Avant-prog

Avant-prog, short for avant-garde progressive rock, is a music genre that blends the experimental and boundary-pushing elements of avant-garde music with the complex structures and elaborate compositions of progressive rock. Characterized by its eclecticism, avant-prog defies conventional rock norms with unconventional time signatures, intricate instrumental passages, and an often jarring juxtaposition of genres and styles. Artists like Magma and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum infuse their music with elements of jazz, classical, and world music, utilizing atypical instrumentation and vocal techniques. The result is a challenging yet captivating soundscape that rewards attentive listening and an appreciation for musical innovation and complexity.

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Crawling Wind
Single - Released October 10, 2024

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Aksak Maboul
Art Zoyd
Atomic Ape
French TV
Gilipojazz
Lindsay Cooper
Magma
Mats/Morgan
Rouge ciel
Samla Mammas Manna
Satanique Samba Trio
Shamblemaths
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Tangled Thoughts of Leaving
The Deserts of Traun
The End
Trevor Dunn
Univers Zero
WorldService Project
Yūgen
black midi
black midi
Magma
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Gilipojazz
Aksak Maboul
Trevor Dunn
Samla Mammas Manna
Mats/Morgan
Univers Zero
Art Zoyd
Satanique Samba Trio
Tangled Thoughts of Leaving
The End
Atomic Ape
WorldService Project
Lindsay Cooper
Yūgen
The Deserts of Traun
French TV
Shamblemaths
Rouge ciel