Latest articles by Mike Barnes
Gryphon live review - Talking Heads, Southampton
Not yet ratedThe recently-reformed Gryphon head back on the road
Barclay James Harvest: the British pioneers who led prog to glory
Multimillion-selling albums, sold-out UK tours and legendary status in, er, Germany: John Lees reveals how Barclay James Harvest spearheaded the prog scene
North Sea Radio Orchestra - Dronne album review
Not yet ratedFourth album by the chamber ensemble, well worth the five-year wait
Jherek Bischoff - Cistern album review
Not yet ratedLos Angeles-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Jherek Bischoff plumbs Eno-like depths
Andrew Keeling - Spiritus album review
Not yet ratedA four-track classical round-up from Crimson composer Andrew Keeling.
Robert Reed - Sanctuary II album review
Not yet ratedSecond chapter in multi-instrumentalist Robert Reed’s Oldfield Variations.
Hypnopazuzu - Create Christ, Sailor Boy album review
Not yet ratedInaugural release by the duo of David Tibet and Youth.
David Cross Band - Sign Of The Crow album review
Not yet ratedThe ex-King Crimson violinist’s most powerful band album to date.
Cross & Quinn - Cold Sky Blue Album Review
Not yet ratedCrimson violinist David Cross and Dubh Chapter keysman Sean Quinn create a rarefied atmosphere.
King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity Album Review
Not yet ratedThe hyperactive Geelong septet’s fourth LP in 18 months.
The Move - Move/Shazam Album Reviews
Not yet ratedSongs from the Wood, remastered and expanded.
This Is Not This Heat live in London
Not yet ratedProg reviews This Is Not This Heat live in London.
Caravan's Geoffrey Richardson on sobriety and going solo
While he may be best known as a multi‑instrumentalist for Caravan, after many musical collaborations on a road paved by addiction, Geoffrey Richardson is finally stepping into a spotlight all
Anthony Phillips: Wise After The Event
Not yet ratedDeluxe four-disc edition of the guitarist’s 1978 solo album.
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.
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.
