Author: progsphere
Swedish newcomers We Are To Blame have been quietly building something special. Their sound mixes melodic and progressive metal with catchy, pop-leaning vocals—an unexpected combo that somehow works really well. After making a solid impression with their Duality EPs, the band is back with a new release called Altar, bringing even more depth, emotion, and musical chemistry into the mix. We had a chat with Johan and Alice about how the band came together, the making of Altar, what it was like playing their first-ever live show at Sweden Rock Festival, and where things are heading next. Altar by We Are To Blame First off, congratulations on the release of Altar!…
Indian progressive rock band Fallen Letters today release their evocative new single “Distant Lines,” offering the first glimpse into their upcoming debut full-length album, Mindfractures, set for release on September 26, 2025. Watch the video for “Distant Lines” below. Haunting, dynamic, and emotionally layered, “Distant Lines” brings together atmosphere and intensity — reflecting the core identity of Fallen Letters. The single was born during a writing period influenced by Katatonia’s Last Fair Deal Gone Down, with the band building around a melancholic-yet-hopeful riff by guitarist Aditya Ramesh. Lyrically, the song captures the inner tug-of-war between comfort and change — a universal emotional struggle. “‘Distant Lines’ sits right…
With their debut studio album Explode Yourself, experimental ensemble Love Unfold the Sun delivers an immersive trek through free jazz, Middle Eastern modalities, and raw hard rock energy. Searing and hypnotic, the record captures the band’s balance of wild improvisation and complex interplay—refined from their live performances into a tighter, yet no less visceral, studio statement. We spoke with guitarist and oudist Mustafa Dill to dig into the band’s sonic approach, the evolution behind Explode Yourself, and the spirit that drives their sound. First off, congratulations on the release of Explode Yourself! What does this album represent for you personally and artistically? Thanks so much! After two…
With a rich blend of Americana spirit and progressive rock sensibility, Los Angeles-based duo Euphoria Station returns with Smoking Gun, their most ambitious and evocative release to date. Anchored by the soaring, emotionally charged vocals of Saskia Binder and the expressive guitar work of Hoyt Binder, the album dives into a “western-fueled daydream” shaped by vivid storytelling, rootsy textures, and a deep reverence for Southern Rock. We caught up with the duo to discuss the inspiration behind Smoking Gun, the creative evolution from their previous work, and the unique sonic and visual journey they’re bringing to life. Smoking Gun by Euphoria Station Congratulations on the release of…
Chilean guitarist and composer Manuel Saavedra D. has crafted a striking and thought-provoking musical statement with Eón, an album that merges the complexity of progressive metal with the emotional and philosophical weight of mysticism and existential reflection. Fusing advanced technique with modal exploration, Eón is a conceptual journey through time, cosmic dualities, and inner transformation. In this interview, Saavedra unpacks the ideas, influences, and creative processes behind the album, offering insight into a mind where emotion and intellect, sound and silence, tradition and innovation converge. Your music blends advanced technique with deep emotion. How do you approach balancing technical proficiency and expressive storytelling in your…
With the release of Rewrite Tomorrow, progressive rock guitarist and songwriter Tom Frelek opens a new chapter in his musical journey—one that blends cinematic scope with virtuosic storytelling, and emotional depth with technical brilliance. For Frelek, the culmination of this project marks a moment of both relief and pride. “It feels pretty good,” he says. “It’s been about a year, and finally getting this project out feels great to share with the people. I try to be a perfectionist, but it ends up not too great. Better to get the stuff out fresh!” Frelek reunites with two formidable collaborators on Rewrite Tomorrow:…
Swiss instrumental progressive rock duo Flame Drop return with Beyond Cosmic Infinity, their second full-length release, and a sprawling, celestial voyage that takes the ambitions of their 2023 debut Flow and expands them into truly interstellar dimensions. Crafted by longtime collaborators Roland Hegi and Felix Waldispuehl, the album is a lush, immersive journey through emotion-driven soundscapes, untethered by lyrics but anchored in mood, movement, and sonic storytelling. If Flow was the experience of drifting through deep space as solar winds carved away at your being, Beyond Cosmic Infinity feels like the next step—a metaphysical migration into a realm untethered from reality. This isn’t just an album; it’s a transcendental departure from this…
What the Florida-based alternative rock quintet Ghosts of Tallahassee (interview here) masterfully achieve on their new two-track release, Sleep, is diving headfirst into the immersive depths of electronic music—enhancing their enveloping melodies and guitar-driven foundations with rich synth textures, looping patterns, and pulsating rhythms as their sonic identity continues to evolve. On Sleep, the band fuse these contrasting elements with finesse, creating a sonically vast work that merges precisely layered cinematic atmospheres with intricate electronic flourishes. The emotional weight of this release is carried by sparse yet blossoming guitar lines, which in the opener “Lights Out” swell organically into a measured eruption of melodic…
Emerging from the coastal city of Virginia Beach, Ocean Asylum are rising from the underground with a daring take on progressive metal with their emotionally charged debut EP Committed, released in November 2024. What began as a Dillinger Escape Plan cover project quickly blossomed into something far more ambitious and personal. With a lineup solidified by the addition of frontman Rickey Fowl and a shared vision for musical experimentation, the band has channeled their individual influences into a cohesive sound. In this interview, the quartet opens up about their origins, the creative chemistry that fuels their writing, and where their…
After a two-decade hiatus that seemed to stretch endlessly for fans of the underground progressive rock trio, Cheat the Prophet (interview here) has roared back to life with Redemption—a fiercely personal and uncompromising collection of six songs that redefines the band’s legacy. Released on February 7, 2025, the album is not simply a reunion project—it’s a creative manifesto, a statement of identity, and a cathartic reclamation of artistic purpose. It’s also their most refined and emotionally honest work to date. Redemption by Cheat The Prophet From the outset, Redemption reveals itself as an album steeped in reinvention. Gone is the youthful indecision and…