ICE (NETHERLANDS) Man in the Moon

Since the release of their debut “The Saga” in 2005, and that catchy track “Not Only Love”, this Dutch band has been stuck in a 19-year-old iceberg, which finally melted over that time span, enough to provide a follow -up. Exact same crew except for a new standout...

TRANSPORT AERIAN (BELGIUM) Live in Ghent

Led by the enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Hamlet, Transport Aerian has carved out a niche for itself, a progressive style that is anchored in a heavier prog modulation, think Porcupine Tree, Riverside or Pain of Salvation, as well as occasionally transiting into...

MAYA (HUNGARY) Fading Tomorrow

On June 17 of 2024, a new prog band has emerged from Hungary, a scene that has kept a long history of progressive adventures with well known names like After Crying, Solaris, Android, Yesterdays, or Ghost Toast as well infusing a splendid new debutante like last...

SLOANE SQUARE BAND (France) Thoughts

I absolutely admire any band that reappears from lengthy exile and has the courage and wherewithal to produce new material that transcends anything they has ever accomplished previously. Fortitude and Maturity are the buzzwords that best describe this solid French...

LAUGHING STOCK (NORWAY) Shelter

LAUGHING STOCK (NORWAY) Shelter The Norwegian trio is back with another quirky slice of musical exuberance, loving all their previous albums, though I must say I was worried about 2023’s “Songs of the Future” that just did not float my boat, even after numerous...