Bent Knee's 'You Know What They Mean' Is Another Successful Experiment in Boundary Smashing
Boston art rockers, Bent Knee turn a corner with perhaps their most accomplished album yet in You Know What They Mean.
10 Oct 2019
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Opeth Achieve Gothic Greatness with the Gorgeously Multifaceted 'In Cauda Venenum'
In Cauda Venenum is Opeth's most wicked record of the decade, signifying that their earlier evilness is still wonderfully intact.
23 Sep 2019
Tool Reclaim Their Crown with Some Caveats on 'Fear Inoculum'
Tool's Fear Inoculum meets nearly every expectation admirers could have and ranks as a worthwhile extension of the band's legacy.
03 Sep 2019
With 'NOICE' Guitarist/Composer Alexander Noice Offers a Thrilling, Fast-Paced Multi-Genre Experiment
Jazz, art-rock, punk, and synthpop are just a few of the styles Alexander Noice and his exceptionally talented band explore on an album where the energy level never flags.
23 Aug 2019
'Infest the Rats' Nest' Sees King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Embrace Their Inner Thrash
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard go full metal to craft a brutal warning against ecological destruction on their 15th studio album, Infest the Rats' Nest.
20 Aug 2019
The Tea Club's 'If/When' Is a Brilliant Mixture of Folk and Progressive Rock
If/When is stunning, proving yet again why the Tea Club should be celebrated by admirers of any—if not all—of their sundry genre classifications.
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Music
08 Aug 2019
Ghosts of Glaciers Deliver a Powerful, Intelligent Instrumental with "Epigenesis" (premiere)
Colorado trio Ghosts of Glaciers combine the primitive pounding of thrash metal with the intellectual nuances of progressive rock on a new track, culled from the upcoming album, The Greatest Burden.
31 Jul 2019
Golden Dawn Arkestra Seeks to Heal With "Mama Se" (premiere + interview)
Golden Dawn Arkestra make their earthly home in Texas. Founder Zapot Mgwai says, "I wanted to talk about how this could be the end for human beings if we don't get our shit together."
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Music
18 Jul 2019
Dirt Poor Robins Revel in Cinematic Fatalistic Glory on "Scarecrows" (premiere)
Kentucky's eclectic Dirt Poor Robins follow their ingenious Raven Locks trilogy with a wonderful lyric video for "Scarecrows".
12 Jul 2019
Stronger Hooks Prevail with Thank You Scientist's Latest Video, "Swarm" (premiere)
New Jersey progressive rock/jazz fusion septet, Thank You Scientist are as lovably technical, zany, and catchy as ever on this latest single from their upcoming third LP, Terraformer.
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Music
07 Jun 2019
CHON Continue Their Intricate Yet Inviting Instrumental Excellence on Self-Titled Third LP
Fans CHON's previous work—as well as instrumental rock in a broader sense—will surely find plenty to enjoy about Chon. Just don't expect anything especially diverse or daring along the way.
05 Jun 2019
TheNightTimeProject Proves Mastery of Melodic Progressive Metal Via "Final Light" (premiere)
Fans of Katatonia, Opeth, A Perfect Circle, and Porcupine Tree will enjoy this new video from the upcoming sophomore release by the Swedish progressive metal collective, TheNightTimeProject.
28 May 2019
Gong Continue Their Stellar Revitalized Streak on 'The Universe Also Collapses'
The Universe Also Collapses is another singular victory for psychedelic rock masters Gong, chiefly due to its adventurous scope and cohesive ambition.
20 May 2019
Progressive Instrumentalists Valence Dominate with Creative Complexity on 'Cognitive Dissidents' (album stream)
Valence's new LP, Cognitive Dissidents, is a relentlessly intricate and unpredictable—yet remarkably unified and welcoming—bit of wordless storytelling that will captivate fans of progressive rock.
11 Apr 2019
Queensrÿche Continues Evolutionary Path With 'The Verdict' (interview)
Seattle progressive metal legends Queensrÿche return with their 15th album and major tour. According to guitarist and co-founder, Michael Wilton, it's all just one more stop on a path the seems to go on forever.
20 Mar 2019
'Flowers at the Scene' Stands Out Amongst Tim Bowness' Already Impressive Crop of Solo Albums
Following three fine solo LPs, Tim Bowness releases his most sonically diverse album yet with the adventurous Flowers at the Scene.
07 Mar 2019
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