Steve Hackett – Under A Mediterranean Sky (Album Review)
In order to provide a thorough overview of Steve Hackett’s new album – the all-acoustic “Under A Mediterranean Sky” – we spoke with Steve himself…
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.
Transatlantic – The Absolute Universe (Album Review)
When the world is turned upside down, caught up in a whirlwind, we have to expect that art will follow in suit. As it turns…
Steven Wilson – The Future Bites (Album Review)
Welcome to the future of Steven Wilson, departing on Track 21 this January. Are you all aboard the train, or did you already get off…
NEAL MORSE and ROINE STOLT Talk TRANSATLANTIC’s “The Absolute Universe” Record: ‘This Is Us Attempting to Take an Album Where No Band Has Gone Before’
When TRANSATLANTIC released their debut album at the turn of the century, fans of classic symphonic progressive rock rejoiced. The combination of Mike Portnoy, Neal…
McStine & Minnemann – II (Album Review)
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented music. In July of this most off-the-rails year of 2020, the fresh but extremely experienced duo of Randy McStine and…
KING CRIMSON Guitarist JAKKO JAKSZYK Talks “Secrets and Lies” Album and More: “FRIPP Would Say: ‘I Love This! This Is an Ideal Track for Your Solo Album”
Guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer Jakko Jaksyzk has experienced an amazing career which has culminated this past decade in his joining King Crimson. Filling the…
iamthemorning – Counting the Ghosts (EP Review)
When an artist mentions “Special thanks to 2020 for being finally over” in the album credit acknowledgements, you know it’s been a tough year. Obviously…
The Cyberiam – Forging Nations LIVE! (Album Review)
New band discoveries are always a welcome treat for any dedicated music fan. In recent years there have been no shortage of fresh sounds emanating…
Jon Gomm – The Faintest Idea (Album Review)
The tunings and technique of Michael Hedges. The percussive attack of Preston Reed. And a voice approaching Eric Johnson. If you haven’t got The Faintest…
The Flower Kings – Islands (Album Review)
No band is an island. Especially when it comes to modern progressive rock, influences from the 60s and 70s are ubiquitous. In the case of…
