Permission To Fly is the latest solo album from Jordan Rudess, the Dream Theater keyboard wizard, and the sixth since we covered 2019’s Wired For Madness. That album included an extensive cast drawn from across the prog world to help…
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Despite this album’s title, it will indeed be the final utterance from the French ‘Rock In Opposition’ band Present, as it’s creator Roger Trigaux passed away during it’s completion in 2021. The band members carried on to complete the recording,…
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A curious release in many ways from Italian proggers Karmamoi. It isn’t exactly a new album, as in completely new music. It’s a mixture of new songs, and reworkings of several old tracks given an orchestral makeover. Apparently, the core…
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The Key Theatre, Peterborough Sunday, 2nd June 2024 THE BEGGS SISTERS (Graham Thomas) Opening act on Sunday, an unenviable slot perhaps, was the Beggs Sisters, and they proved to be an ideal choice, and a healthy crowd turned up to…
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The Key Theatre, Peterborough Saturday, 1st June 2024 THAT JOE PAYNE (Graham Thomas) Soundle 2024 kicked off with a riveting solo performance from That Joe Payne. He comes onstage wearing white distressed jeans and his home made George Michael inspired…
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Dvne are a progressive metal band from Edinburgh, and Voidkind is their third full length album. They are a heavier proposition to my usual taste to be honest, but sometimes a band comes along which demands your attention, and they…
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Hasse Fröberg is back with his Musical Companions, and that alone is something worth celebrating, given their track record. Funnily enough, on highlight track Blind Dog, the protagonist states “My track record leaves a whole lot to be desired, how…
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Ellesmere is a project masterminded by Italian multi-instrumentalist Roberto Vitelli. You may have come across them, as their last album, Wyrd, caused a bit of a stir in prog circles at the end of 2020. Latest release Stranger Skies, in…
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A glance at the album cover, the band name and album title, then perhaps check out the two well known names in the line up, and you will have a mental image of what this might be like. And the…
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The word ‘legendary’ tends to get bandied around a little too freely, often applied to bands and artists who have merely managed to create a bit of a buzz! Well, the word is definitely warranted when discussing Jack Bruce. Travelling…
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