So after listening to a Hungarian post-rock band, and thoroughly enjoying it, what next? Hmmm….how about a Hungarian post-rock band? Luckily, I think I chose to listen to the two bands whose albums I had for review in what turned out to be the best order, for after listening to Ghost Toast, I might have [&hellip

A few days ago, I found myself in possession of not one, but two forthcoming releases from two very different Hungarian post-rock bands. But apart from coming from Hungary, and being released on the same label, they couldn’t be more different. I started with aJna, because The Sound of Music told me to that starting [&hellip

Marillion’s debut album from 1983, Script for a Jester’s Tear, is the latest album from the band to get the deluxe edition reissue treatment (to be released in April 2020), and Mark Kelly recently spoke with TPA’s Leo Trimming about it. Mark talks about his memories of making the album, the split with Fish and [&hellip

First things first. The opening of this album is simply incredible, and unbelievably engaging. I have never been so immediately entranced by an album’s opening number. Over some appropriate ambient and atmospheric music and noise, a quote from one of the two bards this album is dedicated to is beautifully read, describing the wartime experience [&hellip

Igorrr– “Spirituality and Distortion” Label: Metal Blade Records Release Date: 27 March 2020 First off, Igorrr is not going to be for everyone. If one were to look up extreme metal, I think Igorrr would be the definition. There is … Continue reading →

So the burnin’ question on your lips must be, “Do we need another BÖC live album?” That was my first thought too, and the answer is “Yes, probably!” I guess the first thing to say is the obvious really, but this release is only of interest to fans, rather than the casual listener. That said, [&hellip

Gonna do something a little different and step outside the box on this one. The prog box, that is. Don’t worry, this page is still prog. But thought I would highlight a non-prog band just to show that there is … Continue reading →

Latest Prog News from across the progressive music spectrum & updated throughout April 2020. 06/04/2020: UnCancelled Music Festival to Bring Weekly Live Music The UnCancelled Music Festival aims to “bring together musicians, fans and venues from around the globe affected by the Covid-19 crisis for a virtual concert experience to help sustain the music industry [&hellip

Here at TPA we have a decent, but not quite incestuous relationship with Bad Elephant Music, who send us their releases, a good proportion of which we have reviewed over the years. A fine label who promote independent music in all its many forms, with an obvious leaning towards the vaguely progressive. Nowt wrong with [&hellip

Lazuli have, over the last decade and more, become one of the finest live bands in the world, thrilling audiences across Europe with their dazzling and accessible mix of melodic prog, industrial tones and ethnic musical influences. It’s a melting pot that provides a unique experience, and on stage is where they really shine, their [&hellip