The John Irvine Band – Metaphysical Attractions (John Irvine, 2018) John Irvine is an excellent Scottish guitarist and composer inspired by some of the leading…
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Wonderful Return of The Gardening Club
The Gardening Club – “The Riddle” (Gonzo, 2018) Progressive rock band The Gardening Club recorded its new album at producer and guitarist Norm Macpherson’s Garry…
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A Celebration of Progressive Rock Bass Mastery
Various Artists – A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute (Purple Pyramid, 2018) A Life In Yes: The Chris Squire Tribute honors the work…
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Roine Stolt’s Epic Alchemy and Social Conscience
Roine Stolt’s The Flower King – Manifesto of an Alchemist (Inside Out Music, 2018) Swedish guitarist, composer and progressive rock marvel Roin Stolt is a…
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Arabs in Aspic Live At Avantgarden in Trondheim
Arabs in Aspic – Live At Avantgarden (Apollon Records, 2018) Live At Avantgarden showcases the energy and talent of Norwegian progressive rock band Arabs in…
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Dramatic Instrumental Rock
Alizarin – Cast Zenith (2018) Alizarin is an instrumental rock trio from Los Angeles. On their album Cast Zenith, the band delivers a fabulous set…
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Guitar Genius Dewa Budjana Dazzles Again
Dewa Budjana – Mahandini (Moonjune Records/Bukalapak, 2018) Indonesian guitarist Dewa Budjana continues to demonstrate why he’s one of the finest guitarists in the jazz and…
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The Fusion Marvels of Barxeta II
Per Mathisen, Jan Gunnar Hoff and Horacio “El Negro” Hernández – Barxeta II (Losen Records, 2018) The Barxeta series revolves around two exceptional instrumentalists and…
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Phenomena, an easy listening rock and pop music concept album series envisioned by record producer Tom Galley and his brother, guitarist Mel Galley, is now…
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Dina El Wedidi Explores Ambience and the Sounds of Trains
Dina El Wedidi – Slumber (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2018) Egyptian artist Dina El Wedidi is known as a vocalist, composer and percussionist who performs world music…
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