Cinema Stereo are originally from Florida but are now based in Nashville, where their brand of Rock fits comfortably with the area’s music. Their music defies genres with a widescreen musical diversity; the trio of musicians, Ian Rayha (lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, Sebastian Borysek lead guitar and Jeffrey Lagaveen drums), have a range of influences from Queen, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and The Police; their debut album is a revealing affair as it shows a band still trying to forge their identity. The album is packed with ideas and contrasting moods; it is a mix of Classic and Alternative Rock with an atmospheric texture.
‘Flood’ (the album opener) immediately establishes the band’s energetic style, with ‘Over The Edge’ and ‘Now We Feel Special’ following with plenty of melody and hooks. ‘A Moment Of Feeling Alone’ completely changes the mood, demonstrating that there is more emotional depth than the opening tracks suggest. ‘1.23’ is brief, it expresses that feeling we get when a fleeting moment arrives that can change the direction of our lives, though short it sits at the centre of the record. The album title itself is a metaphor for moments like these, when your life gains perspective and focus.
Themes that permeate the music are growing up, relationships and self-doubt, a snapshot of life. ‘Expectations’, ‘Flowers’ and ‘Lean On You’ are amongst the most accessible songs; the latter, in particular, shows the band’s ability to combine infectious melody with real emotion. The second half of the album is more reflective, with ‘All I Want’ and ‘Tears’ slowing the pace before ‘Proxima’ brings the record to an expansive conclusion. Cinema Stereo haven’t arrived with a fully formed blueprint; they have arrived with curiosity, enthusiasm and some great ideas. Producer Paul Moak keeps everything sounding crisp and punchy; the harmonies and keys are enhanced, making it a promising debut that suggests a big future.
CINEMA STEREO FULL-LENGTH
DEBUT ALBUM “12:34”
RELEASED FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2026
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Review: Paul Mace
12:34 – Album Track Listing
Flood (3:09)
2. Over the Edge (3:33)
3. Now We Feel Special (3:46)
4. A Moment of Feeling Alone (4:51)
5. 12:34 (1:23)
6. Expectations (4:15)
7. Ride to the Sun (3:56)
8. Flowers (3:46)
9. Lean On You (3:10)
10. All I Want (3:15)
11. Tears (2:12)
12. Proxima (5:30)
Album Credits
Vocals, Bass, Guitar & Keyboards: Ian Rayha
Lead Guitar: Sebastian Borysek
Drums: Jeffrey Lageveen
Produced by: Paul Moak
Engineered by: Zack Zinck
Assistant Engineer: Brendon Hapgood
Mixed by: Paul Moak
Recorded at: The Smoakstack
Mastered by: Sam Moses
Album Artwork: Kii Arens
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THE GIG CARTEL IN ASSOCIATION WITH TEENAGE HEAD MUSIC PRESENTS
CINEMA STEREO
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2026 UK TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
THE GIG CARTEL AND CINEMA STEREO
FAVERSHAM, THE OLD BREWERY STORE
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25
Tickets: Gigantic
Mill Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DY
https://rockinrootsevents.co.uk
MANCHESTER, DEAF INSTITUTE
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
135 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HE
https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk
SHEFFIELD, YELLOW ARCH
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
30-36 Burton Rd, Neepsend, Sheffield, S3 8BX
https://www.yellowarch.com
LEEK, FOXLOWE ARTS CENTRE
SATURDAY NOVMEBER 28
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Stockwell St, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6AD
www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk
PLANET ROCKSTOCK
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29
Tickets: Planet Rock Tickets
Trecco Bay, Porthcawl, Wales, CF36 5NG
Planet Rock.com
GLASGOW, SLAY
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
24 Glassford St, Glasgow, G1 1UL
https://slayglasgow.com
YORK, FULFORD ARMS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
121 Fulford Rd, York, YO10 4EX
https://www.thefulfordarms.com
NORWICH, WATERFRONT STUDIO
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io
FROME, TREEHOUSE
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
35 Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EH
www.cheeseandgrain.com
LONDON, O2 ACADEMY 2
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
16 Parkfield St, London, N1 0PS
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academyislington
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CINEMA STEREO 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
15-Oct-2026 Verviers Belgium – Spirit of 66
16-Oct-2026 Krefeld Germany – Kulturrampe
17-Oct-2026 Bully-les-Mines France – Bully On Rocks festival
20-Oct-2026 Santander Spain – Niagara
21-Oct-2026 León Spain – Babylon
22-Oct-2026 A Coruña Spain – Mardi Gras
23-Oct-2026 Ourense Spain – Café Cultural
24-Oct-2026 Sevilla Spain – Sala Even
25-Oct-2026 Jerez Spain – La Guarida del Angel
27-Oct-2026 Orihuela Spain – La Gramola
28-Oct-2026 Valencia Spain – Loco Club
29-Oct-2026 Castellón Spain – Sala Because
30-Oct-2026 Zaragoza Spain – Rock ‘n Blues Café
31-Oct-2026 Valles Spain – AMC Bocanegra
1-Nov-2026 Vitoria Spain – Urban Rock Concept
3-Nov-2026 Barcelona Spain – Razz 3
4-Nov-2026 Chambèry France – Brin de Zinc
5-Nov-2026 Eppstein Germany – Wunderbar Weite Welt
6-Nov-2026 Regensburg Germany – VAZ
7-Nov-2026 Lauchhammer Germany – Real Music Club
10-Nov-2026 Frankfurt Germany – Nachtleben
11-Nov-2026 Bremen Germany – Meisenfrei
12-Nov-2026 Dortmund Germany Musiktheater Piano
14-Nov-2026 Heilbronn Germany – Umma23
15-Nov-2026 Norderstedt Germany – Music Star
18-Nov-2026 Hamburg Germany – Cowboy un Indianer
21-Nov-2026 Coevorden Netherlands – MFC
25-Nov-2026 Faversham UK – The Old Brewery Store
26-Nov 2026 Manchester UK – Deaf Institute
27-Nov-2026 Sheffield UK – Yellow Arch
28-Nov-2026 Leek UK – Foxlowe Arts
29-Nov-2026 Trecco Bay UK – Planet Rockstrock
1-Dec-2026 Glasgow UK – Slay
2-Dec-2026 York UK – Fulford Arms
3-Dec-2026 Norwich UK – Waterfront
4-Dec-2026 Frome UK – Treehouse
5-Dec-2026 London UK – O2 Academy 2
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