Mark Wingfield "Elemental"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock, Fusion
Label: Dark Energy Music, MoonJune Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: November 30, 2025
Tracklist

1. Hope Valley (4:08)

2. We Live Here (5:40) *

3. Tamin Negara (5:28) *

4. Suntar (6:09) *

5. Falcons Ridge (3:56)

6. Zag Zig (4:09)

7. Seven Bridges (7:49) *^

8. A Sign in the Weather (7:09) *^

9. Silver Wind (4:14)

10. Tantallon (7:19) *

(*) Recorded live in the studio with no overdubs.

(^) Recorded at the September 2025 Livestream concert.

Credits

All instruments played by Mark Wingfield.

All tracks composed by Mark Wingfield.

Produced by Mark Wingfield.

Mixed and mastered at Heron Island Studio by Mark Wingfield.

Photos by Daniela Scaramelli and Gül Işık.

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robec "The Forest is Too Loud"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock, Electronica
Label: Gymnocal Industries
Format: CD,digital,vinyl
Release date: November 28, 2025
Tracklist

1. Unknown Overture (6:52) 

2. The Apanthropist (4:05) 

3. Latibulate (11:13) 

4. Nikhedonia (7:41) 

5. The Forest Is Too Loud (15:20) 

Total Time 45:11

Credits
robec aka Marius T. Røbech - instruments

   With

Sondre Veland (Major Parkinson, Wardruna) - drums

Mastered by Jørgen Træen

Cover art by Ana Jorge

Description/Reviews:

The Forest is Too Loud is an instrumental album that explores expansive soundscapes shaped by restless rhythms and mesmerizing bass lines. Twangy guitars and spacious synths create a cinematic atmosphere, while, true to classic prog rock style, the extended tracks shift from quiet ambiences to epic leads. This album is a journey through sonic exploration and diverse genre inspirations, offering a complete and immersive listening experience.

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Last Plane Out "Cautionary Tales"

Country: Sweden
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Pop
Label: S-Rock Music Production
Format: digital, vinyl
Release date: November 28, 2025 (digital), late January 2026 (vinyl)
Tracklist

1. Young at Heart (4:28)

2. Break the Chain (4:12)

3. Cautionary Tales (4:42)

4. Silver and Gold (4:31)

5. All Fools' Day (Album Version) (3:58)

6. Step Out Tonight (3:29)

7. What If? (3:52)

8. Four Hundred Days (3:27)

9. The Butterfly Effect (4:53)

Total Time 37:32

Credits

Anders Lundquist - electric guitar

Nils Erikson (Karmakanic) - everything else

    With

Klara Schmidtz - alto saxophone (9)

All music composed by Nils Erikson

All lyrics written by Anders Lundquist

Produced, mixed and mastered by Nils Erikson

Cover artwork by Klara Schmidtz

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Break The Chain
Young At Heart
All Fools' Day

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The One "Lighter than Air"

Country: Netherlands/UK
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Construction Records
Format: CD,digital,vinyl
Release date: November 25, 2025
Tracklist

1. Lighter Than Air (5:18) 

2. Paint It Red (3:54) 

3. The Wolf (4:15) 

4. Juno (5:26) 

5. How A Shadow Feels (4:58) 

6. South Of Cookham Wood (4:20) 

7. I’ll Be Gone (5:51) 

8. The Beautiful Lie (4:57) 

Total Time 38:59

Credits

Timothy van der Holst - drums

Frank “Fish” Ayres - spoken word & slide guitar

Max Gilkes - lead vocals

Edwin in ’t Veld - electric & acoustic guitars

Ron Mozer - keyboards

Nick McGuire - bass

Description/Reviews:

Musically, 'Lighter Than Air' marks a clear step forward. Whereas the debut leaned heavily on the legacy of '70s progressive rock—with influences from legends like Genesis, Yes, and King Crimson—the follow-up has a more modern and contemporary sound, reminiscent of Marillion’s Clutching at Straws era. Still, the roots in prog tradition remain evident: epic compositions, adventurous rhythms, and virtuosic instrumental passages continue to define the band’s sound.

In addition to the familiar rock instrumentation, The One incorporates analogue synthesizers, lap steel guitar, double bass, and flute. These elements add depth and an unexpected richness to the music. With 'Lighter Than Air', The One presents itself as a mature band with a strong and distinctive identity. 

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Lighter Than Air

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Hajo "anTristis"

Country: Slovakia
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock, Fusion
Format: CD,digital
Release date: November 25, 2025
Tracklist

1. oriDjental (3:12) 

2. anTristis (3:54) 

3. haruWomatsu:Fuyu (3:33) 

4. haruWomatsu:Aki (4:04) 

5. cavalliInFuga (2:53) 

6. wArpeggio (4:09) 

7. forLeikur (2:54) 

8. andStæður (3:38) 

9. equusQuagga (3:35) 

10. kotoMeetsPetra (3:05) 

Total Time 34:57

Credits

Alojz Hajovsky - electric guitar, classical guitar, fretless bass, synths

Jozef Ragan - drums

Composed, produced & mixed: Alojz Hajovsky

Stem mastering: Michal Spitalsky

Description/Reviews:

In the case of the album anTristis, it is a multi-genre guitar album, which proves that diversely composed and arranged music does not know the limitations of genres and can sound attractive. 

