Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Debut Album to be Released on 46th Anniversary of Woodstock's Opening Day, August 15



Hello to one and all! I am pleased to announce that on August 15, the date marking the 46th anniversary of the opening day of Woodstock, I will be independently releasing the Aura Blaze debut full-length as a digital download.

Though I had originally intended to work with a label in bringing this album to fruition, ideally on vinyl, it has since been made apparent to me by the labels I have been in contact with that, despite the genuine interest and market potential that many of them see for what I have to offer with this release, they do in fact require that their acts tour regularly before they decide to extend a record deal offer.

As most of you are aware, Aura Blaze is a solo studio project managed entirely by myself, Rhode Rachel. Though assembling a live Aura Blaze lineup is indeed a goal of mine on the horizon for the future, touring is not a possibility at this point in time. Forming a live band entails the channeling of very specific energies, all of which I am currently directing towards recording and production, what with my main priority being not only the release of the debut but the recording and production for the second Aura Blaze album which is already well underway.

With this taken into account, and not least my desire to retain the rights to the master recordings, I have decided that rather than waiting indefinitely for a label to get this album off the ground it would make the most sense for me to handle releasing it myself, digitally.

For the purist audiophiles out there, please note that I still intent to release the album on vinyl but I do not have a precise timetable as to when this will happen as there are a number of factors involved that will require my full attention and due diligence.

Thank you all for your patience and your continued support. I am thoroughly excited to finally share these songs with you!


-R