Motorpsycho continue their creative spark with a new double album, following the “pandemically conditioned reaction” albums Yay! (2023) and Neigh!! (2024) they appear to have returned, partly, to The Tower and The Crucible territory. For a band that were formed…
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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…
View More Oak – The Third SleepCosmic Cathedral – Deep Water
Cosmic Cathedral is a new prog supergroup consisting of Neal Morse (Transatlantic), Chester Thompson (Genesis), Phil Keaggy (Glass Harp) & Byron House (session player with Robert Plant, Dolly Parton, etc.). But don’t be fooled, this is still very much a…
View More Cosmic Cathedral – Deep WaterCamel – Mirage (2CD/Blu-ray Boxset)
Whilst Camel were unable to tour for their 50th anniversary back in 2023, there was something for the fans to celebrate with Decca’s reissue of their entire back catalogue of Camel releases with various rare bonus tracks, demos and live…
View More Camel – Mirage (2CD/Blu-ray Boxset)Bjørn Riis – Fimbulvinter
Solo artist, guitarist and producer, Bjørn Riis will released his highly anticipated sixth solo album, Fimbulvinter on 11 April 2025. Riis is also known as one of the founding members of the highly successful Norwegian band Airbag where he is…
View More Bjørn Riis – FimbulvinterNova 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,…
View More Nova Cascade – Box ManElton John & Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels?
Although she has been prolific and released plenty of albums, Brandi Carlile has, up until now, flown mostly below my radar so I had no idea who she was. However when it comes to Elton John he has long been…
View More Elton John & Brandi Carlile – Who Believes In Angels?Various Artists – Electric Junk: Deutsche Rock, Psych & Kosmiche 1970-78 (4CD Boxset)
You have to hand it to the folks at Cherry Red. No matter the genre, when they do a compilation, you can always expect the unexpected. Electric Junk – Deutsche Rock, Psych And Kosmiche 1970-78 is a journey (literally, as…
View More Various Artists – Electric Junk: Deutsche Rock, Psych & Kosmiche 1970-78 (4CD Boxset)White Willow – Signal To Noise (Remaster)
I have followed and enjoyed White Willow’s music since I first discovered them, avidly collecting their releases of which Storm Season, originally released in 2004 and subsequently remastered and re-released in 2024, is my current favourite. Signal To Noise is…
View More White Willow – Signal To Noise (Remaster)Checking For Echo Project – The Scattering Of Leaves
The Scattering of Leaves is the fourth release from Checking for Echo Project, which is mainly multi-instrumentalist Jon Farley with an impressive array of guest musicians and vocalists. Previous releases from this project have included cover versions of IQ, Frost*,…
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