Articles by: Chris McGarel | Louder

Articles by: Chris McGarel

Conceptual proggers Kylver

All hands on deck: Why Kylver are bringing back conceptual prog rock

By Chris McGarel published 13 February 17

Kylver guitarist Jonny Scott meets Prog to talk Lovecraft, translating their music for the stage and the weighty concept of their new album

A press shot of birdeatsbaby

Introducing prog-punk pioneers Birdeatsbaby

By Chris McGarel published 8 February 17

Punk meets prog, with added gospel choir and strings…

A press shot of Cairo

Cairo live review - Boston Music Rooms, London

By Chris McGarel published 7 February 17

Rob Cottingham's new band Cairo touch down on international soils for the first time

A photograph of Francis Dunnery on stage

Francis Dunnery live in London - review

By Chris McGarel published 4 November 16

Geoff Banks memorial show sees a bevy of prog stars take to the stage

Sand - A Sleeper, Just Awake album cover

Sand - A Sleeper, Just Awake album review

By Chris McGarel published 1 November 16

North Atlantic Oscillation man Sam Healy fires Sand's second album into orbit.

The crowd at a prog gig

David Cross Band live review - The Lexington, London

By Chris McGarel published 26 September 16

Former King Crimson man David Cross supported by ex-VdGG's David Jackson and Supertramp's Richard Palmer-James

Flux performing in a bedouin tent in north London

Flux live review - Woodburner at Styx, London

By Chris McGarel published 26 September 16

Eclectic sounds from London-based four-piece Flux

book cover for 2113: Stories Inspired By The Music of Rush

2113: Stories Inspired By The Music of Rush book review

By Chris McGarel published 19 July 16

This summer’s holiday read edited by Kevin J. Anderson And John McFetridge.

Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur... album artwork for 2016 re-recording

Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur... album review

By Chris McGarel published 15 July 16

Double fantasy: Rick Wakeman's sword and sorcery epic reworked to twice its length.

Steve Thorne black and white portrait overlooking the sea

Steve Thorne: Seeking the truth on Island Of The Imbeciles

By Chris McGarel published 6 May 16

He’s worked with some of the biggest names in prog and just like his hero David Bowie, he doesn’t shy away from reinventing himself. Prog speaks to Steve Thorne about his latest album, collabo

Live: Toundra In London

By Chris McGarel published 18 December 15

Post-rockers Toundra brave London's home of hipster!

First Look - Crippled Black Phoenix Make Triumphant Return

By Chris McGarel published 1 December 15

Justin Greaves leads band back to full strength after troubled 12-months...

Hot New Band: Caligula's Horse

By Chris McGarel published 13 October 15

Caligula’s Horse aim to lift spirits with their organic prog explorations.

Hot New Band: Next To None

By Chris McGarel published 18 August 15

Mike Portnoy's son takes flight with Next To None.

Marillion Weekend: Live review

By Chris McGarel published 22 May 15

Dutch west coast hosts the largest of the three Marillion Conventions

IQ Live In London

By Chris McGarel published 22 May 15

An Easter treat from IQ.

An Evening With Rick Wakeman

By Chris McGarel published 6 March 15

Legendary performance from Prog God.

Hot New Band: Toundra

By Chris McGarel published 27 February 15

With new album IV, Madrid’s Toundra are proving that they’re Spain’s premier post-rock pugilists.

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