Oddleaf – Where Ideal and Denial Collide (self-released, 2024) Oddleaf‘s debut album, Where Ideal and Denial Collide, is a striking entry into the world of…
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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.
Oddleaf: A Standout in the International Progressive Rock Scene
French progressive rock band Oddleaf was founded in early 2020 by Carina Taurer (keyboards) and Mathieu Rossi (flute/electronic flute) after a decade of performing Early…
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Nicola Lori’s “Urban Vision”: A Progressive Exploration of City Life
Nicola Lori – Urban Vision (NL Music, 2024) Nicola Lori’s debut album, Urban Vision, draws inspiration from modern urban life, a concept previously explored by…
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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Revive Classic Prog Rock Spirit with ‘True’
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks – True (Frontiers, 2024) True is Jon Anderson‘s latest contribution to the world of progressive rock, a genre he…
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Volker Lankow Launches The Hanau Sleep Concert Recording
Prolific German synthesist Volker Lankow has released a new album of ambient electronic music titled The Hanau Sleep Concert. On September 14, 2024, Volker Lankow…
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Perpetual Mutations: A Masterclass in Eclectic Jazz-Rock Fusion
Gavin Harrison & Antoine Fafard – Perpetual Mutations (self-released, 2024) Antoine Fafard’s 2024 release, Perpetual Mutations, builds on his history of creating standout jazz-rock fusion…
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Drums of Compassion Explores Themes of Loving-Kindness and Unity through Music
Michael Shrieve – Drums of Compassion (7D Media, 2024) Renowned drummer Michael Shrieve released the remarkable Drums of Compassion, back in May 2024. The album,…
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Jordan Rudess Releases Video for ‘Embers’
Gifted Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has rolled out a music video for the song “Embers.” The track appears in his new studio album Permission…
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Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra Presents Piano Finesse Enhanced by a Magnificent Orchestra
Bill Laurance & The Untold Orchestra – Bloom (ACT Music, 2024) Bloom is the ACT Music solo debut of Grammy-winning British pianist and composer Bill…
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Big Big Train’s Triumphant Return: A Flare On The Lens Captures a Band Reborn
Big Big Train – A Flare on The Lens (2024) Big Big Train’s latest live recording, A Flare on The Lens, is a two-disc symphonic…
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