Progressive Rock

Progressive rock emerged in the late 1960s as a fusion of classical, jazz, and folk elements with the energy of rock music. Characterized by complex compositions, lengthy song structures, and conceptual themes, progressive rock often features intricate instrumental passages, elaborate vocal harmonies, and experimental use of electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Originating in the UK, the genre gained popularity in the 1970s with the rise of iconic bands, influencing a wide range of musical styles, from art rock to heavy metal. Progressive rock's emphasis on musical virtuosity, lyrical depth, and conceptual storytelling set it apart from other rock genres, appealing to fans seeking a more sophisticated and immersive listening experience. This genre's innovative spirit and eclecticism have made it a lasting force in rock music, with its influence still evident in contemporary music today.

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Cautionary Yell
Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 17, 2024

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Al Stewart
Alas de Liona
Alive In Stone
American Standard
Analog Bow
Andy Cizek
Aphrodite's Child
Ari Joshua
Arky Waters
Astrologer
Atticus Chimps
Autodidactic Studios
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Baerd
Beardfish
Big Big Train
Blue Öyster Cult
Brower
Bullet to the Heart
CANTERVICE
Cairo Jag
Carbonne
Celestial Echoes
Chimes & Diamonds
City of Pillars
DRØNSOND
Dan Green & the Mystery Machine
David Gilmour
Deville
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Dream Sweat
Earthquake Lights
Elvya
Flights of Helios
Focus
Frank Zappa
Grand Commander
Graveljaw Keaton
Gryphon
Held By Trees
Hyper Tensions
Ivan the Tolerable
Jade Warrior
Jekyll
King Crimson
Like Roses
Lotus
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Major Tweaks
Marillion
Moon Walker
NADA KATANA
NENONENOSHIN
Nation Haven
Neal Morse
Neo Era
New Morning
Next Door To Heaven
Observers
Palinopsia
Parallyx
ROGGEN
Rain City Drive
Ramsey Road
Rock Siltanen Group
Rubber Band Gun
RyoLouder
Selût
Sleep Theory
Sluka
Sundance Jump
TIDALWAVE
Ten Years After
The Crushboys
The Floating Whale
The Flying Grey Suns
The Funeral Portrait
The Martial Arts
The Plague
The Scarlet Opera
TheUnbornBand
Tide-Eye
Tim Lefebvre
Tom Nicholls
Tony Banks
Tony Iommi
Tony Levin
TrackTribe
Tydeal
UFO
WHITE GALLOWS
We Demand Parachutes
We Don't Ride Llamas
Yannis
Yannis & The Yaw
Yojiro Noda
Yôrkk
astra division
cosmic collective
Pink Floyd
TOOL
Supertramp
Genesis
Kansas
Carbonne
Rush
Cúpula
Peter Gabriel
Blue Öyster Cult
Rain City Drive
The Alan Parsons Project
Yes
The Commanders
Styx
Mike Oldfield
トゲナシトゲアリ
Jethro Tull
Segah
The Moody Blues
David Gilmour
Frank Zappa
King Crimson
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Jeff Beck
Porcupine Tree
Robert Plant
Asia
Sleep Theory
Glass Beams
Marillion
UFO
Ten Years After
Myles Kennedy
Normandie
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Procol Harum
Al Stewart
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Traffic
Camel
Steven Wilson
WHITE GALLOWS
Retrobüs
The Funeral Portrait
Bark
SLAVES
Vince DiCola
Old Gods of Asgard
ZETH INC.
Tim Reynolds
Focus
Grand Commander
Timothy Infinite
Pete Townshend
cinema staff
Craig Owens
Yannis
Neko Music
Moon Walker
Eruption
BRKN LOVE
Colonel Bagshot
Yojiro Noda
Ricardo Mollo
Toshi
Art Vandeley
Yannis & The Yaw
Rick Wakeman
Sonhos de Solidão
Andy Cizek
Iron Butterfly
DOMi & JD BECK
Earthquake Lights
Ikigai
Common Saints
Nation Haven
neverwaves
Memorist
Jimmy Page
Ramsey Road
Like Roses
Jon & Vangelis
Maxwell Purple
november rain.
Winston Brey
Afturkalla
The Crown
Aphrodite's Child
Man In The Moon
Coyote Kid
Dead Lakes
Vast
Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem
Approaching Nirvana
Tony Levin
Jean-Luc Ponty
Pete Brown
Aziya