Prog

Since its arrival at the tail end of the 60s progressive rock has offered the world some of the most fascinating music ever heard, in varying guises over the years. Prog magazine brings you the stories behind the people who create these astounding sounds and amazing music, be they the classic originators such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Yes, to the 80s revivalists such as Marillion and IQ, all the way through to those musicians today who have done so much to help rejuvenate the genre such as Muse, Radiohead, Steven Wilson, Opeth and Anathema. In depth and behind the scenes stories of classic albums and tours sit side by side with widespread coverage of what‘s happening at today’s cutting edge of progressive music.

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LEPROUS READY THEIR “UNIFYING” NINTH ALBUM • The Norwegian modern prog stars reveal a stripped-back but “bigger sounding” album with Melodies Of Atonement.

THE REBIRTH OF PURE REASON REVOLUTION • Sixth album sees the revised line-up further widen their musical brief.

GAVIN HARRISON AND ANTOINE FAFARD ARE BACK • Perpetual Motions moves on from the pair’s debut album.

BOWNESS EXPLORES DIVISION ON SOLO LP • Powder Dry is his first for new label Kscope as he keeps his head in troubled times.

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JORDAN RUDESS SOARS ON LATEST • Permission To Fly delves into existence with a variety of special guest musicians.

JOHN HOLDEN REVEALS THE CONCEPTS OF NEW ALBUM • Historical themes lay at the heart of Proximity & Chance.

LESOIR BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS • Upcoming album, Push Back The Horizon tipped to reach a whole new audience.

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NEW BOOK CHARTS 80S PROG REVIVAL • The first of a two-volume history explores the rise of Marillion, Pendragon and more.

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR PAY HOMAGE TO HOME • Belfast band go back to basics on this summer’s Megafauna.

FAD GADGETS • Rhodri Marsden on three of the latest must-have gizmos currently putting the prog in progress.

MARCOS CURIEL • Anyone can play guitar but no one makes it sound quite the way Radiohead do, says the P.O.D. shredder and long-term fan.

PROG IN BRIEF

ALBER JUPITER • Neu!-inspired duo roll out the pedals for their cosmic instrumentals.

COCTEAU TWINS

OUDEZIEL • Blowing up a storm, the Polish proggers bind a number of different threads to create an expansive experience.

PROG IN BRIEF

TEIGER • Meet the atmospheric London trio who refuse to be pigeonholed.

Official Progressive Albums Chart • The prog top 30 albums

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LAST PLANE OUT • Swedish pop singer and music journalist join forces for a progtastic project.

CANDACRAIG • Former thespians finally find their voice as neo-prog folk duo.

Q&A BILL FISHER • The Church Of The Cosmic Skull frontman discusses thinking like a billionaire, running his own DIY label, and “yacht doom”.

IN MEMORY OF MIKE PINDER • As co-founder of The Moody Blues, keyboardist Mike Pinder played a significant role in transforming the group from an R&B/beat combo into a chart-topping symphonic progressive powerhouse. He created music from the heart and used his detailed knowledge of the Mellotron to great effect on some of the Moodies’ best-loved songs. His impact on the world of progressive music will continue to be felt by generations to come.

IN MEMORY OF RICHARD TANDY • Best known as the long-standing keyboardist in Electric Light Orchestra, Richard Tandy’s instrumentation was a key part of the Birmingham band’s sound, including on the Top 10 hit, Mr Blue Sky. Described by drummer Bev Bevan as Jeff Lynne’s “right-hand man”, he played on nearly all their...