Progtastic #16 (08/05/24)

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

Progtastic #15 (20/03/24)

This week’s show features new tracks from Scottish trio Midas and Chinese Prog metal heads OU, Polish and Dutch offerings from Riverside and Lesoir respectively, Canterbury scene luminaries Hatfield and the North and a multi-part rock epic from legendary guitarist Tommy Bolin to finish. 1. Gentle Giant – The Advent of Panurge 2. Midas – … Read more

Progtastic #14 (13/03/24)

This week features timeless splendour from Yes, new songs from Chester Thompson and The Aristocrats, art rock from Godley and Crème and a bit of Krautrock from German legends Frumpy. 1. Budgie – Napoleon Bona Parts 1 & 2 2. K’Mono – in the lost & found 3. The Aristocrats – Sgt Rockhopper 4. Smokie … Read more

Progtastic #13 (28/02/24)

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

Progtastic #12 (21/02/24)

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

Progtastic #11 (14/02/24)

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

Progtastic #10 (07/02/24)

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

Progtastic #09 (31/01/24)

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

Progtastic #08 (24/01/24)

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

Progtastic #07 (17/01/24)

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