Perth, Western Australia May 16, 2026 (Issuewire.com) Perth-based musician, composer, guitarist, and recording artist ONeill Fernandes will release his highly anticipated new album, When The Radio Sang,’ on 22 May 2026 a sweeping 20track celebration of the humble radio and the extraordinary role it played in shaping a lifetime of musical passion.
A love letter to the golden dial days of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, When The Radio Sang transforms childhood memories into cinematic soundscapes, blending big-band warmth, rock n roll fire, reggae sunshine, orchestral lift, and heartfelt acoustic storytelling. The album radiates pure gratitudenot nostalgia tinged with sadness, but a bright, uplifting tribute to the airwaves that sparked dreams, carried emotions, and opened the world through melody.
The album opens with the majestic title track, When The Radio Sang,’ capturing the sacred moment a child first hears a glowing wooden radio whispering possibility. From there, the journey unfolds across genres and eras:
The Spark That Sang relives the lightning-bolt moment a single song changed everything.
Little Radio, Big Dreams and Transistor Heartbeat honor the pocket-sized radios that turned bedrooms, beaches, and bike rides into adventures.
Airwave Fever races through decades of hits, celebrating the communal thrill of discovering new music.
Static And Sunshine and Turn The Dial To Joy bring breezy reggae optimism, turning imperfections into warmth and worries into sway.
Golden Dial Days and First Tune I Loved revisit the songs and family moments that shaped early identity.
Melody Wings,’ Where Dreams Took Flight,’ and Waves That Carried Me reflect on how radio melodies lifted a young heart into a lifetime of creativity.
The album closes with Reggae Sunshine Forever,’ a joyful finale promising that the happiest frequencies never fade.
Across all 20 tracks, ONeill blends his signature melodic guitar work with cinematic arrangements, creating an album that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Speaking about the project, ONeill describes the album as a “nostalgic hug”a reminder that the magic of music often begins with a simple twist of the knob.
When The Radio Sang honors the radio not just as a device but as a companion, a teacher, and a spark that ignited a lifelong creative journey.
When The Radio Sang
Available 22 May 2026, streaming only on SoundCloud and YouTube
For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact:
oneillfern@bigpond.com
Links:
SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/oneill-fernandes
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ONeillFernandes
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/oneillfern
Media Contact
O’Neill Fernandes
14 Hamlet Court, Bibra Lake, Western Australia 6163, Australia
Source :O’Neill Fernandes
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