La Rocks Radio - Special Drifting Sun Feature Show
Join Paul Anthony Bedford and his listeners on his show on LA ROCKS RADIO for a special feature show to present Drifting Sun's new album Planet Junkie... don't miss it!
NEW COMPILATION ALBUM OUT NOW!
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS
We have some great news to announce for Drifting Sun!
Over the years, we have put out quite a number of bonus songs, as part of ‘B’ sides of our various singles.
As you know, these tracks were available in digital format only up until today, and we always thought it was a shame these songs never made it onto a physical album - not because they weren’t good enough of course (!!) -but as part of promoting our albums they ended up as downloads only and not on the main albums themselves!
We have therefore decided to compile these yet unreleased tunes into a cool CD just for you guys!
The compilation - aptly named ‘Singled Out’ - will offer 12 tracks in total, all packaged in a classy 6-panel Digipak, with a full-colour 12-page booklet, containing tunes ranging from cute little solo piano pieces to full-blown band anthems, to some interesting demos, various outtakes and oldies from the past… all nicely packed and ready to enjoy!
Check it out, pre-orders start today and official CD release date is planned for December 9th!
Latest News
Our new album Planet Junkie is FINALLY released!
Featuring a trio of fine vocalists (Marc Atkinson from Riversea/Moon Halo, Colin Mold previously from Karnataka, and Joshua Corum from Head With Wings, the new album also features amazing guest performances from Ben Bell (Gandalf's Fist/Patchwork Cacophony/Broken Parachute, and many others!), Eric Bouillette (The Room/Nine Skies, and also many many others!), Conrad Cheng and Sarah Skinner (Red Dirt Skinners).
You can now listen to the full album in our Music section - we hope you'll have as much fun discovering the record as we've had putting this beast together!
Available as a digital download on all the usual platforms, and on CD from October 4th
Upcoming radio shows
Previous events
Special Drifting Sun Show
Special Drifting Sun show on Progrock.com radio, with DJ Peter Prog introducing new album Planet Junkie - Please join us!
Special Drifting Sun Feature Show on Progmill
Join Shaun Geraghty on his great Progmill show on Progzilla Radio where he will be presenting Drifting Sun's new album Planet Junkie. lots of great music to be played, and there will be a competition too, so why would you want to miss it? Unless you are barking mad, that is!
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'Certainly one of the musical highlights of 2019! Highly recommended!'
(Background Magazine/The Netherlands)
'Encore un sans faute pour les Anglais de 'Drifting Sun' qui nous offre un album de qualité'
(Jacques Becker/France)
'Drifting Sun definitely have extraordinary skills with a ballad, making them feel as energetic and vital as the faster tempo numbers.'
(DPRP/The Netherlands)
'Ce disque possède une chaleur et une originalité que n'avaient pas ses prédécesseurs.'
(Koid'9/France)
'La recherche de la mélodie reste indéniablement le fil rouge de cet album... Drifting Sun offre une musique finement travaillée'
(Music In Belgium/Belgium)
'This is definitely one of the best releases this year. Something a little bit special.'
(MusicNews/UK)
'Pat Sanders and company put out quality stuff, and this is no exception. Highly recommended.'
(Prog Archives)
'I don't know how Drifting Sun do that, but with every release they become better and better.'
(Prog Archives)
'Massive, rapturous and continuous applause to all those who participated in this splendid cosmic adventure! I encourage all fans to travel to 'Planet Junkie' and be ready for quite the discovery.'
(Prog Archives)
'Encore une excellente publication pour DRIFTING SUN.'
(Profil Prog/Canada)
'L'opus aligne des compos un peu plus pop que précédemment et l'apport de trois nouveaux chanteurs, et pas des moindres, amène une variété bienvenue à la diversité des titres.'
(Prog Critique/France)
'Drifting Sun has crafted a brilliant album in 'Planet Junkie'. They have balanced out the three styles of their three guest vocalists, playing to their strengths whilst also giving the album a sense of diversity and eclecticism. The album is certainly a contender for unsung hero in 2019.'
(The Prog Mind/USA)
'Because a lot is coming your way, the album has to grow. "Planet Junkie" is for the complex prog enthusiast.'
(RockMuzine/The Netherlands)
'Drifting Sun have crafted a magnificent contemporary progressive rock record, which is very much timeless and also of its time. One to investigate.'
(Spirit Rock/UK)
'Once again, DRIFTING SUN have reached their goal of surprising the listener. 'Planet Junkie' is a not unexpected delicacy.'
