Today, Jukebox Time is featuring the latest single Too Close To The Sun by Mirror Mirage. Known for his captivating music, guitarist and songwriter Wouter van der Veen (known from Armed Cloud and Steelyard) also known as Mirror Mirage returns after a short break — and what a track he delivers. The intro is power-packed, with scintillating rhythms and tonality that truly enthrall. The vocals are raw, filled with emotion and intonation that blend seamlessly with the musical world Mirror Mirage is crafting here.

The progression pays homage to the progressive rock genre of a bygone era, yet he infuses his own unique tonal style throughout the track, making it feel personal and worthy of being played on repeat.

Overall, we were impressed by the fascinating vibe the single conveys. We highly recommend giving it a listen — it’s now streaming on Spotify.

The full EP is set to release on 30th June 2025.

About the artist: After being away from the progressive rock scene for quite some time, guitarist and songwriter Wouter van der Veen (known from Armed Cloud and Steelyard) makes his comeback with Mirror Mirage: a dynamic new project that captures the essence of classic influences while forging a distinctive sound for today’s audience. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts such as Rainbow, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Dio and Yngwie Malmsteen, Mirror Mirage crafts a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern, appealing to long-time fans of the genre and new listeners alike. Prepare for heavy riffs, melodic vocals, grooving drums and ominous keys. Inspiration for the name Mirror Mirage comes from one of the tracks from Armed Cloud. In addition, Mirror Mirage has to do with “seeing or wanting to see something that is not really there or isn’t real”. It’s about illusion, dreams, hopes and goals. Very applicable to the subjects of the songs that feature on the brand new and very first EP: Missing Pieces.

For more details follow the artist on his official social media:
Youtube: youtube.com/@MirrorMirageOfficial
Facebook: facebook.com/mirrormirage
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/mirrormirageofficial
Bandcamp: mirrormirage.bandcamp.com