaks'. They prepared for a 2021 release, breaking their 2 year silence with standalone single 'Mistress' (featuring new bassist Alex Miles), before embarking on an eclectic singles campaign for the new record. Facebook www.facebook.com/azuresongs/ Bandcamp https://azureish.bandcamp.com/ The current line-up is: Christopher Sampson - vocals, guitar Galen Stapley - guitar Alex Miles - bass Sol Sinclair - drums Shaz Dudhia - keyboards Album list: (Dreaming Of) Azure EP - 2015 Wish For Spring LP - 2017 Redtail EP - 2018 Mistress Single - 2021 Of Brine And Angel's Beaks - 2021 Edited by black_diamond - June 12 2021 at 10:12

Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17573	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rivertree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 12 2021 at 15:07
	great band and art prog indeed I'd say this fits better in Heavy Prog will have a second listen though not sure why you are submitting this twice with differing subgenres Edited by Rivertree - June 12 2021 at 15:16


Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17573	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rivertree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June 14 2021 at 05:45
	have alerted the heavy prog team