There are several modern collaborative groups between popular progressive musicians-“supergroups”, if you will- that have created really stellar music, among them Flying Colors, Transatlantic, OSI (to name a few). However, for me, the primary consideration for the success of a group of this type is: if you were to hear this group without knowing the … Continue reading
One of the most exciting trends I’ve seen in the progressive music world is the emergence of several brand new prog festivals, each with stellar lineups and great participation. I’ve had the honor of profiling several of them in their flagship years, and I am proud to help support the Very Prog Festival in Toulouse, … Continue reading
One of my favorite aspects of Bent Knee’s music is the production. While the combined talent of the band is astounding, each member seems to know when to shine and when to pull back. Much of this can be attributed to their world class producer/sound designer Vince Welch. In most bands, the producer is an … Continue reading
Earlier this year, I had the distinct honor of interviewing Carla Kihlstedt (Rabbit Rabbit Radio, Tin Hat Trio, ex Sleepytime Gorilla Museum) about her latest project, a love letter to the ocean called Black Inscription, written with her husband and collaborator Matthias Bossi and composer Jeremy Flower. The final product was predictably brilliant and haunting. Well, … Continue reading
Bands like iNFiNiEN make me remember why I started this site in the first place. They are true music innovators, mixing a wide array of influences from all over the world into an incredibly unique blend. Whether they are playing Latin jazz rhythms or Middle Eastern scales, iNFiNiEN jumps deftly from style to style, … Continue reading
I have not kept secret my love for Boston-based art rockers Bent Knee. Their music is consistently daring and innovative, and they truly embody the word “progressive”. Fittingly, they recently debuted a 30 minute, 6 part song cycle called “Paper Earth”. From their website: “We’ve been writing a new song cycle for Bent Knee and … Continue reading
I had heard of Julie Slick from her work in the Adrian Belew Power Trio, but I became a fan after seeing her band, EchoTest, perform last year at the inaugural ProgStock. The charismatic and brilliant Julie Slick was front and center, donning an ushanka and aviator sunglasses. Julie and her group played a terrific … Continue reading
