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    Folk-Prog and Circumstance: The Guildmaster Finds Its Soul

    The Guildmaster – Gathering of Souls (Seacrest Oy – SCR-1047, 2025) With Gathering of Souls, their third release on Seacrest Oy, The Guildmaster delivers its…

    Angel Romero June 8, 2025 No Comments
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    From Maryland to Italy: A Cross-Continental Prog-Rock Collaboration

    Silhouettes Fall – Silhouettes Fall (self-release, 2024) With their self-titled debut, Silhouettes Fall, this international outfit steps onto the progressive rock stage like seasoned travelers…

    Kevin Baker June 7, 2025 No Comments
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    Atomic Time – “Out of the Loop”

    Yes, I’ve been listening to Atomic Time’s Subsounds again. It has become a daily celebration for my wife and I. Atomic Time’s Subsounds is right…

    Professor Mark June 6, 2025 No Comments
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    Valhalore – “Beyond the Stars”

    Valhalore – Beyond The Stars was released on April 11th of this year, on Rock of Ages Records, under the Reigning Phoenix music label. Valhalore…

    Professor Mark June 3, 2025 No Comments
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    Rebecca Vasmant Finds Her Voice

    Rebecca Vasmant – Who We Are, Becoming (2025) Rebecca Vasmant’s second album, Who We Are, Becoming, marks a pivotal moment in the Glasgow-based producer and…

    Charlie Melville June 3, 2025 No Comments
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Featured News

  • The album cover for Falling From Earth by Bob Schlesinger features a blurred, grayscale image of a figure mid-air, arms extended upward in a falling or leaping motion. The title and artist's name appear in white text at the top center.
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    Bob Schlesinger Makes His Debut With Falling From Earth

    Prog News June 7, 2025 No Comments
  • The cover of No Estoy Aquí by Juan Dahmen features a muted, grayscale image of a solitary bird in flight over a reflective, rain-swept surface. Blurred vertical forms in the background evoke an abstract cityscape or forest. The album title appears in soft, handwritten script across the top.
    New CDs and Digital releases

    Lying Low: Juan Dahmen Channels Stillness Into Ambient Soundscape

    Prog News June 2, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for May We Find Our Way by Robert Rich features a landscape where sunlight breaks through a stand of trees, casting rays onto a grassy field. Below, a reflective body of water mirrors the sky and trees, subtly revealing a starry expanse. The title and artist name are understated, set in lowercase text.
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    Robert Rich Charts a Subtle New Course on May We Find Our Way

    Prog News May 25, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for Koenjihyakkei – Live at Club Goodman features an homage to traditional Japanese ukiyo-e art. It depicts three exaggerated, expressive figures in period attire, rendered in muted tones of pink, beige, and red. The title is split between Japanese characters and Roman letters, with retro-futuristic typography.
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    Zeuhl or High Water: Koenjihyakkei’s Live Set Defies Labels

    Prog News May 23, 2025 No Comments
  • Volker Lankow - Drones For Underground Car Parks cover artwork. A minimalist grey cover.
    New CDs and Digital releases

    Volker Lankow Launches ‘Drones For Underground Car Parks’

    Prog News May 21, 2025 No Comments
  • The album cover for The Official Broadcast Collection features a retro television test card background. At the center is a circular photo of Rick Wakeman playfully holding two CDs over his eyes. Below, the title appears in bold white lettering.
    New CDs and Digital releases

    Wakeman Unleashed: Broadcast Boxed Set Chronicles a Life in Prog-Rock

    Prog News May 21, 2025 No Comments

The album cover for Empires Must Fall by Ghost of the Machine features a regal, goddess-like woman seated on an ornate, towering throne. She is adorned in a flowing white and gold gown. The throne itself is intricate, with sharp, angular designs. Behind her, a dramatic sky filled with swirling clouds and golden light. The typography is bold, with the album title written in a flowing script.
CD Reviews

Ghost of the Machine – “Empires Must Fall”

Professor Mark February 5, 2025 No Comments "Empires Must Fall"Andy MilnerCharlie BramaldGhost of the MachineGraham GarbettMark HaganProgressive rockScott OwensStuart McAuleysymphonic rockUK

