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Unicorn Umbrellas is the project of Swiss pianist, composer and producer Beat Zimmermann. The debut album “Every Picture Tells a Story” was released on 24 April 2026 on all major streaming platforms, with a Limited Signature Edition CD & LP shipped to pre-order customers ahead of the digital release.

The record features
– Michael Sadler (SAGA) – vocals
– Todd Sucherman (STYX) – drums
– Zlatko “Slädu” Perica – guitars (seven-time Grammy nominee)
– René Maurer – bass (ex-Gölä/Sandee)

Song-focused neo-prog / art rock with a modern, cinematic edge.

Album

Title: Every Picture Tells a Story
Artist: Unicorn Umbrellas
Release date: 24 April 2026 (digital)
Formats: Digital, CD, Limited Signature Edition CD & LP
Genre: Neo-Prog / Art Rock / Fusion

Singles

From the album, two singles have been released beforehand:

The Prison Within – Lead single about breaking out of mental cages and expectations, combining strong hooks with a detailed, modern arrangement.
I Regret – A more introspective, emotionally charged track about missed chances and the stories we tell ourselves in hindsight.

Both singles have received airplay and constant rotation on specialist prog station Morow, with additional support from prog outlets such as ProgAlley and ProgZilla, steadily building a growing international niche audience in the progressive rock community.