Sound Chaser

12/28/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we unearth a mostly forgotten song from Genesis, say goodbye to Jon Camp, a significant musician in prog history, and generally take a tour through the periods and styles of progressive music. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Yes, SBB, Zombi, Yesterdays, jhimm, Paul Greaver, Timelock, Pat Metheny, Van der Graaf Generator, and more. The show is available to stream and download from Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, Podcast24, Rephonic, Podchaser, iTunes, many other podcast aggregators, and of course its home at PodOmatic:

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we unearth a mostly forgotten song from Genesis, say goodbye to Jon Camp, a significant musician in prog history, and generally take a tour through the periods and styles of progressive music. All that, plus news of tours...

12/18/2024

https://dmme.net/jon-camp-passed-away/

Another passing of a great player from the early days of progressive rock. One of the most underappreciated bass players at the time, Jon Camp took the bass-as-lead approach to another level to make an essential ingredient of the classic Renaissance sound. His technique was so smooth and sounded so effortless it is easy to miss just how technically demanding it all was.

The great Jon Camp died on December 13th, my friend Jon, a soft-spoken man with an immense sound when it came to music. There was no one like Camp and never will be, because no one el

12/14/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we take a tour through styles of progressive music. Most of the samples come from a while ago, so we can see how and where certain aspects of progressive music took shape. We get some old school progressive rock, some jazz fusion, some electronic prog, some symphonic prog, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include IQ, Jean-Michel Jarre, Kate Bush, John Serrie, Bob James, California Guitar Trio, Dream Theater, and more. The show is available to stream or download from Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Listen Notes, Rephonic, Podcast24, Podchaser, many other podcast aggregators, and its home at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we take a tour through styles of progressive music. Most of the samples come from a while ago, so we can see how and where certain aspects of progressive music took shape. We get some old school progressive rock, some jaz...

12/01/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, we say goodbye to the great lyricist of the early prog days, Peter Sinfield, we listen to some epic-length live music, and we say hello to Triade and Paikappu, who appear on the show for the first time. Featured artists include Marillion, Barclay James Harvest, Zappa Plays Zappa, Soft Machine, Adrian Belew, Deuter, and more. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. You can stream or download the show from Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Podchaser, Deezer, Audacy, many other podcast aggregators, and of course on its home at PodOmatic:

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, we say goodbye to the great lyricist of the early prog days, Peter Sinfield, we listen to some epic-length live music, and we say hello to Triade and Paikappu, who appear on the show for the first time. All that, plus ne...

11/16/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time has a Genesis theme running through it, with Genesis-related music scattered throughout. In addition, the show returns to the better-known prog rock territory, having strayed quite far in the previous few shows. There is still quite a bit of variety on offer. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy more than three hours of prog goodness. I will even throw in some news about upcoming tours and releases. All that on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Rick Wakeman, Frank Zappa, Christian Vander of Magma, Pendragon, Saga, Van der Graaf, Jethro Tull, Big Big Train, Mostly Autumn, Pallas, and more. The show is available to stream or download through iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, Owl Tail, Podchaser, Rephonic, Deezer, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time has a Genesis theme running through it, with Genesis-related music scattered throughout. In addition, the show returns to the better-known prog rock territory, having strayed quite far in the previous few shows. There is sti...

11/15/2024

Mourning the loss of Pete Sinfield, lyricist for King Crimson and ELP. His lyrics set the template for what could and would be said in progressive rock.

Peter Sinfield, a co-founding member of King Crimson and chief lyricist for their first four albums, died on Thursday (November 14th) at age 80.

11/02/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, I have some music from acts that have not been on the show before: Acid Mothers Temple and The Cosmic Jokers. There’s music old and new from all over the place. It’s variety, variety, variety, the same thing every time – variety. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include The Alan Parsons Project, Mannheim Steamroller, John Patitucci, Santana, Stop Motion Orchestra, Ali Suhail, and more. The show is available to stream or download from Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes, iTunes, Deezer, Podchaser, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, I have some music from acts that have not been on the show before: Acid Mothers Temple and The Cosmic Jokers. There’s music old and new from all over the place. It’s variety, variety, variety, the same thing every ti...

10/19/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time you get a mix of old and recent progressive music from many parts of the world, a long epic from The Samurai of Prog, and a variety of styles you won’t find on any other progressive music broadcast. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Mike Keneally, The John Irvine Band, The Who, Steve Hackett, and many more. The show is available to stream or download from Rephonic, Ivy.FM, Audacy, NL.Radio.Net, Podcasts.nu, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-10-19T09_23_02-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time you get a mix of old and recent progressive music from many parts of the world, a long epic from The Samurai of Prog, and a variety of styles you won’t find on any other progressive music broadcast. All that, plus news ...

10/05/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time there is live music from some big names, quite a bit of under the radar prog from the past, the Symphonic Zone and more. Featured artists include IQ, Arena, Saga, Jane, SBB, David Arkenstone, The Enid, and more. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. The show is available to stream or download from Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podchaser, Deezer, iTunes, Ivy.fm, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-10-05T11_23_32-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time there is live music from some big names, quite a bit of under the radar prog from the past, the Symphonic Zone and more. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Playlist1. Afforested - Two Thousand Year...

