Progtastic #103: From ethereal ambient loveliness to heavy psychedelic progressive rock, this week Progtastic takes you on a journey like no other through the realms of prog and myriad related musical diversions. 1. Ana Roxanne – Untitled II 2. Lords of Form – The Ocean’s Roar 3. Stephan Thelan – Eclipse Phase II: Into the … Read more
Progtastic #102: Progtastic hits the open road this week for some new sounds from some old favourites. Plus some very early Zappa, siiilky French prog, homegrown new talent and a slice of prog metal to keep you guessing and we finish with some cool jazz. 1. Soft Machine – Open Road 2. Dead Can Dance … Read more
Progtastic #101: Progtastic has spotted some of the finest prog rock this week with a veritable slew of new releases as we dot about from Swansea to Sweden and inevitably Norway, with some orchestral Zappa and some classic neo-prog to close proceedings. Prog On, brave and loyal progsters! 1. Angine de Poitrine – Mata Zyklek … Read more
Progtastic #100: As Progtastic proudly presents our 100th episode we have great pleasure in featuring outstanding examples from some of our favourite artists. Join me fellow Progophiles to celebrate this milestone with a prog-packed show choc-a-bloc with 100% guaranteed absolute belters. 1. Frank Zappa – Chunga’s Revenge 2. Marillion – Beautiful 3. Rush – Circumstances … Read more
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
