‘Already shaping up to be something special’: Inside the rehearsals for a rebuilt King Crimson
Robert Fripp’s newly rejiggered seven-man group includes four former Crimsos.
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‘If I never do it again, that’s OK’: Adrian Belew dives into ProjeKCt work, with no King Crimson regrets
The Crimson ProjeKCt, a Robert Fripp-approved King Crimson offshoot group, begins its new tour today in Tel Aviv — even as the mothership band is set to restart featuring two of the ProjeKCt’s stalwart members. You May Also Like: Adrian Belew’s ‘Side One’ Was a Journey Through His Rich MusicalRead More
‘It’s not going to be possible’: Crimson ProjeKCt’s Kiev date cancelled as Ukraine unrest continues
Unrest across Ukraine has forced Crimson ProjeKCt to put off the second date of its upcoming tour. The group is set to play the first of 20-plus scheduled concerts at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, with shows continuing through April 2014 in the UK, Russia, France and Italy,Read More
Marco Machera, with Tony Levin, Markus Reuter + Pat Mastelotto – Dime Novels (2014)
In the two years since Marco Machera issued his solo debut One Time, Somewhere, he’s memorably appeared with Adrian Belew — and the connection pays off handsomely on this smartly conceived follow up. A trio of Belew bandmates (both in King Crimson and the offshoot Crimson ProjeKCt) appear on DimeRead More
Stick Men – Power Play (2014)
Stick Men’s first-ever concert album finds King Crimson bassist Tony Levin and Co. in their element. No matter the praise heaped upon their latest, and arguably best, studio effort, this is band — like Crimson — best heard live. You May Also Like: Tony Levin on King Crimson, Stick MenRead More
True Nature – You Shouldn’t Have to Shout So Loud (2013)
True Nature couldn’t have picked a more appropriate title for its new EP, even if the group — led by Lou Barlow — doesn’t start off taking its own advice. You May Also Like: Zig Zag Power Trio, Aaron Comess, Sofia Trio + Others: Five for the Road Jeff BeckRead More
Nick DeRiso’s Best Of 2013 (Rock and Pop): Steven Wilson, Steve Lukather, Stick Men, Paul McCartney
Artists reclaimed their thrones in 2013, did things they were supposed to do in the way they were supposed to do them. Sounded, if nothing else, like their very own glorious selves. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant Paul McCartney – ‘TheRead More
Mumpbeak – Mumpbeak (2013)
Oslo-based UK expatriate Roy Powell refuses to believe that prog-fusion has run its course, and it’s clear from his recorded work that he’s dedicated his musical career challenging that notion. You May Also Like: Mumpbeak – Tooth (2017) Bobby Previte – Mass (2016) Lucas Lee – Acceptances of Gravitational CollapsingRead More
Robert Fripp Aims to Restart His Legendary Prog-Rock Band: ‘King Crimson Is in Motion’
“This,” King Crimson’s enigmatic guitar-playing leader says, “is a very different reformation to what has gone before.”
Marco Minnemann on ‘Levin Minnemann Rudess,’ Mike Keneally, Joe Satriani and Steven Wilson
‘Levin Minnemann Rudess’ was an opportunity to marvel over Tony Levin and Jordan Rudess, but also to dig deeper into the versatility of Marco Minnemann.
