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Category Archives: Interviews
Interview with Marco Machera
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
Interview with Simen Sandnes (Arkentype)
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
Interview with Samantha Preis
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
Podcast Ep. 39 — Jimmy Keegan (Pattern-Seeking Animals)
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
Interview with Dave Alley (Mile Marker Zero)
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
Interview with Brynen Sosa (Mythology)
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
Interview with Jamison Smeltz
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
Interview with Jackie Frank Russell III (Exosphere, solo artist)
If you’re a member of any Facebook fan groups for modern prog metal bands (namely Haken and Devin Townsend), you’ve probably seen the name Jackie Frank Russell appear in your feed. But if you know Jackie, you know he is also as prolific of a musician as he is a meme-r. With projects spanning genres, … Continue reading
Interview with Durga and Lorelei McBroom
It’s not often that you get to talk with people that have shared the stage with Mick Jagger, Pink Floyd, Billy Idol, Rod Stewart, Nile Rodgers, Steve Hackett, and Lou Reed. And it’s even rarer that you could do that by just talking to two people. The McBroom Sisters, Lorelei and Durga, have enjoyed an … Continue reading