Ghost Of The Machine, from the UK, have returned with their follow-up album to the critically acclaimed, 2022 debut, album, Scissorgames. The new album, Empires…

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Alice & The Mountain – Stripped cover artwork. An image of dense woods.
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Alice & The Mountain, A Crossover Exploration of Emotion Through Voice and Piano

Charlie Melville February 4, 2025 No Comments Alice & The Mountainfolkjazz

Alice & The Mountain – Stripped (Losen Records, 2024) Stripped, a duo album featuring pianist Bernt Moen and vocalist Silje Kåfjord. Known for his work…

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The album cover for Pearl Hunting by Belle Morte features a woman with long, wavy hair sits in a contemplative pose, adorned in a bohemian-style dress with rich, earthy tones and intricate patterns. She holds a small seashell in her hand. The background blends elements of fantasy and gothic imagery, with glowing strands resembling bioluminescent filaments in her hair. The typography is ornate, with the album title written in a flowing script, while the band's name is styled in a gothic font with a subtle skull motif.
CD Reviews

Belle Morte – “Pearl Hunting”

Professor Mark February 2, 2025 No Comments "Pearl Hunting"Anastasia SchebrovaBelle MorteIlya PetrashkevichIlya RogovoyMaria ShumanskayaProgressive rockRostislav GolubnichiySergey Butovskysymphonic metalsymphonic progressive metalsymphonic rock

Belle Morte is a musical project from the Belarus capital of Minsk. They play dark symphonic metal with a gothic/progressive flavor and melancholic vibe. The…

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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.
CD Reviews

Runar Blesvik’s Deeply Personal Connection to the Dramatic Landscapes of Western Norway

Angel Romero January 30, 2025 No Comments ambientcontemporary classicalRunar Blesvik

Runar Blesvik – All the Difference (Fluttery Records, 2025) Norwegian composer, producer, and pianist Runar Blesvik has unveiled his sixth album, All the Difference. This…

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Sara Caswell — The Way To You cover artwork. A photo of Caswell holding a violin to her chest.
CD Reviews

Sara Caswell’s violin sings with clarity, passion, and a touch of mystery

Charlie Melville January 29, 2025 No Comments contemporary jazzjazzjazz violinSara Caswell

Sara Caswell — The Way To You (Anzic Records, 2023) After a seventeen-year hiatus as a leader, jazz violinist Sara Caswell re-emerged with The Way…

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Life, Love, & Lenny event poster. A color photo of Lenny holding drum sticks.
Events

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…

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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.
CD Reviews

The Far Meadow: Symphonic Rock Mastery and Artful Storytelling

Angel Romero January 27, 2025 No Comments Marguerita AlexandrouProgressive rocksymphonic rockThe 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…

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Echolyn – "Time Silent Radio II cover artwork. Blue, red and yellow patterns over a black background.
Interviews

Echolyn Interview – “Time Silent Radio”

Professor Mark January 26, 2025 No Comments Brett KullChristopher BuzbyEcholynGlenn RosensteinProgressive rockRay Westonsymphonic rockTime Silent Radio

Welcome to the Noble Shire of Progressive Discussion. Today, a wonderful surprise! We have Echolyn assembled to talk about their new albums, Time Silent Radio…

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The album cover for G Clef Fusion - Geryon Claque Fermata features a colorful, surrealistic design. It portrays three interconnected, multi-colored faces blending into one another, emphasizing intricate swirls, patterns, and textures. The palette of yellows, blues, reds, and oranges creates a sense of dynamic motion. The background has a subtle, dark textured effect, contrasting with the bold central imagery. The title and band name are displayed in soft, contrasting fonts.
CD Reviews

G Clef Fusion’s Triptych of Jazz-Rock Fusion

Charlie Melville January 26, 2025 No Comments fusionG Clef Fusionjazz-rockProgressive rock

G Clef Fusion – Geryon Claque Fermata (self-release, 2024) Chuck Moyer, operating under his alias G Clef Fusion, drops his third full-length album, Geryon Claque…

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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.
Music Videos

Frost* Unveils Stand-Alone Single “Western Atmosphere”

Prog News January 23, 2025 No Comments Frost*Jem GodfreyProgressive 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…

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