Pareidolia – Denied Truths (Pareidolia, 2016) Although this band is sometimes described as a prog metal band, it’s really a heavy metal/hard rock band. The…
View More Denied TruthsAuthor: 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.
Shaun Blezard’s Explorations
Some Some Unicorn – Unicornucopia (Clutter Music, 2016) An album of experimental, improvised music by a collective of musicians led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer…
View More Shaun Blezard’s Explorations
Reconstituted Gong Alive and Well
Gong – “Rejoice! I’m Dead!” (Madfish, 2016) Psychedelic rock collective Gong has released its first album since the death of its founder Daevid Allen. It’s…
View More Reconstituted Gong Alive and WellIn The Name Of Love
Valentina Marino – “In The Name Of Love” (Jazzheads, 2016) Italian vocalist Valentina Marino delivers a contemporary jazz mix of original songs, pop hits like…
View More In The Name Of Love
John Wetton’s Official Live Bootlegs Reissued
John Wetton – “Official Bootleg Archive Vol 1” (Primary Purpose, 2016) Iconic vocalist and bassist John Wetton was a member of two of the most…
View More John Wetton’s Official Live Bootlegs ReissuedNo Spare Planet
Esquire III – No Spare Planet (Esquire Music Records, 2016) Although there is a Yes family connection, this album has practically nothing to do with…
View More No Spare PlanetLeon Alvarado’s Space Odyssey
Leon Alvarado – “The Future Left Behind” (Melodic Revolution Records, 2016) The Future Left Behind is an ambitious science fiction concept album by multi-instrumentalist Leon…
View More Leon Alvarado’s Space Odyssey
Dårskapens Monotoni
Kaipa Da Capo – “Dårskapens Monotoni” (Foxtrot Records, 2016) Kaipa Da Capo is the current incarnation of iconic Swedish progressive rock band Kaipa. Guitarist Roine…
View More Dårskapens MonotoniProgressive Rock Composer Carlos Plaza Launches Phaedrus Music Journal
Carlos Plaza, leader and main composer of acclaimed European progressive symphonic roc band Kotebel has launched “Phaedrus Music Journal,” a digital magazine dedicated to…
View More Progressive Rock Composer Carlos Plaza Launches Phaedrus Music Journal
Forward-Looking Prog from Glass Hammer
Glass Hammer – Valkyrie (Arion Records / Sound Resources, 2016) American band Glass Hammer has matured into one of the finest progressive rock bands in…
View More Forward-Looking Prog from Glass Hammer