Right on the heels of Pallas’ triumphant “A Song for Tomorrow”, surely one of 2026’s major if not top musical achievements, comes lead singer Alan Reed’s third solo album. This man has also celebrated his retirement from live shows with a September concert in Glasgow...

Second rather duskier chapter for these young Quebec jazz aficionados, a balancing act between a respect for the hallowed fusion tradition as well as daring to venture into differing symphonic tonalities and psychedelic stylistics. Here is the current line-up: Jeffrey...

This talented Swiss band from gorgeous Montreux on the Lake Geneva shoreline have released three widely spaced (pun) albums, beginning with 2007’s “Loneliness”, subsequently followed by “Darker” in 2014, which I have reviewed in glowing terms, though both excellent...

There is a sizeable ethnic Hungarian community still ensconced in the deepest core of Transylvania, known as the Székely, whose continued presence is solidly maintained by a resourceful pride in both their language and their culture.  Music is a mainstay, even...

The Suzi James, Mark Cook and Mike Jobborn trio keep their fantastic 2023 debut more than relevant by unleashing “Paradigms Part 2 “ and inviting guest performers (some returning (Bachman and Ellett) and some new players to inspire the arrangements with some dazzling...

As my good friend Lazland loves to state, too much fantastic music, not enough time. Just like him, I try desperately to keep tabs on a daily basis on what is going on in Progland, and of course, occasionally bypassing some superb material. Thankfully, I can relay on...

My personal love affair with medieval music started literally in the crib, as both harpsichord and ‘la Chanson de Roland’ became partners with my diapers and baby bottle, and ensconced themselves in my sonic psyche, forevermore. This quintessential French prog band...

Let it be revealed… This Welsh trio is now releasing its third album, following a mind-blowing debut and a sophomore delight which were both dutifully reviewed by the tribal Prog Rogue. With a fair amount of trepidation, I received this advance copy from Steve Hughes...