Genre: Rock
Hometown: Basel, Switzerland

Astral Rocks is an international rock project that blends modern rock energy with cinematic textures and seasoned musicianship. Drawing on Portuguese, Swiss, and British influences, the band creates a dynamic sound that resonates with fans of alternative, indie, and contemporary rock.

The creative vision behind Astral Rocks is led by founder, songwriter, composer, vocalist, and guitarist Milli Schweizer, a British-Swiss musician and author whose work is shaped by Yorkshire roots, London's business world, and a creative reinvention in Switzerland. Her songs fuse emotional storytelling with powerful guitar-driven arrangements, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and transformation in tracks such as "In The Dark," "A Father's Cry," "Budapest I'm Finally Home," and "Why War."

Fronting the band alongside Schweizer is lead vocalist Diogo Leite, whose powerful performances bring added depth and emotion to Astral Rocks' evolving sound. The lineup also features lead guitarist and vocalist Sérgio "Serginni" Esteves, bassist Mário "Nuggy" Valente, drummer and musical director João Nuno Barros, and concert harpist Sofia Linda Plozner. Together, the group combines decades of performing and recording experience with a distinctive blend of driving rock instrumentation and cinematic arrangements.

Astral Rocks' music is currently receiving airplay on more than 170 radio stations worldwide, spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, South America, and Africa. Previous singles such as "War (A Father's Cry)" and "Budapest (I'm Finally Home)" helped build a strong international indie radio following, while the band's holiday release "Bring Back Hope" continues to chart on European independent radio.

Bio by Wiley Koepp