Checking For Echo Project – Life & Other Short Stories: Vol 1

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Ten years ago, multi-instrumentalist Jon Farley was diagnosed with the chronic disease sarcoidosis, which causes severe lung problems. By singing, he slowed down the decrease of his lung capacity. A few years ago, he founded ‘Checking For Echo Project’. Last year, his … Read more, available in English and Dutch

The Emerald Dawn – To Touch the Sky

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The English symphonic prog band The Emerald Dawn was founded by the multi-instrumentalists Tree Stewart and Ally Carter. Tree plays Seaboard, flute and acoustic guitar, among other things, and also sings. Ally plays guitar synthesiser, saxophone and guitar, among other things, and … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Greenleaf – Echoes From A Mass

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The Swedish rock band Greenleaf has been around for about twenty years. Their inspiration comes from prog and psychedelic rock. They add (heavy) stoner, southern desert and a touch of blues. The voice of frontman Arvid Hällagård suits the music. It contains … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Ben Poole & Guy Smeets – Acoustic duo live

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The British guitarist/singer Ben Poole can not be ignored in the blues world. Dutchman Guy Smeets has also been around for a long time. These men have often shared the stage together. There is an enormous musical chemistry between these friends. Last … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Gandalf’s Fist – The (Re)Master and the Monkey

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken English prog/folk band Gandalf’s Fist was founded some 16 years ago by multi-instrumentalist Dean Marsh and lyricist/singer Luke Severn. But their love for music started much earlier, through bands like Pink Floyd and King Crimson. Over the years, Gandalf’s Fist has released … Read more, available in English and Dutch

BARO prog-jets – Utopie

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Alberto Molesini aka Baro is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. He founded the prog band ‘La Sintesi’ at the end of the 70s. He has always remained active, for instance as the bassist of Marygold. About two years ago, he released the … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Nick Fletcher – Cycles of Behaviour

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The multitalented guitarist Nick Fletcher has been a session musician for decades. This Briton plays with John Hackett, among others. Steve Hackett says that Nick is perhaps the best jazz rock guitarist in England. Moreover, Steve praises Nick’s incredible control and technique … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Eyesberg – Claustrophobia

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Eyesberg is a neo progressive project. The drummer is a big name in the prog world. It is Jimmy Keegan (Seeking Animals and ex-Spock’s Beard). The previous album ‘Masquerade’ received rave reviews. And now, about five years later, ‘Claustrophobia’ is out. The … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Karibow – Three times deeper

Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken In 1999 ‘Three times deeper’ (TTD) was released, this was the first concept album by Karibow. At that time, it was a one man project of Oliver Rüsing. Because of Oliver’s perseverance, Karibow has become a well-known name in the prog world. … Read more, available in English and Dutch