Prog On The Tyne

23/09/2024

We’ve had a little time off over the summer but we’re back with another sixty minutes of some of the best prog rock on the planet.

But be warned. This month’s Prog On The Tyne is a bit of an odd mix.

We’ve classic tracks from Neu!,Hawkwind and Supertramp rubbing shoulders with singles from EchoVerse, Giant Walker and Death By Gong. And, not surprisingly, we feature a track from the brilliant new Stuckfish album.

But we’ve also got tracks from two names you might not associate with progressive rock - the Electric Light Orchestra and Coldplay? What? Have we taken leave of our senses…?

Go on… I dare you!

Well, we’ve had a little time off over the summer but we’re back with another packed edition of Prog On The Tyne, sixty minutes of some of the best prog rock on the planet. This month’s show is a bit of an odd mix. We’ve classic tracks from Neu!,Hawkwind and Supertramp, new singles from Echo...

16/09/2024

A little bit of light reading…

I picked these up today at the Princeton Record Exchange in Princeton, NJ. Never know what you are going to find, but there’s gold in them there bins!

Oh, also this amazing album… or rather amazing album cover. My wife made me put it back, of course.

29/08/2024

Got that right…

19/08/2024

It's time to wish the mighty Erin Bennett from the even mightier EBB a very happy birthday.

Have a brilliant day, Erin, and may all your wishes come true!

Oh, and where's that second album?!!😜

14/07/2024

You want to hear something new? Have a listen to this month’s Prog On The Tyne which boasts another 60 minutes of some of the best prog rock on the planet.

In this month’s show, we have a bunch of brand new singles from Oliver Wakeman, Hats Off Gentlemen Its Adequate, Public Service Broadcasting and Jon Anderson, a true classic from Pink Floyd, a pre-gig interview with Scottish-based proggers EBB - with news of a new album in the works.

Plus we play a track from Supertramp to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their third album ‘Crime Of The Century’, and there’s our usual comprehensive round up of the best prog gigs coming up next month.

Welcome to this month’s Prog On The Tyne and another 60 minutes of some of the best prog rock on the planet. In this month’s show, we have a bunch of brand new singles from Oliver Wakeman, Hats Off Gentlemen Its Adequate, Public Service Broadcasting and Jon Anderson, a true classic from Pink Flo...

13/07/2024

There's a host of new music coming up on my next show, including a track from the splendid new EP from The Book of Revelations (pictured), a new single from PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING and another track from the upcoming new David Gilmour album.

Plus - to help you get out and about and listening to great prog rock, we have a comprehensive UK Gig Guide for August. We also bump into EBB for a pre-gig chat about touring and their plans for a new album.

The next edition of Prog On The Tyne goes live on Mixcloud on Sunday 14 July... you won't want to miss it!

11/07/2024

It was my astonishing good fortune to witness PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING performing the whole of their 'Every Valley' album at Durham Cathedral last week, accompanied by the NASUWT Riverside Brass Band and the Felling Male Voice Choir. Extraordinary stuff in a truly extraordinary setting.

I'll be playing their new single on my show which goes out this Sunday (July 14) on Mixcloud.

Don't miss it!

10/07/2024

Hey! Attention all https://www.facebook.com/EbbBandUK fans - the next edition of Prog On The Tyne includes an interview with EBB band members Erin Bennett, Bad Dog and Kitty Biscuits in which they disclose... news of a brand new album!

Out on July 14 on Mixcloud... you won't want to miss it!

'Prog...but with songs!'

16/06/2024

Dive into the latest edition of Prog On The Tyne, sixty minutes of some of the best international progressive rock on the planet.

In this month’s edition, we talk to Gong frontman Kavus Torabi about Gong audiences and why they are getting younger, where the band is going and what else he’s been up to. Plus we play the latest single from David Gilmour, take a dive into the world of Norwegian progressive rock, and explore what Mike Oldfield was up to 50 years ago.

