AOR/Melodic rockers Streetlight are excited to announce their return with a new studio album, “Shadows in Motion”, set for release on January 22nd, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To give fans a taste of the upcoming record, they unleash today the first single and official video, “Rebel Blood”, available below.
Vocalist Johannes Häger described the track by saying: “This is the kind of music you listen to with the top down, cruising along with the sea breeze messing up your hair. ‘Rebel Blood’ is a tribute to an era when the songs were unforgettable and the attitude was unmistakable, and a salute to all the rebels and dreamers who came before us. To all the ones who held out for love, this song will not fade, it’s in my rebel blood”.
Watch the official video for “Rebel Blood” below.
With “Shadows in Motion”, Streetlight deliver the strongest statement of their career to date, building upon the acclaimed foundation established by their first two albums while taking their songwriting, musicianship and emotional depth to an entirely new level.
The band stated: “It has been an incredible privilege for us to have built such a dedicated following in the short time we’ve been around, which makes it more exciting to finally unveil our third album, ‘Shadows in Motion’. Just like our two previous records, the entire album was recorded and produced in our singer Johannes Häger’s music studio, Loud Noise Studios. Long days and late nights were spent working on every detail, from the perfect snare sound to layered vocal harmonies”.
“It’s been a lot of hard work, but above all, a lot of fun. Our hope is that ‘Shadows in Motion’ will resonate with listeners in the same way our previous albums have”, they added. “Just like shadows move with the pull of gravity, we have no intention of slowing down. We are pushing ahead, with soaring six-strings and powerful choruses. ‘Shadows in Motion’ is the next step forward”.
Rich in soaring melodies, unforgettable hooks and the timeless elegance that has made the band a favorite among AOR and melodic rock fans worldwide, “Shadows in Motion” is both a natural continuation of Streetlight’s artistic journey and a bold step forward. Combining impeccable musicianship with heartfelt performances and world-class production, the album captures everything that has earned the band such widespread critical acclaim while further refining their unique identity.
From anthemic rockers to deeply evocative melodic moments, the album showcases a band operating at the peak of its creative powers. Confident, mature and utterly captivating, this is the sound of Streetlight fulfilling the promise that fans and critics alike recognized from the very beginning.
For lovers of classic AOR, melodic rock and timeless songwriting, “Shadows in Motion” is destined to become one of the defining releases of the year.
Pre-order & pre-save “Shadows in Motion” here.
Tracklist:
1. Rebel Blood
2. Runaway Skies
3. Up From the Ashes
4. Say It Like You Mean It
5. Night After Night
6. Shadowland
7. We Were Just Kids
8. Waiting to Be Found
9. Shattered on the Rock
10. Something in Between
Line Up:
Johannes Häger – Lead vocals, guitars
Filip Stenlund – Guitars, backing vocals
John Svensson – Keyboards, backing vocals
Erik Nilsson – Drums, saxophone, backing vocals
Johan Tjernström – Bass, backing vocals
