Latest articles by Alex Lynham
“There are no rules!" Texan prog metallers Scale The Summit Reach New Heights On V
Despite departing drummers and geographical challenges, Scale The Summit have hit a new creative peak with fifth album V.
Godsticks: Heavier Than Heaven
On their new album Emergence, Godsticks have distilled their own heady sound from a thrilling musical melting pot of influences that includes jazz-fusion, nu metal and, er, Rufus Wainwright...
Reviews Column 57: Post-Rock
Alex Lynham guides us through the peaks and valleys of essential post-rock.
Evan Caminiti: Meridian
Not yet ratedThe San Fran atmospherist’s electric return – it’ll give you goosebumps…
ASIWYA: Start A Band
Mathy post-rockers And So I Watch You From Afar are back with a bang and album number four. The Irish quartet discuss the backlash they faced by incorporating vocals into their music.
District 97: In Vaults
Not yet ratedBrilliant third album from the Prog-approved Chicagoans.
Cyril Snear Live In Manchester
Not yet ratedLocal lads bring a 'riot of colour' to their final show.
and so I watch you from afar: live review
Not yet ratedAnd So I Watch You From Afar remain one of the best live bands in the world.
Charlie Barnes: More Stately Mansions
Not yet ratedRich progressive pop on Leeds group’s second LP.
Rolo Tomassi: Grievances
Not yet ratedExcellent stripped-down fourth LP from chaotic math-proggers.
And So I Watch You From Afar: Heirs
Not yet ratedDisappointing fourth effort from math-prog mainstays.
Hookworms, Live In Manchester
Not yet ratedSpaced-out warbles from these Yorkshire lads.
North Atlantic Oscillation, Live In Manchester
Not yet ratedRescheduled show from critically acclaimed Scots.
Reviews Column 54: Post-Rock
Alex Lynham guides us through the peaks and valleys of essential post-rock.
Public Service Broadcasting: The Race For Space
Not yet ratedProg eccentrics take a giant leap on their superb second mission.
Forth To New Horizons
Rising from their hardcore roots to forge a purely instrumental style almost by accident, Spanish post‑rockers Toundra have honed their sound and cemented their line-up on album number four.
