Tag Archives: prog

Just call Erik Norlander the ‘Analog Kid’

February 18, 2011 | princep | 0

Keyboardist Erik Norlander makes vintage-sounding symphonic prog for a new generation of listeners. ►

Radio show offers contest for best Pink Floyd cover

January 30, 2011 | princep | 0

“Floydian Slip,” a syndicated radio program devoted to British rock band Pink Floyd, has announced “Surrogate Bands: The Pink Floyd Cover Contest.” ►

Typical Pain of Salvation does represent a true spirit

January 14, 2011 | princep | 0

“Road Salt One” is not an easy listen, as jarring chaos still ensues. ►

Delain enlighten female-fronted symphonic metal movement

January 4, 2011 | princep | 2

Delain add some light to the female-fronted symphonic-metal movement that may have lost some of its luster in the wake of so many copycat bands. ►

December People attempt twist on holiday playlist again

December 31, 2010 | princep | 0

Although contrived, arrangements are bound to put a twist on any holiday playlist. Pass the cheese, please. ►

K2′s newest release good but not completely enthralling

December 30, 2010 | princep | 0

Arriving five years after K2’s debut, the newest album will no doubt satisfy listeners’ progressive urges. ►

Spock’s Beard part 2: Spock 2.0

October 22, 2010 | princep | 0

As a four-piece band for the first time, Spock’s Beard had a serious question to deal with: Where were their new songs going to come from? ►

10 Albums that changed Erik Norlander’s life

October 2, 2010 | princep | 0

Keyboardist/producer Erik Norlander, perhaps best known for his band (Rocket Scientists) and his wife (vocalist Lana Lane), reveals his favorite albums ►

Spock’s Beard part 1: As the Beard grows

October 1, 2010 | princep | 1

The beginning of Spock’s Beard was one of personal and professional growth ►

Mike Portnoy exits Dream Theater

September 9, 2010 | Michael Popke | 3

Mike Portnoy, the drummer who founded Dream Theater and saw it through a quarter-century of ups and downs, is leaving his own band. So what happens now? ►