TOM(USA) The Last Outpost

Well this was quite the discovery , an unexpected surprise from the USA that I found on my main French language prog source Prog Critique, with whom this FB page has a synergy and a parallel in similar tastes that are quite remarkable . Tom is essentially a three-man...

LIFESIGNS (UK) Live in the Netherlands

No disrespect to powerhouses Transatlantic, The Flower Kings and whomever the prog audience deem fit to be called a super group, my choice for a group of super veteran musicians would be Lifesigns, a dazzling outfit that currently has a few insanely talented players,...

Confusion Field – Future Impact of Past Diversions

Confusion Field hail from Finland and have released their second album, Future Impact of Past Diversions, which, if nothing else, is a strong contender for “title of the year” in the 2023 Lazland awards. The band was formed in 2017 by Tomi Kankainen, a clever chap who...

Dave Kerzner – Heart Land Mines. The Eye

Dave “Squids” Kerzner of Sound of Contact is a deservedly respected artist and person in the progressive rock world, with a deeply impressive resume featuring giants of the modern rock world and it was a pleasure to be sent this EP, Hand Land Minds – The Eye, released...

Land of Chocolate – Your Finest Hour

I was contacted recently by Jonn Buzby of American outfit, Land of Chocolate who have recently released their third studio album, Your Finest Hour. It has, in fact, been nineteen long years since they released their sophomore album, Regaining The Feel, although Buzby...

Single Helix – Prog Gnosis

Single Helix is the recording handle of British multi-instrumentalist, Rik Loveridge, and 2023 sees the release of Prog Gnosis, which you can listen to and buy at https://singlehelix.bandcamp.com/album/prog-gnosis Some of you might remember Rik for his involvement in...