German Progressive Rock band Crayon Phase have uveiled the official teaser for their upcoming album “Synthetic Mind,” set for release on September 30, 2025 via Progressive Promotion Records.
Stream the teaser via the YouTube player below:
The third album “Synthetic Mind” contains all known musical elements of the Crayon Phase sound like complex structures and cinematic arrangements, but also some straighter and more energetic parts with Heavy guitars and massive keys. So some songs were written with a more song orientied approach to have also catching vocal lines and choruses to remember.
Even the album was written as a collection of individual songs, all lyrics somehow circle around one major topic and capture society’s exciting yet frightening journey from the challenges of our time into a dystopic future. This incudes reflection on current crises, social polarization, political tensions and the rapid advancement and risks of modern technologies, AI and robotics.
It touches both the hope for innovation and progress, as well as the risks and challenges associated with our dependence on technology. The danger of societies failing due to technological misdevelopments or societal failure offers a thoughtful perspective on the potential consequences if we lose control or if developments spiral out of control.
Purchase and Stream the first single “To The Stars” on Bandcamp: https://crayonphase.bandcamp.com/track/to-the-stars
Pre-Order “Synthetic Mind” on Bandcamp: https://crayonphase.bandcamp.com/album/synthetic-mind
Tracklist:
01. World Of Chaos (8:15)
02. Mission (7:29)
03. To The Stars (9:53)
04. Deep Divide (6:20)
05. The Synthetic Mind (6:54)
06. Insurrection (10:58)
Lineup:
Raphael Gazal / Lead Vocals
Wolfgang Bähr (InVertigo) / Guitars
Arne Gröschel / Drums
Frank Wendel / Keyboards, Synthesizers
Peter Damm / Bass Guitars, Bass Pedals