The entire album is specified by clear melodies, refined harmonies, alternating between rhythmic and irregular passages, changes in mood, instrumental maturity and innovative approaches.

3 songs on the album are heavier (the opening oriDjental, the following anTristis and the fourth haruWomatsu:Aki), they could be described as prog rock/metal, 2 songs are fusion jazz (haruWomatsu:Fuyu and wArpeggio). The album includes 1 dramatic symphony in unusual measures (cavalliInFuga), a dark prelude on classical guitar (forLeikur) or a song in the spirit of stage music with a Nordic mood (andStæður) or one song played entirely with tapping technique (equusQuagga), or one almost "pulpfictionish" (kotoMeetsPetra). 3 songs have an Asian ethno touch and diversify the modern sound of the album.

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Humming Whale "Chasing Rabbits"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Format: CD,digital
Release date: November 21, 2025
Tracklist

1. The Wake (4:59) 

2. Chasing Rabbits (5:49) 

3. Equilibrium (6:22) 

4. Hountor (8:05) 

5. Waves (5:06) 

6. Ocular (5:39) 

7. Rover (4:44) 

8. Black Waters (8:56) 

Total Time 49:40

Credits

Aki Hahto - Vocals and percussion

Lassi Paunonen - Guitars and keyboards

Ville Kiiveri - Bass

Antti Lumijärvi - Drums

   With

Riina Eskola - Backing vocals (4)

Jussi Kulomaa - Additional backing vocals and keyboards  

Music by Humming Whale

Lyrics by Aki Hahto ('Chasing Rabbits' and 'Ocular') and by Lassi Paunonen

Produced by Lassi Paunonen and Ville Kiiveri

Recorded at Sycamore Studios by Lassi Paunonen

Mixed by Jussi Kulomaa

Mastered at Virtalähde Mastering by Jaakko Viitalähde

Artwork and photographs by Ville Kiiveri

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Quadrature "Black Hole Blues"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Instrumental Raga, Progressive Rock, Fusion, Psychedelic
Label: Deko Entertainment
Format: CD,digital
Release date: November 21, 2025
Tracklist

1. Charukeshi Constant (8:38) 

2. Spaghetti Eastern (7:37) 

3. Metagalactic Space (5:57) 

4. Mother Durga (5:55) 

5. Morning Time (9:15) 

6. Black Hole Blues (7:59) 

Total Time 45:21

Credits
Neel Murgai - sitar, effects
Indofunk Satish - trumpet, effects
Tripp Dudley - drums
Damon Banks - bass

Description/Reviews:

Quadrature is a musical powerhouse that redefines sonic frontiers with their electric blend of raga, rock, jazz and psychedelia. Rooted in deep musical traditions, yet soaring into uncharted territories, the band crafts soundscapes that defy laws of genre, space and time.

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Spock's Beard "The Archaeoptimist"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Madfish
Format: CD, digital, vinyl, CD/DVD
Release date: November 21, 2025
Tracklist

1. Invisible (6:33) 

2. Electric Monk (6:16) 

3. Afourthoughts (7:31) 

4. St. Jerome In The Wilderness (8:46) 

5. The Archaeoptimist (20:57) 

6. Next Step Spock`s Beard (10:58) 

Total Time 61:01 

Credits

Alan Morse – guitars, vocals

Dave Meros – bass, keyboards, vocals

Ryo Okumoto – keyboards, vocals

Ted Leonard – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards

Nick Potters – drums

Composed by Ryo Okumoto and Michael Whiteman

Lyrics by Alan Morse (1), Alan Morse & Michael Whiteman (2), Michael Whiteman (3,6), Michael Whiteman & Ted Leonard (4), Ted Leonard (5)

Produced by Ryo Okumoto 

Mixing and mastering by Rich Mouser

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Invisible
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The Cosmic Factory "Lab Grown"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Rock, Psychedelic, Stoner
Label: Squatch Sounds
Format: CD, digital
Release date: November 15, 2025
Tracklist

1. Rose Of Jericho (8:17) 

2. Hunter’s Song (8:16) 

3. Treat Yo’self Queen (7:15) 

4. On My Ohm (20:52) 

5. Extra Terrestrial (8:33) 

6. It’s A Lullaby! (2:15) 

Total Time 55:28

Credits

Lee McAdams - guitars, keyboards, percussion, vocals,

Mike Baker - bass, vocals

Dewey Raposo - drums, vocals

All songs written by the Cosmic Factory

Produced & Recorded by Lee McAdams & Dewey Raposo at Squatch Sounds

Mastered by George Dussault at Galilee Productions

Artwork by Joe Winograd

Description/Reviews:

The Cosmic Factory are an eclectic rock band from Providence, Rhode Island. They pull from a very wide range of influences and blend it all together to create their brand of psychedelic rock and roll. 

