Year : 2015 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + front + Videos Size : 112 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2012 by drummer Marcus Johansson and guitarist Louis Turner. Among the first REACH did was a hard rock cover of Aviciis super hit "Wake Me Up" in August 2013. A year later now has video over 1 million views!While the band doing demos and recording the band's debut album, we have been able to follow Louis Turner throughout the fall in TV show Idol where he recently finished as No. 4: a. The debut album is planned to February 2015th..In March 2015 the band to play along with Gus G on his tour of Sweden.On December 22 release Reach her single "You Called My Name".
"...melody driven AOR that is bolstered by huge choruses, and featuring a vocalist that ticks all the right boxes, Reach has the potential to be the next big thing to force its way out of Sweden..." (Rob Evans, Powerplay magazine issue 156)."...the music of Reach will delight many. From the surging majesty of Angel trough to the fist-pumping AOR of Black Lady, this another quality outfit" (ClassicRock AOR magazine issue 9) .Starting out as powerduo including Entertainer Marcus Johansson on drums, sixstring mastermind Ludvig Turner on guitars.Then followed up by singer extraordinaire Alex Waghorn and the true rocker David Jones, the hunt for succes and world domination begins.
Line Up:
Drums: Marcus Johansson Guitars: Ludvig Turner Bass: David Jones Lead vocals: Alex Waghorn
Tracklist:
01. You Called My Name 02. Black Lady
+ Video "Wake me up" (Rock cover by REACH) + Video "Black Lady" (Official Video)
Year : 2015 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video Size : 142 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2012 by drummer Marcus Johansson and guitarist Louis Turner. Among the first REACH did was a hard rock cover of Aviciis super hit "Wake Me Up" in August 2013. A year later now has video over 1 million views!While the band doing demos and recording the band's debut album, we have been able to follow Louis Turner throughout the fall in TV show Idol where he recently finished as No. 4: a. The debut album is planned to February 2015th..In March 2015 the band to play along with Gus G on his tour of Sweden.On December 22 release Reach her single "You Called My Name"."...melody driven AOR that is bolstered by huge choruses, and featuring a vocalist that ticks all the right boxes, Reach has the potential to be the next big thing to force its way out of Sweden..." (Rob Evans, Powerplay magazine issue 156)."...the music of Reach will delight many. From the surging majesty of Angel trough to the fist-pumping AOR of Black Lady, this another quality outfit" (ClassicRock AOR magazine issue 9) .Starting out as powerduo including Entertainer Marcus Johansson on drums, sixstring mastermind Ludvig Turner on guitars.Then followed up by singer extraordinaire Alex Waghorn and the true rocker David Jones, the hunt for succes and world domination begins.
Album:
In December 2014 having secured a deal with Sun Hill Production They released a first single "You Called My Name" from the forthcoming album "Reach Out To Rock".Now it’s time for this young four piece’s real trial by fire – their debut album. With them they have Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall, ex – Poodles, Zan Clan, Jekyll & Hyde, Talisman, Humanimal, Great King Rat) as a mixing engineer – and for all of us that have experienced Pontus’ work as a sound engineer for live gigs, knows that the guy ‘s work is pure world-class. As the production team, Reach is joined by unknowns Erik Modin and Johannes Hennoks, two guys who also has a trial by fire with this album.With influences such as Whitesnake, Europe, Scorpions and Gary Moore – their words – and a pre-talk about these guys being the next big thing in the AOR / melodic rock world, the album they have made sure has a whole lot to live up to. Opener and first single “You Called My Name” doesn’t exactly lower the expectations. It’s a perfect little AOR gem that has borrowed some from Ratt’s “Round And Round” riff complete with an addictive melody and the whole thing screams HIT a long way. “Fortune And Fame” follows the same path, a brilliant AOR rocker with a huge hit potential, the chorus is a killer! And they just keep them coming, “Tell Me” – catchy as hell with some mind-blowing hooks, “We Are” – brilliant melodic hard rock with a refrain that sticks like glue, “Someone Like You” – a glistening melodic rocker with a big Treat influence and “The Beast” – a heavy melodic hard rocker with heavy metal influenced riffs and a groove that will rock anybody’s socks off live. After six tracks, all of them smouldering with a stupendous aplomb, I have to pause and catch my breath. But with play pushed again, Reach show no signs of taking any prisoners. “Make Me Believe” is total groove with a great beat and an amazing chorus, another single to be. “Reach Out” lays all of the necessary attributes for an AOR smash on the line and makes surrender inevitable – the hooks are massive! “Looking For Love” is a pretty standard AOR rocker, but in a good way. It might sound like we have heard it before, but the song is so catchy it hurts and I’m thinking single once again. But it seems they have left the best for last, “Coming Home” floored me right away. It’s a bit of a sore thumb here and I’m thinking, this might just be how Saigon Kick could sound had they went into AOR territories. I love Saigon Kick, I might add. Wow! What a knock-out!With all of my superlatives here, it might sound that this album is a clear 10/10 rating, but there are things that holds that rating back. Yes, the songs are all bloody brilliant and I really can’t find anything wrong with them and the production is spot on – Modin and Hennoks should probably make room in their calendars now and Norgren’s work is kicking – no surprises there! But, there are a few minor things that needs to be pointed out. The band’s lack of experience shows at times, nothing really annoying, but it shows. Also, they could do with some more identity. I am also not sure of the reason why their Avicii cover and their first video “Black Lady” aren’t included here. The musicians efforts are faultless – just like many, many Swedish bands that figures around this type of music, these guys handles their instruments with splendour although singer Waghorn sometimes sounds a bit strained and thin. Same there, nothing that really annoys me and these are things that will be solved as the years, gigs and records go by. Because I would be very surprised – and disappointed – if this band dissolves any time soon. With a kicking and biting debut AOR rock album under their belt, I have no doubts what so ever that this band will make it big if they play their cards right. As for this album, every lover of melodic rock and AOR should own a copy of it. Reach out to Reach, folks!
