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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A Gambler's Demise
Album - 7 Tracks - Released February 6, 2026

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AGAYAN
ARCHI
Acid Black Cherry
All India Radio
American Standard
Angel
Antiacido
Archive
Arky Waters
Asia
Attila
Ayreon
Baby Sleep Music
Barfeye
Between The Buried And Me
Big Big Train
Breathe Me In
Bruzer
Burning Lake
Cheap Tobacco
Ciepłe Brejki
Crippled Black Phoenix
Cúpula
David Cross
De Santana
Elephant Gym
Emma Harner
Every King Has A Clown
Frank Zappa
Fu
Gauche Caviar
Ghost
Good Tiger
Gramofone
Grizzly
Grupo Fato
HOLOSOIL
Hasso
Hobbs
Hällas
Inny
Jethro
Joshua Gomez
Karnataka
Karnivool
Kasaros
Kashmir
Kickdown
MES
Manchester Orchestra
Moda de Rock
Montoya
Music Within
Nation Haven
Nobuo Uematsu
Nomy
Nue
ONE OR EIGHT
Onek
P&H
Panther Chan
Peter Gabriel
Port Noir
Puscifer
Quest
Rick Wakeman
Rubber Band Gun
Rules Man
Rush
SOROSORO
SPLIT
Seventh Wonder
Soen
Soft Machine
Son Feci Bisiklet
Sound Birds
St. Jimi Sebastian Cricket Club
State Of Neptune
Stopgap Solution
TRYBE
Tax Free
The Lionx
The Pink Fairies
This Mad Desire
Tigran Hamasyan
Traffic
Various Artists
Velvet Trip
Ventaria
Waves in Regression
Who on Earth
Wolverine
Yenne
Yes
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Азон
Немного Нервно
Татем
Radiohead
Sleep Token
Pink Floyd
Phil Collins
Dire Straits
Led Zeppelin
Pierce The Veil
Muse
Skillet
Electric Light Orchestra
Ghost
TOOL
Soundgarden
The Outfield
Supertramp
Genesis
White Noise Baby Sleep
Rush
Kansas
Asking Alexandria
Gerry Rafferty
The Alan Parsons Project
Tax Free
Bello&Dallas
Peter Gabriel
Faith No More
NOTHING MORE
XROSS
Blue Öyster Cult
Manchester Orchestra
Rain City Drive
Chris Martin
Yes
Sheena Ringo
Meat Loaf
Masayoshi Takanaka
Roxy Music
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
Polyphia
Vangelis
Derek & The Dominos
Freddie Mercury
Coheed and Cambria
Dream Theater
TK from Ling tosite sigure
Nobuo Uematsu
Cold Chisel
PLUTO
Sweet
Mike Oldfield
Marillion
Styx
Jethro Tull
The Moody Blues
Son Feci Bisiklet
Puscifer
Segah
The Mars Volta
Cúpula
Point North
Ten Years After
Asia
David Gilmour
Robert Plant
Heaven Pierce Her
Rubyeye
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Porcupine Tree
Hail The Sun
Jeff Beck
Frank Zappa
Glass Beams
The Vanished People
.Feast
King Crimson
Karnivool
Moon Walker
Sleep Theory
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Golden Earring
SWEET SPINE
Roger Waters
Acid Black Cherry
Steven Wilson
Katatonia
Sui Generis
Eloy
The Buttress
Tailormade Rain
Klinac
Piano Tribute Players
UFO
VOLA
AKI
Tangerine Dream
Nue
Jethro
Poets of the Fall
Explosions In The Sky
XTC