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The album cover for iota by AeTopus features a textured red wall with a weathered white panel mounted on it. The panel contains four illuminated buttons, each adorned with a cryptic symbol— a looped arrow, an eye, a mountain range, and a bird in flight. Above, the artist's name, AeTopus, is displayed in a sleek, modern font, while the album title, iota, is placed below against a dark background with glowing city lights and streaks of motion.

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AeTopus Unveils “Wave Hello” Ahead of iota

Prog News February 8, 2025 No Comments AeTopus electronic music

Electronic music artist AeTopus introduces “Wave Hello,” a track from the upcoming album iota, set for release on Spotted Peccary Music. iota continues the sound…

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Jethro Tull Builds ‘The Tipu House’ – A Towering Second Single from Curious Ruminant

Jethro Tull has released “The Tipu House”, the second single from their upcoming album, Curious Ruminant, following the title track’s debut in January. The accompanying…

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Life, Love, & Lenny, A Celebration of Jazz Fusion Drummer Lenny White

Prog News January 28, 2025 2 Comments

Life, Love, & Lenny is a one-night celebration of celebrated jazz fusion drummer Lenny White. Presented by Laurence Fishburne, with Dianne Reeves, Buster Williams and…

The album cover for Frost*'s Western Atmosphere features a striking image of a bright orange, retro-style tube amplifier against a neutral gray background. The minimalist layout highlights the amplifier's intricate design, with its glowing vacuum tubes and tactile knobs. The band's name and album title appear in clean, modern typography at the bottom.

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Frost* Unveils Stand-Alone Single “Western Atmosphere”

Prog News January 23, 2025 No Comments Frost*Jem Godfrey Progressive rock

British progressive rock band Frost* has released a stand-alone single titled “Western Atmosphere.” Previously available exclusively as a Japanese bonus track on the album Life…

The cover of the single by M'Z, titled "Désert d'Arcade," features a minimalist and surreal aesthetic. On the left, a man in black, holding a white electric guitar, stands against a backdrop of draped white fabric. To the right, a mannequin-like figure dressed in flowing white robes with black accents wears a mask resembling a deer head.

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M’Z’s “Désert d’arcade”: A Fusion of Musical Styles and Philosophical Concepts

Prog News January 18, 2025 No Comments M'Z

M’Z, a project helmed by guitarist and composer Mathieu Torres, has unveiled “Désert d’arcade“, a reimagined version of a track originally performed with the band…

Steve Hackett Live Magic At Trading Boundaries cover artwork. A color photo of Hackett and his band playing live.

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Steve Hackett Reveals Live Version of ‘Jacuzzi’ on Video

Prog News January 11, 2025 No Comments Progressive rock Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett has released a live recording of the track ‘Jacuzzi’, originally featured on his 1980 solo album Defector. This track also appears on the…

Jethro Tull band photo posing inside as theater.

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Jethro Tull Announces New Album Curious Ruminant with Video Release

Prog News January 10, 2025 No Comments Jethro Tull Progressive rock

Jethro Tull has announced the release of their latest album, Curious Ruminant, set to debut on March 7, 2025. This record marks the band’s third…

The cover for "Star Children" by Lettuce features a retro-futuristic design with a cosmic theme. It depicts a colorful, sci-fi cityscape under a starry night sky. A train emitting steam moves toward the foreground, while a lone figure waves to a spaceship soaring into the galaxy. The artwork is rich in neon hues, blending shades of purple, teal, orange, and pink.

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Lettuce Honors P-Funk Icon Bernie Worrell with Revived Single “Star Children”

Prog News January 3, 2025 No Comments funk jazz-rock Lettuce

Future funk pioneers Lettuce pay tribute to legendary Parliament-Funkadelic keyboardist Bernie Worrell in their newly re-released track, “Star Children.” Originally exclusive to the Japanese edition…

Gleb Kolyadin -Mobula cover artwork. A black and purple cover with a circle in the middle that features a manta ray inside the circle.

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Gleb Kolyadin Unveils ‘Glimmer,’ the First Single from Upcoming Album Mobula

Prog News December 13, 2024 No Comments Gleb Kolyadin Iamthemorning piano Progressive rock

Renowned pianist and composer Gleb Kolyadin, best known as half of the progressive duo Iamthemorning, returns with “Glimmer.” This is the lead single from his…

Tour Announcements

Big Big Train Announces 2025 North America Tour

Prog News December 12, 2024 No Comments Big Big Train Progressive rock symphonic rock

Iconic British progressive rock band Big Big Train has announced seven further shows to take place in April 2025 in North America. In addition to…