Prog

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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INTRO • IF IT’S OUT THERE, IT’S IN HERE

POPOL VUH REISSUES INCOMING • A soundtrack box set is among the vinyl remasters set for release later this year.

GOLDEN JUBILEE FOR MIKE OLDFIELD’S HERGEST RIDGE • Fifty years of the album are celebrated with new mixes.

IHSAHN AND MORE FOR PELAGIC FEST ’25 • The experimental label’s annual event shines a light on its diverse roster.

MAGIC PIE AND THE MISSING CHORD • Norway’s heavy proggers celebrate the creative struggle on new album Maestro.

HIROE EXERT POWER ON THEIR DEBUT ALBUM • Wield finds the band expanding on the sound of their EP.

CHIMPAN A BACK WITH SINGLES RUN • The releases herald the duo’s third album, which makes a bold defence for music.

JUDGE SMITH MUSES ON MIGRATION • VdGG’s David Jackson and his daughter Dorie also take part in the project.

GWENNO RETURNS WITH FIRST ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LP • She draws on her early career as the LP’s creative spur.

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

MY PROG HERO • Inspiring the wider music world…

PROG IN BRIEF

ASH TWIN PROJECT • French quintet weave poetry, videogames and post-rock with cosmic modern prog rock.

A-HA • HUNTING HIGH AND LOW

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

PROG IN BRIEF

GOODBYE MOUNTAIN • I Am The Manic Whale keyboardist explores his ambient, instrumental side.

US, THEM & YOU • What got us all grooving this month…

BLIND CONVERGENCE • Ambitious ambient solo project from Thieves Kitchen guitarist Phil Mercy.

DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE • Sax, drone and rock’n’roll with an anti-colonial message.

SALLY POTTER • The avant-garde musician, filmmaker and activist on exploring the human connection, staying optimistic in the face of uncertainty and her memories of brother and VdGG bassist Nic.

The Best Of The Best • Ten years after he passed away, Chris Squire’s influence, both as a person and as a musician, remains as powerful as it has ever been. Those who knew him and played with him discuss the man, his talent and his legacy.

Chris Squire: “The greatest bass player in prog rock history.” – his 30 greatest performances • He was one of the most influential and creative rock musicians, who transformed the way the bass was viewed. Chris Squire’s impact on the world of progressive rock is still felt to this day, as is the music he played a major role in creating. Prog asks former bandmembers, collaborators and musical fans to share their favourite songs from his back catalogue. Is yours...