Progtastic

Wednesdays, 8pm
repeated Saturdays, 8pm

Progtastic: The Prog Rock Show is the natural home for progressive rock music and its manifold roots and branches.

From the hub of the universe, also known as Bradford on Avon, DJ Mike will be on hand to guide you through the labyrinthine multi-realms of progressive rock as well as a smattering of related genres such as psychedelia, space rock, progressive metal, neo-prog, jazz fusion, art rock and experimental weird stuff that no one really knows what category it belongs to. So pull up your preferred choice of comfy chair, strap into your favourite listening pants and tune in for an hour of unparalleled aural magnificence.

LATEST SHOW

#41 Progtastic (12/11/24)

Progtastic is straight out of the traps this week with a deep cut from Little Feat. We roar along with new sounds from Arkadien and Imaginary Kings, then race through…

#40 Progtastic (05/11/24)

This week the pebble of prog ripples the pond of musical endeavour with new tracks from Raven Sad and Bitu, some recent retro folk from Steeleye Span, jazz from Knats,…

#39 Progtastic (30/10/24)

This week the cake of prog provides some tasty Jethro Tull with new filling from Geordie Greep and Mile Marker Zero. Treacherous Cretins provide a bit of Zappa piquancy to…

#38 Progtastic (23/10/24)

Progtastic goes funk-tastic with some terpsichorean accompaniment (optional) from The Crusaders and Dixie Dregs. We also get down to new releases from Public Service Broadcasting, Laurie Anderson and Ethan Janais,…

#37 Progtastic (16/10/24)

Progtastic goes bombastic with an ode to Music itself to start proceedings. We share splendid new offerings from Days Between Stations, Svynx and M’Z, with some bucolic Canterbury finery from…

#35 Progtastic (02/10/24)

The second part of the Tim Bowness interview where he talks about his long time collaboration with Steven Wilson in No-man and The album years podcast, plus his live band…

Progtastic #32 (11/09/24)

Strap in for the Neo-progressive French trio Slift before checking out new sounds from Tim Bowness, Jon Anderson and some groovy Spanish brilliance from The Foxholes. We also feature cosmic…

Progtastic #31 (04/09/24)

Wherever men (and women) may gather the Prog will come – Sometimes wearing a cape. This week we feature new releases from Italian Riccardo Zappa (no relation), Norway’s The Flying…

Progtastic #30 (28/08/24)

Get your Prog into gear this week with a Krautrock classic before pulling out into the fast lane for the new Anciients release before hitting cruise control for the latest…

Progtastic #29 (21/08/24)

Proggy put the kettle on. This week after savouring the bizarre existentialist splendour of Colosseum we check out new releases from Frost*, Candacraig and Deep Purple while digging into new…

Progtastic #28 (14/08/24)

The black star hovers above us all spreading Progtastic joy across the cosmos. This week’s shooting stars include new music from Fen, Tim Bowness and Arild Brøter; cosmic delight from…

Progtastic #26 (31/07/24)

The Progasaur can be a dangerous beast lurking in the jungle of music. Among the prog offerings from Yes, Fish, Pallas and The Reasoning we find strange jazz fusion from…

Progtastic #25 (24/07/24)

Set the controls for the heart of the fun – This week we have new prog from Norwegian band The Windmill, Ethereal folk Prog from Jo Beth Young, psychedelic prog…

Progtastic #24 (10/07/24)

This week on Progtastic we kick off with Supergroup Transatlantic, before passing the football of prog on to Dave Gilmour and Norwegian band Trojkalaying for a couple of new releases….

Progtastic #23 (03/07/24)

This week on Progtastic Cumbrian legends Spooky Tooth kick off proceedings with support from Kendal born Steve Hogarth. We feature new releases from Focus and Laurie Anderson, check out New…

Progtastic #22 (26/06/24)

This week the holy Progtastic horn of plenty careers around the world and across genres to bring you all that is wholesome and bountiful in the Progosphere including new tracks…

Progtastic #21 (19/06/24)

The aural fisherman of prog casts his net wide this week to snare some of the best sounds around, with new European releases from Kick the Giant and Kingcrow, Scandinavian…

Progtastic #20 (12/06/24)

All aboard the Starship Prog for some cosmos related offerings from Gong and Ozric Tentacles, a tribute to Zappa percussionist Ed Mann, local sounds from Echorec, South American band El…

Progtastic #19 (05/06/24)

The finger of prog writes and moves on as we cross the continent having gorged on homegrown mayhem from The Stranglers, The Pineapple Thief and the surprise inclusion of Mary…

Progtastic #18 (22/05/24)

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…

Progtastic #17 (15/05/24)

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…

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…

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….

