King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard – The Silver Cord
The endlessly unpredictable Australians swap guitars for synths on a mostly forgettable electronic detour.
Interview with Josep Mas “Kitflus”: “My Music Is a Lived-Experience Cocktail”
Iceberg and Pegasus legend Josep Mas ‘Kitflus’ on his new string-quartet project, five decades as a session musician, and the death of Catalonia’s Música Laietana scene.
Devin Townsend unveils his multimedia project «The Puzzle»
Devin Townsend explains «The Puzzle», the lockdown-born multimedia project visualising an inner dialogue and its resolution.
Dear Sherlock – Object of Ridicule
A Hull–Porto duo’s Muse-indebted debut album shows what long-distance songwriting by file transfer gains — and loses.
Angelus Apatrida – Aftermath
Spain’s biggest-selling thrash band delivers a punishing, 59-minute record that sticks to every genre standard — and does it very well.
Opeth’s «Damnation» turns 20
Opeth have put together a special vinyl reissue to mark the 20th anniversary of «Damnation» (2003). Pre-orders are open now.
FORQ announce new album and prepare 2024 tour
Michael League’s instrumental outfit FORQ announce a new album for spring 2024 alongside plans for next year’s tour.
Mariusz Duda returns with fourth solo album «AFR AI D»
Riverside’s Mariusz Duda explores AI as a disruptor on «AFR AI D», his fourth solo album, out 17 November through Kscope.
Hiromi – Sonicwonderland
A technically flawless quartet record that never quite shakes off the feeling of already-heard jazz-fusion ideas.
Keith Emerson, the Hammond Assassin
Keith Emerson, from The Nice to Emerson, Lake & Palmer: the keyboard virtuoso who fused rock and classical music and redefined what a Hammond organ could do.
Tauk – Equalizer
A lean 35-minute instrumental record that fuses jazz-rock and prog with impeccable taste — short, good, and twice as good for it.
Bob Moog, the Genius of Sound
We know Moog as the legend of electronic music. Rooted in the 1960s, the brand has left an indelible mark on sound synthesis — a closer look at its history and its most iconic models.
Sergio del Boccio, the Humility of Someone Who Sings to the Ego
The ‘La Voz’ breakout talks authenticity, Lady Gaga, and what to expect from his Tótum Revolútum performance.
Mike Portnoy returns to Dream Theater
Dream Theater announce the return of founding drummer Mike Portnoy, reuniting the band’s classic line-up for their sixteenth studio album.
José Ruiz of Ekzilo Talks About Their Barcelona Concert
Ekzilo’s José Ruiz on the band’s eclectic take on progressive rock, their influences, and their upcoming Barcelona show.
Dave Douglas Gifts Trio
Dave Douglas Gifts Trio live at the Conservatori del Liceu, 31 October 2023.
Tomatito Sexteto
Tomatito Sexteto, with guest Miguel Poveda, live at the Palau de la Música Catalana, 3 November 2023.
Roger Waters – The Dark Side of the Moon Redux
A scathing takedown of Roger Waters’s spoken-word reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s classic — an old man nobody asked to hear from, talking over every track.
Richard Bona & Liceu Big Band
Richard Bona and the Liceu Big Band live at Paral·lel 62, 14 November 2023.
Tauk announce new album for 27 October
Tauk announce «Equalizer», seven new high-energy tracks out 27 October 2023, described by the band as a return to their formative writing style.
Ozric Tentacles announce new album «Lotus Unfolding»
Ozric Tentacles return with «Lotus Unfolding», six new tracks recorded at their own Blue Bubble studio, out 20 October through Kscope.
Riverside + Lesoir
Photo report: Riverside’s rise into the big leagues, with Lesoir supporting, at Razzmatazz 2, 8 October 2023.
Bruce Soord + Smalltape
Photo report: Bruce Soord and Smalltape live at Sala Wolf, Barcelona — a sharp, opinionated review.
Chris Potter
Chris Potter, with James Francies and Eric Harland, live at the Conservatori del Liceu, 20 November 2023.
The Rubinoos + Suzy & los Quattro
The Rubinoos and Suzy & Los Quattro live at Razzmatazz 3, 20 October 2023.
