Proglodytes Playlist is a curated list of songs that I’ll add to each week. Most of them will feature new(er) bands, because the most important mission at Proglodytes is to share currently active, progressive leaning groups with the world, but occasionally I will include older songs as a tribute or a commemoration of an anniversary. On … Continue reading
Most of us have become accustomed lately to bad news, but seeing that Haken had been working on a new album was definitely a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak media landscape. Early press revealed that it would be a step forward in every way: with some of Haken’s most challenging passages to date. … Continue reading
Proglodytes Playlist is a curated list of songs that I’ll add to each week. Most of them will feature new(er) bands, because the most important mission at Proglodytes is to share currently active, progressive leaning groups with the world, but occasionally I will include older songs as a tribute or a commemoration of an anniversary. On … Continue reading
Many folks know the name Marco Machera as co-founder of EchoTest, the bass driven, fusion/prog infused group that also features the incredible talents of Julie Slick (Adrian Belew Power Trio, solo artist). Others might have heard his work with Teho Teardo, Paul Gilbert, TROOT, Chrysta Bell, and more. Marco is also a very talented multi … Continue reading
Elder is a band that we’ve had our eyes on for a few years now. I can distinctly remember when my brother Arthur (co-founder of Proglodytes) sent me a link to listen to their album Lore. From the first few seconds of listening to the complex guitar intro and the crushing riffs of “Compendium”, I … Continue reading
I’m always looking around on forums and social media, trying to find bands and artists that are trying something new and interesting. When I first heard Arkentype, it was via a playthrough that Simen Sandnes had uploaded. It was rhythmically insane- Simen was pulling all stops, using insane polyrhythms and limb interdependence and rhythmic displacement … Continue reading
Moron Police has been one of my favorite discoveries as of late, and I unequivocally love A Boat on the Sea, their fantastically brilliant 2019 album. They were recently nominated for 2 Independent Music Awards: Best Rock Album and Best Artwork. The music certainly deserves all of the acclaim it has received, but the artwork … Continue reading
