Latest Features on Prog
Airbag’s Bjørn Riis used classic prog inspirations to chart a nervous breakdown
His fifth solo album Fimbulvinter was inspired by Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, Black Sabbath and others. He aimed to sound like them without ripping them off
“Amnesiac was seen as not good enough – but I loved it”: Charlotte Wessels hails Radiohead
The former Delain singer on how and why Thom Yorke and co influenced her vocal style, and what she loves about their live shows
Jeff Wayne didn’t just fight Martians – he sold you the 80s via his TV music
Beyond The War Of The Worlds he filled you with Eastern promise, put a tiger in your tank, gave you a World Of Sport and more
Epica bassist Rob Van Der Loo’s prog timeline, from Jon Lord to Dream Theater
Deep Purple’s Concerto For Group And Orchestra opened the door to the Dutch artist’s own career in symphonic rock
Jack Bruce’s Harmony Row; more prog than you might know
Leaving Cream behind, his third solo album was a proggy affair, composed in a single sitting, exploring one day in the world of a Glasgow tenement
“Words worthy of Oscar Wilde or Mark Twain”: Neil Peart’s most powerful lyrics
Along with punching out impressive drum parts, he brought Tolkien, Twain and Wilde to bear on the world of prog. Here are just 10 of his best moments
Cool new proggy sounds from Jakko Jakszyk, We Lost The Sea, Raphael Weinroth-Browne and more in Prog's new Tracks Of The Week!
Great new music you need to hear from Gwenno, Wytch Hazel, Rocking Horse Music Club, Schrodinger and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week...
Jonas Renske hopes Katatonia’s new era includes more input from his bandmates
13th album Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State could be an indication of where the band’s new line-up could go
“They ignore the rule book in favour of new, over-the-top ideas”: Muse’s proggiest moments
From 10-minute apocalypse operas to three-part symphonies and getting their Pink Floyd on, here are 16 examples of the trio letting their progressive influences lead the way
When Quantum Jump took the longest word in the dictionary to Number 5
“Taumata-whaka-tangi-hanga-kuayuwo-tamate-aturi-pukaku-piki-maungahoronuku-pokaiawhen-uaka-tana-tahu-mataku-atanganu-akawa-miki-tora”
Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford on Genesis’ best and worst moments on stage
Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford on the band’s messy first show, hitting the road without Peter Gabriel, and what makes touring fun
"It’s a completely different thing to a band where I’m hiding in the back." Lars Fredrik Frøislie and the story of his debut solo album Fire Fortellinger
Wobbler's defiantly old school keyboard player Lars Fredrik Frøislie finall went solo with his debut solo album Fire Fortellinger
When traditional prog was all at sea in the mid-90s, Ween sailed to the rescue
When traditional prog was all at sea in the mid-90s, this shameless concept album, bedecked in Pink Floyd colours, sailed to the rescue
“I paid a scalper $400 to see The Who play Tommy. It was worth it”: Mike Portnoy’s prog world
The Dream Theater drummer’s musical world includes Rush, Yes, King Crimson, Roger Waters and Frank Zappa – alongside the Bee Gees
When The Pineapple Thief began to break through with Someone Here Is Missing
Just before their eighth album arrived, Bruce Soord reflected on remixing his back catalogue, learning to keep a distance from fans and the validity of comparisons with Porcupine Tree
Siobhan Fahey’s lifelong passion for prog is only hinted at in Bananarama’s name
A Frank Zappa show bored her to sleep, but the Shakespeare’s Sister masterming has remained in love with Roxy Music, Hawkwind and Syd Barrett
Great new prog from Nad Sylvan, Ihlo, Jonathan Hultén and more in Prog's new Tracks Of The Week!
Cool prog you need to hear from Grace Hayhurst, Hiroe, Eden Cirus, Hemelbestormer and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week...
