Latest articles by Martin Kielty
Rush’s Neil Peart, an exploding golf ball and two career-changing conversations
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson recall their late friend and bandmate, recalling what he brought to the band and how they began to move on without him
“We said, ‘We’re going out in 2026.’ The crowd laughed”: Rush, from political pariahs to comeback kings
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson draw a career line from the early 80s to 2027. They say they might continue after that, if they can stand each other – and if they can stand
The British thrash metal icon who adores prog eccentrics Gentle Giant (and he’s not the only one)
They may have bewildered some listeners in the 70s, but several leading lights of other genres happily confirm they were a massive influence
“I was struck by how he told the audience he wanted to die”: The Al Stewart hit that started out too dark
The folk icon with prog tendencies on how he persuaded his label to release a song that started out too dark – and the downside of hitting the US Top 10
“I walked home thinking: ‘I’m gonna be a plumber for the rest of my life!’” When Rush opened for the New York Dolls
The guitarist recalls an early-days Spinal Tap moment, and reveals what it might take for him to follow Geddy Lee’s lead and write a book
The happy accident that took folk-prog back into the charts in the punk era
They’d had two hits in the past and they’d have a novelty hit later – but this 1978 track by the reunited original line-up was their signature moment
Fighting fascism, riots and rock'n'roll: The onstage story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band didn’t shift as many records as they deserved to, but as a live band they were like no other
The story of Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, Quiet Sun and their sly posthumous album
Guitarist’s mid-70s juggling act proved his previous band’s worth via their LP Mainstream, assembled in a rush while he was tracking solo debut Diamond Head
The misunderstood Tom Jones cover that became the Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s biggest hit
Seen on Top Of The Pops alongside the sugary-sweet songs of the era, Delilah affected the band permanently, and not all in a good way.
Peter Gabriel launches new o/i single Won’t Stand Down
The Bright-Side Mix marks May’s first full moon, while the Dark-Side Mix will be released at the time of the new moon
Eivør breaks two-year silence with atmospheric new track Healer
Faroese artist says her first music since 2024 is a conversation with her younger self, who was full of doubt and didn’t know her own strength
Official Alan Parsons Project 50th anniversary book now available for pre-order
She’s spent years looking through late dad Eric Woolfson’s archive, so Joel McIver’s book is full of never-previously-seen material
Midge Ure announces new album A Man Of Two Worlds and releases lead single Just Words
Ultravox icon will launch 21-date tour when the half-instrumental LP arrives on May 8
Debate: What was the best prog album of 1976?
Punk might have been on the rise but Rush, Genesis, Jon Anderson, Van der Graaf Generator, Kansas, Alan Parsons, Camel and Soft Machine released records that became all-time greats. But which one is your favourite – and why?
That time Steven Wilson covered a Taylor Swift song, proving he’ll always do what he likes
Ahead of launching The Future Bites, he delivered his version of Swift’s The Last Great American Dynasty, hailing her storytelling abilities
Debate: Will the return of Rush be the biggest prog event of 2026?
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson own the limelight all year, or can King Crimson, Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Crown Lands and The Pineapple Thief grab headlines?
“His son said it made it easier for him to let go”: The last message of a prog giant who saw his band outlive him
The Canterbury scene veteran had known the end was near, and set about ensuring his vision would continue in his absence – which it has, despite initial reluctance
Debate: What’s the best prog album of 2025?
Steven Wilson, Dream Theater, Solstice, Cardiacs and IQ have delivered strong records this year. But what’s your number-one choice?
Debate: “They were never the same after…” What’s the most seismic line-up change in prog history?
From Yes and Pink Floyd to Dream Theater and Queensryche, most bands have experienced personnel issues over the years. Which change was the best, and which was the worst?
Which member of Yes released the best solo album?
So many musicians, so many records… which one is your choice for greatest of all time?
Hear John Petrucci add lightning to new Steve Morse Band song Triangulation
Dream Theater guitarist guests on instrumental title track to the Flying Colors and Kansas counterpart’s latest record, which also features Eric Johnson and Kevin Morse
Alan Parsons Project story to be told for first time in official book
Earlybird sign-up for 200-page hardback offers choice of two editions, discount price when pre-order begins, your name in the memoir and fast delivery on publication
Debate: What’s the greatest concept album of all time?
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is incredible, but were Genesis outdone by Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Rush, Marillion or even The Kinks?
