PROGTALKS by The Progspace

We're back from our little summer break with Nathanael Larochette and Raphael Weinroth-Browne from Canadian Chamber-folk trio Musk Ox. Their fantastic album “Inheritance” was released at the beginning of July. Listen in to hear them talk about how classic progressive rock albums were a big inspiration when writing the music for “Inheritance”. They give us some interesting insights into the music created by Musk Ox, and their relationship to progressive music.

Musk Ox is:

• Nathanael Larochette (classical guitar)
• Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello)
• Evan Runge (violin)

Discography:

• “Entre La Terre et Le Ciel” EP – 2006
• “Entre Les Nuages et La Neige” EP – 2007
• “Entre La Soleil Et Les Arbres” EP - 2008
• “Musk Ox” - 2007
• “Woodfall” - 2014
• “Inheritance” - 2021

Follow Musk Ox:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuskOxOfficial
• Bandcamp: https://muskoxofficial.bandcamp.com
• Youtube: https://bit.ly/muskoxyt
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muskoxofficial
• Spotify: https://bit.ly/muskoxsp

Follow Raphael Weinroth-Browne:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphcello
• Bandcamp: https://raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphcello

Follow Nathanael Larochette - The Night’s Watch:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TNWOfficialPage
• Bandcamp: https://thenightwatch.bandcamp.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenightwatchofficial

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

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• Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch
• All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch
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Bonus Episode - The Progtalks is taking a summer break, but here is a little bonus episode we shot earlier in the year with Trond from Suburban Savages and Panzerpappa. We talk about his work with prog-magazine Tarkus, and the challenges of trying to dig up obscure prog releases before the internet. Listen to us nerd out about our introduction to progressive music in the '80s, and '90s, and the state of the genre today. We wish you all a great summer, and the Progtalks will be back with more interviews at the beginning of August. 

Follow Tronds Bands and Projects:

Panzerpappa: https://www.facebook.com/PanzerpappaOfficial

Suburban Savages: https://www.facebook.com/SuburbanSavages

Electrond: https://www.facebook.com/ElectrondMusic

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow:  https://zachmunowitz.com/

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One of Uncle Prog's favourite musicians visits the Progtalks this week! It's none other than Øyvind Hægeland from Terra Odium. Together they explore Hægelands history as a vocalist with bands like Manitou, Lunaris, and Spiral Architect. Øyvind treats us to a few histories and even some new information about the past (and possible future) of these bands and projects! But of curse, the main focus of our talk is the fantastic new album “Ne Plus Ultra” that he just released with his new band Terra Odium!

Terra Odium is:

Øyvind Hægeland – Vocals and guitar

Bollie Fredriksen – Guitar

Asgeir Mickelson – Drums

Steve Di Giorgio – Bass

Jon Phipps – Keyboards and Orchestration

Discography:

Ne Plus Ultra -11/06/2021

Follow Terra Odium:

Website: https://www.terraodium.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerraOdium

Bandcamp: NA

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txV0URgea5s

Twitter: https://twitter.com/terraodium

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terraodium/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CcotUpQbkWayo4iCnkDn8?si=JSwolrpRSAat-57RVlBiQQ&dl_branch=1'

Buy the album from Frontiers here: https://www.frontiers.shop/terra-odium/

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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This week Vince Wilquin from Fractal Universe is the guests on the Progtalks with Uncle Prog! Their upcoming album “The Impassable Horizon” releases this Friday!, and Vince lets us partake in the themes and philosophies informing the album, as well as giving us an in-depth look into the creative process of Fractal Universe. He also shares with us the experience of shooting a music video inside Gouffre de Poudrey, one of the largest developed caves in Europe. So watch or listen to this episode to learn some fascinating details about how the progressive and technical music of this French quartet is created.

Fractal Universe is:

Hugo Florimond – Lead Guitar

Valentin Peletier – Bass

Vince Wilquin – Vocals, Lead Guitar, Saxophone

Clement Denys – Drums

Discography:

Boundaries of Reality EP – 2015

Engram of Decline -2017

Rhizomes if Insanity – 2019

Rhizomes Live – 2020

The Impassable Horizon – 25/06/2021

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow:  https://zachmunowitz.com/

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Dan and Tom from UK band Konom are the guests on this week's Progtalks with Uncle Prog! They released their great self-titled debut in February, which comes highly recommended for anyone who enjoys both progmetal, but also the progressive rock and neoprog of the '70s and '80s. Together they discuss where the band name comes from, the amazing album art, and of course the themes and music on the new album as well as the inspirations that go into creating the unique sound of Konom!

Konom is:

Benjamin Edwards - Bass Guitar

Tom Rice - Drums

Dan White - Guitars & backing vocals

Jonathan Worsley - Keyboards & Orchestration

Discography:

Prelusion: Remixed & Remastered EP (2020)

Konom (26/02/2021)

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Follow Konom:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Konomband/?ref=page_internal

Bandcamp: https://konom.bandcamp.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvwH19xH0b6QFcI8CtZanbw

Twitter: NA

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/konomband/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GLLshP6n3SUYafj1KlDTS?si=tUUjPrmHTMGRRLppDFreXw&dl_branch=1

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow:  https://zachmunowitz.com/

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This week on the Progtalks Uncle Prog is having a nice chat with the lovely Galen Stapley and Chris Sampson from UK band Azure. Their upcoming album “Of Brine And Angel's Beaks” will be out on the 11th of June, and we talk about the album, their previous releases as well as their hazardous video-making. We also dive into the process of creating the music and the fantastic mythos of Azure. Finally, they nerd-out while discussing video games, fantasy literature, the music of Iron Maiden and of course progressive rock and metal.

