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For Record Store Day, 18 April 2026, the current Tangerine Dream band line-up of Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane & Paul Frick return with ‘Night Trains & Cityscapes’ [IH97T] an exclusive clear vinyl 12” single featuring new versions of some of their finest contributions to the world of scores.

Dennis Atlas has announced the global release of his solo album titled PRINCIPLE on May 15 via MRI. Today, he shares the lead single “Violent Power.” The official video was shot and directed by Toto frontman Joseph Williams.

Europe—an international band of musicians come together to make Anglo—Scandinavian progressive rock. With pedigrees in bands such as White Willow, Henry Fool, Airbag, IQ, Änglagård, The Tim Bowness band, No-Man, John Wetton, Weserbandland and Necromonkey, Galasphere 347 bring epic widescreen scale to their music. Mattias’s powerful and dynamic drumming intertwines with Jacob and John Jowett’s liquid bass and Bjørn Riis’s grinding guitars to provide the bedrock for Ketil’s

UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band’s 1984 release, Grace Under Pressure, an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were forward driving compositions from their previous works.

British progressive rock luminary Clive Nolan is set to release his latest musical masterpiece, The Mortal Light, a 4-CD box set accompanied by three lavish booklets. This ambitious project marks the third instalment in Nolan’s acclaimed Alchemy series, chronicling the thrilling adventures of Professor Samuel King as he faces his most formidable foe yet

Bad Dog Promotions is proud to spotlight the extraordinary creativity of Alan Morse, a multi-faceted artist whose career has been defined by continually giving audiences what they never knew they wanted. Best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of Spock’s Beard, Alan has spent decades captivating fans with an entirely singular approach to music, art and life.

‘The Bridge’ from Cousins & Willoughby is released today, Friday 28th November, on digipak CD and digital via Witchwood Records, distributed by RSK Entertainment. A true labour of love from the late great David Cousins and his longtime band mate and music collaborator Brian Willoughby, this release is a real treat for fans of The Strawbs, and more.

This Christmas, we wanted to bring a little relief to children who are suffering. However modest it may seem, the entire Bad Dog Promotions family has united around a heartfelt mission: a double charity compilation (31 tracks) titled 2112 Days of Christmas, with every single penny going towards funding a magician’s visit to a children’s hospital.

Big Big Train are delighted to announce the Woodcut & Other Stories Tour, which will take place in autumn 2026. The band will play 18 shows across the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.

The Netherlands – The Ceres Phenomenon is an ambitious progressive rock project conceived by four seasoned Dutch musicians, united by a shared passion for storytelling and symphonic soundscapes. The concept and narrative come from the creative mind of Ruud Stoker, who, together with longtime collaborators from bands such as Timelock, Dreamcarnation, and The Last Detail, has crafted a musical journey inspired by legendary prog icons like Pink Floyd, Kansas, and Saga.

Progressive folk rock act Spriggan Mist unveil the first single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, The Glare.

Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release their anticipated new studio album, Distorted Mirror, via OoS/Phantom Recordings.

In support of their critically-acclaimed, new studio offering, Portals, Icelandic retro-fueled prog rock torchbearers THE VINTAGE CARAVAN have released a visualizer video clip for their latest single “Alone”. Portals will drop this Friday, September 26th on Napalm Records, and sees the trio deliver another testament to their endlessly creative, modern take on the psychedelic retro rock sound, cementing THE VINTAGE CARAVAN’s leading position in the scene!

After their hugely successful ‘Classic Tales Of Yes’ UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to the UK once more for a 9-date trek across the country starting on 22nd April at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on 3rd and 4th May.

Following their recent signing to the Madfish label, legendary prog outfit Spock’s Beard have announced their highly anticipated new album The Archaeoptimist. Set for release on 21st November, the new album sees the group at their effervescent and experimental best delivering some of their finest work from a career spanning more than 30 years.

Bad Dog Promotions is proud to present the official video for Han Uil’s powerful new single, “Won By A Landslide.” The track offers a first glimpse into his highly anticipated upcoming album, I AM, which will be released on September 25.

UK Progressive Folk Rock Act Spriggan Mist Sign to ProgRock.com's Essentials Label; New Album to Receive Worldwide Distribution

UK progressive rock virtuoso Nick Fletcher is set to release his highly anticipated new album, The Mask of Sanity, taking his unique blend of progressive rock and fusion to exhilarating new heights on October 6th, 2025.

Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).

Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today announce the upcoming release of their new studio album, “Distorted Mirror”, on 26th September 2025 via OoS/Phantom Recordings. Today they also release a new song from the album, “Loophole.”