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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.

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BIG BIG TRAIN’S MODERNISED SOUND • With a new line-up and a different approach to songwriting, David Longdon and Greg Spawton explore how recent times have changed us and them on their album Common Ground.

HAWKWIND ENTER THE REALM OF SLEEP • New album Somnia explores Roman gods and visions in the dark.

TOM NEWMAN PRESENTS A NEW FAERIE SYMPHONY • Album and EP develop themes from 44 years ago.

GENTLE GIANT LOVE WILSON’S FREE HAND • Derek Shulman believes remix of 1975 album demonstrates the band’s strengths.

NOSOUND’S ERRA CHANNELS HIS PAIN • Giancarlo’s second solo album Departure Tapes deals with his father’s cancer battle.

CAST MARK FOUR DECADES OF PROG WITH 20TH ALBUM • Mexican veterans return with “very diverse” Vigesimus.

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STYX CRASH BACK TO THE PAST ON LATEST • New concept album seeks to offer positive message with lessons learned.

DIM GRAY EXTEND DEBUT ALBUM FLOWN • Norwegian post-prog trio offer glimpse into their early days with first physical versions.

PLENTY RAID ARCHIVES FOR MORE THAN ENOUGH • Tim Bowness’ 80s trio return with double-length release.

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

CICCADA • Greek collective aim to balance global ambitions with the reality of being located in “a small country in the far corner of Europe.”

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CALIGONAUT • Self-effacing Airbag acolyte makes solo hay with a little help from his friends.

SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT • A Prog writer says there’s not enough distance between artists and fans.

OPETH KLUB • Kristian and Benjamin Mølgaard share their mission to unite Opeth’s fans via their Denmark-based online club.

RÏCÏNN • Igorrr vocalist follows a more tribal path on her evocative solo album.

Offiaial Progressive Albums Chart • The prog top 30 albums

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LEAGUE OF LIGHTS • Irresistible art-pop project from Threshold’s keyboard player and his vocalist wife.

CHRISTIAN RICHET • Kosmiche traveller harnesses celestial energy on his latest recording.

DAVID COUSINS • Strawbs’ new album, Settlement, is vivid proof that not even a global shutdown could stop them from adding to their powerful legacy. Fifty-two years after the band’s self-titled debut planted their flag as progressive rock groundbreakers, frontman David Cousins describes the improbable creation of their latest recording.

“Who plays like that? Nobody” • The year was 1970 and Robert Fripp was on the verge of quitting...