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03/06/2024

With RADAR Festival now right around the corner, we've put together a list of bands that you should definitely be checking out *right now* ahead of the festival

Radar Festival has been making a name for itself over the last few years. From humble beginnings at a nightclub in the small English town of Guildford, the festival is now hosted in the Victoria W

20/05/2024

Now here's something a little different...

In parts of North Africa, the movement of Tishoumaren music, or the 'desert blues', is given huge reverance, albeit with little western coverage or crossover. A napkin summary of the style: the Tu

04/05/2024

"Without spoiling too much, the entire stage show acted as a powerful complement to TWRP’s new album, satirizing the “creator economy” and social media influence, all against the backdrop of funky danceable synthpop."

A good stage performance has the power to transcend any other negative factors surrounding a concert. With the right energy, charisma, and some serious chops, the right band can successfully navig

28/04/2024

From the barren wastelands of Arrakis – or perhaps just Edinburgh – emerges yet another record by progressive metal band Dvne.

This, is Anthony's review

From the barren wastelands of Arrakis - or perhaps just Edinburgh - emerges yet another record by progressive metal band Dvne. Voidkind, their third record all in all, sets out to build upon the

25/04/2024

Songs, stories, and more. This is what happened at John Mitchell's solo show in London

https://proghurst.co.uk/2024/04/an-evening-with-john-mitchell-songs-and-stories-at-the-camden-club-in-london/

08/04/2024

"Argovia describes their sound as rock with prog influences, and delivers on both fronts"

Dan reports on the new record from Argovia...

Musical algorithms are tricky business. Sometimes spot on, sometimes terribly off-base, I’m always hesitant when a new artist shows up on a daily mix or otherwise familiar and beloved streaming

26/03/2024

In some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of the world, there are still musical gems to uncover. This is true of Hamferð...

In some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of the world, there are still musical gems to uncover. This is true of Hamferð, one of around ten bands hailing from the Faroe Islands, a tiny set

18/03/2024

See You Tomorrow Baby is chaos theatre for the aural cavity: it doesn’t let up, and it certainly doesn’t let down.

The best music out there manages to strike a chord emotionally, whether that's through sadness or anger. Sometimes, it's good to let loose. Sometimes, it feels good to climb into a little bit of u

17/03/2024

TesseracT are still in the midst of an insane global tour in support of their latest record 'War of Being' - and we were there in Birmingham...

Whilst it’s always nice to discover something new, a bill stacked with artists you already love is also very welcome in the current climate of rising ticket prices. All three of the bands playin

08/03/2024

An Evening with Haken - a first tour of it's kind for the band has travelled all over the USA. But how was it? Dan was at the Detroit show, and has this to say...

The concept of a seated metal show never entered my mind before An Evening with Haken. If anything, sitting at a metal show felt like a weird formality or, even worse, a sign of disrespect to the

07/03/2024

Nick Johnston is back with new record ‘Child of Bliss’ - and Anthony was all ears.

Check out the full review over on the site!

07/03/2024

Nick Johnston is back with new record 'Child of Bliss' - and Anthony was all ears

Pinpointing the soul of a guitarist can be a greatly difficult task. Canadian guitarist Nick Johnston wears his openly: through the years he’s managed to pinpoint a sense of purpose in his playi

06/03/2024

Rick Wakeman plays his final ever shows? Not just yet. And maybe not in the near future either

At the start of last year Rick Wakeman did two headline shows in London playing Journey as well as Six Wives in full. And that was clearly a hit as now he's back by popular demand, deciding to

28/02/2024

Sammy Boller played a show in Detroit! And Dan was there to take a listen...

Sammy Boller’s Spotify Bio reads simply “I play completely from the heart.” and nothing else. After seeing him live, I can safely say that nothing more is needed. Boller attempts (and succee

25/02/2024

A different style of article from us - Grace takes a look at the pros and cons of Dolby Atmos.

Is it the way forward for music listeners everywhere?

The words "Dolby Atmos" instil fear for some mixing engineers and suggest an "easy" paycheck for others. A novelty for many listeners, but a transformative way of appreciating art for others. Is i

25/02/2024

Borknager. Legends in their own right, have now released their 12th studio album.

