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The Canterbury scene albums you should definitely own
From the sublime to the ridiculous, from jaunty tunes to head-spinning jazz rock, the Canterbury scene is a prog-head’s Utopia
Soft Machine announce new studio album
Canterbury legends Soft Machine will release new album Other Doors in June
Soft Machine to introduce new drummer on UK live dates
Israeli drummer Asaf Sirkis replaces John Marshall who has now retired
Rare Hugh Hopper solo albums to be reissued on double CD
Late Soft Machine musician Hugh Hopper teamed up with then bandmates on Jazzloops and The Stolen Hour – due for re-release in March 2023
Watch Jethro Tull, Soft Machine and Lemmy in wild French TV London special from 1969
This rediscovered documentary on London's music scene features some formidable performances
From Sgt Pepper to Syd Barrett: the psychedelic birth of prog rock
In the late 1960s, the psychedelic revolution changed everything – and, thanks to The Beatles, Floyd and more, helped usher in the progressive rock era…
Soft Machine trailer for new 1970 live album released
Earliest know footage of Soft Machine to be released as Facelift France And Holland to be released in March
Soft Machine bassist Roy Babbington retires
Soft Machine bassist Roy Babbington designates Fred Thelonious Baker as his replacement
