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Rare Hugh Hopper solo albums to be reissued on double CD
By Natasha Scharf published
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
By Joe Banks published
This rediscovered documentary on London's music scene features some formidable performances

From Sgt Pepper to Syd Barrett: the psychedelic birth of prog rock
By Mark Blake last updated
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
By Jerry Ewing published
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
By Jerry Ewing last updated
Soft Machine bassist Roy Babbington designates Fred Thelonious Baker as his replacement

Jazz singer Vimala Rowe to join Soft Machines John Etheridge at Prog The Forest
By Jerry Ewing published
Charity prog festival Prog The Forest takes place at Camden's Fiddler's Elbow in December

Charity prog event Prog The Forest release new video trailer
By Jerry Ewing last updated
Get a taste of all the acts appearing at this December's charity prog event Prog The Forest

Prog The Forest reschedules to December
By Jerry Ewing published
Charity prog festival Prog The Forest will now take place at Camden's Fiddler's Elbow in December
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