California-based trio covet, which features Yvette Young (guitar/layers), David Adamiak (bass), and Forrest Rice (drums), just released a brilliant new EP called effloresce in July of this year. Covet is an extremely polished and tight instrumental trio, in the vein of Plini. Yvette Young’s guitar work is a particular highlight in this group. Her style is … Continue reading
“Vector is dark, elegant, smart, and cinematic”- Thomas reviews Haken’s latest album, “Vector” Continue reading
It’s been more than a decade since legendary prog-Metal band TOOL released their last album. It’s been 20(!) years since they released their landmark album AEnima. Nevertheless, the next generation has embraced the sound of this and other Grunge and nu-metal bands, looking to create a sound of their own. Which brings us to Source, … Continue reading
One of my favorite things about progressive music festivals is the opportunity to meet new people who love progressive music. I met Mike Visaggio at ProgStock 2018, and we chatted about his life and music and perspective. Mike is the keyboardist and primary composer for symphonic prog band Kinetic Element. From their website: Kinetic … Continue reading
Three dozen bands on two stages over three days is a LOT to take in. But that’s what #Progtoberfest is all about, and that is how I spent the weekend of October 19-21 at Reggie’s Nightclub in Chicago. Progtoberfest IV — marvelously organized by Kevin Pollack — featured bands from all over the world, playing music from nearly every … Continue reading
Some may think a three-day Prog Rock festival is a day or so too long. Those people need to attend Chicago’s Progtoberfest. Having (nearly) recovered from Day Two, it was time to dive headlong into the final day. The first band of the day, Sonus Umbra started off with a really cool set. Their mix … Continue reading
On to Day 2 of our daily Proglodytes festival review! Both Cedric and myself had some personal trip stuff to take care of in the morning, so we weren’t able to catch the first couple acts, which is unfortunate. We heard great things about The Gabriel Construct and the School of Rock (which apparently played … Continue reading
