June 2020 – Page 3

The Animal State – Genus

I approached the debut release from The Animal State much as I do any release I know nothing about – by ignoring all that might be written about it, and just listening. The only thing I noted before I started…

Magenta – Masters of Illusion

Modern Welsh progressive rock band Magenta are a band who follow their own very distinctive melodic path, describing narratives through dramatic and emotional music. They create beguiling musical and lyrical canvasses. Masters of Illusion is based upon the stories of…

FM – Synchronized

FM, one of Britain’s finest AOR bands, add to their impressive catalogue with this, their tenth, eleventh or twelfth album (depending on whether or not one wishes to include Indiscreet 30 and regard Rockville and Rockville II as separate releases).…

Postvorta – Siderael, Pt. One

Andrea Fioravanti and Mohammed Ashraf have definitely kept themselves busy during lockdown. Since the latest Postvorta album, Porrima, was released in February, they’ve both contributed to Riccardo Pasini’s Desert Sessions Home Edition, and Mohammed has released his latest Pie Are…

Use Your Platform – Speak Up Thursday

Systemic and inherent racism are being widely spoken about, if not always widely understood, topics at present. It might seem that music is above all that, but while by no means all who make the music, promote the music, or…

Colin Bass & Daniel Biro – Still

Veteran Colin Bass, a man who was destined to play his chosen instrument, is best known for his tenure with Camel. His Eastern European chum, keyboardist Daniel Biro, has been known to pen a few tunes over the years and…

Pie Are Squared – muri

Pie Are Squared has been Italy-based Egyptian musician Mohammed Ashraf’s vehicle for musical exploration and experimentation for many years now, and he has amassed quite a catalogue of varying sounds and styles. Pie Are Squared’s latest release, muri, is part…

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Month: June 2020