Brand new single from Astral Rocks

Stretching between Yorkshire and Basel, Astral Rocks is a project created by British-Swiss artist Milli Schweizer which has recently bloomed into something far greater than a solo songwriting outlet. Built from personal experience and emotional honesty, Astral Rocks channels heartbreak, trauma, protest and determination into songs that feel cinematic in scope while remaining profoundly human in tone. Now based in Switzerland, every part of Astral Rocks carries the echoes of real experience, with songs shaped by the darker edges of life and the strength required to emerge from them.

Folding together modern rock’s emotional impact with wider pop appeal, the project balances reflective storytelling with moments of invigorating defiance. Themes of systemic injustice, heartbreak and survival run throughout the project’s catalogue, informed by experiences that have followed Milli across borders and through some of life’s most difficult moments. Near-death encounters and emotional turbulence have all found their way into the writing, basing the project in a framework of honesty that can’t be manufactured.

In August 2025, Astral Rocks entered a new chapter when Milli met Paulo Rebordão; the encounter became one of those defining creative moments that shifts the trajectory of a project entirely. Through Paulo’s network, Astral Rocks expanded beyond its original setup, bringing together musicians and singers whose contributions helped shape a fuller, more collaborative sound. Led vocally by Gisela Lopes and Paulo Ramos, Astral Rocks now draws strength from contrast and collaboration.

Previous releases have already hinted at the project’s thematic reach with “Still Here” arriving as a rallying cry against despair, while “In the Dark,” inspired by a near-fatal car crash, explored the eerie stillness that follows catastrophe. Now the band steps into another new phase with the brand new single titled “The Flame in Me,” the first release since Astral Rocks officially expanded into a full band in December last year. Arriving after more than 6,000 tracked radio airplays across 43 countries, the single builds on the project’s growing international momentum while introducing a new sense of scale and energy.

Driven by live guitars and the commanding vocals of Gisela Lopes, “The Flame in Me” leans into an anthemic rock sound centred on courage, inner strength and refusing to surrender under pressure. Gliding into a downtempo rock scene, the airy plucks of lead guitar give way to Gisela’s compelling vocals as the steady punch of drums maintains a smooth forward motion. Flowing with impassioned vocal delivery carrying defiant lyricism, the song surges into a gripping chorus where instantly catchy hooks soar above crashing drums and crunching guitar lines, resulting in an engrossing slice of pop-tinged alternative rock music.

Despite its larger, full-band energy, the track remains closely tied to the project’s original artistic vision and the emotional honesty that shaped Astral Rocks from the beginning is still present, only now amplified through collaboration and a more expansive musical approach. With “The Flame in Me,” the project opens itself toward live performance, deeper creative partnerships and a broader musical future.

Commenting on the single, the band shares, “The flame stands for passion, transformation and the fire that keeps us creating. It lives in all of us, and now it burns brighter than ever.” Paulo Rebordão echoes that sentiment, describing the single as “a refreshing rock song, with power and energy. This version is beyond anything we expected; it goes straight to your mind, hypnotises you, and touches your soul.”

Listen to The Flame in Me below

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