# Mike Peters of THE ALARM Finds “Another Way” to Move ‘Forwards’ in Electrifying New Single; Album Due 6.16

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/mike-peters-of-the-alarm-finds-another-way-to-move-forwards-in-electrifying-new-single-album-due-6-16/
- Published: 2023-06-15T15:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

“This new album sounds gigantic and like a return to what a big album should sound
like. This is the type of album that can fill an arena.” – **_Rebel Noise_**

“To listen to The Alarm’s upcoming album, pointedly called _Forwards_, and you’ll
hear a man whose songwriting is as anthemic as ever, and, yes, determinedly forward
looking.” – **_WNYC_**

“Forty-one years on from ‘Marching On’, The Alarm are living proof that what doesn’t
kill you can make you stronger (9 out of 10)” **_– Classic Rock_**

“‘There’s always another way’ is a mantra that has proven itself to me time and 
time again.” **– Mike Peters, The Alarm**

### **Conjuring Courage**⏎ **THE ALARM**

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### **Finds a Solution in Heading**⏎ **“Another Way”**

#### **New Track & Video Debuts **_**via **_**⏎ 󠀁[American Songwriter](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=76a165682b&e=615f2b8493)󠁿New Album _FORWARDS _Out June 16

#### **Playing Two Shows at NYC’s **_**Gramercy Theater **_**on June 23 and 24**

#### **FREE Acoustic In-store at Rough Trade NYC on June 22 (󠀁[tickets here](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=be3d8ec17d&e=615f2b8493)󠁿)**

**June 13, 2023 (Wales, UK) –** “Even in the most simple phases of life when a door
seems closed, or life impacts your direction of travel, I’m a believer that there
is always a solution and always an option in any given situation – so I never try
to get too excited by the highs of life or too downhearted by the lows,” says **
Mike Peters**, vocalist/guitarist of **THE ALARM** who release their new single 
and video, “**Another Way**” (release date: today **June 13, 2023**) with a debut
at [**American Songwriter**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=e1c5058b87&e=615f2b8493)
this morning. “Another Way” is the latest in a series of driving, high-spirited 
tracks from **_Forwards_**, the highly anticipated new album, due **June 16, 2023**,
from **Twenty First Century Recording Company**.  

The Alarm - Another Way [Official Music Video]

[⌊The Alarm - Another Way [Official Music Video]⌉⌊The Alarm - Another Way [Official
Music Video]⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**THE ALARM “Another Way”**

Peters experienced a creative renaissance and renewed sense of purpose while struggling
to regain his health, using the galvanizing power of songwriting to – quite literally–
propel him _Forwards_. At a time when things seemed bleak, he was able to harness
his passion for music as a means of carrying on. But he wasn’t entirely sure it 
would work… until it did. 

“I did a demo of this as soon as I was well enough to do some work, and although
I could barely sing, I was able to map out the chord sequence and structure,” he
explains. “I managed to get one half-decent run through of the vocal idea and when
I eventually had 10 songs, I went to see The Alarm record producer **George Williams**
and played him all my demos.

“At the time, I wasn’t sure if I was going to ever get my voice back and told George
that we should consider the recording process as being posthumous. George liked 
the vibe of my demos straightaway and suggested we start work on them immediately,
I didn’t think he meant, like,_ right away,_ but he was serious… and within 24 hours
we were in the studio recording the songs that have become _Forwards_.”

![The Alarm](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/
46f9a8b4-0004-682c-32d9-a96829cf2a82.jpg?resize=466%2C253&ssl=1)

**The Alarm**

Fortifying a new performance clip with powerful imagery of medical corridors and
Peters curled in a ball on his hospital bed, the video footage for “Another Way”
frames the determination mindset that brought him back from the brink. As is the
case with _Forwards_ on the whole, the song stands as a reminder of what’s important
when the horizon looks dark… sometimes, we _can _think our way out of the most difficult
circumstances.   

“Another Way” is the fourth single from [_**Forwards**_](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=4ca6001086&e=615f2b8493)(
out **June 16, 2023**), following “[Whatever](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=60eb1cff75&e=615f2b8493),”“
[Next](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ef841fb0fc&e=615f2b8493),”
and [the title track](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=4a4d438b21&e=615f2b8493),
which also serves as the album opener. _Forwards_ is being released physically on
both CD and Vinyl with the LP release featuring two different record sleeves and
colored vinyl configurations. A vintage green and white star white vinyl edition(
Mike’s healing color combo), is being made available to outlets everywhere along
with a unique Metallic Green vinyl limited edition available exclusively to independent
record stores only.

_Forwards_ is also being released in all digital formats including Hi-Res and Dolby
Atmos editions. Pre-sale and pre-save is available here: [https://ingrv.es/thealarmforwards](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ec35ad688d&e=615f2b8493).

Described by **Bono **of **U2 **as “**the second greatest rock and roll band in 
the world**”, Mike Peters has been the driving force behind The Alarm for over forty
creative years of new music making and dedication to presenting the band’s classic
songs in ways both imaginative and inventive.  

[⌊The Alarm album cover⌉⌊The Alarm album cover⌉[

**_Forwards_** cover art

**_Forwards_** cover art
 **Tracklist: **

1. [Forwards](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=fdd9f3e286&e=615f2b8493)

2. The Returning3. [Another Way](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8ed5e663cc&e=615f2b8493)
4. Love and Forgiveness5. [Next](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=fe194df37b&e=615f2b8493)
6. [Whatever](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=13e1fc875d&e=615f2b8493)
7. Transition8. Love Disappearing9. New Standards10. X

**THE ALARM
U.S Dates

 Jun 22 – [Rough Trade In-Store](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=005f3361d4&e=615f2b8493),
New York, NY Jun 23 – _[Gramercy Theater](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3a27e9e847&e=615f2b8493),
_New York, NY Jun 24 – _[Gramercy Theater ](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=a559c7500e&e=615f2b8493),
_New York, NY

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