And in a brand new regular feature, we’ll be listing more than 20 prog rock concerts and festivals taking place around the country in this month’s UK Gig Guide.

Welcome to the latest edition Prog On The Tyne, sixty minutes of some of the best international prog on the planet. In this month’s edition, we talk to Gong frontman Kavus Torabi about Gong audiences, where the band is going and what else he’s been up to. Plus we play the latest single from Davi...

14/06/2024

“As each new album’s come out, it’s landed with a different generation, I think, as well as a lot of the old fans as well. It’s the strangest thing but I love the way its going, it’s a real adventure, we don’t know where its going to go..”

Kavus Torabi, guitarist, singer and frontman for Gong, talks frankly about the way the age of their audience has come down as the band’s new material begins to attract a new younger audience.

In the wake of their last critically-acclaimed album ‘Unending Ascending’, Kavus also announces the start of work on a new Gong album.

Hear the interview in full on the next issue of Prog On The Tyne, available in Mixcloud from this Sunday.

30/05/2024

Couldn’t stay for the whole set, but the Emerald Dawn were making all the right noises tonight at Trillions in Newcastle. Hauntingly beautiful stuff and it’s clear why they’ve been chosen to headline the Soundle Festival this year.

If you have tickets, then you’re in for a treat!

30/05/2024

Absolutely stunning set tonight from EBB, these guys just keep getting better and better! A vibrant and mature performance from people who clearly love what they do.

They’ve stepped in to cover for Long Earth who have been forced to cancel their appearance at Soundle -worth the price of the ticket alone!

30/05/2024

Excited! Off to see The Emerald Dawn at Trillions in Newcastle tonight, their second attempt at playing on Tyneside after their last northern tour was unavoidably postponed.

So, lots of anticipation then!

Hoping to grab a few words with the band before the gig- so watch out for an interview in a future edition of Prog On The Tyne.

29/05/2024

Just recorded a fascinating interview with Gong frontman Kavus Torabi about his much-talked-about solo album 'The Banishing', about his recent performance at the Roadburn Festival in Holland, previewed his multiple slots at this year's Glastonbury Festival, and explored the continuing evolvution of Gong.

You can hear it all in the June edition of Prog On The Tyne, which is due to drop on Mixcloud soon - you won't want to miss it!

01/05/2024

Here it is - another 60 minutes of some of the best prog on the planet!

This month on Prog On The Tyne, we’re playing new releases from Kavus Tarobi, the legendary Hawkwind, Quantum and Kamelot along with new live releases from Renaissance and Lindisfarne.

Plus we have a 50th anniversary track from Brian Eno, news of a rather unusual Public Service Broadcasting gig, and we play a couple of recent releases from Polish band Amarok and US-based Elevenwire.

It's all going on! Check it out…

Here we go again with another 60 minutes of some of the best prog on the planet! This month, we have new releases from Kavus Tarobi, Hawkwind, Quantum, Kamelot, Renaissance and Lindisfarne. Plus we have a 50th anniversary track from Brian Eno, news of a rather unusual Public Service Broadcasting gig...

27/04/2024

Watch out for the next edition of Prog On The Tyne which is due to drop next week on Mixcloud...

In the May edition, I'll be playing tracks from Kavus Torabi, Brian Eno, Amarok, PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING, Karnataka and more.

New albums, new singles, maybe some new names too in the best 60 minutes of your week. Watch out on May 1st!

13/04/2024

I’m taking a step back from my monthly 2-hour show on Eternal Fusion Radio.

The station is scaling back at the moment and talking about taking a hiatus over the Summer - so it’s time to wish them bon voyage and head off for pastures new!

I’ll be exploring other options in the coming months but you’ll still be able to listen to Prog On The Tyne each and every month as I’ll be returning to my usual monthly 60-minute show on Mixcloud.

Listen out for more!

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09/04/2024

The soundtrack to today's gym session was provided by Amarok and their new album Hope. Elegant and mighty stuff!

Honesty, if you don't anything else this month, dial this one up and have a good listen because you won't be disappointed!