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Since its arrival at the tail end of the 60s progressive rock has offered the world some of the most fascinating music ever heard, in varying guises over the years. Prog magazine brings you the stories behind the people who create these astounding sounds and amazing music, be they the classic originators such as Genesis, Pink Floyd and Yes, to the 80s revivalists such as Marillion and IQ, all the way through to those musicians today who have done so much to help rejuvenate the genre such as Muse, Radiohead, Steven Wilson, Opeth and Anathema. In depth and behind the scenes stories of classic albums and tours sit side by side with widespread coverage of what‘s happening at today’s cutting edge of progressive music.

The Camera Eye PROG ROCK IN FOCUS • “To be able to be creative with your friends and without anyone interfering or telling you what kind of music to write or what you need to do to be more commercial. We just do whatever we want and it’s up to us to decide where to go. I think that situation is freedom, and it’s wonderful to be able to do that.”

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DBA CELEBRATE THE GOOD OLD DAYS • Fourth studio album Halcyon Hymns aims to evoke a “bucolic summer” as friends Geoff Downes and Chris Braide fought off their lockdown blues… with a little help from Marc Almond.

STRAWBS REACH A SETTLEMENT • Dave Cousins says his veteran band prove they’re still fresh with latest LP.

THE SPIRIT IS STRONG WITH GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT • Jo Quail makes a guest appearance on Ghost Tapes #10.

CARPENTER COMES BACK TO LIFE • Horror master worked on Lost Themes III and Halloween Kills soundtrack together.

RITUAL RETURN AFTER 13 YEARS • Very, very diverse’ album The Story Of Mr Bogd is worth the wait, Swedes assert.

NIK TURNER AND YOUTH TIE UP FOR INTERSTELLAR ENERGY • Steve Davis brought Hawkwind and Killing Joke men together.

VAN GIERSBERGEN GLOWS IN THE DARK • Dutch musician achieves a life goal with solo LP The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest.

VOLA’S RED THREAD IN THIRD ALBUM • Near-complete Witness includes surprise “production feature,” says Asger Mygind.

JOHN HOLDEN AND GUESTS TAKE VIRTUAL JOURNEY • Circles In Time aims to escape lockdown via imagination.

FAD GADGETS • Rhodri Marsden on three of the latest must-have gizmos currently putting the prog in progress.

LEE RITENOUR • Grammy-winning jazz guitarist retains a lasting admiration for Pink Floyd after his experience of being invited to play on The Wall.

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KINGNOMAD • Sober ex-stoner Swedish rockers tap into rich prog heritage.

THE PROGGEST TV SHOW? • A Prog writer makes the case for Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

MOTHER’S CAKE • From Austrian dive bars to sell-out Aussie shows, Jan Haußels explains how his trio became cool outsiders.

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MARY LATTIMORE • Classically trained LA harpist takes her inspiration from Croatia and the English coast.

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POTTER’S DAUGHTER • Mother and son fuse family musical connections for classically inspired prog.

PYMLICO • Instrumental prog-pop-fusion from Oslo that aims to bring joy.

CAROLINE CATZ • She’s best known for playing Doc Martin’s Louisa Glasson, but the British actor has spent the last few years working on a film...