Here's what Anthony thought...

What does it mean to be several decades into a career and still be releasing arguably your best material? Best ask Borknagar, the Norwegian progressive black metal band that never seem to stop top

15/02/2024

The Caligula's Horse tour in the states has been a blast from what we've heard! Check out what Dan had to say about the Chicago show, only on Proghurst

Something happens when seeing a band live that you can't capture from an album recording. The atmosphere the musicians create on the stage, the new context for listening to the music, the sheer visc

13/02/2024

Progressive death metallers Chapel Of Disease have released new album 'Echoes of Light' - have you given it a chance yet?

Any rock historian (and metal by extension) would tell you that its roots trace back to blues, folk and country music. Nostalgia for that era is a great thing and so many bands try to perfect the

12/02/2024

Spock's Beard embarked on their first UK tour since 2018 - and we were there to capture it...

On the first day of February, the notorious Spock's Beard made their return to London after an almost 6 year break. Having no new record to tour with, or anniversary album to celebrate, the band p

09/02/2024

Black Metal is back in style, and Ihsahn leading the way with his new self-titled record.

Read all about it! Over on the site

Norway’s black metal scene is one of contrast. Since the 1990s, it has been a constant vantage point for some of the most brutal and unforgiving music to be inserted into earholes - with a casua

03/02/2024

Another new record from a niche artist you may never have heard of... Wandering Oak

Sometimes an album comes out of nowhere and just floors you - very much the case for Rochester-based Wandering Oak, with their sophomore album Resilience having recently dropped. Resilience was no

22/01/2024

Ever heard of SLIFT? No? Then maybe it's time to give them a shot with new record Ilion

The hero’s journey is a key aspect of millions of great pieces of media going back far beyond the printing press (there are probably some shockingly good cave painting narratives out there). The

11/01/2024

Jean-Michel Jarre, on Christmas Day?

It's certainly an unusual day for a concert, but Moray was there in person! And has written about his experiences...

When an artist arrives in their 8th decade, few audiences will begrudge them for relaxing a bit - resting on their laurels and just playing the hits. Not so for tonight's artist Jean Michel Jarre,

05/01/2024

We've all been waiting for this one...

The new Caligula's Horse record is just around the corner, and Joe took an advance look at what to expect from the "four horsemen of prog"!

It has been three long years since Caligula’s Horse’s critically acclaimed 2020 album Rise Radiant, and the Australian progressive metal quartet has returned to the world with yet another mast

01/01/2024

A list of some of our favourites, from 2023 😎

What's an album you fell in love with this year?

And so another year passes us by...Proghurst has been hard at work this year on all facets of writing, covering more live shows than ever with 60 articles published overall. We've been working

31/12/2023

Thank all of you! For an incredible 2023 ❤️

29/12/2023

Marillion! Modern prog legends in their own right. With their 2023 tour having come to a close, Erica takes a moment to reflect over their headline show in Wolverhampton... Supported by none other than Iamthemorning of course.

Read all about it, over on the site!

I’ve seen Marillion live far more times than any other band so it says a lot about the power of their shows that I still try to see them any time the opportunity arises. Tonight is particularly

22/12/2023

It's the last podcast episode of the year with Notes Reviews and Grace Hayhurst - we talk about Peter Gabriel, as well as Christmas Music to cap off the year!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D-NdyL2OpoAs we are deep in the holiday season, let's talk about some Christmas music! We also spend a lot of time talking about Peter Gabriel's new albu

14/12/2023

Recently we went to the Prog The Forest festival in London! Check out the writeup over on the site for a summation of a day jam-packed with prog!

Flute, Cello, Chapman stick, Violin, juggling balls, lots of time signatures, and unconventional key changes? It can only mean one thing. It's time for a prog-themed festival, this time something

02/12/2023

Another week, another podcast episode! This time taking a look at new albums from TEMIC and Earthside as well as a discussion about Spotify Wrapped

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZyqpRjVdv4The Metal Head is a podcast with your regular hosts Grace Hayhurst of Proghurst, and Michael/Michelle of the Notes Reviews YouTube channel.