Downes Braide Association – ‘Pictures of You’ (2012)
I’m not sure what I was expecting from Downes Braide Association, a new collaboration from Asia’s Geoff Downes and the Producers’ Chris Braide.
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Xenat-Ra – Science for the Soundman (2012)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhNXoeogHDo&w=500&h=305] Brilliantly off-kilter, completely unquantifiable, Xenat-Ra is, at any given moment, the best prog/free jazz/hip hop/metal band you’ve never heard of. You May Also Like: Projekt Gemineye – ‘Man of Science … Man of Dreams’ (2018) Tim Berne’s Science Friction – ‘Science Friction +size’ (2020) Walter Becker, “Medical ScienceRead More
‘I haven’t put it in the oven yet’: Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson still at work on long-awaited Olias sequel
Jon Anderson isn’t fronting Yes anymore — but he isn’t slowing down either. Upcoming projects include a sequel to his solo debut as well as a collaboration with Rickie Lee Jones sideman Jeff Pevar. You May Also Like: How Jon Anderson Faced Down Threat of Gunfire at a Yes ShowRead More
Readers’ Top 10 for 2012: The Beatles, Toto’s Steve Lukather, Bob Dylan, Rush, The Monkees, Donald Fagen
In 2012, readers flocked to a boisterous discussion on those times when the Beatles didn’t exactly impress. You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan
Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview
Anthony Phillips discusses the ‘Private Parts and Pieces’ series, the beginnings of his old band Genesis, and whether he has ever considered a reunion.
Deep Cuts: Post-1970s Yes, including ‘Machine Messiah,’ ‘State of Play,’ ‘New State of Mind,’ others
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQsmlwOYo7w&w=500&h=305] Anyone can recite, bass line and verse, their favorite moments from Yes’ seminal 1972 release Close to the Edge. Everybody knows about the mountains coming out of the sky, and how they stood there, too. You May Also Like: No related posts.
‘You’ll definitely be able to tell’: Even solo, Justin Hayward says he still sounds like the Moody Blues
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkH5Ha2Zui8&w=500&h=305] Last night, Justin Hayward wrapped up a concert series with the Moody Blues celebrating the 45th anniversary of the band’s celebrated Days of Future Passed project. Up next: His first solo album since 1996. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’ Ray Thomas (1941-2018): An Appreciation
‘Well, I play for the band Rush’: Friendly rescuers discover stranded motorcyclist is Neil Peart
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFGrWjOX0E&w=500&h=305] Neil Peart, in between shows with his newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Rush, likes to take motorcycle rides to free his mind. A recent trip, however, turned into a nightmare. You May Also Like: Being My Own Hero: Neil Peart & My Connection toRead More
‘I could hardly stand up to the infection’: Carl Palmer talks about his decision to bow out of Asia tour
Drummer Carl Palmer describes his excruciating experience with E. coli in a new message to fans, a day after his illness forced the cancellation of a UK tour in celebration of his band Asia’s 30th anniversary. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson Lake & Palmer: SomethingRead More
Diagonal – The Second Mechanism (2012)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuNlDW35VH4&w=500&h=305] The Second Mechanism is, for all intents and purposes, the tale of a band reborn. The band is Diagonal, a UK progressive rock outfit. The rebirth came about as the result of some major line-up shuffling You May Also Like: No related posts.
