Robin McAuley Talks MSG, Soulbound, and His Resurgence

From Grand Prix to McAuley Schenker Group (MSG) , Survivor , and the hard-hitting supergroup Black Swan , Robin McAuley has spent decades proving why he’s one of the most underrated vocalists in rock. Now, at 72 years old , he’s not slowing down—in fact, he’s getting heavier . In this episode, we sit down with Robin to discuss his brand-new solo album Soulbound (out Feb 28), his surprise detour into graphic design , and the odds of a Black Swan tour finally happening . We also take a deep dive into his MSG years , the pressure to write radio hits , and what it was like to have The Black Crowes open for him in 1990—before they blew up . If you’re a fan of Foreigner, Scorpions, Whitesnake, or classic hard rock with killer vocals , this episode is for you . 🔥 Episode Highlights: 0:00 – Intro: “Gimme Your Love” 5:12 – Supergroup that works? – How Black Swan became more than just a label project. 9:51 – “Love Is Not a Game” 10:53 – Soulbound and the sound of 2024 – Why Robin’s newest album is his heaviest yet. 18:50 – The truth about vocal longevity – Robin’s strict regimen that keeps his voice in top shape. 23:05 – That Perfect Timing album cover… – Why Robin never wanted MSG’s name change. 29:18 – The Black Crowes opened for MSG?! – Robin’s reaction when he saw their future coming. 34:26 – The MSG Unplugged Tour – The risk of going acoustic in the early ‘90s. 39:20 – Will Black Swan ever tour? – Reb Beach’s future might hold the answer. 1:05:27 – “Soulbound” – The title track from Robin’s new solo album . 1:10:00 – Outro: “Anytime” – Closing the show with MSG’s biggest hit. 🔗 Stay Connected: Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe and leave us a review! 🎧 More at digmeoutpodcast.com 🚀 Join the DMO Union: dmounion.com 📲 Follow us on social media for exclusive content and episode drops! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe