Latest articles by Martin Kielty
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?
Trevor Rabin recalls being trapped in hell with Yes as they made Big Generator
The guitarist, keyboardist and unwilling producer saw the band’s internal relationships buckling under intense external pressure to make an album as successful as 91025
How Mike Portnoy became Avenged Sevenfold’s saviour after the The Rev died
Dream Theater man’s stand-in role may have complicated his own position, but the younger band were grateful for his unflappable optimism as they fought to keep going
Sky covered Bach’s Tocatta on Top Of The Pops… is it the least likely musical moment ever?
What happened when five serious musicians became pop stars of sorts for 11 weeks in 1980
Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp, Sandy Denny, Phil Collins and the novelty single no one talks about
In 1975 some of the biggest names in prog became the backing band for comedian Charlie Drake to record the Gabriel-penned song You’ll Never Know. It was an utter flop
When Quantum Jump took the longest word in the dictionary to Number 5
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Rick Wakeman To Tour US with Hayley Sanderson
Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman’s Strictly Wakeman US tour takes place in July, featuring the vocals of Strictly Come Dancing’s Hayley Sanderson
Watch a new video clip of Pink Floyd making The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd release a new clip from restored concert movie Pink Floyd at Pompeii -– MCMLXXII, filmed as the band worked on The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd Release One Of These Days clip from restored Pompeii MCMLXXII movie
Watch Pink Floyd’s performance of One Of These Days from their restored Pompeii concert film which arrives in cinemas on April 24
Chimpan A premiere their cover of Peter Gabriel’s Here Comes The Flood
Robert Reed and Steve Balsamo of Chimpan A commence 4-EP series with a Peter Gabriel cover, leading up to new album Music Is Art Vol. 1
New-look Katatonia announce 13th album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
Katatonia reveal their new line-up and lead single Lilac from upcoming album Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State
Steven Wilson has remixed Chicago II in Dolby ATMOS
Steven Wilson has completed a Dolby ATMOS remix of Chicago’s groundbreaking 1970 album Chicago II, with Blu-ray and vinyl editions to be launched in April and May respectively
Bruce Soord details 10th anniversary edition of debut solo album
The Pineapple Thief leader Bruce Soord’s self-titled solo album will be reissued in vinyl to mark its 10th anniversary in May
After an epic-length search for lost tapes, Clannad passed into Legend alongside Robin Hood
The Irish band’s award-winning work on cult 80s TV show Robin Of Sherwood transformed how music was used in small-screen productions. Amid flashbacks to overwork and lightning-speed inspiration, they bowed out at the Albert Hall with the release of Legend Extended
