New single from Blueburst

Coming out of Atlanta, Blueburst is a new project headed by musician Craig Douglas Miller, a veteran guitarist and vocalist, who, at the age of 50, is breathing new life into a career he once considered relinquishing. His journey is one of resilience, rediscovery and the triumph of creativity over the shadows of the past.

Craig’s sonic adventure stems back to his 90s band, The Reach, which received major label interest that ultimately faded away. The disappointment led him into a two-decade hiatus marked by untreated depression and the stifling grip of writer’s block. However, fate had other plans. A fortuitous connection with guitarist Marty Willson-Piper became the catalyst for a rekindled passion. Marty, known for his work with The Church and Noctorum, became Miller’s mentor and collaborator, reigniting the spark that’s led to the flourishing Blueburst endeavour today.

With newfound inspiration, Miller embarked on a musical journey, recording a full album of original songs, blending lush, guitar-based alternative rock with subtle nods to the 80s and post-punk. The result is a sonic output that bridges the past and the present, a showcase of Miller’s expansive musical career and the rejuvenation of his artistic spirit.

Making his artistic entrance earlier this year, he released his debut single “Vanish” in March, followed up by a further four singles in the build up to his first full-length record, Significance. Following the success and critical acclaim of the album, Blueburst returns with a new single titled “Fly Away” featuring Marty Willson-Piper and Riley Schatz.

Recorded during the Significance sessions, the song captures a different sonic vibe to the rest of the LP and as such, the artists felt it deserved its own release as a single. One of their favourite tracks they collaborated on, “Fly Away” distils delicate songwriting and stunning performance into an elegant pop rock outing.

Opened by jangly guitar tones riding over a laid back drum beat, Craig’s distinctive voice enters to thread soft melodic leads via graceful delivery as the arrangement subtly builds up. With a dazzling chorus that sees the alluring vocals of Riley Schatz blend beautiful with Craig’s voice, they craft a truly delightful sound of timeless music that’s at once memorable and moving.

Adding her own sonic flair to the track, Riley’s vocals take the lead and dance above the arrangement to add colour and variation to the composition. Full of storytelling lyricism, intricate ebb and flow and shimmering instrumentation, “Fly Away” sees the Blueburst project follow up a sensational album release with an incredible new song.

Listen to Fly Away below

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