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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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JON ANDERSON ANNOUNCES RARE UK SHOWS THIS SUMMER • Former Yes vocalist to play Close To The Edge at two London dates in July, and he confirms work on a handful of studio projects.

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TFATD FIND THEIR VOICE ON ALBUM FOUR • The London troupe’s new release is their first full-length record to feature vocals.

HALIFAX POST-ROCKERS L.O.E READY DEBUT ALBUM • Quartet ponder our time on Earth on their new LP.

NEW STRAWBS ALBUM CAUSES STIR • Strawbs frontman details the band’s upcoming studio album, The Magic Of It All.

INTRO extras • ANCHORESS ANNOUNCES NEW LONDON SHOW

SOEN PREPARE TO RELEASE THEIR LATEST MEMORIAL • Prog metallers’ new long-player due in September.

LE ORME PLOT THEIR GRAND FAREWELL • Italian legends to bow out with original members on final album and tour.

BIRKS REKINDLES BEATRIX PLAYERS • The now-eight-piece chamber pop group to release their comeback album in September.

INTRO extras • KOLYADIN SOLO ALBUM GETS GENERAL RELEASE DATE

KARNATAKA’S NEW ALBUM IS FIRST IN EIGHT YEARS • Delayed Requiem For A Dream will be out in July.

NEW CD FOR DREAM THE ELECTRIC SLEEP • US trio to release American Mystic, their first new album for seven years.

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

ANDY CAIRNS • He may have made his name fronting Belfast alt-rockers Therapy?, but this singer/guitarist has a special affinity with Peter Hammill.

PROG IN BRIEF

AVKRVST • The nihilistic Norwegians with prog rock running in their blood.

THE BLUE NILE • A WALK ACROSS THE ROOFTOPS

OCEAN DISTRICTS • The Estonian instrumentalists are already their country’s leading post-rockers.

PROG IN BRIEF

EMMA TRICCA • Italian-born singer-songwriter taps into her family’s past for some dreamy psych-folk.

Official Progressive Albums Chart • The prog top 30 albums

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JEGONG • A fortuitous loan of a drum kit has led to a meeting and melting of minds.

MARTIN MILLER • Meet the much-loved YouTube guitarist who’s given in to his prog temptations.

GALEN AYERS & PAUL SIMONON • The unlikely duo discuss art as inspiration, tapping into the creative spirit of Mallorca and the forthcoming Kevin Ayers’ reissues.

IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS MONKMAN • Despite a long career, classical musician-turned-founder member of Curved Air, Francis Monkman preferred to avoid the spotlight and allow his playing to take centre-stage instead. A key member of Sky and the supergroup 801, his recent death from cancer at the age of 73 has left behind a remarkable musical legacy that combines his...