Transatlantic Radio, the international AOR supergroup based in Los Angeles, are pleased to announce the release of their debut album “Midnight Transmission”, out on February 20th, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band also share the first single, “Wide Awake”, along with an official video, available below. It is by far the heaviest song on the record, with lyrics about reclaiming one’s confidence after a toxic relationship. The song was written by Victor Brodén and Mattias Osbäck and it features a blazing guest guitar solo by Steve Brown (Trixter, Tokyo Motor Fist).
Victor Brodén commented: “We couldn’t be more excited for people to hear the first single, a serious swift kick to the rear in the hard rock vein with a much less serious video we had so much fun making. It shows the heavier side of the band, and it balances out other songs on our album like ‘Fever Dream’, which comes more from a synthwave place. We can’t wait for all AOR lovers to hear all of it”!
Watch the official video for “Wide Awake” below.
Brodén stated: “The completion of this album is a love letter to the music that shaped my life, musically and otherwise. The guys in this band took what was a casual idea and turned it into something beyond my wildest dreams. Mattias Osbäck is truly one of the greatest rock voices of this generation with a rough edge that brings our big, sweeping melodies to life and gives them attitude”.
“RJ Ronquillo, on lead guitar, is a legend in his own right and a role model for guitarists around the world as well as one of the world’s most watched six-string heroes with his YouTube channel”, he continued. “His work on this album makes me grin ear to ear. Chris Reeve on drums is one of the most sought-after touring drummers in the world right now, and a bass player’s dream come true. Him agreeing to join this project is still mind boggling to me. Fred Kron on keyboards, my partner in production for this project, is nothing short of a wizard. There would be no Transatlantic Radio without his invaluable input, otherworldly mixes, and his ability to sprinkle magic dust on all of these songs. This is the band I could never have imagined being in growing up, and this is the record I always dreamed of making”.
An inspired celebration of classic AOR with a fresh, modern pulse, “Midnight Transmission” marks the official album debut of Transatlantic Radio, a truly international band founded by Victor Brodén, a Swedish-born bassist and producer now based in Los Angeles.
Conceived during the isolation of the 2020 lockdown, the project was born out of a desire to bring timeless melodic rock back into the spotlight – with a lineup as global as their sound.
Fronted by powerhouse Swedish vocalist Mattias Osbäck and featuring American guitarist R.J. Ronquillo (known for his work with Ricky Martin, Santana, Stevie Wonder, and Stone Sour), the band blends European sensibility with American fire.
The lush keyboards of Fred Kron – who had his work featured in Anchorman 2 and High School Musical 2, and longtime member of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! band – add cinematic depth and vintage flair. Behind the kit is Chris Reeve, drummer for Filter and Avril Lavigne, whose dynamic style gives the album its drive and precision. At the center of it all is Brodén himself, anchoring the songs with groove, vision, and a deep understanding of the genre’s melodic soul.
Following a string of well-received singles and video releases, Transatlantic Radio made their live debut at the Malmö Melodic Festival 2024, where their sound and presence confirmed that this is more than just a studio project – it’s a band with heart, muscle, and chemistry.
Musically, “Midnight Transmission” is a love letter to the 80’s giants of the genre – Foreigner, Toto, Danger Danger, Starship – but it’s no nostalgia act. Each track balances polish with punch, fusing massive choruses, slick arrangements, and emotionally charged performances with crisp, contemporary production.
Packed with arena-ready anthems, the album showcases a band fully aware of their influences, yet unafraid to carve their own path forward. “Midnight Transmission” is more than a debut – it’s a statement: melodic rock is alive, and Transatlantic Radio is here to carry the signal.
Pre-order & pre-save “Midnight Transmission” here.
Tracklist:
1. That’s What You Get (For Falling in Love)
2. City of Angels
3. Wide Awake
4. Fever Dream
5. The Good Times
6. First to Be the Last
7. All For You
8. Against All the Odds
9. Born to Rise
Line-up:
Mattias Osbäck – Lead and background vocals
RJ Ronquillo – Guitar
Victor Brodén – Bass
Fred Kron – Keyboards
Chris Reeve – Drums
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/transatlanticradioband
www.instagram.com/transatlanticradio_official
