Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA are pleased to announce that their new studio album, ‘Indigo,’ will be released on November 6, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To mark the occasion, the band shares the new single and official video, “The Traveller (Into The Light),” available below.
Geoff Downes commented:
“The first track off the album is a high-power energy piece, with a few elements of prog trickery but retaining the accessible chorus block, which was always a signature of ASIA’s music from the very beginning. Harry and I started working on this as one of the early ideas that seemed to come together very organically. Virgil’s dynamic and innovative drum parts drive the piece along, while John’s soaring guitars keep the momentum. Harry’s vocals are commanding, and my keyboard parts hold the wall of sound together. It’s a song of great optimism, mainly about looking forward to the future and travelling ‘into the light’. Play it loud!”
Watch the New Official Video for “The Traveller (Into The Light)” HERE
More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, ASIA returns in 2026 with ‘Indigo’ – a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.
Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup – Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley – ASIA steps confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.
Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, ‘Indigo’ captures the unmistakable spirit of ASIA while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.
At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. ‘Indigo’ includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton – “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.
Musically, ‘Indigo’ stands as a natural continuation of ASIA’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.”
The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3).”
Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, ASIA is looking forward to taking to the road again.
With ‘Indigo,’ ASIA don’t just revisit their legacy – they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.
