Latest articles by Mike Barnes
Moments Of Fortune
As a percussionist for everyone from classic rock’n’rollers to experimental proggers and jazzy mavericks, Simon Phillips marches to the beat of his own drum.
Eno, Wakeman and Gabriel Lead Prog Tributes for David Bowie
The prog world has been paying their respects to David Bowie whose death was announced today...
Nick Harper: The Wilderness Years Volume 2
Not yet ratedThe troubadour’s finest tunes, finally whacked on wax.
The Tirith: Tales From The Tower
Not yet ratedThe band’s debut – only 44 years in the making.
Jethro Tull: Too Old To Rock ’n’Roll: Too Young To Die
Not yet ratedThe 1976 classic gets the full deluxe treatment.
Ashley Hutchings & Ernesto de Pascale
Not yet ratedAmbitious Anglo-Italian collaboration from two artistic giants.
Dave Sturt: Dreams And Absurdities
Not yet ratedDream guests on the solo debut by Gong/Bill Nelson bassist.
Steve Hillage: Live In Madison Square Garden 1977
Not yet ratedExcellent soundboard recording from the Hillage band.
Steve Hauschildt: Where All Is Fled
Not yet ratedSixth solo album by the Emeralds electronics man.
Martin Barre Discusses His New Solo Album
With a new solo album fuelled by an impressive late-career creative surge, the former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre is carving out his own niche.
Elephant9 with Reine Fiske: Silver Mountain
Not yet ratedSecond rip-snorting hook-up between the Norwegian trio and Swedish guitarist.
Peter Gabriel: Reissues
Not yet ratedLimited, audiophile vinyl release for the first four solo albums.
Limelight: Tiger Moth Tales
From The X Factor to a one-man prog project, via Camberwick Green.
Brainiac 5: Exploding Universe
Not yet ratedCornish psych-punk-proggers’ first new album in 30 years.
Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart shared a fierce rivalry, a twisted yet lifelong friendship and an unrivalled musical genius. They created magic together but those times never lasted long.
Amon Düül II Live In London
Not yet ratedMysterious Krautrockers play rare UK show in East London.
Audience: House On The Hill/Lunch
Not yet ratedThe final two albums from these Charisma label stalwarts.
Camel: Never Let Go
Andy Latimer has battled a life-threatening disease and now arthritis. But he isn’t giving up. In fact, he has five albums of new music in the can, but will he let anyone hear them?
