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Marjana Semkina – Sirin
If you want to lower the stress levels and set a good vibe, this album should be among your top choices. “Sirin” sounds like scented candles smell. It’s auditory wholesomeness at its finest.
Albums
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!GeRald! – Music for broken elevators
It doesn’t take itself too seriously, but at the same time there isn’t a moment where the silliness overtakes and feels too much. Everything is well balanced, which makes this EP so enjoyable and the perfect “entrée” for the new listeners.
Red Handed Denial – A Journey Through Virtual Dystopia
The iconic sound is still there, and the songs are still very catchy, but the composition seems less riff-driven, and many of the songs come across more mellow and vulnerable.
Oubliette – Eternity Whispers
“Eternity Whispers” is a powerful album, showing a lot of flexibility and experimentation to take the groundwork of black metal and rework it for an entirely different emotional payoff.
Haven of Echoes – Memento Vivere
I found it difficult to select my favourite tracks on this album because they are all excellent. So, I just picked the two longest ones, because you get more bang for your buck with those! When I reviewed their first album, I scored it 9/10 but this one is getting a 10.
The Progspace Presents
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TRAELS from Belgium is the 12th band announced for ProgPower Europe’s 25th Anniversary edition
TRAELS from Belgium is the 12th band announced for ProgPower Europe’s 25th Anniversary edition
We proudly announce: PROGSTORM Festival! Canada’s first-ever progressive metal festival!
We at The Progspace are proud to announce that we’ve partnered as official media with ProgStorm Festival, Canada’s first-ever festival dedicated entirely to progressive metal!
ProgPower Europe announces THE CRYPTEX as the 11th band to play at the 25th Anniversary edition!
ProgPower Europe announces the german band THE CRYPTEX as the 11th band to play at the 25th Anniversary edition!
Kingcrow comes back as the 10th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 25th Anniversary!
Italian progmetal masters Kingcrow comes back as the 10th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 25th Anniversary!
Extol is the 9th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 25th Anniversary!
Legendary norwegian band Extol is the 9th band confirmed for ProgPower Europe 25th Anniversary edition!
Releases of the Week
RotW Week 46/2023: 66 Releases. 11 Highlights. No slowing down.
Releases of the Week 46/2023 with Temic, Earthside, The Wisdom Tree, Squeaky Feet, Lupe, DGM, Eldritch, Odd Palace, Kilter, Soars & Mariusz Duda
November releases continue to show up in a wonderful variety
11 Highlights, 80 more releases: November starts with a bang!
Releases of the Week 44/2023 with Ophelia Sullivan, A Flying Fish, Toehider, Xoth, Jo Quail, Sammary, Six Days of Calm, Univers Zero, Pénitence Onirique, Osaka Rising & Lingua Ignota
66 releases, 12 highlights: keeping up the streak!
Releases of the Week 43/2023 with Violent Jasper, Ramage Inc., Sky Empire, Crossing the Rubicon, Nick DePirro, Burak Ozmucur, Vokonis, Sorcerer, Wayfarer, Three Eyes of the Void, Colin Edwin / Robert Jürjendal & Ulver
66 releases, 13 highlights: Fall release frenzy is continuing!
Releases of the Week 42/2023 with Lalu, District 97, Owdwyr, Monosphere, Volkor X, Head With Wings, Divided By Design, Outrun the Sunlight, Ozric Tentacles, Myrkur, Vertrebra Atlantis, Splice & Sylvatica
Premieres
KYROS premiere colourful video for Ghosts of You
UK prog-synth-rockers Kyros invite you to dance alongside the ‘Ghosts Of You’, the latest single leading up to their 4th studio album “Mannequin”!
Felix Martin premieres Gatherpiece (Single+Video)
Instrumental renaissance and gaming inspired tunes in a 3-piece of 16-string guitar,10-string bass and drums? This is as proggy as it gets! Felix Martin premieres his new single “Gatherpiece”.
Deorbit premieres Instrumental Space Prog Metal Debut Album “Retrogradient”
Instrumental, progressive, and technical metal fans take note as US based Deorbit are now streaming their debut album “Retrogradient”!
DISSONA Sets Eyes And Fingers Ablaze With Performance Video For “Renaissance”
Avant-garde progressive metal band Dissona premieres guitar & bass playthrough of ‘Renaissance’, the third single off of upcoming EP “Dreadfully Distinct”.
Opaque: Rage of Light premiere new EP
Swiss based Trance Metal trio Rage of Light are celebrating the release of their brand new 4-track EP “Opaque” today with the premiere of a video for the epic title track.
Concert Reviews
Midsummer Prog. 23 – 24 June 2023. Valkenburg Open Air Theater, The Netherlands
Midsummer Prog Festival 2023 was an event not to be missed and The Progspace was there. We thorougly enjoyed the fine selection of bands, offering excellent shows in one of the most beautiful venues in The Netherlands: Valkenburg Open Air Theater with Riverside, Haken, Frost, Airbag, Meer, Kingcrow, Von Hertzen Brothers, The Dear Hunter, Cobra the Impaler and The Windmill
Ayreon: 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves. 15-17 September 2023. Tilburg, The Netherlands
During the third week of September, the Dutch city of Tilburg became Ayreon city. It welcomed around 15,000 guests from over 60 countries, all there to enjoy “Ayreon 01011001 Live Beneath the Waves”. The Progspace was there! Some of our team members experienced it from the camping grounds to the main events. Here you will find a recount from the different members of our team who witnessed the massive event on different places and days.
Diablo Swing Orchestra live in Quantic (Bucharest, Romania) – September 15th, 2023
Diablo Swing Orchestra is one of the absolute best musical acts I’ve witnessed, ever. This includes all of my favorite bands, groups and artists of legendary renown I’ve had the honor of experiencing live, essentially anyone I’ve ever seen performing any kind of music on any kind of stage.
Haugaland Prog & Rock Festival 2023
A relatively unknown festival, but a classic one in the prolific Norwegian Progressive Rock Scene, Haugaland Prog & Rock Festival 2022 – in Haugesund, Norway, with only 6 bands but with the caliber of Meer, Gösta Berlings Saga, Seven Impale among others surprised us and made a mark in our proggy hearts. Read on to discover how this small festival captivated us and left its mark in our progressive rock and metal journey!
UK Tech-Fest 2023
It is the end of an era; festivals come and go but there has never been one quite like this one. I would like to thank Simon and all the Tech-Fest team for all their hard work, it has been an honour to be a small part of it. Au revoir Tech-Fest.
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