(StreetclipTV/Germany)
'I can't recommend this band enough and Everlasting Creed will be the song to suck you into the band.'
(That Drummer Guy/USA)
'Overall this album could have been a holding marker for Drifting Sun while they figured what to do next. Instead it has set a new level for the band and shown that Pat can work well as a composer in a tight musical spot. Planet Junkie has all the elements I look for in the central core of the Classic Prog tradition; song, melody, and story.'
(The Progressive Aspect/UK)
'A very enjoyable album, which addresses the curent situation on our planet to a teeth. Listen to the lyrics and definitely to the display of craftmanship by the musicians. Rating 5 out of 5'
(TVRDO/The Netherlands)
'this album sounds actually very good.'
(Permafrost/Sweden)
(Background Magazine/The Netherlands)
'Encore un sans faute pour les Anglais de 'Drifting Sun' qui nous offre un album de qualité'
(Jacques Becker/France)
'Drifting Sun definitely have extraordinary skills with a ballad, making them feel as energetic and vital as the faster tempo numbers.'
(DPRP/The Netherlands)
'Ce disque possède une chaleur et une originalité que n'avaient pas ses prédécesseurs.'
(Koid'9/France)
'La recherche de la mélodie reste indéniablement le fil rouge de cet album... Drifting Sun offre une musique finement travaillée'
(Music In Belgium/Belgium)
'This is definitely one of the best releases this year. Something a little bit special.'
(MusicNews/UK)
'Pat Sanders and company put out quality stuff, and this is no exception. Highly recommended.'
(Prog Archives)
'I don't know how Drifting Sun do that, but with every release they become better and better.'
(Prog Archives)
'Massive, rapturous and continuous applause to all those who participated in this splendid cosmic adventure! I encourage all fans to travel to 'Planet Junkie' and be ready for quite the discovery.'
(Prog Archives)
'Encore une excellente publication pour DRIFTING SUN.'
(Profil Prog/Canada)
'L'opus aligne des compos un peu plus pop que précédemment et l'apport de trois nouveaux chanteurs, et pas des moindres, amène une variété bienvenue à la diversité des titres.'
(Prog Critique/France)
'Drifting Sun has crafted a brilliant album in 'Planet Junkie'. They have balanced out the three styles of their three guest vocalists, playing to their strengths whilst also giving the album a sense of diversity and eclecticism. The album is certainly a contender for unsung hero in 2019.'
(The Prog Mind/USA)
'Because a lot is coming your way, the album has to grow. "Planet Junkie" is for the complex prog enthusiast.'
(RockMuzine/The Netherlands)
'Drifting Sun have crafted a magnificent contemporary progressive rock record, which is very much timeless and also of its time. One to investigate.'
(Spirit Rock/UK)
'Once again, DRIFTING SUN have reached their goal of surprising the listener. 'Planet Junkie' is a not unexpected delicacy.'
(StreetclipTV/Germany)
'I can't recommend this band enough and Everlasting Creed will be the song to suck you into the band.'
(That Drummer Guy/USA)
'Overall this album could have been a holding marker for Drifting Sun while they figured what to do next. Instead it has set a new level for the band and shown that Pat can work well as a composer in a tight musical spot. Planet Junkie has all the elements I look for in the central core of the Classic Prog tradition; song, melody, and story.'
(The Progressive Aspect/UK)
'A very enjoyable album, which addresses the curent situation on our planet to a teeth. Listen to the lyrics and definitely to the display of craftmanship by the musicians. Rating 5 out of 5'
(TVRDO/The Netherlands)
'this album sounds actually very good.'
(Permafrost/Sweden)
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Within Your Bones 4:160:00 / 4:16
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Planet Junkie 5:470:00 / 5:47
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Missing 4:100:00 / 4:10
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Life 1:300:00 / 1:30
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Night-Time Sorrow 3:070:00 / 3:07
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Stay With Me 6:570:00 / 6:57
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To Tame a Star 8:230:00 / 8:23
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I Will Be King 4:350:00 / 4:35
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Born of a Dream 3:560:00 / 3:56
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Diogenes 6:380:00 / 6:38
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Everlasting Creed 10:090:00 / 10:09
The Band
Drifting Sun
Drifting Sun are a UK-based Progressive Rock studio project. Their music has been described as dramatic, theatrical, and atmospheric, in the true style of Progressive Rock giants such as Dream Theater, Queensryche, Genesis and Jethro Tull, to name but a few of the bands that influenced their sound.