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The album cover for exo-X-xeno – Luminous Voyage – Flight features a barefoot woman in a flowing black dress with flaming red hair that floats skyward, reaching toward a massive orb inscribed with cryptic symbols. She rises above a calm ocean under a sky streaked with clouds and light.

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Star Power: exo-X-xeno Soars on ‘Luminous Voyage’

exo-X-xeno – Luminous Voyage (exo-X-xeno, 2025) Luminous Voyage is the debut from progressive rock superband exo-X-xeno. It is led by virtuoso guitarist, vocalist, and composer…

The album cover for Unexpected Intersections by Doracor features an abstract painting of two human figures entwined in a dynamic, fluid composition. Rendered in bold shades of pink, red, purple, and teal, the figures appear to merge and separate across angular, intersecting lines. The band name "Doracor" and album title are overlaid in cursive typography, with a Celtic triquetra symbol subtly placed between them.

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Doracor’s Genre-Bending Sentimental Detour

Kevin Baker July 28, 2025 No Comments Doracor pop Progressive rock smooth jazz soft rock

Doracor – Unexpected Intersections (AMS Records, 2025) Doracor’s 2025 album Unexpected Intersections is a hodgepodge of musical influences that pull in multiple directions. Long known…

The album cover for The Book of Revelations: Chapter Two – Olympus Mons features a painted depiction of the Martian surface, dominated by the vast caldera of Olympus Mons, the solar system’s largest volcano. Set against a black star-speckled sky, the red-hued planet curves across the frame. The title appears at the top in serif font, with the chapter subtitle placed in the lower right corner.

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The Book of Revelations – “Olympus Mons”

Professor Mark July 26, 2025 No Comments "Olympus Mons"“The Plumes of Enceladus”Chris Millwater Daniel Monaghan Genesis Gerard Freeman Joe Donegan Mark Worledge Paul Blackwell Progressive rock The Book of Revelations

The Book of Revelations is a refreshing band, that knows how to memorialize and at the same time, give new life to classic Genesis sounds…

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Belle Morte – “Crime of Passion”

Professor Mark July 26, 2025 No Comments "Crime of Passion"Belarus Belle Morte metal Metal Cinematic metal melodic Minsk Progressive rock Wormholedeath

Belle Morte is holding on to my favorite album of the year position so far this year, with their new album, Pearl Hunting. It is…

The album cover for En Pakt Med Naturen by Tusmørke features a watercolor-style illustration of shadowy riders and a cloaked figure leading a horse through a mystical forest. Towering trees and winding roots. Gothic font of the band’s name and album title.

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In League With Nature: Tusmørke Goes Acoustic and Occult on First Live Album

Aiden Robinson July 25, 2025 No Comments folk-rock Progressive rock psychedelic rock Tusmørke

Tusmørke – En pakt med naturen (Karisma Records, 2025) En Pakt Med Naturen is the first live release from Norwegian band Tusmørke. It was recorded…

The album cover for The Good Man by Alex Carpani features a vintage-inspired illustration of a sailboat caught in a stormy sea, surrounded by red waves, lightning, fighter jets, and a menacing black octopus.

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Alex Carpani Navigates Rough Waters With Poise and Prog: The Good Man Sets Sail

Angel Romero July 23, 2025 No Comments Alex Carpani Progressive rock symphonic rock

Alex Carpani – The Good Man (Independent Artist Records, 2024) On The Good Man, Italian composer and keyboardist Alex Carpani invites listeners on a two-part…

Cover of the book Serge Fiori by Louise Thériault.

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Harmonium Frontman Serge Fiori Dies at 73, Leaves Lasting Legacy in Quebec Music

Prog News July 19, 2025 No Comments Harmonium progressive folk Progressive rock Serge Fiori

Serge Fiori, Canadian singer, guitarist, and co-founder of the seminal Quebec folk-rock and progressive rock band Harmonium, died on June 24 at age 73 after…

Strawbs. Head shots of the band members.

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Strawbs Founder David Joseph Cousins Dies at 80

Prog News July 19, 2025 No Comments David Joseph Cousins progressive folk Progressive rock Strawbs

David Joseph Cousins, a British progressive rock and folk musician and singer-songwriter, died on July 13, 2025. He was best known as a founding member…

The cover for Tim Morse's Transformation: 20th Anniversary Edition features a torn paper motif revealing a cosmic night sky. At its center is a circular image of a Vitruvian-style figure amid clouds. The title appears above, with a row of mysterious symbols along the bottom and a note about remastering and bonus tracks.

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Tim Morse’s ‘Transformation’ Turns 20 with a Remastered Release

Angel Romero July 19, 2025 2 Comments Progressive rock symphonic rock Tim Morse

Tim Morse – Transformation 20th Anniversary Edition (Cymalick Music, 2025) Two decades after its original release, Transformation, the debut album by progressive rock multi-instrumentalist Tim…

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Discipline – “Breadcrumbs”

Professor Mark July 18, 2025 1 Comment "Breadcrumbs"Chris Herin Detroit Discipline Henry Parmenter Mathew Kennedy Matthew Parmenter Michigan Progressive rock USA

Discipline is a progressive rock band from Detroit, Michigan, USA. They will release their latest album, “Breadcrumbs,” on August 1, 2025, on ProgRock.com’s Essentials label.…