One of the many symbolic meanings of ‘θ’ (theta), the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet, is to signify a special function of several complex variables, and this would seem to apply to the rarefied sonic world of spacious improvisational…
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A Different Aspect #22
In this update we feature: > Sproingg – Sproingg > David Kollar & Arve Henriksen – Illusion Of A Separate World > Tide/Edit – All My Friends > Fervent Send – Hymnals For Visigoths Vol. One; Faithful Morose > Tom…
View More A Different Aspect #22Lazleitt – On the Brink
Lazleitt is an eclectic progressive rock project led by Alex Lazcano, from Washington, DC and their debut album is a very good musical work of art, and may well have this band following their album title, On the Brink to stardom.…
View More Lazleitt – On the BrinkFranklin Mint – Scrage
Franklin Mint hail from Bristol, not far from my place of residence, a city which has an interesting musical heritage with a number of great bands and a wide choice of live venues. The band rose from the ashes of…
View More Franklin Mint – ScrageShineback – Dial
Do you remember 2013? Here are some fun facts about that year: Natalie Coleman won Masterchef, Jorge Mario Bergoglio won Best New Pope and the words “twerk” and “selfie” were added to the dictionary. Notable and factual events, all. It…
View More Shineback – DialMass Sky Raid – Science of Fiction
Mass Sky Raid, like Karnivool, are an Australian progressive/alternative rock band, and the similarity does not end their, as musical there is a close likeness to Karnivool, which is a great thing, but they also share the production skills of…
View More Mass Sky Raid – Science of FictionTomorrow’s Eve – Mirror of Creation III: Project Ikaros
After a decade-long break, Tomorrow’s Eve is back with the third chapter of its Mirror of Creation trilogy, Project Ikaros. The entire album is a dramatisation of a Utopian world created by “Project Ikaros”, which seems like something straight out…
View More Tomorrow’s Eve – Mirror of Creation III: Project IkarosPublic Service Broadcasting – Every Valley
Public Service Broadcasting’s third long player Every Valley, follows a similar path to 2015’s The Race for Space in that the album is centred around a theme (or ’concept’ if you like!), but this time the subject is closer to…
View More Public Service Broadcasting – Every ValleyJon Gillespie – The Runner
I recently found Jon Gillespie’s The Runner on CD Baby and I’m glad I as it has become one of my favourites of the year. Jon has an amazing voice, a wonderful combination of the highs of Yes’ Jon Anderson…
View More Jon Gillespie – The RunnerMystery – Lies and Butterflies
C’mon. We’ve all been there (and if we haven’t, this is about to get embarrassing!). Lights out, headphones on, heart rate elevated, breathing laboured. There you are, triumphant, taking the plaudits of the ecstatic audience. “Thank you Wembley (gotta think…
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