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13/01/2026

Thank you Front View Magazine for sharing the news and supporting the release of Flight Recorder debut album, 'Sirens'.

Order CD at OOB Records webshop or download the digital version on Bandcamp.

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12/01/2026

PRE-ORDER has begun!

We are proud to be the chosen label for the seventh album release from James Houlahan and his stellar line up band and guests on the album, 'On A Wing'. This 10-track CD is wrapped up in a beautifully illustrated 4-panel digisleeve. The artwork is based on Hieronymus Bosch’s triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights. On a Wing contains ten songs that speak of the need to embrace change, of making a home in this great mess of a world, and finding the perseverance to keep on keeping on. Check out the full bio and track list on the link's below.

Official release is 25 February 2026, but pre-order begins now. Also available in digital format via Bandcamp. Order now and receive one download during the pre-order phase. Bandcamp is digital only. https://jameshoulahan.bandcamp.com/album/on-a-wing

The cd is available for pre-order at OOB Records webshop.
Press/radio copy contact Kathy Keller [email protected]
https://oob-records.com/product/james-houlahan-on-a-wing/

10-track CD in a beautifully illustrated 4-panel digisleeve. The artwork is based on Hieronymus Bosch's triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights. On a Wing contains ten songs that speak of the need to embrace change, of making a home in this great mess of a world, and finding the perseverance to kee...

12/01/2026

Get your copy of Daymoon, new album 'Wednesday' at OOB Records webshop, oob-records.com/shop

Press/radio cd or digital copy contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

Jules Verne pastiche written 50 years. Can the 63-year old make it work with a little help from his friends? Judge for yourself. Mixed and mastered by Vince ...

12/01/2026

We've taken the liberty to translate this Portuguese review about Flight Recorder debut album, 'Sirens', from Via Nocturna 2000.
Congrats Robin Van Vliet and Marcel Singor. Well deserved.

"Sirens marks the debut of the Flight Recorder project , a duo formed by Robin van Vliet and Marcel Singor , two musicians with solid careers in the Dutch progressive rock scene , linked to names as diverse as Anouk , Kayak , Ayreon , and Star One . In a context where neo-progressive continues to find fertile ground, especially in the Netherlands, Sirens emerges as a clear example of how the more melodic and accessible side of the genre can still sound fresh and relevant. Here, the focus is not so much on technical display, but on the solidity of the compositions, in a writing that prioritizes emotional clarity and the fluidity of the arrangements. In the best tradition of classic prog , the album opens with an epic of about a quarter of an hour, divided into eight acts, which immediately reveals confidence and artistic vision. An ambitious but well-supported start, where melody and emotion walk hand in hand. The central body of the album opts for more concise themes, based on calm tempos, dreamy atmospheres, and a clear 80s feel. The fusion between cinematic pop , rock, and progressive touches is done with balance. The closing track returns to a more explicitly progressive approach, exploring dynamic contrasts and ending the album with a final solo full of feeling. Overall, Sirens establishes itself as a confident and mature debut, leaving the clear impression that the Flight Recorder project has the scope and ambition to explore even bolder paths in the future. [82%]"

Available at OOB Records webshop oob-records.com/shop
Press/radio contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

https://vianocturna2000.blogspot.com/2026/01/review-sirens-flight-recorder.html

Álbum | Sirens Artista | Flight Recorder Edição | OOB Lançamento | 12/novembro/2025 Origem | Países Baixos Género | Prog rock Hi...

10/01/2026

Review of Flight Recorder 's debut album, Sirens from Prog Critique . It is in French, but also easily translated to language of choice. 3,5 / 5 stars.

Press/radio contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

https://progcritique.com/flight-recorder-sirens/

09/01/2026

The artwork and background story from upcoming Ton Scherpenzeel album, 'A Fleeting Light' revealed! We are looking forward to releasing it on OOB Records.

Press/Media contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

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Hi! Let me tell you something about my upcoming album A Fleeting Light.

The CD contains only five tracks. Not a lot, you might think, but then again: the title track alone takes up almost 37 minutes. The other four are shorter pieces, and in total there’s almost 48 minutes of music on it.

