Prog Features

The magic and mystery surrounding the architect of Pink Floyd endures – and a larger canvas emerges of a confident, multi-talented originator...

They may have been called “the thinking man’s metal band” but comparing themselves to ELP, Jethro Tull and King Crimson, they assert there was a lot more progressive thinking going on than many realised

The band’s first phase features a charming, very English sense of melancholy and melodrama – matched with wilful prog complexity

Their music ranged from all out hard rock to big pop hits (and occasionally funk). But here’s undeniable proof they could prog out with the best of them as well

Cool new proggy sounds to enjoy from Could Seed, Danafae, Lawrence English and more...

Tired of people who “put a lid on the joy” of music, a line-up change presented a fresh front with younger energy on their 2019 double album

Fronting Yes he was one of the architects of prog rock, and now he fronts his own band. But that’s only part of his wondrous story

Latest album Mythical River has artistic tributaries including John Paul Jones, Motorpsycho, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, Dungen, Red Kite – and also coffee

The sequel to Olias Of Sunhillow, a reunion with Roine Stolt, a musical featuring Kelsey Grammer… the Yes veteran says a lot is happening soon, although he’s less sure about 1000 Hands Part 2 and his memoir

While in California to promote their Apples And Oranges single, Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett began to show signs of the behaviour that would lead to his departure from the band

Unrelentingly Northern in attitude, both parts the slow-burning band that split in two seemed happy with their lot – but is their story one of unfulfilled achievements?

We sit down with the Oceans Of Slumber frontwoman for a quick but entertaining catch-up

He started out in a college so strict that he couldn’t understand prog when he first heard it. But the composer, educator and tech fan, has made the most of opportunities that came his way

If you thought they didn’t like Creep, wait til you hear what Thom Yorke & co. make of Pop Is Dead

Great new prog to enjoy from Keys, Mission Jupiter, Empire Springs, Tim Morse and more...

Broken Spells, her first release under her own name, is the result of a complete change of worldview, a spiritual awakening and a determination to deliver the mesmerising work despite heartbreaking hurdles

Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent look back on finding fame in their teens and experiencing the highs and lows of the music industry over six decades

Their 1971 album marked the move from experimental live band to studio-based architects, paving the way for a decade of dominance

Australian trio’s second album The Law Of Augmenting Returns lays out their case for a rethink… they only wish Jaco Pastorius was alive to hear it

With an approach based on belief and camaraderie, the self-described captain of the band’s pirate ship steered Supertramp from failing pop group to hit records including Crime Of The Century and Breakfast In America