“Lab Grown” features the band's grooviest, heaviest and most psychedelic material yet, touching on everything from stoner metal to funk to electronica to lullabies. Among the new material is “On My Ohm”, the Cosmic Factory's most ambitious song yet, clocking in at just over 20 minutes.

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Breeze "Circles"

Country: Germany
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Format: digital
Release date: November 9, 2025
Tracklist

1. Elements Part 1 (2:21) 

2. Arrival (10:06) 

3. Gentle Giants (6:39) 

4. I Spoke To The Trees (2:32) 

5. The Last One Of Its Kind (6:10) 

6. Princess Of The Pond (5:14) 

7. A Secret Yearning (2:41) 

8. Elements Part 2 (6:18) 

9. Ancient Spirits In The Sea (5:00) 

10. Return Of The Gentle Giants (10:33) 

11. The End Is The Beginning (4:24) 

Total Time 61:58

Credits

Hansi Arnold - Drums,Vocals

Ottfried Mietzke - Guitars, Keyboards,Orchestral Arrangements

   With

Judith Kurz - Vocals (9)

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Cepheidae Variable "Primordial Reverie"

Country: Canada
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Metal
Format: CD,digital
Release date: November 7, 2025
Tracklist

1. Overture (3:11)

2. Carving a Dragon (4:04)

3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)

4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)

5. Encounter (5:53)

6. The Conduit (6:03)

7. Chromatic Haven (5:11)

8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)

9. Singularity (11:32)

Album Length: 58:53

Credits

Ryan Koepke: Guitar, bass, composition, mixing

Cole Millward: Mastering

Alex Eckman-Lawn: Album Artwork

Description/Reviews:

“Carving a Dragon” was the first track written for the album, and one of the most challenging. Inspired by Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Quest, the song symbolizes pouring one’s soul into creation and marks the beginning of Koepke’s journey as a solo recording artist. With its energetic, uplifting fantasy feel, it stands in contrast to the moodier, sci-fi-themed tracks that follow.

The album itself is a genre-defying instrumental narrative, weaving through symphonic fantasy, sci-fi textures, and progressive complexity. Koepke describes the sound as “spacey, weird, melodic, melancholic, happy,” and cites influences ranging from Dream Theater and Haken to Wintersun and Caligula’s Horse. Divided into three distinct acts, "Primordial Reverie" challenges listeners to experience the full arc of its story, with recurring motifs and evolving themes that reward repeat listens.

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Teaser
 
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Engrupid Pipol "Quadragenta at Finem Mundi"

Country: Chile
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Metal
Format: digital
Release date: November 7, 2025
Tracklist

1. Tripel Ultimatum - 5:48

2. Voragine - 6:53

3. Animal Inteligenz - 7:34

4. Inspireichon Burn

5. Vairal Madness 5:01

6. Aztral Configureited 8:24

7. Ameba Emenens 4.20

Album Length 45:20

Credits
Kaztrol - guitars
Jon Dai - bass
Nacho García - drums

Description/Reviews:

"Quadragenta at Finem Mundi" unfolds as a seven-act instrumental journey through the collapse and rebirth of civilization. It opens with “Tripel Ultimatum,” a high-adrenaline, riff-heavy track that introduces three survivors of a nuclear disaster. “Vorágine” follows with a whirlwind of acoustic chaos, mirroring the consumerist frenzy and environmental decay of modern society. “Animal Inteligenz” offers a satirical take on artificial intelligence as a new deity, exploring the decline of human intellect and the rise of evolved animals and machines. The fourth act, “Inspireichon Burn,” channels death-metal fury to depict the devastation of thermonuclear war and the greed of war profiteers, born from a spontaneous burst of inspiration. “Vairal Madnez,” the most collaborative track, critiques digital obsession, fake news, and biological warfare, and stands out as a favorite to perform. “Aztral Configureited” shifts the tone to cosmic reflection, imagining planetary alignment as life on Earth fades and a new cycle begins. The album closes with “Ameba Emenens,” a fully acoustic and introspective finale, where a lone ameba survives the apocalypse to restart life, offering a hopeful end to a dark and prophetic musical odyssey.

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Trinary System "The Hard Machine"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Art Rock
Label: Cuneiform Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: October 31, 2025
Tracklist

1. Monkeys (on Your Back) (4:41) 

2. Late Bloomer (4:35) 

3. Pop! (2:43) 

4. The Golem (4:38) 

5. The Green Wall (4:43) 

6. Upending Time (3:24) 

7. On The Ground (Complete The Circle) (7:21) 

8. Sometimes The Rain Fall In Your Favor (6:01) 

Total Time 38:06 

Credits

Roger C Miller : guitars, vocals, Mellotron, cornet, piano

P. Andrew Willis : basses, micro-synths, vocals

Larry Dersch : drums, whisky flask

All compositions by Roger C. Miller except 'On The Ground (Complete the Circle)' by Trinary System.

Recorded and mixed July 2022-December 2023 at Guilford Sound, Guilford, VT.

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