Today, Jim Peterik & World Stage are proud to announce their new studio album, “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1”, due out on December 12th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate the announcement, the new single “The Cadence of Things” (feat. Jason Scheff) is available now, accompanied by an official music video, available below.
With “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1”, Jim Peterik — Grammy-winning songwriter and founding member of Survivor and The Ides of March — delivers one of his most personal and inspired projects to date. This new chapter in the World Stage legacy is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of collaboration, where each song becomes a shared story told through harmony, emotion, and musical chemistry.
“‘The Cadence of Things’ is one of my favorite tracks on my new Frontiers release. On this song, I am honored to share vocals with the great Jason Scheff (lead singer with the group Chicago for 30 years, and son of Jerry Scheff – the long-time bassist for Elvis Presley. The song speaks to the rhythm of life all around us – the sound of love in the making – the sound of a heart when it’s breaking – It’s the ‘Cadence of Things’. The video was expertly shot by Greg Bizzaro. Enjoy”!
Produced by the legendary Ron Nevison, whose name is synonymous with the golden age of AOR thanks to his work with Survivor, Heart, Foreigner, and countless others, “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1” carries the unmistakable warmth and polish of classic rock records, while embracing a sense of intimacy and freshness that speaks to Peterik’s enduring creative fire.
Across ten tracks, “The Power of Duets” showcases Peterik’s gift for melody and his ability to connect with artists across generations. On the title track “River of Music”, he shares the microphone with his son Colin Peterik, capturing a father-son bond rooted in music. That chemistry returns in “Slow Lightning”, a moment of atmospheric beauty that blends poetic lyrics with cinematic instrumentation. Elsewhere, Peterik trades verses with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin on the stirring “Between Two Fires”, and finds common ground with Jason Scheff (formerly of Chicago) in the contemplative “The Cadence of Things”.
Vocalist Toby Hitchcock (Pride of Lions) brings fire and range to two standout moments — “Soul of My Being”, a soulful duet with Bree Gordon, and a powerful reinterpretation of the Survivor classic “In Good Faith”, sung alongside rising star Kaity Heart. Peterik and Kaity Heart also deliver “I’m a Survivor”, an original anthem that echoes the resilience and passion at the core of his songwriting.
Other duets include the radiant “Double Rainbow” with Jefferson Starship’s Cathy Richardson, the emotionally rich “Waiting for You” performed by Dave Mikulskis and Bree Gordon, and the uplifting “Everything You Need”, which reunites Jim and Colin Peterik one more time. Backed by a stellar cast of musicians including drummers Denny Fongheiser and Ed Breckenfeld, bassists Tony Franklin and Bob Lizik, guitarists Phil X and Mike Aquino, and keyboardists Kim Bullard and Kim Peterik, the album is as sonically powerful as it is emotionally resonant.
This is only “Volume 1”: with “Volume 2” already on the horizon, the river of music continues to flow, stronger than ever. Jim Peterik & World Stage remind us that in music, as in life, true power lies in the beauty of connection.
Pre-order & pre-save “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1” here.
Tracklist:
1. River of Music (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik)
2. Waiting For You (Dave Mikulskis & Bree Gordon)
3. The Cadence of Things (Jim Peterik & Jason Scheff)
4. Soul of My Being (Toby Hitchcock & Bree Gordon)
5. Between Two Fires (Jim Peterik & Kevin Cronin)
6. Double Rainbow (Jim Peterik & Cathy Richardson)
7. Slow Lightning (Jim Peterik & Colin Peterik)
8. In Good Faith (Toby Hitchcock & Kaity Heart)
9. I’m a Survivor (Jim Peterik & Kaity Heart)
10. Everything You Need (Colin Peterik & Jim Peterik)
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