Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued.

Sun King Rising’s latest single, “One More Story to Tell,” is a captivating showcase of the band’s ability to blend elements of Southern rock…

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Emerald City Council est une formation dotée de musiciens expérimentés. Motion Carries nous offre un voyage aérien, une épopée pop&prog…

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 We are urged, almost dictated to in no small measure, to believe that success is the be all and end all, the point of human existence is to reach the top of t…

Wer auf hervorragend gespielten US-Prog mit starken Melodien steht, dem wird hier viel geboten.

Sun King Rising’s latest single “One More Story to Tell” is a stirring addition to the canon of heartland rock, imbued with the soulful essence and narrative depth that typify the…

“Horizons” is a work of art that truly showcases the duo’s musical maturity, incorporating intricate pop harmonies with unique rock influences. The album, guided by the effortless vocal exuberance of Renee Bliss and the dynamic percussion of Lang Bliss, illustrates a music that is timeless and boundary-less in terms of genres. Right away, the song “Your Number’s

One of the best parts about being an avid listener of music is discovering new bands. When I heard that Jake Livgren (nephew of Kerry Livgren from Kansas, and a contributor to several Neal Morse al…

EMERALD CITY COUNCIL Motion Carries music review by kev rowland

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We had the pleasure of listening to BlissBliss and are blown away by their unique and hypnotic blend of pop and soul. The tracks are mellow, enthralling, and en

Motion Caries by Emerald City Council – Album Review – Rating 5 Yaks – Emerald City Council’s debut album ‘Motion Carries’ emerges as an impressive achievement in the world of crossover/symphonic progressive rock. The album, a kaleidoscope of melodic richness and complex compositions—our sweet spot here at Prog Radio, offers a journey through a variety of styles and influences. It showcases an exceptional blend of saxophone and guitar-driven material, appealing to fans of both classic and modern prog rock. Emerald City Council’s formation in 2021 by saxophonist/keyboardist Brent Bristow marks a significant convergence of talents in the progressive rock scene. The band, featuring vocalist Jake Livgren and drummer Noah Hungate, alongside bassist Jeremy Nichols and guitarist Seth Hankerson, showcases a unique blend of expertise and styles. Bristow’s vision to feature the saxophone in a non-jazz context highlights the instrument’s versatility. The addition of Brandon Goff as a special collaborator and the influence of Casey McPherson in transforming the group from a recording project to a full-fledged band add further depth to their story. The album’s musical landscape is vast and diverse. Tracks like ‘Realize II – Brutal Camouflage’ and ‘Noisy Talking’ demonstrate the band’s ability to weave intricate melodies with robust rhythms. The standout track, ‘Platforms of Illusion,’ is a 20-minute epic that encapsulates the band’s flair for dramatic storytelling through music.

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By: Ralph Joyner Unraveling the gripping narrative of a new masterpiece, Sun King Rising, the illustrious solo project of singer-songwriter John Blangero, graces the music scene once more with the singular track “One More Story to Tell”, significantly drawn from their praiseworthy album ‘Signs & Wonders’ which debuted on October 1st, 2022. The track is

Melodic Revolution Records Producers: Ian Beabout, Nathan James and Derek Pavlic Providing a kaleidoscope of aural adventures, aptly named Colourtura delivers the goods. With an original song list that boasts the British sensibilities of Gentle Giant and Jethro Tull and a bit of Styx for good measure, their creativity knows no bounds. Check out “Toy

Babal: Let’s Get Lucid (2023) – mini-review UK band Babal are out with the album “Let’s Get Lucid”, and progressive rock is the style explored on this…

Babel have been a recording act since 1999. Karen Langley on vocals, Rob Williams on guitars, synth, bass, and programming, with Jon Sharp playing bass & drums.

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Tony Romero’s second album from Vortex is called ‘Zen’. The 9 instrumental tracks are mostly made for relaxation and meditation. Yet the pace in ‘Africa’ is a bit fast…

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(46:48; Melodic Revolution Records) After the release of ‘Noise Machine’ by Tony Romero’s Vortex, ideas were being sent through the internet…

(56:47; Melodic Revolution Records) Kurt has been involved in the music scene for quite some years, even opening up for The Syn for some dat…

“Todo acerca del Rock Progresivo Latinoamericano y otras gemas de otros lados del Mundo.”

Sea of Tranquility Review: ‘Sun King Rising: Signs & Wonders’ – Sea of Tranquility – Music for the New Intellectual!

Gayle ELLETT & the ELECTROMAGS (USA) Friends Gayle needs no introduction to prog fans as his prolific career has spanned well over 40 years with the…

(61:39; Melodic Revolution Records) Edison Suit is a project put together by multi-instrumentalists Mark Smith (electric guitar, acoustic gu…

(54:22; Melodic Revolution Records) This is the fifth album from Forever Twelve, who released their debut album all the way back in 2002. On…

Fresh album releases are flying off the shelves at a record pace (no pun intended), making it hard to keep up. Here’s quick takes on 3 that were just released from around the globe: Chile, France and Canada/USA/UK. Tryo – Suramérica Thirty five years is an impressive amount of time for a band to st…

Critical and honest magazine for progressive rock and closely related music.

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Nel 1993 nascono artisticamente gli If, progressive rock dal Molise. Dopo anni di attività discontinua e all’attivo due EP (In the Cave e If) e due album rispettivamente The Stairway 2006 e Morpho Nestira 2008, gli if cambiano denominazione in IfSounds.

Reviews Issue Issue 2023-061. Reviews in this issue: Matt Dorsey — Let Go, The Fierce And The Dead — News From The Invisible World, Ifsounds — MMXX, Lumsk — Fremmede Toner, Molesome — Kino, Peninsula</strong…