OLOGRAM (ITALY) La Mia Scia

Bassist Dario Gianni has sent me his sophomore album, and it’s a real family affair with Lorenzo on guitars as well as keyboardist Roberto and lead vocalist Fabio Speranza, and drummer Giovanni Spadaro. Guest Gabriele Agosta shines wherever his ivories are needed,...

LIMITE ACQUE SICURE (ITALY) Un’Altra Mano di Carte

This band from Ferrara put out a 2022 debut album that was met with both high ratings and positive comments from the community, and well deserved as they had been a Banco tribute group which helped them hone their considerable chops, having paid their dues for 17 long...

PERFECT STORM (NETHERLANDS) Stairs

Fitting title as the début album “No Air” has now obviously climbed to an even higher plane with this sophomore release, this contrast-minded combo from Groningen led by master guitarist Gert-Jan Schurer is a force to be recognized by prog fans, regardless of their...

AURORA CLARA (SPAIN) IV

Many young musicians find inspiration in their idols, forming bands that will meet up and practise for days on end, some with the intention of playing live gigs and recording albums others purely to make money (good luck with that today). As I look over my leviathan...

GRUPPO AUTONOMO SUONATORI (ITALY) Omnia Sunt Communia

Waiting 25 years (a quarter of a century) to record your debut album, is alone worthy of the highest praise, proving that patience is the greatest virtue. Then, raising the bar even higher, the end result is this 2021 rather spectacular offering! Why, may you ask? Not...