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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…

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…

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…

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PAKT’s “No Steps Left to Trace” – A Bold Dive into Improvised Fusion

Angel Romero January 10, 2025 No Comments fusion jazz-rock PAKT Progressive rock

PAKT – No Steps Left to Trace (MoonJune Records, 2024) PAKT’s double album, No Steps Left to Trace, presents an electrifying mix of studio and…

Hawkwind - Live At The Royal Albert Hall cover artwork. An illustration that combines a cosmic and futuristic theme with the grandeur of the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London. The Royal Albert Hall is depicted as a packed concert venue, illuminated by vibrant lights. Above the hall, a massive sci-fi-style spaceship or cosmic vortex is shooting a beam of light directly into the building.

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Hawkwind Live at the Royal Albert Hall: A Monumental Space Rock Journey

Angel Romero December 30, 2024 No Comments Hawkwind Progressive rock psychedelic rock space rock

Hawkwind – Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Cherry Red records, 2024) Legendary space rock innovators Hawkwind released their latest live album, Live at the…

The Samurai of Prog featuring Marco Grieco - The Time Machine cover artwork. a fantasy cover with a strange machine and an entrance with human silhouttes walking.

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The Samurai Of Prog Travel Through Time

Angel Romero December 26, 2024 No Comments Balàzs Winkler Bo-Anders Sandström Christina Booth Clive Nolan Daniel Fäldt Giovanni Mazzotti Kimmo Pörsti Marc Papeghin Marcel Singor Marco Bernard Marco Grieco Maria Kovalenko Michal Xaay Loranc Peter Matuchniak Progressive rock Roberto Bucci rock progresivo italiano Roine Stolt Serge Tiagniryadno symphonic rock The Samurai of Prog Tony Riveryman

The Samurai of Prog featuring Marco Grieco – The Time Machine (Seacrest Oy – SCR-1046, 2024) The Time Machine by The Samurai of Prog featuring…

Beledo - Flotando en el Vacío covr artwork. An illustration with a large moon, clouds and high mountan peaks. Something seems to be hanging from the moon.

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Floating in Space: Beledo’s Boundary-pushing Creativity and Collaboration

Angel Romero December 20, 2024 No Comments

Beledo – Flotando en el Vacío (Moonjune Records, 2024) Beledo’s Flotando en el Vacío (Floating in Space) is a remarkable, boundary-pushing masterful work that highlights…

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks live shot from video

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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Reveal “And You And I” Video

Angel Romero December 12, 2024 No Comments Jon Anderson Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Progressive rock symphonic rock The Band Geeks Yes

To celebrate the announcement of their upcoming CD/DVD set, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live- Perpetual Change, the band has launched a video of…

Tony Levin - Bringing It Down to the Bass cover artwork. A black and white photo of Levin holding an electric bass.

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Tony Levin: A Legendary Bassist’s Journey Through Decades of Music

Angel Romero December 9, 2024 No Comments Tony Levin

Tony Levin – Bringing It Down to the Bass (Flatiron Recordings, 2024) Tony Levin is one of the most prolific and versatile bassists in modern…

Mark Wingfield - The Gathering cover artwork. A man looking at at house with a dragon gargoyle on the roof.

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Fearless Improvisations, Rich Atmospherics, and Compelling Grooves: ‘The Gathering’ by Mark Wingfield

Angel Romero November 23, 2024 No Comments

Mark Wingfield – The Gathering (MoonJune Records, 2024) Mark Wingfield’s latest album, The Gathering, presents an impressive group of world-class musicians in an ambitious and…