exo-X-xeno Releases Sonic ‘Masterpiece’ Album, “Luminous Voyage,” Featuring Craig Maher, Billy Sherwood, Jay Schellen and Legendary Keyboardist Patrick Moraz
Worldwide release on [TBD], 2025
On [TBD], 2025, progressive rock project exo-X-xeno launches its long-awaited LP album release into the stratosphere, called “Luminous Voyage.” This epic music adventure features Billy Sherwood, Jay Schellen and Patrick Moraz. The concept album is led by composer, vocalist and guitarist Craig Maher, founder of exo-X-xeno, who also designed the cover artwork.
exo-X-xeno is a musical constellation consisting of founder Maher, bassist and backing vocalist Billy Sherwood (Yes, Toto and Conspiracy with Chris Squire), drummer Jay Schellen (Hurricane, Yes and Asia) and legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz (Refugee, Yes and The Moody Blues).
The Maher/Sherwood/Schellen/Moraz lineup has already successfully launched as a remarkable collaborative prog rock project with two singles behind them, and “Luminous Voyage” is the phenomenal culmination of musical material. “Craig has a musicality about him that is inspiring and among the many reasons I enjoy working with him,” Sherwood said. “He has a creativity in his writing, he’s not afraid to push the envelope. That’s something I’ve always tried to do as well, and so we had an instant bond when it came to working together.”
Maher’s guitar architecture invokes a polychromatic tapestry of celestial rock sounds, and he invites listeners to “think and feel on a deeper level, to elevate and go beyond the norms of where they wish to go, to paint life’s experiences into each song’s narrative.”
“The record is filled with melody and interesting lyrics that transport the listener to another place,” Sherwood said. “Craig’s guitar chops are off-the-chain good, the guy can play anything. That said, he doesn’t just shred for shred’s sake, rather he comes from a place of melody in his playing. The guitar tones he goes for always fit the song perfectly and enhances it. Craig is a gifted writer and musician, plus he sings like a bird.”
Calling the album a “masterpiece” and “absolutely brilliant,” Moraz said, “The more we listen to it, the more discoveries and sonic explorations there are! Unbelievable!”
About exo-X-xeno
The exo-X-xeno group, which launched at the beginning of 2021, pushes the prog rock boundaries of space and time with expansive, melodious vocals and sonic instrumental layering—all accomplished with a star-studded roster of musical greats.
Founded by composer, vocalist and guitarist Craig Maher, exo-X-xeno is a musical constellation consisting of bassist and backing vocalist Billy Sherwood (Yes, Toto and Conspiracy with Chris Squire), drummer Jay Schellen (Hurricane, Yes and Asia), and legendary keyboardist Patrick Moraz (Refugee, Yes and The Moody Blues).
exo-X-xeno’s first single, “Onward, Love,” successfully debuted on January 15, 2021, to an enthusiastic global prog rock audience. The group’s second single, “Reaching for Beyond,” followed on July 15, 2021, to further high acclaim. Both singles have been aired by various online radio stations worldwide and have received high praise from the prog rock community.
About Craig Maher, Founder of exo-X-xeno
Craig Maher’s musical journey as a composer, guitarist, vocalist, and recording and visual artist is sprinkled with celestial eclecticism. Throughout his 30 years of playing, studying and composing guitar-based music, he released two records, Through the Garden of Temptation, and Propel (2009). He composed the music score for the film Brooklyn Lobster, with Danny Aiello and Jane Curtin (2005). Maher has performed in a plethora of venues spanning from the U.S. to Europe and is looking forward to touring with exo-X-xeno in the near future.
“Craig’s exceptional talent for composing, authoring, guitar playing and singing are at the highest level of an amazing creativity,” says Moraz.
What’s Ahead
Stay tuned for the vinyl version (two cover art choices) of exo-X-xeno’s “Luminous Voyage,” which will be mastered by Maor Appelbaum in Los Angeles and pressed at Citizen Vinyl, Asheville, NC. “Luminous Voyage” is now available for digital download on the official exo-X-xeno website and on Bandcamp.
Contact, Purchase and Follow info
exo-X-xeno website store: https://exo-x-xeno.com/store
Bandcamp Page: https://exo-x-xeno.bandcamp.com
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/exoXxeno
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC65FzNYu83Bzj2XpRlZRi5Q
Press inquiries: website email address
Musicians:
Guitars, Lead Vocals: Craig Maher — Bass, Backing Vocals: Billy Sherwood — Keyboards: Patrick Moraz — Drums: Jay Schellen
