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Dir Dean Puckett, UK 2025 On digital platforms Folk horror has been a thing for a long time, but it’s an over-used term these days. In film terms it appears to mean something heavily influenced by Wit

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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.

After 10 wildly eclectic albums, Between The Buried And Me are changing tact. In The Blue Nowhere , the fictional hotel in which their latest concept album lives, the best and worst of humanity can be found. A gradient of genres conveys its chaos and calm, making for their brightest and boldest record to date. Prog checks in to find out more.