DAWN (SWITZERLAND) Melancolia

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...

YESTERDAYS (HUNGARY-ROMANIA) Arlequin

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...

T.A.P. (MULTI-NATIONAL) Paradigms II

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...

25 YARD SCREAMER (UK) And from the Deep, there is a Light

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...

MINIMUM VITAL (FRANCE) Le Royaume

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...

TRIBE3 (UK) – Scars

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...