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The Prog Solo Albums Quiz

By Gillian Everitt published 14 December 16

Do you know what Rick Wakeman's first solo studio album was based on? Or which signature Pink Floyd track was originally intended for David Gilmour's first solo album?

Albums

A picture of Paul Weller and Robert Wyatt

Robert Wyatt comes out of retirement for Jeremy Corbyn event

By Stef Lach published 12 October 16

Former Soft Machine man Robert Wyatt will play with Paul Weller at People Powered event in support of Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's policies

Bands & Artists

Prog Quiz: Canterbury Scene

By Gillian Everitt published 7 October 16

Can you answer each question correctly in 10 seconds or less?

Quiz

Soft Machine - Third/Fourth/Fifth/Six album review

By Sid Smith published 20 July 16

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Classic Soft Machine given an out-bloody-rageously great vinyl makeover.

Albums

The Best Psych Prog Debut Albums

By Sid Smith published 17 June 16

A new wave of bands set the blueprint for psychedelic rock and prog to come with their debut albums. Here’s the cream of our crop.

Albums

Ian Anderson and his band live on stage at HRH Prog 4

HRH Prog 4 Live Review - Hafan-y-Môr, Pwllheli

By Gary McKenzie, Phil Ashcroft published 4 May 16

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Ian Anderson and co let their hair down at Camp HRH!

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The Canterbury Scene: The Sound Of The Underground

By Sid Smith published 17 April 15

Is the Canterbury Scene of Caravan, Soft Machine and Hatfield And The North about more than a shared birthplace? And is ‘Canterbury’ really a state of mind?

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