Luke Machin is one of modern prog’s brightest sparks, but with his solo debut as Soulshine he wanted to do something completely different. The soul-heavy, genre-twisting album features a healthy number of guest spots from prog luminaries as it teeters off the edge of the genre’s borders. That, says the guitarist, was intended and Prog catches up with him to find out more.

Jacob Collier is on stage with the Britten Sinfonia, in a packed-out concert hall. We’ve already been treated to a freewheeling, virtuosic and wildly joyful programme, ranging from Bob Dylan to scat-s

Prog’s favourite dog whisperer Rick Wakeman has taken an unexpected path on his latest release, Melancholia . The virtuoso musician explains the inspiration behind his new piano album of originals and reveals his exciting plans for the English Rock Ensemble, which include a “full-on” prog record with a tribute to his old friend David Bowie.

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