Jane Lee

Oak – The Third Sleep

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…

Nova Cascade – Box Man

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,…

Paul Sadler – The Irrational

A preoccupation with matters of life and death – and particularly the latter – has been a recurring theme throughout Paul Sadler’s output, inspiring highly original, dramatic and deeply felt music in a variety of genres. He first became known…

Weather Systems – Ocean Without A Shore

Many hearts were broken when, in September 2017, the Liverpool-based band Anathema declared an indefinite hiatus to their output. Since their debut in 1990, the band’s atmospheric, hypnotic, and intensely emotional music has resonated deeply with many listeners, and fans…

Haven Of Echoes – Memento Vivere

Meditations on death, time and mortality are not exactly unfamiliar territory in the prog universe, but surely few are as hauntingly beautiful as Memento Vivere. This is the second album from Haven of Echoes, following the 2022 release of their…

Meer – Wheels Within Wheels

Meer’s first, self-titled album, released in 2016 and followed in 2021 by Playing House, simply stopped me in my tracks. The band’s sound is fresh, vibrant and exciting, blending elements of folk, prog and pop to create an original and…

Returned To The Earth – Stalagmite Steeple

Stalagmite Steeple is the latest album from Returned To The Earth, releasing on 14th June. It is a stunningly beautiful album featuring rich and evocative instrumentals and expressive vocals that cut through to the soul. Listening to it is like…

John Holden – Proximity & Chance

A new album by composer and multi-instrumentalist John Holden is always a cause for celebration. John abandoned a successful business career to venture into the music industry, releasing his first album, Capture Light in 2018 to great critical acclaim. Being…

Age Of Distraction – A Game Of Whispers

A Game Of Whispers, the thrilling debut album from Age of Distraction, explores the way poor communication can create toxic relationships in which our view of reality becomes increasingly distorted. The musical style is an arresting blend of hard rock,…

Drifting Sun – Veil

Drifting Sun have never flinched from staring into the heart of darkness; indeed they seem to relish it, and Veil, their latest offering, is no exception. It is a conceptually complex album, exploring such existential challenges as sin and betrayal,…

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Author: Jane Lee