MIRADOR, the electrifying new band co-founded by Jake Kiszka of GRAMMY® Award-winning Greta Van Fleet and Chris Turpin of Ida Mae, has simply unveiled their debut album, the self-titled MIRADOR. “MIRADOR embodies our deep-seated ardour for rock ‘n’ roll, early people, and nation blues together with wealthy folklore,” Turpin explains. Kiszka echoes this sentiment, stating, “We really feel an unstated mysticism related to those traditions. You possibly can hint them again by means of tales of encounters with the satan on the crossroads, the act of promoting one’s soul, and the chaotic whispers of the wind. MIRADOR captures that essence. We stay conscious about our musical lineage, and this consciousness permits us to carve out our distinctive path as a band. We’re two guitarists from well-known backgrounds uniting to create a brand new mythology. As quickly as we ventured into uncharted waters, we knew we had been onto one thing particular.”

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The band has additionally launched their inaugural single, “Feels Like Gold.” They describe the brand new monitor, stating, “‘Feels Like Gold’ is about towards the backdrop of conquest and imperialism, in a world fraught with world tensions and warfare. The music intertwines themes of cultural clashes, the relentless chase for wealth, and the complexities woven into our historical past. But, amid the shadows of battle and the unyielding quest for enlargement, it radiates a message of hope for unity and understanding past violence.”

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In the present day, the band has additionally confirmed their European and UK tour for November, with scheduled performances in Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, London, Dublin, and extra (full dates under). They’ve added a San Francisco present on October 4^th, with tickets for these newly added dates happening sale on Friday, August 1 at 10 AM native time. MIRADOR just lately expanded their headlining tour to 31 dates as a result of overwhelming demand. Preliminary tickets offered out shortly, prompting a second run in bigger venues in Nashville, NYC, and LA, alongside new dates in New Orleans, Boston, Austin, Portland, and extra (full dates under). Tickets for all reveals can be found right here.

MIRADOR possesses a rare expertise for crafting sky-shaking, genre-defying rock ‘n’ roll by drawing from the spirits of historical delusion, conventional folklore, and Delta blues. Kiszka not solely handles vocals and guitar, but in addition thrives as a producer and songwriter, exploring new creative horizons. Alongside him, Mikey Sorbello performs drums, whereas Nick Pini provides depth on bass and keys. Collectively, they push the boundaries of rock ‘n’ roll whereas showcasing the group’s numerous influences and unwavering imaginative and prescient.

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Kiszka and Turpin first crossed paths in 2018 when Ida Mae opened for Greta Van Fleet throughout a sold-out run on the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI. Their friendship blossomed on the highway, fueled by late-night jam periods crammed with wine and a shared love for artists like Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and the folks sounds of Martin Carthy, Bert Jansch, and Fairport Conference. “We felt like long-lost brothers,” Kiszka remembers. “After writing collectively, I noticed the chemistry we shared was one thing distinctive, akin to what I’d skilled with my very own brothers. It turned clear we needed to pursue this venture.” The world obtained its first glimpse of MIRADOR once they opened for Greta Van Fleet’s Starcatcher World Tour, traversing arenas throughout the nation in 2024. Fueled by this electrifying expertise, they shortly transitioned to a studio in Savannah, GA, with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb [Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton], laying down tracks for MIRADOR in just below two weeks.

“After 4 weeks on the highway, we headed straight to the studio,” Turpin shares. “By the point we arrived, Dave had captured a lot of the power and depth we carried from our performances.” Kiszka provides, “Had we not endured these high-pressure circumstances, the document would lack its present spirit.”

“Feels Like Gold” opens the album with rumbling guitars crashing right into a hovering refrain, whereas “Fortune’s Destiny” incorporates a turbulent guitar groove constructing to an emotional crescendo with poignant lyrics, “there goes my shadow to the one I really like.” In “Heels of the Hunt,” a rapid-fire drumroll propels the music ahead, as exhilarating riffs chase charming vocals by means of a bluesy soundscape. The finale, “Skyway Drifter,” begins with delicate finger-picked accents earlier than erupting right into a cathartic explosion.

“My imaginative and prescient is that this album shall be an all-consuming expertise for listeners—like watching a surprising film in a cinema,” Kiszka concludes. “We intention to envelop our viewers on the planet of MIRADOR, drawing on our roots and influences. There’s a wealthy duality all through the album—expressing themes of humanity, journey, tyranny, and the journey itself. This document is critical not solely to us but in addition for the present state of rock ‘n’ roll. We hope listeners really feel simply as related to this world as we do.”

MIRADOR Tour Dates [New Dates in Bold]

Sept 12 – Chicago, IL – The Metro

Sept 13 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre

Sept 14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation

Sept 16 – Toronto, ON – Opera Home

Sept 18 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Membership

Sept 19 – New York, NY – Webster Corridor

Sept 20 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA

Sept 22 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

Sept 23 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West

Sept 24 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s

Sept 26 – Oklahoma Metropolis, OK – Beer Metropolis Music Corridor

Sept 27 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater

Sept 28 – Austin, TX – Mohawk

Oct 1 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

Oct 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

Oct 3 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

Oct 4 – San Francisco, CA – August Corridor

Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Surprise Ballroom

Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox

Oct 8 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

Oct 10 – Salt Lake Metropolis, UT – Soundwell

Oct 11 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre

Oct 13 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada

Oct 14 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

Nov 3 – Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin

Nov 4 – Berlin, DE – Lido

Nov 5 – Cologne, DE – Luxor

Nov 7 – Paris, FR – Bataclan

Nov 9 – Bristol, UK – Trinity

Nov 10 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla

Nov 11 – London, UK – Islington Meeting Corridor

Nov 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy 2

Nov 15 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Warehouse

Nov 16 – Dublin, IE – Opium Rooms

About MIRADOR:

MIRADOR seamlessly blends sky-shaking, boundary-spanning rock ‘n’ roll with components of historical delusion, conventional folklore, and Delta blues. Inside this band, Jake Kiszka, a Twenty first-century guitar innovator and GRAMMY® Award-winning co-founder of Greta Van Fleet, shares vocal and guitar duties with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae, who has swiftly emerged as a significant artistic accomplice. Each musicians collaborate carefully, injecting new dimensions into MIRADOR’s sound. Dedicated to defying conventions, the group pushes the boundaries of rock ‘n’ roll, backed by highly effective vocal call-and-response, mesmerizing guitar work, and evocative lyrics.