The type of literature undertaken by the British philologist and writer John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (better known as J. R. R. Tolkien) has always fascinated…
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Jef Bek’s 40-Year Evolution Culminates in ‘Distant Starlight’
Jef Bek – Distant Starlight (self-release, 2023) Jef Bek’s latest musical project, Distant Starlight, is a self-released album that comprises seven original compositions spanning the…
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New 50th Anniversary Edition Reveals the Timeless Magic of King Crimson’s ‘Larks’ Tongues In Aspic’
King Crimson – Larks’ Tongues In Aspic, The Complete Recording Sessions (Panegyric, 2023) This boxed set celebrates King Crimson’s iconic 1973 album, Larks’ Tongues In…
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Big Big Train to Release New Studio Album ‘The Likes Of Us’, Launch First Single “Oblivion”
Big Big Train is set to release their 15th studio album, The Likes Of Us, on March 1st, 2024, marking a significant moment for the…
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Exploring Life Beautifully, Dandelion Charm’s Scream Inside The Tear
Dandelion Charm – Scream Inside The Tear (self-release, 2023) Dandelion Charm’s latest album, Scream Inside The Tear, delves into profound and sometimes dark themes, offering…
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Rob Reed’s Cyan Captivates with Reimagined ‘Pictures from The Other Side’
Cyan – Pictures From The Other Side (Tiger Moth Records, 2023) Renowned British keyboardist and composer Rob Reed has masterfully resurrected one of his early…
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Littus Paints Fascinating Instrumental Rock Worlds
Littus – Instrumental State (Littus, 2023) Littus is a captivating instrumental band from Helsinki, Finland, that came into existence in August 2009. On their new…
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Arabs in Aspic’s Fourth Album Receives a Dynamic Makeover
Arabs in Aspic – Pictures in a Dream (Karisma Records, 2023) This s the re-release of Pictures in a Dream, the fourth album by Arabs…
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Sea of Mirrors by Pacha & Pörsti Mesmerizes with Diverse Influences
Pacha and Pörsti – Sea of Mirrors (Seacrest Oy, 2023) Rafael Pacha from Spain and Kimmo Pörsti from Finland, both multi-instrumentalists and accomplished composers, have…
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Glorious Wolf – “Mysterious Traveler”
Glorious Wolf will release their new album, Mysterious Traveler on November 1, of this year. This album is full of angelic female vocals, powerful male…
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