Daryl Easlea

Daryl Easlea

Daryl Easlea has contributed to Prog since its first edition, and has written cover features on Pink Floyd, Genesis, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and Gentle Giant. After 20 years in music retail, when Daryl worked full-time at Record Collector, his broad tastes and knowledge led to him being deemed a ‘generalist.’ DJ, compere, and consultant to record companies, his books explore prog, populist African-American music and pop eccentrics. Currently writing Whatever Happened To Slade?, Daryl broadcasts Easlea Like A Sunday Morning on Ship Full Of Bombs, can be seen on Channel 5 talking about pop and hosts the M Means Music podcast.  

Articles by: Daryl Easlea

black and white portrait of Gail Coulson at Charisma in the 70s

The Managers That Built Prog: Gail Colson - the woman behind Peter Gabriel

By Daryl Easlea published

She kept Charisma Records afloat before “falling into management” under the name Gailforce. Her creativity, charm and straightforward approach won her plenty of high-profile clients, and admir

black and white portrait of Gail Coulson at Charisma in the 70s

Prog Manager Gail Colson on her favourite songs and shows

By Daryl Easlea published

She's the woman behind Peter Gabriel and Peter Hammil's solo careers, but do either feature among Gail Colson's favourite recordings and performances? We find out!

The Managers That Built Prog: Former Yes Manager Brian Lane Reminisces

By Daryl Easlea published

Enjoy the tales of some of the greatest managers of all time in Prog’s new bite-sized behind the scenes guide.

The Labels That Built Prog: Threshold Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Making Dreams Real: A Brief History Of Threshold Records

A Brief History Of Virgin Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s bite-sized label guide.

Virgin Records: Essential Prog Listening

By Daryl Easlea published

The albums and tracks you need to hear.

Seven Of The Best From Dawn Records

By Daryl Easlea published

What You Need To Hear...

The Labels That Built Prog: A Brief History Of Dawn Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s bite-sized label guide.

Peter Gabriel’s German Release Excursion

By Daryl Easlea published

Eine kleine Nachtmusik!

The Technology Behind Peter Gabriel's Deluxe Reissues

By Daryl Easlea published

Prog checks out the re-releases of Gabriel's first four albums... and they've never sounded so good!

A Brief History of Chrysalis Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of the greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s bite-sized label guide.

Peter Gabriel: The Story Behind His Remastered Early Albums

By Daryl Easlea published

Four of the greatest albums of the progressive movement are being re-presented on half-speed mastered heavyweight vinyl. We hear the story of Peter Gabriel’s first four solo albums.

Vertigo Records: Essential Listening

By Daryl Easlea published

The albums and tracks you need to hear.

The Labels That Built Prog: A Brief History Of Vertigo Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of the greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s bite-sized label guide.

Exploring Roger Waters' Lyrics Through Pink Floyd's Back Catalogue

By Daryl Easlea published

For such a heartfelt, poetic and occasionally romantic lyricist, in Welcome To The Machine and Have A Cigar, Wish You Were Here contains two of Waters baldest attacks on the hand that fed him.

“There was a power struggle all the way through. It had been going on for years." How Pink Floyd managed to make Wish You Were Here...

By Daryl Easlea published

Wish You Were Here marked the beginning of the end for Pink Floyd. Released in September 1975, their ninth album remains one of their most loved works and sounds as contemporary now as then.

Five Classic Moments From Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here

By Daryl Easlea published

The band is just fantastic...

Roger Waters: The Wall: A Film By Roger Waters & Sean Evans

By Daryl Easlea published

Not yet rated

The Floyd man takes a road trip, as only he can.

A Brief History of Manticore Records: Mythological Beast

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of the greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s bite-sized label guide.

Tony Banks: Investing In Banks

By Daryl Easlea published

Where to start with this great under-explored catalogue? Here are five suggestions for you, with Tony’s commentary.

"If I hadn’t had Genesis, I might have tried a bit harder, but I was always content to do what I wanted." Tony Banks reflects on his solo career

By Daryl Easlea published

Speaking to Prog at The Farm, the legendary Surrey recording facility where his group, Genesis, recorded from 1981, Tony Banks looks back across his nine-album solo career.

Island Records: Further Listening

By Daryl Easlea published

The Albums And Tracks You Need To Hear.

You Can All Join In: Island Records

By Daryl Easlea published

A Brief History of Island Records

Something different, but strong: A Brief History of Deram Records

By Daryl Easlea published

Relive the magic of some of the greatest imprints of all time in Prog’s new bite-sized label guide.

We Were Pretty Ferocious: Van De Graaf Generator

By Daryl Easlea published

Picking up where we left off last month, Peter Hammill reflects on the aggressive weirdness when VdGG morphed into Van der Graaf.