River of Music: The Power Of Duets, Vol. 1 is a new album due on 12th December through Frontiers Music Srl from Jim Peterik & World Stage.
The Grammy-winning songwriter and founding member of Survivor and The Ides of March — delivers what is said to be one of his most personal and inspired projects to date. Intended as a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of collaboration, where each song becomes a shared story told through harmony, emotion, and musical chemistry.
Produced by Ron Nevison, known for his work Survivor, Heart, Foreigner, and countless others, River Of Music: The Power Of Duets, Vol. 1 carries the warmth and polish of classic rock records, while embracing a sense of intimacy and freshness that speaks to Peterik’s creative fire.
Across ten tracks, the album features Peterik’s gift for melody and his ability to connect with artists across generations. On title track ‘River of Music’, he shares the microphone with his son Colin Peterik, capturing a father-son bond rooted in music. That chemistry returns in ‘Slow Lightning’, a moment of atmospheric beauty that blends poetic lyrics with cinematic instrumentation. Elsewhere, he trades verses with REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin on the stirring ‘Between Two Fires’, and finds common ground with Jason Scheff (formerly of Chicago) in the contemplative ‘The Cadence Of Things’.
Vocalist Toby Hitchcock (Pride Of Lions) brings fire and range to two standout moments — ‘Soul Of My Being’, a soulful duet with Bree Gordon, and a powerful reinterpretation of the Survivor classic ‘In Good Faith’, sung alongside rising star Kaity Heart. Peterik and Kaity Heart also deliver ‘I’m a Survivor’, an original anthem that echoes the resilience and passion at the core of his songwriting.
Other duets include ‘Double Rainbow’ with Jefferson Starship’s Cathy Richardson, ‘Waiting for You’ performed by Dave Mikulskis and Bree Gordon, and the uplifting ‘Everything You Need’, that reunites the Peteriks one more time. Backed by a stellar cast of musicians including drummers Denny Fongheiser and Ed Breckenfeld, bassists Tony Franklin and Bob Lizik, guitarists Phil X and Mike Aquino, and keyboardists Kim Bullard and Kim Peterik, the album is said to be as sonically powerful as it is emotionally resonant.
This is only Volume 1: with Volume 2 already on the horizon, it can be ordered here from Frontiers Music Srl and will be out on 12th December.
Out now as a single is ‘The Cadence Of Things (Featuring Jason Scheff)’, with Jim Peterik commenting:“‘The Cadence Of Things’ is one of my favourite tracks on my new Frontiers release. On this song, I am honoured to share vocals with the great Jason Scheff (lead singer with the group Chicago for 30 years, and son of Jerry Scheff – the long-time bassist for Elvis Presley).
“The song speaks to the rhythm of life all around us – the sound of love in the making – the sound of a heart when it’s breaking – It’s the ‘Cadence Of Things’. The video was expertly shot by Greg Bizzaro. Enjoy!”
