Philly Chart-Topping Rockers Soraia Cover Blondie's "Union City Blue" On New Single
Tourt Dates Announced
"Soraia let the good times roll like Joan Jett always does. Vintage rock vitality. Classic rock ‘n’ roll is about lusty riffs, jagged hooks and sweaty licks. That’s what this Philly hit team is about. They move and they shout, and they do it with steaming bravado."- Turn Up The Volume
"...an ascendant rock ‘n’ roll band on the cusp of its breakthrough moment."- Albany Times-Union
"...Hard-Charging..."- Billboard
"Gritty, raw, passionate and heartfelt....adjectives you use to describe the music of upstart Philly rockers Soraia....”- Loudwire
"Philly rockers Soraia sure know how to write a flawless rock song. Singer ZouZou has one of the most captivating voices you'll hear. Multifaceted it can range from sweet and sensitive to gritty and powerful but never wavering from its stunning soulful tone. The kind of voice you hear and instantly think "wow"."- Click Roll Boom
Philadelphia rock outfit Soraia cover the Blondie classic "Union City Blue" on their latest Wicked Cool Records single.
Stream "Union City Blue" here: https://orcd.co/unioncityblue
Frontwoman ZouZou Mansour says, "I've wanted to cover "Union City Blue" since I first heard it on the "Sid and Nancy" soundtrack album I bought back in 2016. I loved that movie--starring Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb. We were in Sweden touring in fall 2023, and decided that was the time to do it. We self-produced the song this time, bringing more of a "We Got The Beat" vibe to the tempo and approach. Hope you dig it!"
The constantly touring band just wrapped a stint on the The Wicked Cool Records Revue, presented by Hard Rock and Little Steven's The Underground Garage, and they're hitting the road again (with Detroit's The Idiot Kids) for a short run of East Coast dates later this month.
Dates:
April 25: Hamden CT @ The Cellar on Treadwell
April 26: New London, CT @ 33 Golden
April 27: Denville, NJ @ Sweet Vinyl Cafe (electric set)
April 28: Levittown, PA @ Positively Records (acoustic set)
Soraia is:
ZouZou Mansour - Lead Vocals, Tambourine
Travis Smith - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Brianna Sig - Drums, Backing Vocals
Praise for Soraia:
"It seems appropriate that Philly-based rockers Soraia have opened shows for Joan Jett over the years because just like the queen of cool, they play a muscular, guitar-heavy brand of rock, free of all current musical trends and pretentions. The record may be filled with overcoming slights and traumas but healing and triumph have never sounded so cathartic before."- New Noise
”Soraia is an extraordinary, exciting, and ‘sure to make waves’ band who I love and admire” - Joan Jett
"You do not want to miss one of the greatest of the new bands! For those of you who think rock is dead - come to have your faith renewed!" - Steven Van Zandt
"All rise for the fire and euphoria of Soraia...your road to garage-rock salvation." David Fricke, Rolling Stone/Sirius XM Radio
"Soraia do an extremely effective job of recapturing that punk rock spirit and zeal, with lead singer ZouZou Mansour bringing that vintage glam rock appeal with her lively, spirited vocals."- V13
"Soraia are bringing back that 80’s rock sneer – A brilliant riff, thrumming bassline and pure catchiness make up this cracking song."- Love It To Death Reviews
"This is garage rock out of the garage and aiming for arenas. "I Seek Fire" is just pure no nonsense rock 'n' roll with zero pretention."- If It's Too Loud
""I Seek Fire" is an excellent mix of aggressive riffs, high attitude and epic bold vocals. The song is sure to stop you in your tracks."- Click Roll Boom
"Philadelphia rock quartet Soraia really knows how to put together a hypnotic rock song. Frontwoman ZouZou Mansour’s uncanny voice is perfectly pitched to the guitars and holds you close while it beguiles you. This is a put-on-repeat song." - Shutter16
About SORAIA:
With each new release, Soraia continues to amass experience, momentum, and resilience. They've caught the attention of rock legends in the music industry, including Jon Bon Jovi, Little Steven, and Joan Jett. The core lineup comprises ZouZou Mansour (lead vocals), Travis Smith (bass), and Brianna Sig (drums), a trio with unparalleled chemistry and a profound passion for their music.
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