
Jerry Ewing
Writer and broadcaster Jerry Ewing is the Editor of Prog Magazine, which he founded for Future Publishing in 2009. He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989. He has since written for Metal Hammer, Maxim, Vox, Stuff and Bizarre magazines, amongst others. He created Classic Rock Magazine for Dennis Publishing in 1998, serving as its first Editor, and is the author of a variety of books on both music and sport, including Wonderous Stories; A Journey Through The Landscape Of Progressive Rock, as well as sleevenotes for many major record labels. He lives in North London and happily indulges a passion for AC/DC, Chelsea Football Club and Sydney Roosters. He hosted the Prog Magazine radio show for TeamRock Radio from 2015-2017.
Latest articles by Jerry Ewing

Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay share live version of Roxy Music's Out Of The Blue as they announce new AM PM Soho Live album
By Jerry Ewing published
Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera, Andy Kackay and Paul Thompson unite for new live album AM PM Soho Live, out in September

Cool new proggy sounds from Jo Quail, Steeleye Span, Chimpan A and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week
By Jerry Ewing published
Great new prog you must hear from Between The Buried And Me, The Vintage Caravan, Aisles and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week

"The whole album shimmers with a sonic gloss that's brought it to the 21st century with no loss of historic integrity..." XTC's third album Drums And Wires gets new Steven Wilson Atmos mix
By Jerry Ewing published
XTC's third album, Drums And Wires, will be released on heavyweight vinyl and CD/Blu-ray in September

Steve Rothery and Thorsten Quaeschning share new video for Bioscope's latest single Gentō
By Jerry Ewing published
Martillion guitarist Steve Rothery and Tangerine Dream's Thorsten Quaeschning will release new Bioscope album, Gentō,’ in July

"He was actually much cleverer than people gave him credit for!" Rick Wakeman pays heartfelt tribute to his late pal Ozzy Osbourne
By Jerry Ewing published
"I loved his madness," says Rick Wakeman as he pays an emotional tribute to his friend, the late Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne

"I can't overstate my gratitude to Steve..." Steve Hackett keyboardist Roger King announces he's stepping back from the band
By Jerry Ewing published
Steve Hackett's musical partner and producer, Roger King, announces that their next US tour will be his last

Former Family multi-instrumentalist John 'Poli' Palmer has died, aged 82
By Jerry Ewing published
Multi-instrumentalist John 'Poli' Palmer played with Family and also worked with Pete Townshend, Peter Frampton, Kevin Ayers. Elkie Brookes and more...

Steeleye Span announce Winter tour dates in support of new album Conflict
By Jerry Ewing published
Steeleye Span have released their first new studio album for six years and will tour the UK in November and December

John Payne unveils new Asia featuring John Payne line-up featuring Francis Dunnery and Ryo Okumoto
By Jerry Ewing published
The new-look Asia featuring John Payne are currently working on a new studio album and will tour the US, Japan and UK later this year

"It was a cracking night!" Solstice share video trailer for new live release Clann Live
By Jerry Ewing published
UK prog rockers Solstice will release a live film and album, Clann Live: The Colchester Gathering, in August

“Great to have a chance to work with my old friend on something from our youth." Genesis confirm September release date for The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 50th Anniversary box
By Jerry Ewing published
Genesis's 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway will now be released on September 26

Big Big Train reveal special warm-up show ahead of Cruise To The Edge 2026
By Jerry Ewing published
Big Big Train will preview new material from the upcoming studio album at a Cruise To The Edge 2026 warm-up show at Southampton's The 1865 in March

Steven Wilson to release 10th anniversary coloured vinyl double vinyl edition of Hand. Cannot. Erase.
By Jerry Ewing published
Steven Wilson's fourth solo album, 2015's Hand. Cannot. Erase. will be reissued with new audio that has been remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios.

Saga singer Michael Sadler offers new update on his health
By Jerry Ewing published
Saga frontman Michael Sadler clarifies that "The surgery I underwent successfully removed the cancer, and as no further treatment or cure is available in my case, my focus is on staying healthy."

Strawbs founder, singer and guitarist Dave Cousins has died, aged 85
By Jerry Ewing published
Dave Cousins, who founded folk prog band Strawbs as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, has died

"Maybe we'll say hi to each other and take selfies a few more times..." Saga singer Michael Sadler reveals terminal cancer status
By Jerry Ewing published
Saga and ProgJect singer Michael Sadler reveals his cancer is "incurable and untreatable."

Excellent new proggy sounds from Ihlo, Our Oceans, Discipline, and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week
By Jerry Ewing published
Cool new prog you must hear from Amorphis, Raphael-Weinroth-Browne, Dave Pen and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week

"Carts before horses. Getting excited is somewhat premature." King Crimson manager urges caution over new studio album rumours
By Jerry Ewing published
Comments from Jakko Jaksyk that suggested a new King Crimson studio album should be handled with caution, says band's manager

"One of my favourite Lamb songs..." Steve Hackett shares dynamic new live clip of Genesis's Lilywhite Lilith
By Jerry Ewing published
Steve Hackett has just released The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall double live album

"All he asked for was a six-pack of beer. He was awesome!" How Derek Shulman got Jethro Tull playing with Men Without Hats
By Jerry Ewing published
How Ian Anderson ended up playing flute on Canadian 80s synth band Men Without Hats 1987 album Pop Goes The World

Eivør signs new deal with Nuclear Blast Records and announces European tour
By Jerry Ewing published
Faroese art rocker Eivør will tour throughout Europe in Autumn 2025 and will release a new album in 2026

Crown Lands announce new record deal with InsideOut Music
By Jerry Ewing published
Canadian prog duo Crown Lands release two new instrumental albums for new label InsideOut Music

Green Carnation announce trilogy of albums with brand new video for In Your Paradise
By Jerry Ewing published
Norwegian heavy proggers Green Carnation will release A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores Of Melancholia in September
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