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The cover presents a futuristic capsule chair in the foreground beside a fractured cityscape dominated by a tower that resembles a modern metropolis skyline. Above, white birds cross a sky filled with towering clouds, while smoke rises from industrial stacks at the right edge. At the center, a child points toward a cluster of distorted political-looking figures gathered below the elevated city, as a cloaked figure stands nearby with their back turned to the viewer. Small details, including a seated guitarist near the shoreline and scattered mushrooms in the lower corner.

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Anton Roolaart Returns With The Ballad of General Jupiter

Anton Roolaart — The Ballad of General Jupiter (Wandering Willow Records and MoonJune Records, 2026) Dutch-American multi-instrumentalist composed and produced The Ballad of General Jupiter,…

A tall figure draped in gray-and-olive camouflage cloth stands in the center of a forest clearing, the fabric flowing outward toward the foreground like a long train. The background shows slender trees, mossy ground, tree stumps, and a misty horizon. Vertical text frames the image: “Tusmørke” on the left and “Balderdom” on the right.

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Tusmørke’s Mythology, Where Balder Rises and Prog Refuses To Behave

Aiden Robinson March 6, 2026 No Comments Progressive rock psychedelic rock Tusmørke

Tusmørke – Balderdom (Karisma Records, 2026) On Balderdom, Norwegian progressive rock band Tusmørke flirts with oddity and Nordic mythology. “Svensk drøm” opens the record under…

The cover of Bright Spirit by Gong presents a symmetrical, geometric design set against a deep blue background. At the center, a tall prism splits into bright rainbow beams that extend vertically through the composition. Overlapping translucent circles form a mandala-like pattern around the prism, creating an eye motif with the word “GONG” placed across its center. The album title appears below in spaced white letters.

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Gong Closes A Trilogy With Brilliance On Bright Spirit

Angel Romero March 4, 2026 1 Comment electronic music Gong Progressive rock psychedelic rock

Gong – Bright Spirit (Kscope, 2026) The current incarnation of Gong has released a fantastic new album, one of the band’s best and a strong…

Volker Lankow Ambient Journal 09 Looped Air cover artwork. An orange cover with a lighter orange circle in the middle.

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Volker Lankow Launches Ambient Journal 09 Looped Air

Prog News March 1, 2026 No Comments ambient electronic music Volker Lankow

Berlin-based electronic music artist Volker Lankow has just rolled out Ambient Journal 09: Looped Air. Lankow shared: “Looped Air is built from repeating fragments shaped…

The cover presents a sepia-toned photograph of a grand concert hall viewed from the back of the audience. A sweeping, arched ceiling frames the stage below, where beams of light illuminate the band in the distance. In the foreground, a silhouetted figure raises an arm toward the stage. At the top, uppercase lettering reads “Long Distance Calling,” with “live at lichtburg” in smaller type beneath it.

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Post-Rock Meets Jazz Energy: Long Distance Calling Reveals ‘Live At Lichtburg’

Kevin Baker February 26, 2026 No Comments Long Distance Calling post-rock Progressive rock

Long Distance Calling – Live At Lichtburg (earMUSIC, 2026) Progressive post-rock band Long Distance Calling have released the live album Live At Lichtburg. The recording…

The cover of Anagnorisis by Dwiki Dharmawan features a monochrome stone relief carved into a textured wall. At its center, a mother gestures toward a baby resting in a cradle-like pod, while an elderly bearded man looks on. Opposite them, a fierce, muscular mythic figure lunges forward, mouth open in a snarl.

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Dwiki Dharmawan’s Anagnorisis, Crosscurrents Where Indonesia Meets The Aegean

Angel Romero February 22, 2026 No Comments contemporary jazz Dwiki Dharmawan

Dwiki Dharmawan – Anagnorisis (Moonjune, 2025) Dwiki Dharmawan, Indonesian composer and instrumentalist, plays piano with the ardor of a true improviser, and he shines as…

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Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation) Unveils Elegant Trip-Hop Album ‘A Sky So Close’

Stefan Bruno February 22, 2026 No Comments electronic music Eric Hilton trip hop

Eric Hilton – A Sky So Close (Montserrat House Music, 2026) Eric Hilton, co-founder of downtempo duo Thievery Corporation, will release his new album A…

Johan Agebjorn - Southern-Forest cover artwork. A misty landscape fills the frame, tinted in deep teal and magenta hues. In the center, a tall glowing rectangular prism emits rainbow light, casting faint reflections onto the grassy ground. A dark hill rises in the background while a silhouette of trees stands at the right edge, partially swallowed by fog.

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Johan Agebjörn’s Enchanting Ambient Electronica Inspired by the Deep Woods of Sweden

Angel Romero February 18, 2026 No Comments ambient electronic music Johan Agebjörn

Johan Agebjörn – Southern Forest (Constellation Tatsu PURR 0151, 2025) Swedish electronic music composer returns with Southern Forest, his first solo album of new material…

Camel Earthrise Live at the Marquee 1974 cover artwork. A photo of the band playing live.

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Camel’s Golden Era Preserved On A Stunning Marquee Live Release

Angel Romero February 17, 2026 No Comments Andrew Latimer Andy Ward Camel Doug Ferguson Peter Bardens Progressive rock symphonic rock

Camel – Earthrise – Live at the Marquee 1974 (Esoteric Recordings, 2026) British progressive rock band Camel was at its prime in 1974 when they…

A painting of a landscape shows a lush formal garden in full bloom, with long rows of colorful flowers leading toward a pink classical building centered in the distance. Brushstrokes render trees and a cloudy sky in blues and greens. The title and artist names appear above the scene.

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Yelena Eckemoff Visits Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

Prog News February 12, 2026 No Comments Yelena Eckemoff

Pianist-composer Yelena Eckemoff has released “Gamla Stan,” the latest video single preview from her upcoming album Rosendals Garden. The album is scheduled for release on…