Prog
Bread Of Haven
Eleven years after his first ambitious homage to Mike Oldfield, Robert Reed is back with the long-awaited fourth instalment in his Sanctuary series. With a little help from Oldfield collaborators Les Penning, Tom Newman and drummer Simon Phillips, the Magenta and Cyan mastermind tells Prog about his mission to keep long-form music alive.
5 min |
Issue 161
Prog
CLAUDIA BRÜCKEN
Night Mirror DEMON - Fourth solo album of polished art-pop from Propaganda singer.
1 min |
Issue 161
Prog
Take a bow: STEVEN WILSON
Frank Skinner is barely five minutes into a short but well-received set when he meets Eric.
3 min |
Issue 161
Prog
IN MEMORY OF SIMON HOUSE
A key presence in Hawkwind's line-up during the 1970s, Simon House brought an incredible palette of sonic colours to the band's songs with his exciting and imaginative keyboard and violin work. Leaving to become a member of David Bowie's live band, he went on to become an in-demand session player before rejoining Hawkwind again (twice) and releasing a series of solo albums. We pay tribute to House, who died at the end of May.
4 min |
Issue 161
Classic Rock
LIVE AND DANGEROUS
On a summer's day in 1985, some of the biggest names in rock and pop came together to perform at the USA leg of Live Aid. Despite the flood of goodwill and camaraderie, the lead-up to the event wasn't without some clashes of the titans.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
THAT'S THE WAY YOU DO IT
After four Top 5 albums, Dire Straits were doing well but were hardly a household name. That all changed when they made Brothers In Arms. Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher take us back.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
Prog
Bursting With Pride
“Steven Wilson was probably about 19 [when he joined Pride Of Passion]. I remember that he was very keen and a hugely creative individual. He really was a unique talent and provided a very positive input into the band at that time.” They were favourites at the Marquee and their line-up included a young Steven Wilson, but Pride Of Passion never reached the dizzying heights of their peers. Several decades after their original split, they're back with a new EP and FM keyboardist Jem Davis in tow. Vocalist Deborah Hopper and bassist Diz Minnitt (formerly of Marillion) discuss their unplanned return, Brink Of The Horizon and future plans.
5 min |
Issue 161
Prog
ZACH TABORI
Attack Of The Clout Chasers
1 min |
Issue 161
Classic Rock
HALLOWED BE THY STALE
With Iron Maiden about to return to the UK as part of their Run For Your Lives world tour, manager Rod Smallwood shares with us what he regards as “the most important and interesting” shows the band have ever played.
7 min |
Summer 2025
Prog
JACK BRUCE
A fine revamp of one of Bruce's key post-Cream milestones.
1 min |
Issue 161
Prog
WHISPERS OF GRANITE
Liquid Stone APOLLON: Norway meets Germany in prog-pop heaven.
1 min |
Issue 161
Classic Rock
YOU PLAY THE GUITAR ON THE MTV
The instrument that featured on the cover of Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms is still very much in use.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
King Diamond
The Danish shrieker returns with “a horror show set to music”.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
H.e.a.t
Frontman Kenny Leckremo on the state of rock, his predecessor, why Swedes write great songs, big hair...
4 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
Star Circus
Variety is said to be the spice of life, and musically these guys throw a lot into the ring.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
WHERE IS OZZY?
As he prepares to retire from the road, a new seek-and-find book celebrates the legend.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
Buckcherry
Frontman Josh Todd's mea culpa gave the Californian rockers their biggest radio hit, with a song that music fans of all stripes can identify with and which has brought many to tears.
4 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
The Soundtrack Of My Life
Counting Crows main man Adam Duritz on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.
4 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
Battlesnake
They often perform in just underwear, they like to live dangerously on stage, they dig chaos, bombast, the Bible's stories...
3 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
MIKE PETERS
Rob Hughes looks back at the life and music of the much-loved guitarist, singer and songwriter with Welsh rockers The Alarm.
8 min |
Summer 2025
Classic Rock
The Who Asked Zak To "Lie"
Daltrey and Townshend bring in a new Who drummer.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Prog
STEVE ROTHERY AND THORSTEN QUAESCHNING GO WIDESCREEN AS BIOSCOPE ON NEW LP
Their debut album, Gentō draws inspiration from the myriad methods of image capture to create a focused picture.
4 min |
Issue 161
Prog
IHLO RETURN WITH LONG- AWAITED NEW ALBUM
Legacy is their first LP following hiatus.
1 min |
Issue 161
Prog
AURI WELCOME NEW BEGINNINGS
Nightwish spin-off project escapes from the studio and into the world.
1 min |
Issue 161
Record Collector
FEEL THE FORCE
Joe Henderson never enjoyed the super heavyweight status of John Coltrane or Sonny Rollins but Forces Of Nature: Live At Slugs', a previously unheard live recording with pianist McCoy Tyner from 1966, reveals he was a serious contender. Speaking to some of Henderson's closest collaborators and most avid cheerleaders, Charles Waring shines a light on the often-overlooked jazz genius dubbed “The Phantom”.
10 min |
July 2025
Record Collector
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER
Slim Whitman's peak success - when he set a UK chart record that stood for 36 years - came just before the 50s rock'n'roll explosion, which may be why this American country star isn't as acclaimed as he might be. Jack Watkins yodels his praises...
10 min |
July 2025
Record Collector
Shot In The Dark
xPropaganda singer unveils a late-career gem. By Charles Waring
2 min |
July 2025
Record Collector
33½ minutes with...Ezra Furman
Born in Chicago in 1986, Ezra Furman studied English at Tufts University in Somerville, MA. She also helmed Ezra Furman & The Harpoons, with whom she recorded four albums between 2006 and 2011.
4 min |
July 2025
Record Collector
UNDER THE RADAR
Artists, bands, and labels meriting more attention
4 min |
July 2025
Record Collector
The Collector
This month: Graham Sharpe
7 min |