Storchi: By Far Away (2025)

Storchi: By Far Away (2025)

It has been quite a while since I last came across a “new” progressive band from Israel, which is a real shame as on the basis of this release it is obvious their scene is quite vibrant. It is unusual for a progressive band to be instrumental, even more so when that...
Sherman Robertson: One More Time (2025)

Sherman Robertson: One More Time (2025)

In 2011 Sherman had been touring in Europe, and his British-based group really felt there was a need for new product to be available, and as his last release had been a live album it should be recorded in the studio. Sadly, throughout his career Sherman was quite...
Rome: Civitas Solis (2025)

Rome: Civitas Solis (2025)

For 20 years Luxembourg born singer-songwriter Jerome Reuter a.k.a Rome has built an authoritative body of work encompassing more than 20 full-length albums and numerous other official releases. His style of Dark Folk merges various musical influences from Post-Punk...
Robin Batteau: Banned in Sparta (2025)

Robin Batteau: Banned in Sparta (2025)

I must confess that when I read the press release for this album I was highly intrigued so downloaded it, but I never expected it to be so enjoyable and a whole load of fun. During the pandemic Robin had decided to go back to Harvard to complete his degree which he...
Riffstone: Richard III (2025)

Riffstone: Richard III (2025)

Apparently, Dave Allen (vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, programming) originally wrote and recorded this for his wife, and the project then took on a new life with the input of Colin Powell (vocals, narration, keyboards, guitars, bass, programming, production,...