Review: Kaupe – Cognitive Dissonance
Fun, bite-sized instrumental pieces from the depths of Florida.
Lost in Time: Begnagrad – Begnagrad
A highly technical but non-snobby and at moments even humorous avant-prog album from Yugoslavia laced with Balkan and alpine folk influences. Nonsense at its best!
Review: Seth Angerer – Utrotningen | Symphony No. 2
An enjoyable “instrumetal” album that manages to avoid most of the common traps of the genre.
Review: Hecla – In a World of One’s Own
An atmospheric instrumental sound that cuts right between modern prog metal and post-rock. Great background music.
Review: Arcing Wires – Prime
Math rock meets jazz saxophone for a surprising debut album from Australia
Review: Jacob Wolfe – Barky Carnation EP
A fun, casual listening experience for new and experienced prog metal fans alike.
Review: BRIQUEVILLE – Quelle
A post-metal monolith dripping in sludge from an anonymous Belgian group.
Review: Scaphoid – Absent Passages
An ambitious instrumental album that sends us through an ethereal journey by combining elements of djent and post rock.
Review: Cody Clegg – Tomorrow is Moments Away
An instrumental EP about overcoming life’s everyday challenges. Hopeful, vibrant, and beautiful.
Review: Divided by Design – Stages to Osiris
Detailed rhythms highlighting shreddy, intense crescendos with keyboard acrobatics for energy in standard-but-not-standard prog metal.