Formed in New York in 1989, neo-synthpop band Declaration’s formative years were spent developing a distinctive sound, while performing at numerous locales throughout New York State and being featured on various local radio stations. In 1991, the band was selected as the centerpiece act for representation by RANA International Music Group. This relationship led to a debut EP on ChrisMarie records, which brought about substantial radio play in southern Europe in the early 90s. This success resulted in the recording of a promotional video for distribution to RAI Television and various media outlets in 1993.
When a record deal with a major European label fell through in 1993, Declaration went on hiatus for several years, until the first CD release, EP Digital Exposure, was published in early 2003. Intended as a mere tribute to Declaration’s previous achievements, featured song When Push Comes to Shove proved to be one of the most downloaded titles in its genre the month of its release; it soon thereafter garnered radio play in North America and went on to appear on various compilation albums. These accomplishments propelled Declaration to complete the follow-up full-length CD, Divine Design, released in late 2003. Containing remastered selections from Digital Exposure, in addition to several new works, the album proved to be an acclaimed success on then-fledgling internet radio.
The popularity of Divine Design proffered the chance for additional live performances, including a Caribbean tour in 2004 that was highlighted by the opportunity to open on stage for two highly noted acts with major label credentials. Expectation, Declaration’s second full length CD published in 2008, was a follow-up to the 2004 exclusively Caribbean release Maho Beach and included several songs that were first introduced during the Caribbean tour.
Declaration’s 2014 LP, Show Me the Way, added rock edges to the synthpop formula, with modernized takes on Declaration’s previous European radio successes a particular highlight.
2024’s Foundation is a full-length collection of recent remasters of Declaration’s most popular songs from their earlier CDs, while Doomsday Moon, also from 2024, is an album composed of fresh remasters from the aforementioned Show Me the Way.
Declaration continues to work on new music. As streaming has become the popular way to consume content, current and future releases can and will be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major platforms.
