For those not in the know, in the ever-evolving landscape of progressive jazz rock, a new force has emerged that’s bound to turn heads and redefine musical boundaries.

Led by the visionary keyboardist, producer and composer Phil Turcio, The Outernet stands as a testament to the boundless creativity that can flourish when like-minded virtuosos come together.

With Phil Turcio at the helm, Pete Drummond on drums, Pete Mollica on bass, and the promising newcomer Emilio Kormanic on guitar, the ensemble has woven an intricate tapestry of sound that defies categorization.

The foundation of The Outernet is built upon the eclectic talents of its members, each contributing their unique musical prowess to craft a sonic experience like no other. Phil Turcio’s journey in music began in his mid-teens, a spark of creativity that has since evolved into a blazing fire of inspiration. His compositions possess an almost mystical origin, often coming to life within hours of entering his mind.

It’s a phenomenon that speaks volumes about the instantaneous connection between his thoughts and the intricate melodies he creates. The modern marvels of technology allow Phil to capture the essence of his creations with remarkable speed, leaving an indelible mark on the band’s music.

His 2021 album The Quiet explored instrumental synth fusions of jazz, EDM, and pop. As a mentor and producer, he has guided talents like Fatai and Isaiah Firebrace while collaborating with Gary Novak and Larnell Lewis. In 2024 he produced John Farnham’s classic Burn For You for Guy Sebastian and with his new band The Outernet, Turcio continues pushing jazz-rock forward, which is shown to complete perfection here on his brand new album The Light & The Fury.

1. The Fury [2:56]
2. The Crossing pt I [5:16]
3. The Crossing pt II [3:29]
4. Mortal [6:41]
5. Menacing Images [5:33]
6. We Remember [4:31]
7. Running From The Aliens pt I [4:32]
8. Running From The Aliens pt II [4:19]
9. Running From The Aliens pt III [7:06]
10. The Light [5:05]

On an album where Mollica, a seasoned bassist who’s shared a symbiotic bond with Phil for over two decades, and thus brings an unmatched depth to the ensemble’s sonic foundation, they open their new project on the propulsive prog rocker The Fury and then we get the free-flowing musical majesties within The Crossing pt I and the playfully perky notes of The Crossing pt II, the expansive AOR of Mortal and the full on, richly deep Menacing Images.

Along next is the beautifully sculpted We Remember which is itself backed seamlessly by the first of the trilogy: the skittish Running From The Aliens pt I, the excitable Running From The Aliens pt II and the more outlined, dedicated prog guitar runs of Running From The Aliens pt III, the set coming to a close on a languishing beauty found within The Light.

Musicians:
Phil Turcio, keyboardist
Pete Drummond, drums
Pete Mollica, bass
Emilio Kormanic, guitar

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