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Progtastic #06 (10/01/24)

Featured this week is some Old-School prog from Glass Harp, some New-School prog from Black Country, New Road, some Art-School prog from Tim Bowness and some epic Folk-School prog from…

Progtastic #05 (03/01/24)

This week’s highlights include space rock splendour from the Ullulators, jazz fusion from Brand X, mind-expanding prog from Sweet Smoke and to finish elegant guitar pyrotechnics from Frank Zappa and…

Progtastic #04

Welcome to a pleasing post-Christmas pick me up featuring Steven Wilsons semi ChatGPT festive song, one of Zappa’s guitar signature tunes, German jazz rock from Muck Groh and an uplifting…

Progtastic #02

A splendid array of prog old and new this week including a tribute to Denny Laine, a sublime Zappa track from Treacherous Cretins, cosmic dross from Henge and a masterpiece…

PREVIOUS SHOWS

#41 Progtastic (12/11/24)

Progtastic is straight out of the traps this week with a deep cut from Little Feat. We roar along with new sounds from Arkadien and Imaginary Kings, then race through…

#40 Progtastic (05/11/24)

This week the pebble of prog ripples the pond of musical endeavour with new tracks from Raven Sad and Bitu, some recent retro folk from Steeleye Span, jazz from Knats,…

#39 Progtastic (30/10/24)

This week the cake of prog provides some tasty Jethro Tull with new filling from Geordie Greep and Mile Marker Zero. Treacherous Cretins provide a bit of Zappa piquancy to…

#38 Progtastic (23/10/24)

Progtastic goes funk-tastic with some terpsichorean accompaniment (optional) from The Crusaders and Dixie Dregs. We also get down to new releases from Public Service Broadcasting, Laurie Anderson and Ethan Janais,…

#37 Progtastic (16/10/24)

Progtastic goes bombastic with an ode to Music itself to start proceedings. We share splendid new offerings from Days Between Stations, Svynx and M’Z, with some bucolic Canterbury finery from…

#35 Progtastic (02/10/24)

The second part of the Tim Bowness interview where he talks about his long time collaboration with Steven Wilson in No-man and The album years podcast, plus his live band…

Progtastic #32 (11/09/24)

Strap in for the Neo-progressive French trio Slift before checking out new sounds from Tim Bowness, Jon Anderson and some groovy Spanish brilliance from The Foxholes. We also feature cosmic…

Progtastic #31 (04/09/24)

Wherever men (and women) may gather the Prog will come – Sometimes wearing a cape. This week we feature new releases from Italian Riccardo Zappa (no relation), Norway’s The Flying…

Progtastic #30 (28/08/24)

Get your Prog into gear this week with a Krautrock classic before pulling out into the fast lane for the new Anciients release before hitting cruise control for the latest…

Progtastic #29 (21/08/24)

Proggy put the kettle on. This week after savouring the bizarre existentialist splendour of Colosseum we check out new releases from Frost*, Candacraig and Deep Purple while digging into new…

Progtastic #28 (14/08/24)

The black star hovers above us all spreading Progtastic joy across the cosmos. This week’s shooting stars include new music from Fen, Tim Bowness and Arild Brøter; cosmic delight from…

Progtastic #26 (31/07/24)

The Progasaur can be a dangerous beast lurking in the jungle of music. Among the prog offerings from Yes, Fish, Pallas and The Reasoning we find strange jazz fusion from…

Progtastic #25 (24/07/24)

Set the controls for the heart of the fun – This week we have new prog from Norwegian band The Windmill, Ethereal folk Prog from Jo Beth Young, psychedelic prog…

Progtastic #24 (10/07/24)

This week on Progtastic we kick off with Supergroup Transatlantic, before passing the football of prog on to Dave Gilmour and Norwegian band Trojkalaying for a couple of new releases….

Progtastic #23 (03/07/24)

This week on Progtastic Cumbrian legends Spooky Tooth kick off proceedings with support from Kendal born Steve Hogarth. We feature new releases from Focus and Laurie Anderson, check out New…

Progtastic #22 (26/06/24)

This week the holy Progtastic horn of plenty careers around the world and across genres to bring you all that is wholesome and bountiful in the Progosphere including new tracks…

Progtastic #21 (19/06/24)

The aural fisherman of prog casts his net wide this week to snare some of the best sounds around, with new European releases from Kick the Giant and Kingcrow, Scandinavian…

Progtastic #20 (12/06/24)

All aboard the Starship Prog for some cosmos related offerings from Gong and Ozric Tentacles, a tribute to Zappa percussionist Ed Mann, local sounds from Echorec, South American band El…

Progtastic #19 (05/06/24)

The finger of prog writes and moves on as we cross the continent having gorged on homegrown mayhem from The Stranglers, The Pineapple Thief and the surprise inclusion of Mary…

Progtastic #18 (22/05/24)

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…

Progtastic #17 (15/05/24)

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…

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…

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….

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Progtastic #06 (10/01/24)

Featured this week is some Old-School prog from Glass Harp, some New-School prog from Black Country, New Road, some Art-School prog from Tim Bowness and some epic Folk-School prog from…

Progtastic #05 (03/01/24)

This week’s highlights include space rock splendour from the Ullulators, jazz fusion from Brand X, mind-expanding prog from Sweet Smoke and to finish elegant guitar pyrotechnics from Frank Zappa and…

Progtastic #04

Welcome to a pleasing post-Christmas pick me up featuring Steven Wilsons semi ChatGPT festive song, one of Zappa’s guitar signature tunes, German jazz rock from Muck Groh and an uplifting…

Progtastic #02

A splendid array of prog old and new this week including a tribute to Denny Laine, a sublime Zappa track from Treacherous Cretins, cosmic dross from Henge and a masterpiece…