09/21/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time will be a dip into the past, from the 1970s to the early 2000s. You will hear a variety of sounds and styles that make up the broad progressive music genre. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Ambrosia, Fleet Foxes, Mike Keneally, Bo***ge Fruit, Helmet of Gnats, District 97, and more. The show is available to stream or download from Deezer, Ivy.fm, Audacy, Anghami, iTunes, Apple Podcast, many other podcast aggregators, and its home, PodOmatic at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-09-21T10_03_15-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time will be a dip into the past, from the 1970s to the early 2000s. You will hear a variety of sounds and styles that make up the broad progressive music genre. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Playlist...

09/07/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, I have new music from IQ and Jon Anderson, a fine selection of music mostly from the 2000s, and the Symphonic Zone. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include RPWL, Sylvan, Radio Massacre International, and more. The show is available for streaming or downloading from iTunes, Ivy.fm, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Listen Notes, Apple Podcasts, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-09-07T09_21_52-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, I have new music from IQ and Jon Anderson, a fine selection of music mostly from the 2000s, and the Symphonic Zone. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Playlist1. Finn MacCool - Sherdhana's Han...

08/24/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we take a tour of prog styles with some of the better known acts that have existed through the years. There are some more obscure pieces as well. You get The Symphonic Zone, and of course news of tours and releases. It’s all here, on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Yes, Tiles, Gong, Magma, Pat Metheny, Jane Siberry, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, The Flower Kings, IZZ, The Alan Parsons Project, Renaissance, Steve Hackett, California Guitar Trio, and more. The show is available to stream or download from Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Listen Notes, Audacy, iTunes, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we take a tour of prog styles with some of the better known acts that have existed through the years. There are some more obscure pieces as well. You get The Symphonic Zone, and of course news of tours and releases. It’...

08/10/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time is another mix tape of old and new, known and obscure. Variety is the secret word. Featured artists include Antony Kalugin, Peter Hammill, Trey Gunn, Mark O'Connor, Kansas, Big Big Train, Steve Roach, Ange, Robert Rich, Jean-Luc Ponty, Guru Guru, Jane Siberry, and more. The show is available to stream or download from Podchaser, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Deezer, Radio en Vivo, Podtoppen, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time is another mix tape of old and new, known and obscure. Variety is the secret word. Playlist1. Siddhartha - Black, from Trip to Innerself2. Gayle Moran - Always a Wanderer, from I Loved You Then ... I Love You Now3. Peter Ham...

07/28/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, we are going to be living mostly in the past, with just a few forays into music from the 2000s. The full variety of prog is on display. Call it a tour through the collection of antiques and curios. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser.
Featured artists include Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Focus, Puddles Pity Party, Magma, Fish, and more. The show is available to download and stream from Apple Music, Rephonic, Deezer, Musixmatch, Ivy.fm, iTunes, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-07-27T17_53_30-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time, we are going to be living mostly in the past, with just a few forays into music from the 2000s. The full variety of prog is on display. Call it a tour through the collection of antiques and curios. All that, plus news of...

07/21/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we have an In Memoriam feature honoring Tom Fowler, new music, more or less, from Big Big Train and The Tangent, plenty of prog from many times and places, and more. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include 10cc, Alan Reed, The Who, Fred Frith, The Pineapple Thief, and more. You can stream or download the show from Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, Listen Notes, iTunes, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. On the show this time we have an In Memoriam feature honoring Tom Fowler, new music, more or less, from Big Big Train and The Tangent, plenty of prog from many times and places, and more. All that, plus news of tours and releases on Sound Chas...

07/12/2024

For the first time in 10 years of podcasting, The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast will not have a show in its normal biweekly spot. I just did not have the time this week to put together a show. The show scheduled for this Saturday, July 13, will air next Saturday, July 20. The show will return to its regular schedule on Saturday, July 27. Thanks for listening.

07/04/2024

Another sad loss. Bassist Tom Fowler was one of those session musicians seemingly everywhere, on fusion albums, prog albums, pop albums. These are the invisible players who make so much great music actually work. You have probably heard Tom Fowler and not known it. Goodbye to a legendary session player.

The musician was 73 years old.

06/29/2024

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time is the second edition of the broadcast releases special. The first was way back in November, 2016. It is time to do it again with a new batch of previously broadcast goodies. Every piece of music on this show was originally broadcast on radio or television, and then subsequently released on cd or video. Because there were two major outlets for such broadcasts, the BBC in the UK and The King Biscuit Flower Hour syndicated broadcast in the US, those will be the major sources for the music here. However, the show does feature broadcasts from other sources including an internet only source. Most, but not all, of the music here is performed live. So get set for that old-time feel of the radio broadcast event on Sound Chaser. Featured artists include Dixie Dregs, Hawkwind, Elephant Gym, Barclay James Harvest, The Pentangle, Renaissance, Gong. Steve Hackett, and more. You can stream or download the show from Player FM, Podtoppen, Podcasts.nu, Listen Notes, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, many other podcast aggregators, and its home on PodOmatic at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2024-06-28T21_11_17-07_00

The Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast is on the air. The show this time is the second edition of the broadcast releases special. The first was way back in November, 2016. It is time to do it again with a new batch of previously broadcast goodies. Every piece of music on this show was originally....