Mike Maidment 
Rejoice! Oh citizens of Progopolis. The sacred Trireme of Prog has arrived bringing forth new releases from Trifecta, Methexis and the welcome return of Happy the Man. Also featured are a cracking Zappa track as played by Dweezil, a bit of Blue Oyster Cult and to finish some inspired Van De Graaf Generator grandeur. 1. … Read more
Welcome aboard the good ship Progtastic. This week features Australian prog from Teramaze, Ukrainian prog from Zolar Czack, Swedish prog from Beardfish, a bit of Zappa obviously, plus homegrown offerings from Aqaba and Billy in the Lowground. Prog Ahoy! 1. Led Zeppelin – Archilles Last Stand 2. Teramaze – Step Right Up 3. Zolar Czack … Read more
We’re back for more prog related nirvana plus a few surprises. This week’s show features new tracks from Mor, Elephant9, Big Big Train and Kavus Torabi plus a tribute to Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues with a classic King Crimson track to close the show. 1. Marillion – Garden Party 2. Mor – Room … Read more
Wowie Zowie! This week’s show features Zappa-inspired mayhem from Burger and the Beast, psychedelic splendour from Kavus Torabi and the Sonic Trip Project, prog offerings from Pineapple Thief and Focus, genre bending shenanigans from McStine & Minnemann and a glorious masterpiece from Rush. 1. Genesis – Watcher of the Skies 2. The Pineapple Thief – … Read more
This week’s show includes recent releases from The Fierce and the Dead, Exploring Birdsong and A Burial at Sea, a tribute to Can vocalist Damo Suzuki and features tracks from Canadian Prog rockers Symphonic Slam, art pop combo XTC and prog masters Barclay James Harvest. 1. Manfred Mann Chapter Three – Travelling Lady 2. A … Read more
It’s Valentine’s Day but who needs love when you have Progtastic? This week its prog all the way with new offerings from The Utopia Strong and North Sea Echoes, Estonian folk metal from Metsatöll, jazz-fusion from John McLaughlin, something for our younger listeners from Maruja and that Canterbury sound with Netherland’s Lethe. 1 The Tangent … Read more
Our most eclectic episode yet, jam packed with residents of and visitors to the mighty progopolis, including new releases from Richard Wileman and i Häxa, ambient splendour from Chumpelstiltskin, art-rock from No-Man, post-punk from The Underground Youth, electrolatino hilarity from Señor Coconut and jazz fusion from Gary Moore. 1. Mott the Hoople – Thunderbuck Ram … Read more
This week’s show features new releases from The Pineapple Thief and The Ullulators, a splendid Zappa refrain from Pygmy Twylyte, Lithuanian folk rock from Zalvarinis, prog metal from Enslaved and sublime magnificence from Gazpacho to close the show. 1. Big Big Train – Wassail 2. Ullulators – Sufani Dream 3. Pineapple Thief – The Frost … Read more
A prog smorgasbord featuring songs old and new from 69 Windmills, Quantum Pig, Frost* and Soft Machine, neoclassical darkwave from Dead Can Dance, new wave electro pop from Yello, and a heartwarming offering from Mostly Autumn to end. 1. Cardiacs – RES 2. 69 Windmills – Alien 3. Quantum Pig – Statement of Intent 4. … Read more
This week we have new releases from Moon Goose, Temic and Mesa Verde, sublime art rock from Talk Talk, cracking psych blues from Dogfeet and a Nine Inch Nails ballad to close the show. 1. Porcupine Tree – What Happens Now? 2. Moon Goose – 2023 AD 3. MesaVerde – Pickings for the Beast 4. … Read more