The John Irvine Band – The Starships Are Gathering (Head In The Door Records HITDR-JIB007, 2024) The latest offering from The John Irvine Band, titled…
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero has been writing about progressive music and world music for many years. Publications include Eurock (USA), Marquee (Japan), and Nuevas Músicas (Spain). He founded the websites progressiverockcentral.com and worldmusiccentral.org. Angel also produced Musica NA, a music show for TVE (Spain) featuring fusion, avant-garde, world music, new age and electronic artists.
The Aristocrats, Dazzling Instrumental Rock-Fusion Band
(headline image: The Aristocrats in 2023 – Photo by Arthur Rosato) The Aristocrats, an instrumental rock-fusion band, have garnered critical acclaim and global recognition through…
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Exceptional Instrumental Performances by Brian Tarquin and Friends for a Worthy Cause
Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends – Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes (BHP Music Guitar Trax Records, 2024) Exceptional guitarist Brian Tarquin invited an impressive cast of…
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‘Salighet,’ Another Exceptional Album by Jordsjø
Jordsjø – Salighet (Karisma Records, 2023) Jordsjø’s fourth studio album, Salighet, stands out as one of the most exceptional progressive rock releases of 2023. The…
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Father Robin Explores Airoea’s Mystical Realms in ‘The Songs & Tales of Airoea – Book II'”
The Chronicles of Father Robin – The Songs & Tales of Airoea – Book II (Karisma Records / Old Oak Records, 2023) The Chronicles of…
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Scott Henderson’s Dazzling Carnival of Jazz-Rock Fusion
Scott Henderson – Karnevel! (self-release, 2023) Renowned American guitarist and composer Scott Henderson is set to release his latest musical master work, Karnevel!, on February…
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PsychoYogi’s Eccentric Brilliance Meets Accessibility
PsychoYogi – Brand New Face (2023) Brand New Face is the 7th album by progressive music British act PsychoYogi. On Brand New Face, PsychoYogi boldly…
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Ozric Tentacles‘ Enchanting and Trancy ‘Lotus Unfolding’
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Strings on Fire: Joe Deninzon’s Electrifying Violin Live at ProgStock
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius – Behind the Curtain – Live at ProgStock (Melodic Revolution Records, 2023) Electric violinist, composer, and vocalist Joe Deninzon, along with…
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Littus Paints Fascinating Instrumental Rock Worlds
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