Lets face it: everyone, on a fundamental level, knows that music awards shows are a joke. Most of the time it’s just a popularity contest instead of some objective measure of quality or influence. The judges are often out of touch; case in point, the year that Tenacious D, who I love dearly but know … Continue reading
Originally published on cirdecsongs.com, Part 1 of the Bands of Progtoberfest series Being an opening act isn’t easy. The first band on stage is there to warm up the crowd and prepare them for an evening of musical entertainment. Their notes establish the evening’s tone, and could ultimately determine just how engaged the audience will … Continue reading
Today is International Women’s Day! Last September, I wrote a piece about how progressive rock and metal both carry the stereotype of being mostly male dominated genres, among both fanbase and artist. However, women have long been a part of progressive music. There are so many boundary-pushing female artists that have made progressive rock what … 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. We are honored to have Shane Atkinson and Beau West from Evership on the Proglodytes Podcast. … Continue reading
Earlier this year, we had the pleasure to interview Roie Avin, editor of The Prog Report, about a new book that was he was putting together (You can read the interview here). The book came out late last year, and it’s been getting really positive reviews from the various progressive music sites. Here’s my humble … 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
Here’s a fact: it’s hard to be a musician in 2017 and make a living. Furthermore, it is extremely hard to be a progressive rock musician in 2017 and make a living. Many of the bands you know and love are touring on shoestring budgets, eating the cheapest food possible, staying in dive hotels or … Continue reading
