Interviews and more with the biggest names in Progressive Rock
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
In this podcast, we celebrate anniversaries of Dream Theater's Scenes From A Memory turning 20 years old (released Oct. 26th, 1999) and Transatlantic's The Whirlwind turning 10 years old (released Oct. 23rd, 2009). Host Roie Avin and fellow Prog Reporters - Geoff Bailie, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol and Kyle Fagala, tell the stories behind the albums' origins, discuss the best songs, and share personal stories about the albums. We also have interview clips from various members of both bands, including Mike Portnoy, who has the distinction of being in both of these classics. Enjoy celebrating two of the best prog rock albums ever made!
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Lead singer and songwriter from Leprous, Einar Solberg, returns to talk about the band's new album Pitfalls, touring, and more. The new album Pitfalls is out Oct. 25th, 2019.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Legendary vocalist Ray Alder joins host Roie Avin and Prog Report contributor and Fates Warning superfan Kyle Graves to chat about his new solo album What The Water Wants and also discuss the Top 5 Fates Warning songs.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Host and Prog Report editor Roie Avin looks at some of the new albums and songs released over the last few months.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
One of our favorite new discoveries is the band Moron Police out of Norway. Their recent release 'A Boat on the Sea' is a refreshing fun ride through prog, jazz, alternative, and whatever else they could throw in. Lead singer/guitarist Sondre Skollevoll joins the podcast, along with keyboardist Lars Bjørknes to talk about the band, the album, and more. Please enjoy and check out their album.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Brett William Kull (producer, audio engineer, and member of Echolyn, Grey Eye Glances, and Francis Dunnery’s New Progressives) and J.D. Beck (Beck-Fields, The Scenic Route, author & playwright) join the podcast to talk about their new collaboration Rise Twain. The self-titled album is out on Sept 6th. We talk about the album, their backgrounds, touring, and more.
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Fresh off his new role as lead singer for Asia on the recent Royal Affair Tour with Yes, Sons of Apollo guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal joins the podcast, with his guitar in hand, to talk about the best Asia songs, what he learned in his new role with the classic band, his appreciation for Kerrygold Butter, and tons more, for one of our most entertaining podcasts.
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Bryan Beller, bassist for The Aristocrats and a number of other artists like Joe Satriani, joins the podcast to talk about the new Aristocrats album 'you Know What' and their current tour, as well as his upcoming solo album 'Scenes From the Flood'.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Jellyfish co-founder, keyboardist and songwriter Roger Joseph Manning Jr joins the podcast along with drummer and Jellyfish superfan Mike Portnoy (Sons of Apollo, Neal Morse Band) and host Roie Avin to talk about the best songs from the short-lived but beloved group. Jellyfish only had 2 albums and disbanded in 1994, but their 2 albums Bellybutton and the brilliant Spilt Milk are still revered to this day. Here, Manning talks about the stories behind this band's wonderful songs. This is a must-listen for any Jellyfish fan!
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Haken guitarist Richard Henshall joins the podcast to discuss his new solo album The Cocoon, what's new with Haken, and debate the best Porcupine Tree songs. The Cocoon comes out July 26th.