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The US Sophisti-pop group BlissBliss has recently launched a Bandcamp Store, featuring four releases, including their newest album, “Horizons”.

PeacockSunrise Records is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-release of “Horizons” by the renowned US Sophisti-pop band, BlissBliss. This momentous event signifies a significant milestone, and we are delighted to be involved.

“Horizons” initially debuted in 2022 as a digital album and is currently reissued through PeacockSunrise Records on CD, presented in a vibrant, eco-friendly four-panel Digipack Lite™.

What defines Sophisti-pop? It’s a genre that intricately weaves together jazz, soul, and pop, embellished with opulent production.

Join us in celebrating this extraordinary journey as we reintroduce “Horizons” to the world. Get ready to immerse yourself in the melodic brilliance and soulful harmonies that define BlissBliss. It’s a musical adventure that promises to captivate and resonate with fans old and new.

Tracklist
1. Your Number’s Up
2. Do or Die
3. Searching For Summertime
4. Drive
5. Talking Through Fences
6. What’s Going On
7. Crimson Love

All Music and Lyrics: Lang Bliss, Renee Bliss
* except What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye Renee, Renaldo Benson, Al Cleveland and licensed via Harry Fox Agency
Searching For Summertime… lyrics: Bob Halligan, Lang Bliss

Musicians
Lead Vocals: Renee Bliss
Guitars: Mark Lee Townsend, Kurt Stowe, Scott Bernard, Lang Bliss
Keys: Eric Bikles , Caleb Dinger
Drums: Lang Bliss
Sax: Mark Douthit
Violins and Violas: David Davidson
Cello: Paul Nelson 
Programming: Lang Bliss

Additional Musicians
Background Vocalists-Tabitha Fair, Kim Keyes, Soren Wohlers, Irene Kelly, Renee Bliss, Lang Bliss, Kurt Stowe
Strings Arranged by David Davidson

Recorded at:
S-s-studio Nashville. TN engineered Mark Lee Townsend
Different Wirld Studio, Spring Hill, TN engineered by Lang Bliss 
Strings recorded at Blue Grotto Studio, Brentwood. TN 
Engineered by Sean Spence
Mixed and Mastered by Sefi Carmel at Soundtrack Creation-London

May appeal to fans of Sting, Swing Out Sister, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Joe Jackson, Basia, Everything but the Girl, and Sade

Make sure to delve into the band’s other outstanding albums, such as “3”, “Life So Far”, and “Bliss Bliss”.

BlissBliss
Bandcamp: https://blissbliss.bandcamp.com/album/horizons
Website: https://www.blissbliss.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blissblissmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blissblissmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blissblissmusic
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/blissblissmusic

PeacockSunrise Records Online
Website: https://peacocksunriserecords.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeacockSunriseRecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacocksunriserecords/
Bandcamp: https://peacocksunriserecords.bandcamp.com

BlissBliss to Release Their Latest CD Horizons on February 9th, 2024

PeacockSunrise Records is ecstatic to share the exciting news of the much-anticipated re-release of “Horizons” by the esteemed US Sophisti-pop band, BlissBliss. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.

The band is comprised of the “incredible former Amy Grant backing vocalist and successful CCM solo artist Renee Garcia (Bliss)..”, and the Grammy-nominated session musician, Lang Bliss, BlissBliss brings a unique and captivating musical experience to the forefront. “Horizons” is a testament to their exceptional talent and musical prowess, and we couldn’t be more proud to showcase their work.

Join us in celebrating this extraordinary journey as we reintroduce “Horizons” to the world. Get ready to immerse yourself in the melodic brilliance and soulful harmonies that define BlissBliss. It’s a musical adventure that promises to captivate and resonate with fans old and new. Stay tuned for an unforgettable experience with BlissBliss and PeacockSunrise Records.

Lang and Renee also brought in friends Scott Bernard (Kenny Loggins, studio) and Kurt Stowe (Juke House Saints, studio) for some special guitar parts, sax player Mark Douthit (Lionel Richie, Elton John, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vanessa Williams) and friend and vocalist, Irene Kelly Johnson (Bryan Duncan, studio).

Horizons Track-list

1. Your Number’s Up
2. Do or Die
3. Searching For Summertime
4. Drive
5. Talking Through Fences
6. What’s Going On
7. Crimson Love

BlissBliss Is…
Lead Vocals: Renee Bliss
Guitars: Mark Lee Townsend, Kurt Stowe, Scott Bernard, Lang Bliss
Keys: Eric Bikles , Caleb Dinger
Drums: Lang Bliss
Sax: Mark Douthit
Violins and Violas: David Davidson
Cello: Paul Nelson
Programming: Lang Bliss

Additional Musicians
Background Vocalists-Tabitha Fair, Kim Keyes, Soren Wohlers, Irene Kelly, Renee Bliss, Lang Bliss, Kurt Stowe
Strings Arranged by David Davidson

Recorded at:
S-s-studio Nashville. TN engineered Mark Lee Townsend
Different Wirld Studio, Spring Hill, TN engineered by Lang Bliss
Strings recorded at Blue Grotto Studio, Brentwood. TN
Engineered by Sean Spence
Mixed and Mastered by Sefi Carmel at Soundtrack Creation-London

“We are happy to announce that the official re-issue of Horizons on PeacockSunrise Records, will now be available on our new Bandcamp Store (the link will be live come February 9th) with our 3 previous releases as well. As recording artists, we continually strive to not only make the highest caliber of music for you all to enjoy, but we’re also continually looking for ways to make it easier for people to discover our music. Our music will still be available via our website.”
– BlissBliss

About Bandcamp
Bandcamp is an online audio (physical and digital) distribution platform and is utilized by many artists and record companies. Every purchase of one of our releases includes unlimited streaming of your purchase via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads in MP3, FLAC, and more.

We would like to thank our label for helping us set up our Bandcamp Store. You can always get our music via our website, and soon, Horizons will be available worldwide through all popular online shops and coming to fine retail shops…. maybe near you!

BlissBliss Online
Website: https://www.blissbliss.com
Bandcamp: https://blissbliss.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blissblissmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blissblissmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blissblissmusic
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/blissblissmusic

PeacockSunrise Records Online
Website: https://peacocksunriserecords.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeacockSunriseRecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacocksunriserecords/
Bandcamp: https://peacocksunriserecords.bandcamp.com