January, 2025 | Progressive Rock Central.com

The album cover for All the Difference by Runar Blesvik features an abstract composition with fluid, curving shapes that evoke a sense of depth and movement. The color palette consists of muted blues, grays, and earthy tones, intersected by fine, almost architectural lines that add structure to the organic forms.

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Runar Blesvik’s Deeply Personal Connection to the Dramatic Landscapes of Western Norway

Runar Blesvik – All the Difference (Fluttery Records, 2025) Norwegian composer, producer, and pianist Runar Blesvik has unveiled his sixth album, All the Difference. This…

Sara Caswell — The Way To You cover artwork. A photo of Caswell holding a violin to her chest.

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Sara Caswell’s violin sings with clarity, passion, and a touch of mystery

Charlie Melville January 29, 2025 No Comments contemporary jazz jazz jazz violin Sara Caswell

Sara Caswell — The Way To You (Anzic Records, 2023) After a seventeen-year hiatus as a leader, jazz violinist Sara Caswell re-emerged with The Way…

Life, Love, & Lenny event poster. A color photo of Lenny holding drum sticks.

Events

Life, Love, & Lenny, A Celebration of Jazz Fusion Drummer Lenny White

Prog News January 28, 2025 2 Comments

Life, Love, & Lenny is a one-night celebration of celebrated jazz fusion drummer Lenny White. Presented by Laurence Fishburne, with Dianne Reeves, Buster Williams and…

The album cover for The Far Meadow - Given the Impossible features a striking visual of a narrow, graffiti-lined alleyway bathed in golden light. At the end of the alley, a lone silhouette of a person stands illuminated by a bright glow. The bold yellow typography contrasts with the dark, textured brick walls. The band's initials, "TFM," appear subtly in the bottom corner.

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The Far Meadow: Symphonic Rock Mastery and Artful Storytelling

Angel Romero January 27, 2025 No Comments Marguerita Alexandrou Progressive rock symphonic rock The Far Meadow

The Far Meadow — Given The Impossible (Bad Elephant Music, 2016) London-based progressive rock quintet The Far Meadow delivered a breathtaking symphonic masterpiece with their…

Echolyn – "Time Silent Radio II cover artwork. Blue, red and yellow patterns over a black background.

Interviews

Echolyn Interview – “Time Silent Radio”

Professor Mark January 26, 2025 No Comments Brett Kull Christopher Buzby Echolyn Glenn Rosenstein Progressive rock Ray Weston symphonic rock Time Silent Radio

Welcome to the Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion. Today, a wonderful surprise! We have Echolyn assembled to talk about their new albums, Time Silent Radio…

The album cover for G Clef Fusion - Geryon Claque Fermata features a colorful, surrealistic design. It portrays three interconnected, multi-colored faces blending into one another, emphasizing intricate swirls, patterns, and textures. The palette of yellows, blues, reds, and oranges creates a sense of dynamic motion. The background has a subtle, dark textured effect, contrasting with the bold central imagery. The title and band name are displayed in soft, contrasting fonts.

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G Clef Fusion’s Triptych of Jazz-Rock Fusion

Charlie Melville January 26, 2025 No Comments fusion G Clef Fusion jazz-rock Progressive rock

G Clef Fusion – Geryon Claque Fermata (self-release, 2024) Chuck Moyer, operating under his alias G Clef Fusion, drops his third full-length album, Geryon Claque…

The album cover for Frost*'s Western Atmosphere features a striking image of a bright orange, retro-style tube amplifier against a neutral gray background. The minimalist layout highlights the amplifier's intricate design, with its glowing vacuum tubes and tactile knobs. The band's name and album title appear in clean, modern typography at the bottom.

Music Videos

Frost* Unveils Stand-Alone Single “Western Atmosphere”

Prog News January 23, 2025 No Comments Frost*Jem Godfrey Progressive rock

British progressive rock band Frost* has released a stand-alone single titled “Western Atmosphere.” Previously available exclusively as a Japanese bonus track on the album Life…

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Echolyn – “Time Silent Radio II” and “Time Silent Radio vii”

Professor Mark January 22, 2025 No Comments Brett Kull Christopher Buzby Echolyn Glenn Rosenstein Jesse Reyes Jordan Perlson Paul Ramsey Progressive rock Ray Weston symphonic rock Time Silent Radio

Echolyn is Back! With maybe the best progressive rock album(s) of the year, Time Silent Radio; which will be released on the 7th of March…

This album cover features a surreal and fantastical landscape, painted in vibrant blues, greens, and purples. It depicts floating rock islands with trees growing on them, set against a tranquil horizon of water and sky. The foreground includes a twisting, ancient-looking tree, with its branches framing the scene. The typography of the album title and band name has a stylized, fantasy-like aesthetic.

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Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe’s ‘An Evening of Yes Music Plus’ Shines in a New 4-Disc Boxed Set

Angel Romero January 22, 2025 No Comments Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe Bill Bruford Jon Anderson Progressive rock Rick Wakeman Steve Howe symphonic rock

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe – An Evening of Yes Music Plus (Esoteric, 2025) Fragile Records, in collaboration with Esoteric Recordings is releasing a 4-disc clamshell…

Ginetta's Vendetta - Fun Size cover artwork. A photo of the artist holding a pocket trumpet, wearing a yellow dress with a red background.

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Ginetta’s Vendetta: Pocket-Sized Powerhouse Delivers “Fun Size” Jazz

Charlie Melville January 22, 2025 No Comments contemporary jazz Ginetta's Vendetta pocket trumpet trumpet

Ginetta’s Vendetta – Fun Size (Kickin’ Wiccan Music, 2024) Ginetta M., a multi-talented musician, composer, and bandleader, shines on Fun Size, her sixth album with…