Mike Maidment 
Progtastic #99: We’re in an equine-themed revelatory mood this week as we feature the four horsemen of the apocalypse and a kelpie. There’s classic prog from Greece, progressive metal from Denmark, violin wizardry from France and plenty of homegrown talent and we finish with some Washington based world music to lighten the spirits. 1. Aphrodite’s … Read more
Progtastic #98: Well its always been a dream of mine to DJ a prog rock show on the radio (tick). Playing some of the best progressive sounds around with both new releases and classics (tick). And featuring lots of Zappa’s music (double tick). Mission Accomplished. And if you don’t believe me, have a listen to … Read more
Progtastic #97: What do you get if you throw a load of quality progressive sounds together with avant garde krautrock, unparalleled guitar wizardry, jazz fusion, punk rock and a bit of Zappa? An episode of Progtastic of course! There’s something for absolutely everyone (except Emily, obviously) so don’t miss out. 1. Cardiacs – Dirty Boy … Read more
Progtastic #96: Stay in step with Progtastic this week as we walk you through the pleasures of prog rock in all its splendour as we march to Lithuania, tramp to France, parade to Poland and stride to the States before stomping home for something special from just down the road. 1. Esthesis – Out of … Read more
Progtastic #95: Progtastic is back and raring to go so brace yourself for sounds that are too good to miss from bands that are (mainly) going to be playing their collective splendour for you live, unedited and in the flesh at some point during the year at a venue near you. Prog On! 1. Big … Read more
Progtastic #93: For those about to Prog – we salute you! Part Two of the best Progressive rock from 2025 – mostly from the latter half of the year. Your wondrous endeavours are much appreciated, long may you continue to bless us with your cosmic splendour. 1. Fomies – Reflections 2. Cardiacs – The Blue … Read more
Progtastic #92: For the final show of the year we celebrate some of the best sounds of 2025 (with Part Two next week). So take a bow musicians one and all for making the world a more splendid place than it was before you blessed us with your fine musical offerings. 1. People of the … Read more
Progtastic #91: It’s the Progtastic Christmas Special transmitting live from the snug of The Rising Turnip, with a pint of What Ho! Zadok – the real ale of champions, and a bag of cheesy wotsits on hand to ensure the smooth running of this prog-tinged singalong party show. Expect merriment in abundance as this week … Read more
Progtastic #90: Prog rock is in the spotlight tonight – and caught in the beam of Progtastic’s all seeing eye is everything grand and superlative from the very progosphere itself, including the concluding part of the Alchemist by Home and a rather fine piece of post rock to conclude proceedings. 1. Pendragon – Back in … Read more
Progtastic #89: Prog rock is all around: in the dead of night or by the light of day. And the best place to encounter such sublime diversions is right here on Progtastic where we feature tracks both ancient and newfangled, while unearthing some little known classics and some fab Jazz fusion to close the show. … Read more