Month: March 2016

  • Review – Proud Peasant – Cosmic Sound – by Progradar

    Review – Proud Peasant – Cosmic Sound – by Progradar

    So, what do you do in-between albums? Chill out for a bit develop a side project release a solo album or none of the the previous? Well, if you’re cinematic instrumental progressive rock band Proud Peasant you release a limited-edition 7″ vinyl EP that consists of cover versions of Eloy and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band…

  • Review – Body English – Stories of Earth – by Progradar

    Review – Body English – Stories of Earth – by Progradar

    It’s funny how you discover new music, a recommendation from a friend, a snippet on the radio, a video posted on social media, the list is never ending. I tend to find that the best endorsements come from people who appreciate the same music as I do. So, first, a little background story, stay with…

  • Review – MINDTECH – Edge of the World – by Progradar

    Review – MINDTECH – Edge of the World – by Progradar

    What, to you, is the heartbeat of a good band? What, if it was ripped out, would make them a pale shadow of what came before? If you replace the lead guitarist would that really make a huge difference? I don’t know. But, if you bring in a new lead singer, that can give you…

  • Review – Flicker Rate – self-titled – by Progradar

    Review – Flicker Rate – self-titled – by Progradar

    Mention the Sussex coastal town of Hastings and what comes to mind? Well, there was 1066 and the great battle I suppose but I had to dig deeper to find out much more…. “Historically, Hastings can claim fame from the Battle of Hastings, and later because it became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. Hastings…