(Affiliate) Link to Pre-Order King’s X: The Oral History by Greg Prato (Jawbone Press, 2019) As I type this review, I’m looking up on my wall at a framed set list from the second time I saw King’s X live (out of 4 times total). King’s X are one of the biggest musical influences in … Continue reading
I hate to admit that, although I’ve been a progressive music fan for almost 3 decades now, I was a little late to the game with Rikard Sjöblom. I had heard about his genius for years and years, whether in Beardfish or Big Big Train. I finally got the last 2 albums in his Gungfly … Continue reading
There is something special about watching and listening to a band grow before your eyes and ears. Echotest is growing by leaps and bounds. What started out as a seemingly simple project fronted by bassists Julie Slick (whom I’ve admired for quite some time) and Marco Machera — who met at a summer music camp … Continue reading
“Fractal Guitar represents the best progressive rock, ambient, and electronic music have to offer.” Continue reading
The funky and heavy sequel to Set Course to Andromeda! Sithu Aye is an Scottish artist with now seven years of experience under his belt after the release of Cassini in 2011, and he hasn’t disappointed in any of his many releases, three full-length albums, a double album with Set Course to Andromeda and six … Continue reading
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
