“Searching for a place Find a different way Let go of what has gone And cannot be returned” These lyrics from Woodcut, Big Big Train’s sixteenth studio album, seem singularly appropriate. As the founder, bassist and last standing original member…
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Ever since childhood, two of my favourite pastimes have been losing myself in fictional worlds and exploring new music, so a contemporary band that can tell an enthralling musical story is potentially onto a winner. Retreat From Moscow’s 2022 debut,…
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Deposed King have held a special place in my affections ever since I chose their superb debut, One Man’s Grief, for my very first music review in The Progressive Aspect. The Budapest-based duo comprises Daniel Kriffel (playing or programming most…
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Open up the toy box, open up your mind ‘Cos anything can happen in this place Take a step inside The door is open wide (From Tigers in the Butter) Peter Jones – composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire – is…
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Following TPA’s review of The Great Divide, multi-instrumentalist and composer John Holden kindly agreed to talk with Jane Lee where he elaborates on the artistic vision that has shaped his music. Jane Lee [JL]: Hi John. Thanks for agreeing to…
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The link between music and the visual arts is a profound one. Although it deals with abstract sounds, music can vividly paint images and scenes upon the blank canvas of our minds as we listen. Capture Light, the outstanding title…
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As an avid fan of the band Comedy of Errors I was particularly excited when Machinary’s new, self-titled EP landed on my desk. Like COE, Machinary hail from Scotland and their credentials are impressive, including three current/previous COE members: Bruce…
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The concept for ESP Project’s latest album, Velvet Crunch, is directly inspired by the interconnecting networks linking the plants, trees and fungi within a forest ecosystem, and the album sets out to convey those deep connections through words and music.…
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The Third Sleep is the fourth album from Norwegian progressive rock band Oak. Since their 2015 debut, Lighthouse, the band have continued to develop their characteristically intense, dark and atmospheric sound, with its haunting melodies, complex rhythmic counterpoint and exquisite…
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Are we masters of our own destiny, or does the course of our lives hang upon a fate as arbitrary as the turn of a playing card? This is the question that underpins Nova Cascade’s latest and sadly final album,…
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