What’s so special about this project? Well, it’s probably not what you’d expect from me, especially after albums like The Lion’s Dream and Velvet Armour. There’s only one instrument: piano. No overdubs. No vocals. No guitar or bass. No drums. Two tracks (A Fleeting Light and Chasing the Wind) are pure improvisations, which means I did not prepare anything, but just pressed record, took off and let my fingers do the work. That’s usually how I begin writing anyway, only this time I didn’t stop when I heard something worth keeping or pursuing. I simply took it from there, kept on recording and moved on.

Composing and improvising music are basically the same thing. But composing is like looking for the ripe apples in a tree and then collect and rearrange them, until your basket’s full (or the tree empty). Improvising is like climbing that same tree, but this time blindfolded and without a basket. On another level: composing is improvising in slow motion. In both cases you never really know where you’re going to end up.

The other three tracks on the album are new versions of instrumentals you may recognize from my musical past, but now these are stripped down to the black and white keys of the instrument that I have written virtually all my work on.

This is music to be absorbed slowly, preferably in a comfortable chair (or any place you feel comfortable in) and eyes closed, to begin a journey through an imaginary landscape. I’ll be there to keep you company.

A Fleeting Light, release March 18, 2026 at OOB Records. (www.oob-records.com) Trailer will be posted, and pre orders start January 19. A couple of weeks in advance of the album the track Chasing The Wind will be released as a single (digital only, of course). OOB Records

08/01/2026

Thank you Progwereld for this review of Flight Recorder.

We still have some CDs for sale here at OOB Records webshop. Order now or download digital copy from Bandcamp.

Press/radio contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

https://www.progwereld.org/recensie/flight-recorder-sirens/

08/01/2026

7.9/10 score review in Via Nocturna magazine about Mark Truey Trueack solo album, 'Journey's Groove - An Advernture in Life'.

Press/radio contact Kathy Keller [email protected]

https://vianocturna2000.blogspot.com/2026/01/review-journeys-groove-adventure-in.html?m=1

07/01/2026

This lovely review from BACKGROUND MAGAZINE about Flight Recorder debut album, Sirens. Check it out.

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BACKGROUND MAGAZINE - Critical and honest magazine for progressive rock and closely related music.

07/01/2026

Thank you Irish Music Magazine official for the Press Release shout out. We are looking forward to many more years of collaboration with you fine folks.

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OOB Records and Friendly Folk Records mark a major milestone as they celebrate 10 years of music management and 7 years as independent record labels, reflecting the vision of founder Kathy Keller.

The journey began in 2015 with My Music Matters Management, supporting emerging and established progressive rock and folk artists. In 2017, the company evolved into Friendly Folk Records (FFR) & Promotion, focusing on folk and acoustic genres. Responding to growing artist demand, Keller launched Out Of The Box (OOB) Records in 2020, expanding into progressive rock, indie, and other contemporary styles.

Over the past decade, both labels have developed internationally recognized artists, strengthened by collaborations with wholesale distribution partners, festivals, and promotion companies that expanded their global reach. Notable artists:

· Kayak (OOB): The legendary Dutch progressive rock band released their final production in 2025 under OOB Records.

· Ton Scherpenzeel (OOB & FFR): Renowned composer and keyboardist known for Kayak, Earth and Fire, Camel, Youp van ’t Hek, and an acclaimed solo catalogue.

· Tom Portman (OOB & FFR): Irish folk artist and Dobro® specialist.

· Mark Truey Trueack (OOB): Australian artist known for Unitopia and UPF.

About the Labels

Friendly Folk Records (est. 2015; rebranded 2017) champions folk, indie, and acoustic music. In 2026, it merges services with OOB Records (est. 2020), a home for progressive rock and diverse genres. Featured folk acts include: The Midnight (Italy), Drusuna (Portugal), Greenrose Faire8, Aeldfire (Finland), Ton Scherpenzeel, Jyoti Verhoeff (Netherlands), Counter’s Creek (UK), James Houlahan (USA), Tom Portman, Jamie Toomey (Ireland).

Demo submissions contact: [email protected]; Websites: www.oob-records.com

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