New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Michael Chiklis has released his debut album Influence. The record premiered this week as an exclusive stream on Billboard, who remarks that the album "features nine original songs written by Chiklis, one cover and an ancient Irish lullaby that all reflect Chiklis� deep musical roots and biggest influences." Influence is currently available for to order HERE.
Chiklis was recently a guest on "CNN Newsroom" to discuss the album and his lifelong interest in music. The record has also been spotlighted on Entertainment Weekly, AXS, and others.
The album's lead track "
The Show" recently premiered on Relix. Chiklis writes, "'The Show' is a direct descendant of my greatest musical influences, the British rockers! Queen,
Peter Gabriel, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Bowie� they�re all in there. That�s the reason I called this record Influence, because every painting you have ever seen, every song you�ve ever heard, every work of art in every medium imaginable is influenced by someone who came before you."
Chiklis also recently released the song "
Run To You" which features a propulsive rhythm and wailing sax line, and is currently streaming via Allmusic. The album's first single "In Front of Your Eyes� is also currently available to stream and features Steve Lukather on guitar.
Chiklis now steps into a new spotlight to showcase his talents as a rock singer and songwriter with a record whose prominent hooks and overdriven energy recall rock's golden age. Written and produced by Chiklis at his own Extravaganza
Music Studio, Influence is an amalgam of his most loved musical inspirations past and present. The album features standout performances from Andres Forero (Hamilton) and Steve Lukather (Toto), as well as Scott Healy, Richie �La Bamba� Rosenberg, and Jerry Vivino from Conan's band.
Known for his iconic portrayal of Detective Vic Mackey in the groundbreaking series The Shield, Chiklis can currently be seen on the hit series Gotham as
Nathaniel Barnes,
Captain of the Gotham City
Police Department. Influence arrives just in time for Gotham's third season, which premieres
September 19th.
