Behind the Scene: Chris Parkins – London Prog Gigs Promoter Interview
Editors Note… I had the idea a long time ago to interview and talk to people behind the scenes of prog as we know it. There are a lot of characters that keep things...
Rocking Horse Music Club at Trading Boundaries in Sussex
For a man living in the small town of Pittsfield, New Hampshire, Rocking Horse Music Club’s Brian Coombes is astonishingly well connected when it comes to all things Genesis. A close personal friend of Anthony Philips; a years-long...
Between the Buried and Me: ‘The Blue Nowhere’ Review
After a somewhat tumultuous recent history when it’s come to lineup changes, Between the Buried and Me (BTBAM) have returned with another studio record The Blue Nowhere. Poised to be “their most eclectic record yet”,...
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: ‘Phantom Island’ Review
It’s that time of the year again where I review a King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard album. Their 27th(!) album to be exact. While recording last year’s venture into classic rock with Flight...
Tiktaalika (Charlie Griffiths): ‘Gods of Pangaea’ Review
The concept of “Eras” perennially finds itself at risk of being overused within the music world, with nary a soul immune to mentioning which “Era” they are in regarding shifts in overall tone, musical...
Rick Wakeman at Trading Boundaries in Sussex
It’s not often Rick Wakeman performs to such a small audience, but his short run of shows at Trading Boundaries in Sussex allowed for super fans to get up close and personal – and...
Dream Theater: ‘Parasomnia’ Review
To describe Mike Portnoy’s return to Dream Theater as a dream come true might be a bit of a cheesy cliché but nonetheless it reflects the feelings of many of their long-time fans. I...
Thy Catafalque: ‘XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek’ Review
Thy Catafalque (or Thy Catflap in very specific and limited circles), the brainchild of Hungarian musical prodigy Tamás Kátai and an increasing cast of friends and lovers has set upon the world another particularly bespoke...
‘Overexposed and Underdeveloped’ – The Book From Devin Townsend
When an offer to review the new photo memoir from Devin Townsend came across my desk, I was eager yet hesitant. There’s something voyeuristic about delving into the memories and photos of artists and...
Devin Townsend: ‘PowerNerd’ Review
If you’ve listened to metal for more than five seconds, you’re at least fleetingly aware of the name Devin Townsend. The man, the myth, the legend, has had one of the most storied careers in...
What Happened at Dream Theater’s First Show Back With Mike Portnoy?
Dream Theater have just kicked off their 40th Anniversary tour in London, United Kingdom. It was their first show back together with Mike Portnoy since 2009, and has been the point of mass chatter...
