Jake Nielsen

Jake Nielsen is an independent recording artist and piano teacher residing in Richmond, Virginia. He has played and sang for a variety of Richmond bands, including “The Fourth Generation.” His debut solo album, “Perspective”, was released in September 2012. “Perspective” is the culmination of Jake’s solo compositions from over a decade. The music reflects a combination of his 2 major influences: Dream Theater and Billy Joel. The songs cover a wide dynamic range, from high speed progressive rock anthems, to reverent hymn-like ballads.

Karfagen

Following on from his most successful period to date with the critically acclaimed album Karfagen "7" and the European "Breaking Free" tour Kalugin returned re-energized to his studio to finish work on what completes a defining 2016 for the musical mastermind, all the Karfagen trade marks are here and as with all the best who done it novelists where the music is going next the listener never quite knows. The king of the instrumental unleashes a monsoon of melodies whilst captivating with a constant flow of changing musical genres as Spektra takes us on another Karfagen fairytale ride.

Tabula Rasa

Their new record, Crimson, is shimmering artistry. It completely blew me away the first time I heard it. I’m still in awe of it, almost viewing it as a towering musical monument expertly built by a truly gifted band. Think of it as progressive power pop. It rocks and grooves strong with sugary melodies like power pop, but there’s an erratic progressive streak here. Wobbly time signatures. Sensational textural patterns. Abrupt tonal shifts. Conflicting sonic themes. They even somehow make straightaway songs like “Until” and “Unspun” unfurl into these sprawling compositions that are somehow organic and logical. Don’t even get me started on the album closer and title track “Crimson,” — twenty minutes of the band showcasing every last bit of their talent in an epic that would make Pete Townshend blush. This band is just impressive, especially singer Mica Tenenbaum and her commanding voice. She grounds all of these lofty songs and ideas with a mercurial sound that drives the music as much as the proficent drumming. Crimson is a prog introduction for pop lovers, a pop introduction to prog lovers, and a must listen for any music fan out there. (review from "sound-gaze.com")

Fatal Fusion

Fatal Fusion from Norway are set to release "Total Absence", their third full-length album, on the 25th November. The album is the follow up to the band's 2010 debut "Land of the Sun", and 2013's "The Ancient Tale", both of which received great reviews from the world press."Total Absence" shows a darker and more epic side of Fatal Fusion, a band that pays homage to the progressive rock bands from the 70´s, whilst, at the same time aiming to create its own unique sound, by blending in elements from different musical genres like hard rock, classical music, metal, blues, jazz, psychedelia, and Latin.

ARW (Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman)

Long-time YES fans, rejoice! Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman are proud to announce that after a hiatus of 25 years, they are to reform the definitive YES line-up as Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman or simply ARW.

Since they last played together in 1990 on the highly successful YES ‘Union Tour’, there have been various hybrid versions of the band. However, none featured the iconic voice of Jon Anderson, the outstanding guitar talent of Trevor Rabin, and the keyboard wizardry of Rick Wakeman. The aim of the band will be to restore the standard of excellence in performance that they established with their 1990 shows – which saw YES members past and present come together for the first (and only) time of the legendary band’s career. “To be able to sing and perform with Rick and Trevor at this time in my life is a treasure beyond words,” explains Jon. “I’m so excited to create new music and revisit some of the classic work we created many years ago, it’s going to be a musical adventure on so many new levels.” “Trevor and I have wanted to play Yes music together since the Union Tour,” adds Rick. “And as for so many of us, there is no Yes music without Jon. The ‘Holy Trinity of Yes’ is for me, very much a dream come true.” The most successful prog rock group of all time, YES was co-founded by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire in 1968 and went on to sell millions of units with releases such as Fragile, Close to The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Going For The One and 90125, as well as embarking on several record-breaking world tours. While Rick is associated with the ’70s “prog era” of the band (which saw YES become a worldwide stadium headliner) and Trevor associated with the ’80s “pop era” of the band (which furthered the band’s popularity – including the band’s biggest chart success), Jon is the bridge between both factions (as he was a member of both eras). Not content to rest on past glory, Jon, Trevor and Rick are working on new songs, which are currently being recorded.
The band will make its live debut in North America in October/November, followed by the Rest of the World in 2017.

ARW 

Coalition

Second album by UK progger "Coalition". Line-up: Steve Gresswell (The Inner Road) - keyboards, drums, bass guitar, Blake Carpenter (The Minstrel's Ghost, Corvus Stone) - vocals, Colin Tench (BunChakeze, Corvus Stone) - guitars

films

"films" is a dark fantasy music unit which is centred around two female vocalists who sing in their own originally created languages. They make creative and beautiful music using the classical sounds of piano and stringed instruments, often blending them with electric, destructive rhythms.

They debuted by releasing their first album 'Messenger' in 2010, followed with their second album 'a forbidden garden' in 2013. In November 2016, films released their third album, 'signs from the past'.

Mirrors Of Vlack

A musical ride across dark and melancholic, yet melodic, epic and passionate passages; a concept album about self-discovery, fall and redemption in life…all through a journey from twilight to starlight...

The Magic Beans

he Magic Beans are a touring band from Nederland, CO. Their diverse songs move your mind, while their tight grooves move your booty. Drawing from a wide range of influences, The Magic Beans leave nothing off the table as they combine funk, rock, bluegrass, and electronica into one sound and sometimes even one composition. Check their FREE stuff at bandcamp!

Magenta

Brilliant 2 Disc set. Concert DVD runs at 105 mins, and 80 min audio CD. A "must have"! If you're new to Magenta you can try with this free promo sampler...

Jadis

Jadis latest album "No Fear Of Looking Down" out now!!!

Total-Empty

Total-Empty is an ukrainian post-progressive band founded by Vlad Plotnikov in 2012. Unusual sound, the result of mixing of ambient, post rock and shoegaze.

Encircled

New single of Encircled, a prog band from Stoke On Trent, UK.

Brother Ape

A new EP with a more progressive aura...