SONIC BRIEFS: New albums by Caligonaut, Texel & Tom Doncourt and Mattias Olsson
Caligonaut – Magnified as Giants Chalk this up as one of 2021’s unexpected surprises coming out of nowhere. While Ole Michael Bjørndal may already be…
Author Scott Medina
Scott Medina
Scott Medina has been an avid fan of progressive rock since growing up in prog-stronghold Philadelphia. He has lived in Boulder, Colorado for the past 25 years, introducing kids to the joys of music, working with the homeless, and leading evenings of devotional chanting music. Since re-kindling his love of prog at the turn of the century with bands like Spock’s Beard and Porcupine Tree, Scott has been a mainstay at prog concerts and festivals including the prog cruise events.
Nad Sylvan – Spiritus Mundi (Album Review)
Shortly after releasing his “Unifaun” album in 2008, Nad Sylvan found himself rising to the next level as Roine Stolt invited him to join forces…
Legendary JON ANDERSON’s Debut Solo Album Celebrates 45th Anniversary with New Remaster
“Sweet Mother of Jesus! It’s…Olias of Sunhillow!” Those dry words fell out of the mouth of none other than Roger Dean as he spotted the…
Jane Getter Premonition – Anomalia (Album Review)
Listening to an album that simply sounds amazing is such a pleasurable experience. Beyond the songwriting and performance there’s a quality available in the sonic…
Cosmograf – Rattrapante (Album Review)
One can’t help but root for an artist like Robin Armstrong. The man behind the project called “Cosmograf”, he has a released a string of…
JOHN YOUNG of LIFESIGNS on New Album “Altitude”: “We’ve Always Been In Charge of Our Own Destiny”
For decades John Young has played with an amazing array of rock’s best musicians and performers, making a living as full-time professional musician in esteemed…
Extensive Interviews with GEOFF DOWNES and CHRIS BRAIDE of DBA: “This Album in Particular Very Much Bears Mine and CHRIS’ Souls”
In his in spare time between work with Yes and Asia, Geoff Downes began a new project with noted singer songwriter Chris Braide. Ten years…
Lifesigns – Altitude (Album Review)
Lifesigns is one of those fortunate bands who seem to effortlessly make fans for life. The challenge before the group is not so much about…
Downes Braide Association – Halcyon Hymns (Album Review)
Nostalgic reveries can offer a life-line after a year such as we’ve endured. If you’re needing a little pick-me-up to inspire better times, be they…
MEER – Playing House (Album Review)
When you discover a new favorite band, you want to shout their name from the rooftops. One of the perks of being a music journalist…
