Monthly Archives: March 2017

Soen – “Lykaia”

Posted on March 31, 2017 by cristinasomcutean

I’m somehow stuck in a love-hate relationship with Spotify. Most of the time, I hate that Spotify starts playing any kind of similar music based on the playlist I’m currently listening to, but a couple of weeks ago, Spotify started … Continue reading →

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Evergrey tour begins May 6th and continues through June 3rd!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Rob

Evergrey hit the road in North America to support their current album “The Storm Within.” Here are the dates: 5.6.17 – The Haven – Orlando, FL 5.7.17 – The Orpheum – Tampa, FL 5.8.17 – Southport Hall – New Orleans, … Continue reading →

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Hologram Earth – “Black Cell Program”

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Rob

It would be easy just to classify Hologram Earth as another djent disciple of Meshuggah. And to be honest, they are quite similar when it comes to the basics of polyrhythms and palm muting. But there’s A LOT different about … Continue reading →

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Return To Void – “Return To Void”

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Rob

Is it me or are there way more bands that are prog or at least consider themselves to be prog? It almost seems in vogue to be prog. Return to Void are a prog rock band from Finland but something … Continue reading →

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Mark Papagno – “The Man Whom the Trees Loved”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Rob

The latest trend seems to be getting well known musicians to play on your album. I do understand it from both ends. Newer musicians see the opportunity to get big names to be associated with their work and the “hired … Continue reading →

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sleepmakeswaves – “Made Of Breath Only”

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Rob

Australia’s sleepmakeswaves are definitely a band on the rise. Their first two albums are great examples of progressive post rock. Instrumental, epic, great riffs and dripping with atmosphere. I was curious if the band could maintain the quality of their … Continue reading →

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White Willow – “Future Hopes”

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Rob

Sometimes changing a vocalist works and sometimes it doesn’t. While that isn’t the only reason for the almost six years between White Willow albums, the vocalist change certainly played a part in it. Sylvia Skjellestad was back in the fold … Continue reading →

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Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter – “FACE”

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Rob

Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter are some of prog’s finest musicians. Mastelotto has been a part of King Crimson for many years now. He has also been in Tuner, Stick Men and The Crimson ProjeKCt with Reuter. So it’s quite … Continue reading →

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Moonloop – “Devocean”

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Rob

“Devocean” is the long awaited follow up from Spanish prog metal masters Moonloop. It’s been five years since their debut album “Deeply from the Earth.” In the meantime, front man Eric Baulenas has been quite busy with other projects, one … Continue reading →

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Draw the Sky – “Humanity”

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Rob

Draw the Sky are a talented French prog band who have serious jazz leanings. Instrumentation plays a big part of that with some fine sax playing through out. Their debut album “Humanity” kicks off with the track “Back” which reminds … Continue reading →

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