Today, legendary English rock supergroup ASIA is pleased to announce that their new studio album, ‘Indigo,’ is out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, the band is also sharing a new track, “Is This The Life?.” The single is available now, alongside a new visualizer.
John Mitchell comments:
“I’d just finished mixing the live ASIA album, ‘Live In England,’ when Geoff invited me to write a track for ‘Indigo.’ It’s a positive song, a Carpe Diem anthem: seize the day and keep looking forward. We’re only here once, so make the most of it! And that’s exactly what Geoff has done with ASIA. I wrote it on keyboards, as I always do, and added the other parts once I was happy with it. I then sent it to Geoff, who added some ASIA magic, and ‘Is This The Life’ found its place on the album.”
More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, ASIA returns in 2026 with ‘Indigo’ – a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.
Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup – Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley – ASIA steps confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.
Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album:
“The initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album ‘Gravitas’ in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill. During this time, we had put our plans on hold, and sadly, John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an ASIA album.
“In 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to ASIA’s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio”, he continued.
Downes also added:
“So, ASIA was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally, we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege, and the music just seemed to flow.
“The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great it was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics, and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate and support our cause to put ASIA back on the map. Enjoy the ride!” he concluded.
Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, ‘Indigo’ captures the unmistakable spirit of ASIA while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.
At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. ‘Indigo’ includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton – “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.
Musically, ‘Indigo’ stands as a natural continuation of ASIA’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.”
The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3).”
Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, ASIA is looking forward to taking to the road again.
With ‘Indigo,’ ASIA don’t just revisit their legacy – they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.
