Bent Knee is definitely one of our favorite bands here at Proglodytes, and Courtney Swain is their incomparable lead vocalist/keyboardist. As a member of Bent Knee, Courtney has been busy with a European tour (that included the premier of an ambitious new collaborative piece called “Paper Earth”) and an upcoming stateside tour, but as a … Continue reading
Each year, the Proglodytes gather around the campfire and discuss what they thought were the best albums of 2017. We tried not to include any repeats. Thomas Pain of Salvation- In the Passing Light of Day I have been following Pain of Salvation since their debut in the late 90s. Their latest, In the Passing Light … Continue reading
Let’s face it- modern life is hard. We’re overloaded with information, and decisions, and disappointments, and it’s taking a collective toll on our mental health. This modern malaise is the overarching theme of Ben Wallace-Ailsworth’s new album, I Like To Worry. Ben’s project (called If So, So What) is stacked with a number of very talented and notable … Continue reading
It’s no secret that Ben Levin and the Bent Knee crew are some of our favorite prog musicians on the scene right now here at Proglodytes. Ben plays guitar and writes collaboratively with the brilliant art rock collective Bent Knee, which recently released a new album, Land Animal. He is also the mastermind behind the Ben Levin Group, … Continue reading
Ever since I first heard Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth play, I’ve been consistently impressed with his impressive chops and artistry. Whether he’s drumming with Bent Knee, Justice Cow, or recording his solo music, Gavin brings a vibrancy and incredible energy to everything he does. I had the great joy to catch up with Gavin, and ask him … Continue reading
One of the oldest jokes about progressive rock music is that it’s a genre specifically for dudes. In the BBC documentary on progressive rock, there is even a slightly humorous section where they interviewed progressive rock artists like Steve Howe and Robert Wyatt and they pointed out that women didn’t ever show up to their … Continue reading
I first heard Bent Knee around this time last year. They had been nominated for a Progressive Music Award, and I wanted familiarize myself with the artists who had been selected. I started poking around on Youtube, and I clicked on the track “Being Human”. It was love at first listen. They were progressive in … Continue reading
Sometimes, the worst thing that can happen to a talented underground band is they get noticed, particularly by a major record label. Still, where avant-pop geniuses Bent Knee were concerned, it was only a matter of time before they got noticed and a major label got involved. The Boston quintet has been hard at work, … Continue reading
Genre-bending art-rock band Bent Knee have revealed a stunning new video for the track “Terror Bird.” The track is the third to be released from their forthcoming album, ‘Land Animal‘, out on June 23rd via InsideOut Music/Sony. The collection combines myriad influences from across the rock, pop, minimalist, and the avant-garde spectrum into a seamless, … Continue reading
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