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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DELUXE BOX SET OF THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY TO BE REISSUED • A bumper reissue of Genesis’s 1974 concept album is due next spring. The VIP box set will also include unreleased material, live recordings and other goodies.

PENDRAGON CONFIRM WEEKENDER FOR 2025 • The band will deliver three sets at a brand-new location for their annual UK VIP event.

BBC PETITIONED FOR A KEITH EMERSON PROM • Fan group moves to have ELP keyboardist celebrated.

NEW SOLO ALBUM FROM DORIE JACKSON • Stupid Says Run features contributions from her Kaprekar’s Constant bandmates.

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MOSTLY AUTUMN CONFIRM 15TH LP • Seawater arrives in early 2025, with a special edition of bonus material available.

HAWKWIND BLAST OFF WITH A NEW LIVE ALBUM • Their 2023 Royal Albert Hall gig is captured for posterity.

MAUD THE MOTH VS THE PATRIARCHY • Her new album is inspired by and named after the ancient Greek poem The Distaff.

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MOGWAI TO UNVEIL NEW STUDIO ALBUM • The Bad Fire is inspired by tough personal moments endured by the band.

ALEX CARPANI ASKS DEEP QUESTIONS ON NEW ALBUM • Out in December, The Good Man comprises two long suites.

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

JIM MORRIS • As an aspiring classical guitarist and music student, Balaam And The Angel’s Jim Morris was smitten by ELP’s blend of the old and new.

PROG IN BRIEF

i HÄXA • Mysterious alt-folk collective take a trip to the underworld.

SUFJAN STEVENS

KRONSTAD 23 • Spread over Norway, the jazz-prog quartet reunite sporadically to create stunning music against the clock.

PROG IN BRIEF

KALANDRA • Wardruna-approved quartet filling the gap between Norwegian folk and ambitious prog.

Official Progressive Albums Chart

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Now our turn…

RUBY DAWN • Soulfully charged UK prog foursome explore humanity’s place in the universe.

THE VERGE • Dizzying, free-form project from Kanaan, Caramel and Aksel Rønning Trio members.

VINCENT CAVANAGH • Anathema’s former frontman discusses the band’s split, his latest project The Radicant, and finding his authentic voice.

“I’ve always been good at words…” • Breaking up is never easy, but Fish is ready to retire from the music industry to enjoy a different pace of life. After leaving Marillion in 1988, the Scottish singer-songwriter has enjoyed a successful solo career on his own terms. Now, four years after the release of his final...