Articles by: Chris Cope

A writer for Prog magazine since 2014, armed with a particular taste for the darker side of rock. The dayjob is local news, so writing about the music on the side keeps things exciting - especially when Chris is based in the wild norths of Scotland. Previous bylines include national newspapers and magazines.

Articles by: Chris Cope

"We’ve never called ourselves prog. Prog is a very technically demanding genre, I couldn’t play it if I wanted to.” Sam Healy on their new album and why North Atlantic Oscillation won't be playing live any time soon

By Chris Cope published 30 August 23

A lot has changed since North Atlantic Oscillation released their last album in 2018. After a strange five years, the electronic post-prog return as a one-man band…

Frost* and the making of Day And Age

By Chris Cope published 13 May 23

With 2021's Day And Age Frost* returned with their first album in five years, and the English prog rockers have put the blow of losing drummer Craig Blundell behind them to forge one of their best records yet

Michael Romeo from Symphony X press shot with guitar 2022

Michael Romeo and War Of The Worlds Part 2

By Chris Cope published 25 March 23

Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo talks us through his third solo album, 2022's War Of The Worlds Pt. 2

From Russia with love: the story of Gleb Kolyadin's debut solo album

By Chris Cope published 23 February 23

Iamthemorning pianist and composer Gleb Kolyadin released his self-titled debut solo album in 2018. This is the story...

Steve Hackett's Mediterranean adventure

By Chris Cope published 21 January 23

The story of 2021's Under A Mediterranean Sky, Steve Hackett's first wholly acoustic album for 13 years

composite image of Circles, Gaupa, Astrosaur, Grace And Fire and Onsegen Ensemble

5 new prog acts you must hear in January 2023

By Natasha Scharf published 6 January 23

Check out Gaupa, Circles, Grace And Fire, Astrosaur and Onsegen Ensemble – five great new up and coming prog artists

How The Flower Kings made Islands

By Chris Cope published 28 October 22

Although not planning to follow up 2019's Waiting For A Miracle so swiftly, the pandemic gave The Flower Kings other ideas. The result: the epic double album Islands

How John Petrucci reunited with Mike Portnoy for Terminal Velocity

By Chris Cope last updated 29 August 22

It only took John Petrucci 15 years to get round to his second solo album, but when he did it had Dream Theater fans dreaming

The unstoppable rise of UK proggers Lifesigns

By Chris Cope published 31 May 21

Vocalist and keyboard whizz John Young tells discusses new Lifesigns album Altitude – and why you won’t be finding the full release on Spotify anytime soon!

Dream Theater - Distant Memories: Live In London review

By Chris Cope published 27 November 20