Tag Archives: Progressive Rock

John Lodge, Longtime Influential Bassist and Vocalist for The Moody Blues, Has Died

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John Lodge who steered The Moody Blues away from their Mod, R&B, and Psychedelic Rock style in the mid-sixties to become one of the founding fathers of Progressive Rock, has died. He was 82. Lodge played bass and sang, and his arrival in the band, along with guitarist/singer Justin Hayward, helped steer the band into grand prog rock with classical music influences with their iconic Days of Future Passed (Decca Records) album. He continued to lead the band as the co-lead vocalist, penning huge hits, leading the band into the nineties. Also, he pursued a solo career, in addition to reuniting with Hayward for several albums and many tours. Lodge was last performing with The Moody Blues this spring, performing all of Days of Future Passed on a brief tour of the UK, where it all began. RIP.Continue reading →


EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Little King’s Shares a New Single and Lyric Video for “Dawn Villa” – New Album Coming Soon 

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L-R – David Hamilton (Bass, Cello), Ryan Rosoff (Guitar, Vocals), Tony Bojorquez (Drums) Photo Credit – Damien Becerra

 

Long-running Progressive Rock outfit Little King is unveiling “Dawn Villa,” the second single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Lente Viviente! A sonic time capsule wrapped in staccato riffs and melodic crescendos, “Dawn Villa” is a heartfelt tribute to frontman Ryan Rosoff’s formative years in Mercer Island, Washington. The track comes from their eighth album Lente Viviente, which is available for pre-order/digital pre-save now at the links below, and releases September 26th, 2025. If you grew up obsessed with the classic seventies prog rock greats like Rush, King Crimson, and Pink Floyd, with a modern flare for drama such as Muse or Neal Morse, Little King deserves your attention! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Core Atoms of Arcadea (ft. Brann Dailor of Mastodon) Talks “Exodus Of Gravity”

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In this episode, Keefy caught up with Core Atoms of Acadea, the synth-forward Progressive Rock band, also featuring Brann Dailor of Mastodon! Their new album “Exodus Of Gravity” – their second, is out now via Relapse Records. Core discussed his long friendship with Brann, starting with their 1990s Space Funk band Gaylord, their mutual love of sci-fi, synthesizers, crazy art, concept albums, zines, and much more!Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Arcadea – The Exodus of Gravity

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The Exodus of Gravity (Relapse Records) is the follow-up to Arcadea’s 2017 debut. Brann Dailor is still handling the drums and vocals, with Core Atoms returning to handle the bulk of the synth duties. At the same time, they are also joined by Mastodon‘s current touring keyboardist João Nogueira, adding to the layers of prog unfolding here. There is less of a synth wave feel this time around. His drumming is more aggressive. He piles on layers of vocal overdubs to try things he does not normally explore with his day job. The title track would feel more like current-day Mastodon if the synths were replaced by guitars. “Fuzzy Planet’ is the lead single and the best of the first three songs, as it takes things in a more new wave, Gary Numan direction, while applying some funky grooves. This sets the project apart as a more distinct entity. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Jethro Tull – The Jethro Tull Christmas Album: Fresh Snow At Christmas

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This week on the block, we have a Christmas album—and not just any Christmas album, but one from the legendary band Jethro Tull. At first, one might think, “What the hell?” But those who are die-hard Tull fans or just super fans of Christmas albums will remember this is not the band’s first venture into the realm of holiday music. The Jethro Tull Christmas Album—Fresh Snow At Christmas showcases the band’s love for the holiday season. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Bedsore – Dreaming The Strife For Love

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Hello friends, quick question, what do you get when you mix prog rock with metal? Well short answer, you get the Italian based band Bedsore. This statement, although true falls very short though, of defining what this band is presenting on their new cut Dreaming The Strife For Love (20 Buck Spin.)Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Leprous –  Annex Void – Nighdrator Live at The Crofoot

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Pontiac is a northern suburb of Detroit known for having colorful nightlife and last Tuesday evening proved why. Their downtown was a buzz with streets closed and stages set up. The Crofoot, an acclaimed entertainment complex, was hosting a community concert series with hundreds of locals gathered. The venue was also hosting Norway’s own Leprous who is on a headlining tour promoting their new album, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music). Having provincial rap acts perform outside and having a hot, progressive band play inside showed off the versatility and innovation of the beloved music venue. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement

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Leprous is a band that stands apart from other progressive acts. Their ability to effortlessly experiment while remaining exceptionally grounded in their superior signature and skillful sound is uncommon. This Norwegian five-piece has been labeled as unique and is known to be creatively inventive within the heavy music sphere. Each record they make manages to explore new ground and deliver world-class wonders. They are about to release their eighth full-length record, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music) and its distinctively different approach compared to their previous works proves once again how aptly ingenuous the band is. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Kingcrow – Hopium

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Hailing from Rome and with a name inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem Raven is Kingcrow, after a six-year gap between albums they are back with Hopium (Season of Mist). Theirs is an emotive brand of Prog Rock but the Metal of the previous album The Persistence, has been dialled down with atmospheric, ambient, Electronic, and Alt Rock elements playing a larger part. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Rezn – Burden

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It’s been a logical progression from the bong-laden wonderment of REZN’s 2017 debut to the band’s newest effort Burden (Sargent House), which finds Chicago’s sonic sorcerers expanding their minds and sound, with their newest offering feeling darker than previous offerings, though in a more hazy moonlit laced with a dopamine deficit-induced depression fashion, as the mood to the underlying themes. Continue reading →