Category: Melodic Rock | AOR

Album-oriented rock (abbreviated AOR) is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists. AOR evolved from progressive rock radio in the mid-1970s, using research and formal programming to create an album rock format with greater commercial appeal.

SVARTSOT – Peregrinus 2025


For fans of (early) In Flames, Thyrfing, Moonsorrow SVARTSOT are set to release their sixth – and probably last traditional – album in September. 2025 is also the band’s 20th anniversary year.

Blue Desert – Day One 2025 , MP3+FLAC


The Swedish AOR project Blue Desert has just released their debut album “Day One”, which is available to listen to digitally via plotn08, among others. Blue Desert revolves around producer/keyboardist Andreas Grimsbo and he has names like Michael Thompson, Bruce Gaitsch, Clif Magness, Michael Landau and Steve Maggiora to help him.