Esthema Long Goodbye (Esthema, 2014) Esthema is a Boston-based ensemble composed of virtuoso musicians that defy musical boundaries. Although they describe their music as world…
View More Esthema’s Multilayered Progressive-World FusionAuthor: 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.
Best Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014 Poll
Our new poll for October is Best Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014. This refers to keyboardists who are currently active rather than the semi-retired…
View More Best Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014 PollAccessible and Eccentric Chamber Rock
Stop Motion Orchestra Instant Everything! (Egg Helmet Records (888295123945, 2014) Austin has become a hotbed for eclectic bands that perform all sorts of music beyond…
View More Accessible and Eccentric Chamber RockEcholyn to Perform in Montreal in October 2014
The Montreal Progressive Music Festival will present celebrated American progressive rock band Echolyn on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Gesù (1200 de Bleury). Eight…
View More Echolyn to Perform in Montreal in October 2014An Essential Tango Rock Classic
Alas Alas (EMI 8294, 1976) In the mid-1970s Argentina had one of the most exciting progressive rock scenes in South America. Alas (wings) was one…
View More An Essential Tango Rock ClassicClassic Horror Book Turned Into Rock Opera
Dean Madonia Shadow To Shadow: Dean Madonia’s Frankenstein (Soft Monkey Music, 2014) This ambitious double album appeared promising: a new rock opera based on Mary…
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Beautifully Crafted Guitar Work by Steve Rothery
Steve Rothery Band Live in Rome (InsideOut Music, 2014) Former Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery has a new double live album recorded in Italy. We received…
View More Beautifully Crafted Guitar Work by Steve RotheryMemorable and Grand Live Album by Discipline
Discipline This One’s for England (Strung Out Records, 2014) American progressive rock band Discipline has released several live albums in the past on its own…
View More Memorable and Grand Live Album by DisciplineEpic Compositions and Vintage Sci-Fi Atmospheres
Eccentric Orbit – Creation of the Humanoids (EOCD2, 2014) The second album by Massachusetts-based band Eccentric Orbit showcases an exciting collection of high intensity instrumental…
View More Epic Compositions and Vintage Sci-Fi AtmospheresSteve Howe to Perform Solo Concert at The Capstone Theatre
Legendary progressive rock guitarist Steve Howe is set to perform a solo concert at Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre on Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Steve Howe started…
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