Burning Bright: A Futurist Descent into the “Tenth Circle”
I Sincopatici ft Claudio Milano – Decimo Cerchio (L’Inferno 1911 O.S.T.) (Snowdonia, 2024) With Decimo Cerchio (L’Inferno 1911 O.S.T.), the Italian trio I Sincopatici, joined…
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Andy Pratt’s Trio Takes the Scenic Route Through the Standards
Andy Pratt – Trio (Thrift Girl Records, 2024) Chicago virtuoso guitarist and vocalist Andy Pratt returns to the spotlight with Trio, a stripped-down, straight-ahead jazz…
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Volker Lankow Launches ‘Drones For Underground Car Parks’
German electronic music artist Volker Lankow has released Drones For Underground Car Parks. Lankow shared: “While there isn’t specific information about drone music being played…
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Wakeman Unleashed: Broadcast Boxed Set Chronicles a Life in Prog-Rock
Rick Wakeman’s The Official Broadcast Collection presents a definitive 15-disc anthology (10 CDs + 5 DVDs) spotlighting the legendary progressive rock keyboardist’s live performances across…
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Old Roots, New Tricks: Lars Fredrik Frøislie Reaches Back to Move Forward on Gamle Mester
Lars Fredrik Frøislie – Gamle Mester (Karisma Records, 2025) On Gamle Mester (“Old Master”), his second solo album for Karisma Records, Norwegian composer and vintage…
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Hold the Sax: Soft Works Casts a Cool Spell on Abracadabra
Soft Works – Abracadabra (Moonjune, 2025 reissue) When Abracadabra first appeared in 2003, it arrived quietly but confidently, an elusive work from Soft Works, the…
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Massimo Pieretti – “The Next Dream”
Massimo Pieretti is a talented and versatile musical performer and producer. I came into his acquaintance much by accident. He reached out to me a…
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Heather Findlay – “Wildflower” – Interview
Welcome to the Noble Shire for Progressive Discussion. Today, I have the privilege of finally interviewing one of my favorite progressive rock artists from the…
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Whispers of Granite Debut with “Hiding in Plain Sight”
Norwegian-German duo Whispers of Granite release their debut single, “Hiding in Plain Sight,” on May 16. The track is the first preview of their forthcoming…
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Rousay and Korsmo Stitch Sound Into Sentiment
Claire Rousay & Gretchen Korsmo – Quilted Lament (Mappa, 2025) On Quilted Lament, sound designers Claire Rousay and Gretchen Korsmo present a seamless collaboration shaped…
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