# SANJAY MICHAEL Carries The Torch of Rock N’ Roll with “Rocking Into Midnight” Ahead of July 7th Album

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- Published: 2023-05-15T15:30:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Singapore Singer/Songwriter SANJAY MICHAEL Carries The Torch of Rock N’ Roll with “Rocking Into Midnight”**

#### _**“Rock ‘n’ roll never left the party – it was just getting a drink at the bar!” **_

Much like mainstay genres like metal and punk, Rock music is always alive in the
hearts and minds of those who believe in its sacred lineage and power to inspire.
Singapore Rock Singer Songwriter **Sanjay Michael **is one such artist, carrying
the torch of rock n’ roll and finding new ways to express it’s unrelenting, joyous
energy to new audiences. Sanjay’s fist-pumping signature sound revolves around electrified
blues and rock influences.

[⌊Sanjay Michael⌉⌊Sanjay Michael⌉[

Sanjay’s appropriately titled new album _**“Rocking Into Midnight”**_ is a modern
rock n’ roll tour de force, showcasing his love for the greats and passion for further
evolving the beloved genre. Grooving with ample hooks and all heart, _**“Rocking
Into Midnight”**_ is a must-listen for rock music enthusiasts.

Sanjay opens up about the inspiration for the new album as well as his lifelong 
love of all things rock.

_“I sought to recreate the kind of ‘monster’ albums that I listened to when I was
younger – a large collection of hit singles that were carefully curated and arranged
so that the album was a journey in itself. I worked with both the keys and the sonic
textures of each song so that as you listen through, each new song is a pleasant
surprise._

_“The use of tube amplifiers will distinguish this album from a lot of other rock
offerings out there because a lot of artists want to use emulators or simulators
to explore their palate. But for me the formula is set – a Les Paul through a 100w
Marshall, just like the first time I heard Def Leppard’s Hysteria. So with this 
locked in, a lot of the creativity comes from playing with different techniques,
using varying dynamics, and so on… When you’re committed to the sound, the foundation
of the album is strong._

_“I know that rock is not a popular offering in the current mass music market. I
would say this means it has nowhere to go but up, but only if we rockers believe
in it. The wall of sound from electric guitars is an experience like nothing else,
so it can offer a powerful, uplifting, experience. And of course, the chorus, which
is the starting point of the lyrics for me._

_“I did all the instruments and vocals myself, apart from the drums. Why? – Because
it was hard getting other people out to the studio during the pandemic and because
the more I decided to try, the more I found I could do!”_

The album is set for a July 7th release, with the lead single and title track _**“
Rocking Into Midnight”**_ arriving on streaming services May 12th. 

_“I simply wanted a big, catchy song! The main riff came around as most of my songs
do – from fooling around with my main songwriting guitar, a Yamaha acoustic that
I keep handy in the living room… When I think I’m onto something sweet I just experiment
around it until I get something I think will work. The solos were kept short and
sweet here._

_“The lyrics are clearly a tribute to rock ‘n’ roll itself. The setting at midnight
reminds me of when I first got my driver’s licence in Australia – I would hear out
on a Saturday night with my friends in my mother’s yellow Ford Cortina, blasting
out rock classics through the cassette player (not a very upmarket car!) with the
windows down. We would of course stay out well past midnight!”_

**_Save the album on streaming services here: _**[_**https://sanjaymichael.ffm.to/rockingintomidnight**_](https://sanjaymichael.ffm.to/rockingintomidnight)

[**_Stream and playlist the lead single and title track “Rocking Into Midnight”, out May 12th._**](https://open.spotify.com/track/58g7Q6eeAnb8EcnE2pW9uf?si=297b6a2bd77a4e2e)

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**More Info:**
Artist Name: SANJAY MICHAELLocation: SINGAPORERelease Title: ROCKING
INTO MIDNIGHTRelease Date: 12 May 2023 (Lead single) / 9 June (2nd Single) / 7 July
2023 (Album)Label: INDEPENDENTProducer Name(s): ANURA SELVADURAI (SPECTRUM AUDIO,
Singapore)Similar/RIYL: AC/DC, BB King, Def Leppard, CCR, Bad CompanyGenre(s): ROCK&
BLUES

Musician Names/Instruments: 
JOEL SEAH for Drums; SANJAY MICHAEL for all other instruments
and vocals

**Artist Biography:**
Rock ‘n’ roll never left the party – it was just getting a
drink at the bar!

Based in Singapore, Sanjay Michael’s new single Rocking Into Midnight returns to
the heyday of classic rock and hard-driving blues… With punchy riffs and a large
catchy chorus, the song has lots of heart. The feeling you felt from great electric
guitar music is sure to return!

[⌊Sanjay Michael⌉⌊Sanjay Michael⌉[

It is also the lead single for an upcoming album of the same name. Each song has
its own vibe and place in the collection, but they’re all grounded in old-school
rhythm and Sanjay’s musical instinct is to always take the groove back to basics.

Although growing up in exotic Malaysia and the vast expanses of Australia was an
incredible experience, rock ‘n’ roll opened the door to another world. Through the
years Sanjay has jammed down and dirty in greasy bars and professional studios. 
While he loved covering the classics and being part of
the local music community,
he felt that in recent years there were no fresh and fun new rock songs coming out.
So when the world shut down in 2020 he decided that in these dead calm waters was
the time to write his own songs.

His journey is clear: bring the holy trinity of the rhythm guitar wall of riffs,
the classic searing blues lead and singer songwriter narrative back to foot-tapping,
fist-pumping domination.

The single Rocking Into Midnight will be released on 12 May 2023 on all major online
streaming stores.

**Social Media:**
[Website](https://www.sanjaymichael.com/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SanjayMichaelRocks/)
| [Twitter](http://twitter.com/SMichaelRocks) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sanjaymichaelrocks/)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vgZGQT0dWv0Vhqi5Z6Ezx?si=6BE8Q2DJRuu5J8U93fYAyg)

[⌊IMP⌉⌊IMP⌉[

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