Line Up:
Drums: Marcus Johansson Guitars: Ludvig Turner Bass: David Jones Lead vocals: Alex Waghorn
Tracklist:
01. You Called My Name 02. Fortune & Fame 03. Tell Me 04. We Are 05. Someone Like You 06. The Beast 07. Make Me Believe 08. Reach Out 09. Looking For Love 10. Coming Home
Year : 2018 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + front + Video Size : 134 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2012 by drummer Marcus Johansson and guitarist Louis Turner. Among the first REACH did was a hard rock cover of Aviciis super hit "Wake Me Up" in August 2013. A year later now has video over 1 million views!While the band doing demos and recording the band's debut album, we have been able to follow Louis Turner throughout the fall in TV show Idol where he recently finished as No. 4: a. The debut album is planned to February 2015th..In March 2015 the band to play along with Gus G on his tour of Sweden.On December 22 release Reach her single "You Called My Name"."...melody driven AOR that is bolstered by huge choruses, and featuring a vocalist that ticks all the right boxes, Reach has the potential to be the next big thing to force its way out of Sweden..." (Rob Evans, Powerplay magazine issue 156)."...the music of Reach will delight many. From the surging majesty of Angel trough to the fist-pumping AOR of Black Lady, this another quality outfit" (ClassicRock AOR magazine issue 9) .Starting out as powerduo including Entertainer Marcus Johansson on drums, sixstring mastermind Ludvig Turner on guitars.Then followed up by singer extraordinaire Alex Waghorn and the true rocker David Jones, the hunt for succes and world domination begins.
Album:
Swedish hard rockers Reach are back - now as a power trio with a brand-new album. The album has been produced by Jona Tee (H.e.a.t) and Tobias Lindell (Europe, Avatar, etc.) mixed it. With a modern sound and strong melodies showcasing the band's abilities, this new album - called "The Great Divine" - will take the listeners by storm. The new material consists of 10 songs written by singer and guitar player Ludvig Turner, ranging from the heavy opening track "Into Tomorrow", the spooky "Nightmare" and the modern and catchy "Running On Empty" to the radio friendly "One Life".Originally put together in 2012 by guitarist Ludvig Turner and drummer Marcus Johansson, they got lots of attention from making their own version of Avicii's super hit "Wake Me Up" – a huge success and now the video has almost 3.000.000 views. The debut album "Reach Out To Rock" was released in 2015, followed by tours in the UK, Sweden and visiting 11 other countries in Europe. Ludvig also became known for his singing ability taking part in the Swedish Idol contest 2014, so when starting to prepare for the new album, it felt naturally that he picked up the singing as well as playing the guitar. They are now joined by long-term friend and bass extraordinary Soufian Ma'Aoui (We will rock you UK, Gutterdämmerung, Houston).Reach's music can be described as classic rock and the sound has developed into a more modern sound, still with strong melodies and hooks and showcasing Ludvig's vocal range capabilities.Despite their young age, they are already experienced live performers, having played festivals such as HRH (UK), Frontiers (IT), Download (UK), Väsby Rock (SE) and Skogsröjet (SE). 2016 kept them busy writing new material and making a one off festival appearance at Stockholm Rocks Summerfest. And 2017 started off with a UK mini tour in conjunction to the HRH Festival in March.
Line Up:
Marcus Johansson (Drums) Ludvig Turner (Guitars & Vocals) Soufian Ma’Aoui (Bass)
produced by Jona Tee (H.E.A.T) and mixed by Tobias Lindell (Europe, Avatar, etc.)
