Bleu has officially released his 7th studio album (or 8th - or 9th - depending on who you ask! ;-), Sargeant Pepper Grinder , out now via Miracle Records , with vinyl mastering handled by Licorice Pizza Records . A true windows-down, volume-up record, it effortlessly balances radio-ready pop-rock, 1970s Jeff Lynne-style arrangements, Rundgren-esque bombast, and high-energy glam. Beyond the infectious melodies, the record carries heartfelt resonance as a tribute to lost friends and longtime collaborators—most notably the late Ducky Carlisle , the three-time Grammy-winning engineer and producer behind Boston’s Ice Station Zebra studio, who helped shape classic Bleu albums like Redhead and Four . Track Highlights "Start a Band" – A driving, guitar-forward rock track that directly reflects on Bleu’s early days and his friendship and studio work with Ducky Carlisle. "This Song Won't Sell" – Plays heavily with contrast, shifting between quiet, contemplative verse...
Mike Viola - Discography (Official Records / Rare & Unreleased / Demos / Live / Video - Update 2026)
Welcome to the comprehensive discography of Mike Viola — songwriter, producer, former Candy Butchers frontman, and power pop maestro. This archive covers his entire musical journey: from early 1980s cassette demos and the Candy Butchers era to his acclaimed solo records, major motion picture soundtracks, curated rarities, and selected production highlights. Special thanks to the dedicated community over at Facebook's Mike Viola Monster Squad Group — you people rock! Official Studio Releases & EPs 1983–1985 Glue Horses 01 – Cindy Is Teen 02 – Never Let Me Go 03 – All the Time, All the While 04 – Second Chance 05 – Ordinary Man 1985 Not the Only One 01 – Not the Only One 02 – Caroline 03 – She's the One 04 – Space 1987 Don't Break My Fall 01 – Don't Break My Fall 02 – Rainbows 03 – I Don't Wanna ...