3rdegree

3rdegree is a New Jersey-based progressive rock band known for blending intricate compositions with sharp social commentary. Formed in the early 1990s by Robert James Pashman (bass, vocals) and George Dobbs (keyboards, vocals), the group took a hiatus in the 2000s before reuniting in 2008 with renewed energy. Their music often tackles themes like technology’s impact on society (“Ones & Zeros” series), political polarization (“The Long Division”), and modern human struggles, all wrapped in dynamic arrangements that nod to classic prog while feeling refreshingly current.

With releases like the remastered “Human Interest Story” and the quirky “3rty: From A to Xanadu,” 3rdegree has built a reputation for clever concept albums and tight musicianship. They’ve evolved from their ’90s art-rock roots into a band unafraid to experiment, whether through jazz-inflected rhythms or biting lyrical satire. Recent work like “Narrow-Caster” shows they’re still pushing boundaries, proving that prog rock can be both brainy and binge-worthy.