Tracklist:
01. Into Tomorrow 02. The Great Divine 03. Live or Die 04. Nightmare 05. Off the Edge 06. One Life 07. Running on Empty 08. Shame 09. You Say 10. River Deep
Year : 2021 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + scans Size : 102 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2012 by drummer Marcus Johansson and guitarist Louis Turner. Among the first REACH did was a hard rock cover of Aviciis super hit "Wake Me Up" in August 2013. A year later now has video over 1 million views!While the band doing demos and recording the band's debut album, we have been able to follow Louis Turner throughout the fall in TV show Idol where he recently finished as No. 4: a. The debut album is planned to February 2015th..In March 2015 the band to play along with Gus G on his tour of Sweden.On December 22 release Reach her single "You Called My Name"."...melody driven AOR that is bolstered by huge choruses, and featuring a vocalist that ticks all the right boxes, Reach has the potential to be the next big thing to force its way out of Sweden..." (Rob Evans, Powerplay magazine issue 156)."...the music of Reach will delight many. From the surging majesty of Angel trough to the fist-pumping AOR of Black Lady, this another quality outfit" (ClassicRock AOR magazine issue 9) .Starting out as powerduo including Entertainer Marcus Johansson on drums, sixstring mastermind Ludvig Turner on guitars.Then followed up by singer extraordinaire Alex Waghorn and the true rocker David Jones, the hunt for succes and world domination begins.
Album:
Sweden’s Reach return with their new album The Promise of a Life, and they are challenging their listeners by showcasing the next level of the experimental songwriting and powerful storytelling that is Reach.The album features ten new songs, each different from the other but all unmistakably Reach in every way. Including cuts like ‘Motherland’, the epic ‘New Frontier’, ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘The Law’, the Swedish trio have focussed on their song-writing in much greater detail than before, with echoes of stadium-filling acts such as Muse and Queen running through the seams of each track. ‘The Promise of a Life’ is an ambitious and bold album, packed with anthemic melodies and unforgettable hooks. Reach are ready to take 2021 by storm!Over the past year, Reach has committed to hand-picking their team to perfection, now consisting of their manager Eric Grönwall (Hagenburg), the Stockholm based boutique label Icons Creating Evil Art, Chris LeMon (Triffid And Danger) on live booking in the Scandinavian countries and Jörg Düsedau (Dragon Productions) in the rest of Europe. With a detailed album plan, they have joined forces for a new start and a comprehensive international venture of the band.The alternative rock band Reach was founded in 2012 and is a power trio consisting of Ludvig Turner, Marcus Johansson and Soufian Ma´Aoui. During their eight years as a band, they have released albums praised by critics and met audiences from stages around Europe. Reach is defined by strong melodies and original song-writing – they are keen to constantly be under development and chasing a sound that is exciting and unique.The band members playfulness and mutual trust give the trio freedom to offer explosive, intimate live shows with a lot of free improvisation. In February Reach gave a sold-out show at the Fryshuset, Stockholm with rock bands H.E.A.T and Crashdïet followed by a performance at Trädgårn, Gothenburg. In October, they embark on an extensive European tour together with H.E.A.T where they will bring an explosive repertoire full of new songs.
Line Up:
Ludvig Turner - Guitars & Vocals Soufian Ma’Aoui - Bass Marcus Johansson - Drums
Tracklist:
01. New Frontier 02. The Law 03. Young Again 04. Satellite 05. Motherland 06. The Seventh Seal 07. Higher Ground 08. Cover My Traces 09. The Streets 10. Promise Of A Life
Year : 2024 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + front Size : 108 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2012 by drummer Marcus Johansson and guitarist Louis Turner. Among the first REACH did was a hard rock cover of Aviciis super hit "Wake Me Up" in August 2013. A year later now has video over 1 million views!While the band doing demos and recording the band's debut album, we have been able to follow Louis Turner throughout the fall in TV show Idol where he recently finished as No. 4: a. The debut album is planned to February 2015th..In March 2015 the band to play along with Gus G on his tour of Sweden.On December 22 release Reach her single "You Called My Name"."...melody driven AOR that is bolstered by huge choruses, and featuring a vocalist that ticks all the right boxes, Reach has the potential to be the next big thing to force its way out of Sweden..." (Rob Evans, Powerplay magazine issue 156)."...the music of Reach will delight many. From the surging majesty of Angel trough to the fist-pumping AOR of Black Lady, this another quality outfit" (ClassicRock AOR magazine issue 9) .Starting out as powerduo including Entertainer Marcus Johansson on drums, sixstring mastermind Ludvig Turner on guitars.Then followed up by singer extraordinaire Alex Waghorn and the true rocker David Jones, the hunt for succes and world domination begins.
Album:
"Prophecy" showcases Stockholm-based rock trio REACH's knack for weaving dramatic narratives into their music. Drawing inspiration from real-life events, while adding dark compelling twists, the band calls for action and reflection on contemporary issues. The new album is filled to the brim with exciting and sometimes unexpected influences from a broad spectrum of genres.REACH, consisting of Ludvig Turner, Marcus Johansson, and Soufian Ma'Aoui, continues to push the boundaries of their musical prowess. Their collaboration with acclaimed music producer Christian Schneider in crafting "Prophecy" has refined their unique sound, blending playful elements with raw musical talent.
Line Up:
Ludvig Turner - Guitars & Vocals Soufian Ma’Aoui - Bass Marcus Johansson - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Prophecy 02. Little Dreams 03. A Beautiful Life 04. Save The World 05. A Million Lives 06. Not The Same 07. Who Knows 08. Mama Mama 09. Psycho Violence 10. Grand Finale 11. Evia Natt (Bonus Track)
