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Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy – Live

How does a crucial member of one of the most renowned progressive rock bands in history remember his friend and band member, and honour the memory of the glory days of their band? Carl Palmer has chosen his own inimitable…

Spock’s Beard – Noise Floor

I must admit to having a difficult relationship with Spock’s Beard; it’s not them, it’s me. Offered up as an alternative to Genesis and the long gaps between albums I dipped in, somewhere around 2002, I cannot say with any…

Glass – Emergence

As a Pacific North Westerner, I do like to highlight the wonderful music that comes from our Northwoods. Everyone is aware of the ‘Grunge’ Scene, Jimi Hendrix, The Kingsmen, Dave Matthews, Quincy Jones, and the multitude of legendary artists who…

Regal Worm – Pig Views

Jarrod Gosling has released the third album from his Prog/Psych band Regal Worm on the Uranium Club label. Pig Views is the third in a loose trilogy of albums which began in 2013 with Use and Ornament, followed the following…

Procol Harum – Grand Hotel [CD/DVD Expanded Edition]

It’s been a busy year so far for Esoteric Recordings. They’ve reissued albums from Curved Air, Chris Squire, Seventh Wave, and Procol Harum. Since reissuing the first four Procol albums three years ago I’ve wanted to see the label release…

Fairport Convention – What We Did On Our Saturday

Does the world need yet another live recording from Fairport’s annual Cropredy festival? Well, the answer on this occasion is: Yes, indeedy! Last year’s gathering marked the band’s 50th anniversary and this collection shows the current line-up – with a…

A Different Aspect #20

In this update we feature: • Njet Njet 9 – Dark Soul • The Pipe Brothers Project – XLV/Sonic Journey • Dam Kat – Alawn • Shatner’s Bassoon – Disco Erosion • Daniel Crommie – Storm Front • Pinski –…

Galasphere 347 – Galasphere 347

This year four musicians have come together to create an album full of Anglo-Scandinavian influenced symphonic rock, the members’ pedigrees including White Willow, Henry Fool, Änglagård, Tim Bowness’ band, Weserbandland and Necromonkey. These experiences shine through this music, enhancing and…

The Kentish Spires – The Last Harvest

Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales used the shrine of Thomas Becket as the excuse for his band of naughty pilgrims to visit said city, but for worshippers of the quaver and minim it has long been synonymous with story telling…

Laura Meade – Remedium

Laura Meade is one of the female lead singers from the band IZZ from New York. IZZ’s music has always been extraordinarily original and interesting, from the debut to their latest work. As a member Laura has contributed many memorable…

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