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DELUXE BOX SET OF THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY TO BE REISSUED

A bumper reissue of Genesis’s 1974 concept album is due next spring. The VIP box set will also include unreleased material, live recordings and other goodies.

NEW SOLO ALBUM FROM DORIE JACKSON

Stupid Says Run features contributions from her Kaprekar’s Constant bandmates.

MOSTLY AUTUMN CONFIRM 15TH LP

Seawater arrives in early 2025, with aspecial edition of bonus material available.

HAWKWIND BLAST OFF WITH ANEW LIVE ALBUM

Their 2023 Royal Albert Hall gig is captured for posterity.

MAUD THE MOTH VS THE PATRIARCHY

Her new album is inspired by and named after the ancient Greek poem The Distaff.

MOGWAI TO UNVEIL NEW STUDIO ALBUM

The Bad Fire is inspired by tough personal moments endured by the band.

ALEX CARPANI ASKS DEEP QUESTIONS ON NEW ALBUM

Out in December, The Good Man comprises two long suites.

FAD GADGETS

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

JIM MORRIS

Inspiring the wider music world…

I HÄXA

Mysterious alt-folk collective take a trip to the underworld.

SUFJAN STEVENS

THE AGE OF ADZ (Asthmatic Kitty, 2010)

KRONSTAD 23

ALL AROUND THE WORLD Our far-out trip to far-flung prog

KALANDRA

Kalandra: offering listeners a new Frame Of Mind.

RUBY DAWN

Soulfully charged UK prog foursome explore humanity’s place in the universe.

THE VERGE

Dizzying, free-form project from Kanaan, Caramel and Aksel Rønning Trio members.

VINCENT CAVANAGH

Anathema’s former frontman discusses the band’s split, his latest project The Radicant, and finding his authentic voice.

“ “I’ve always been good at words…”

Breaking up is never easy, but Fish is ready to retire from the music industry to enjoy a different pace of life. After leaving Marillion in 1988, the Scottish singer-songwriter has enjoyed a successful solo career on his own terms. Now, four years after the release of his final solo album, Weltschmerz, he’s packing up the life he knew and is almost ready to say goodbye. Prog caught up with him ahead of his Road To The Isles farewell tour to reflect on his remarkable career.

“There was lots of litigation!”

The 90s marked a new era for Fish. Four weeks into the new decade, the former Marillion frontman released his solo debut, Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors. Previewed by the singles State Of Mind and Big Wedge, it was a bold announcement of his future intentions. The singer-songwriter looks back on the creation of the Top 5 album that paved the way to him becoming a fully independent artist.

THE PROG INTERVIEW

Every month we get inside the mind of one of the biggest names in music. This issue it’s Tony Levin. The bassist and Chapman Stick player is best known for his work with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel and Stick Men, although his extensive CV has seen him play with some of the biggest names in rock and pop over the decades. He’s currently on tour with BEAT, performing the music of 80s King Crimson, and has just released a solo album, Bringing It Down To The Bass, with guest appearances from bandmates old and current, including Robert Fripp, Mike Portnoy and Pat Mastelotto. He discusses the stories behind the album and shares memories of David Bowie, John Lennon, King Crimson and Peter Gabriel.

ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM

Shaken and stirred – former Purson bandleader has a licence to thrill on third solo album.

DREAM THEATER

VENUE O2 ARENA, LONDON DATE 20/10/24

TANGERINE DREAM

VENUE BARBICAN HALL, LONDON DATE 07/10/2024

THE ENID

VENUE 229, LONDON DATE 20/10/2024 Across

THOM YORKE

VENUE CHRISTCHURCH WOLFBROOK ARENA, NEW ZEALAND DATE

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING

VENUE ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON DATE 29/10/2024 The

IAMTHEMORNING

VENUE ST MATTHIAS CHURCH, LONDON DATE

MENNO GOOTJES (FOCUS)

The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds. As told to Grant Moon.

Spy-chedelic, Baby!

There are few modern artists quite like Rosalie Cunningham and her psych-infused third solo album, To Shoot Another Day, is a reminder of what makes her so special. She tells Prog about the joys of DIY recording, her passion for Bond soundtracks and why she’s hoping ‘spy-chedelic rock’ will catch on.

Winter Is The Glad Song That You Hear

Yuletide wouldn’t feel right without repeated spins of The Jethro Tull Christmas Album. Ian Anderson explains why the band’s seasonal classics have been brought down from the attic, dusted off and given a makeover with some shiny new baubles just in time for the annual festive singalong.

The Shoal Must Go On

When Beardfish called it a day in 2016, no one, least of all the band themselves, were expecting a reunion. Within the space of a decade, though, they’re back with their long-awaited ninth album, Songs For Beating Hearts, and what an album it is! Frontman Rikard Sjöblom talks about the group’s secret writing sessions and the enduring friendship that made the impossible inevitable.

The God Delusion

Following the concise songs of Starlight And Ash, Oceans Of Slumber have re-embraced prog metal with the expansive and eclectic Where Gods Fear To Speak, while maintaining their focus on the dark side of religion. Vocalist Cammie Beverly reveals the struggles, both professional and political, behind the Texans’ new music.

Into The Unknown

Electro conceptualists Public Service Broadcasting have dug through the archives again for their latest album, The Last Flight, which was inspired by the final voyage of pioneering US aviator Amelia Earhart. PSB founder J Willgoose Esq details the dramatic tale of the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the musical journey it took him on.

Art-Rock For Art’s Sake

Landscaping sound, a pile of stones rotting through time, and the lifelong journey to make something that might be worthy of the word ‘art’, LizZard savour their musical struggles. As the Channel-spanning trio release their fifth album, Mesh, frontman Mat Ricou talks to Prog about painting pictures with music and why you should live your future instead of chasing it

New Horizons

On the follow-up to the dream-busting Witness, Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA have worked hard to perfect their sound but have also been focused on not creating a direct sequel. Frontman Asger Mygind shares the secrets of their success and details the story behind their new studio album, Friend Of A Phantom

“My life exploded!”

Devin Townsend’s 22nd album was meant to be fun: a record full of primal riffs and mammoth choruses. But when tragedy repeatedly struck during its writing, the effervescent Canadian was forced to take stock. His grieving process has translated into PowerNerd, his most honest, vulnerable and challenging record yet.

New Horizons

Former Black Midi guitarist and vocalist Geordie Greep has broken his silence with his debut solo album, The New Sound. It’s an ambitious project that’s seen him travelling between London and São Paulo to record with more than 30 musicians. Prog pops round for tea to discuss creative freedom, The Blue Nile and injecting humour into dark themes

“If I can do it, anyone can…”

Assassins, superstitions and the work of Rudyard Kipling have all informed the lyrics on John Holden’s latest album Proximity & Chance, and his guestlist includes John Hackett and Sally Minnear, as well as members of Camel and The Tangent. The British songwriter tells Prog about working with Billy Sherwood, recreating orchestras on a budget and why you won’t find his music on Spotify.