Yang is a French quartet which according to their label’s press release ‘has a history of creating complex yet accessible progressive rock’. To describe them as ‘accessible’ might raise an eyebrow to those familiar with their music. This, Yang’s fifth (and admittedly most accessible release) is still a tough listen at times. Only one of..
Soft Machine – Facelift (Cuneiform Records)
Can anything be said about Soft Machine that hasn't already be said? This super cool, legendary band is another of those amazing Canterbury scene outfits that have given so much to the world of music. The band was formed in 1966 by a team of musicians to die for with Robert Wyatt on drums and..
Yang – Designed For Disaster (Cuneiform Records)
When you see the name Cuneiform Records, you just know that you are going to be engaging with an album that challenges and delights in equal measures as complex and experimental could be the strap line for the label. I recognized the name and a hunt through my collection threw up the band's first album..
Android Trio – Other Worlds (Cuneiform Records)
Android Trio is a fascinating band from the United States and is a very pleasing fusion/jazz/progressive rock crossover outfit with Other Worlds being the second release following on from 2017's Road Songs. The group is made up by three eclectic and exceptionally talented musicians in Andrew Niven who plays drums, percussion, synth and sequencers with Eric Klerks being the..