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
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
Samantha Preis’s brand of contemplative and introspective singer-songwriter music has found its way into the hearts of people all over the world. After studying at some of the most prestigious music colleges around, Samantha has fine tuned her craft through songwriting and performance, most recently working as the director of Devin Townsend’s Empath choir on … Continue reading
If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Proglodytes Radio Podcast through iTunes or your favorite podcast app. If you can, please leave a review. Also, feel free to stick around at Proglodytes.com for reviews, interviews, and features. Even if you’re not a fan of progressive rock, chances are you’ve heard Jimmy Keegan’s drumming. … Continue reading
Mile Marker Zero is a Connecticut-based progressive metal band that has shared the stage with heavyweights such as Porcupine Tree, Periphery, Spock’s Beard, and Adrenaline Mob, and have more than held their own. Their music is cerebral but highly accessible, which is a rare achievement. This can be clearly heard in their latest release, The … Continue reading
If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Proglodytes Radio Podcast through iTunes or your favorite podcast app. If you can, please leave a review. Also, feel free to stick around at Proglodytes.com for reviews, interviews, and features. Kevin Pollack is the embodiment of the phrase “jack-of-all-trades”- he’s a musician, actor, promoter, organizer, songwriter- … Continue reading
Mythology is a progressive rock band, based out of New Jersey, that seeks to combine jazz, classic prog, and a variety of other influences to create music that is clever without being pretentious and technical without being overwhelming. They recently released an album, All The Planets Have Aligned, which features 6 adventurous tracks that run … Continue reading
If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Proglodytes Radio Podcast through iTunes or your favorite podcast app. If you can, please leave a review. Also, feel free to stick around at Proglodytes.com for reviews, interviews, and features. I have been a fan of The Mercury Tree for a few years now. I knew … Continue reading
If you’ve been to a stateside prog rock festival in the last few years, chances are you’ve probably seen the amazing Jamison Smeltz on a stage somewhere. He is not just a prolific and very talented reed player- he’s a person who loves music, and that shows every time he graces the stage. He plays … Continue reading