Follow Azure here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azuresongs

Streamlink: https://azure.streamlink.to/ameotoko-i

Bandcamp: https://azureish.bandcamp.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWKEUczIL2qzcPS0i1CbeQ/videos

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/azure_the_band​

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DtccHmhCsq6YANugr7Bqa?si=rYeXfELSTPCkLcY7hUaB0w

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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This week on the Progtalks I have with me guitarist Benjamin Lechuga from Chilean progressive metal band Delta, who just released their new album "Fears". We also talk about Benjamins' own project Lechuga, and his recent release "It's Not What It Seems".

Join us to hear about the long history of Delta, their search for the perfect vocalist before finally finding the fantastic voice of Paula Loza, and how Benjamin started playing in the band when he was only 15 years old. We also explore his love of cinematic elements in music, the philosophy behind some of the lyrics he's worked on, dealing with issues most of us face on a day-to-day basis. Finally, he gives us an insight into the plans for Delta and Lechuga going forward how that life is slowly returning to some form of normalcy.

Delta:

Website: https://deltaprogband.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deltaprogband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltaprogband/

Bandcamp: https://deltaprogband.bandcamp.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deltaofficial

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/deltaofficialTV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/71fg9gUfPYet0WyQ8BoGyt?si=7LjAECpKQ5-mwjS9Q5BmGg

Lechuga:

Website: https://www.benjaminlechuga.cl

Bandcamp: https://blechugag.bandcamp.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/blechugag

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/blechugag/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlechugaG

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/BLechuga

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SDcND6iKTDeQtHYV7OmoB?si=drSqTs4OQNeEpHfXGjeRwA

Mr Lunas:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themrlunasband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5G6V9hxBXCIvz3gsoVXckF?si=spFJGxCGR8-v9CIpntzBFQ

Delta band:

Benjamín Lechuga - Guitar

Paula Loza - Vocals

Nicolás Quinteros - Keyboards

Andrés Rojas - Drums

Marcos Sánchez - Bass

Delta Discography:

Apollyon is Free (Pez Records, 2004)

Black & Cold (Nightmare Records, Twilight Records, 2007)

Crashbreaker (Nightmare Records, Twilight Records, 2008)

Deny Humanity (Australis Records, 2010)

The End of Philosophy (Mylodon Records, 2013)

Fears (IGED Records) 2021

Lechuga Discography:

Lechuga ‎(Self-released) 2011

Lechuga - The Search Part 1: Introspection ‎(Self-released) 2015

Lechuga - The Search Part 3: The Hypotesis (IGED Records) 2017

It's Not What It Seems (IGED Records) 2021

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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Venezuelan musician Abraham Sarache is the guest of Uncle Prog (Rune Belsvik Reinås) on the Progtalks this time. His progressive metal, with elements of grunge, alternative rock and

math-rock is quite unique and is made even more interesting because of the use of the traditional Venezuelan instrument, the Cuatro. Abraham introduces us to his electric version of this instrument, and how it helps shape his music. We also go into the concepts and philosophies behind his debut album “The Gardener” and his paired EP's “Kaleidoscope of Fears” and “Kaleidoscope of Dreams”. Finally, we talk about future plans, both for playing live, and writing and recording new music.

Follow Abraham Sarache here:

Website: https://www.abrahamsarache.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbrahamSarache

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsarache

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamsarache

Bandcamp: https://abrahamsarache.bandcamp.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abrahamsarache

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/abrahamsarache

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48TgUBJMEZffGLQqiLpyxH?si=g4QRNvNFT3q4VBEfBSo5MQ

The band is:

Abraham Sarache – Vocals & Cuatro

Tristan Turner – Bass & Backing Vocals

Jan Kohrt Drums & Percussion

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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This week on the Progtalks, Uncle Prog is visited by keyboard maestro David Van Pelt from Australian atmospheric and symphonic prog-rock band Acolyte. Naturally, we discuss their new album “Entropy” which was recently released to great acclaim by both fans and reviewers. We go into their writing process, and the quite serious themes explored on the album, as well as the bands’ history and future goals. David also explains his fondness of Europes’ “The Final Countdown” and gives us a tour through some favourites from his impressive collection of vintage synthesizers, many of which you can hear in use on “Entropy”.

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Follow Acolyte here:

Website: http://www.acolyte.com.au/

Bandcamp: https://acolyteband.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acolyte.Band/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acolyteofficial/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/acolyteau

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2B4Y5iqE4CmUf39qlpbuPP?si=1TqohMO2TamkuA9IMi3hrw

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaaGjOZGxvIj45fo_ZUidnA

Acolyte are:

Morgan-Leigh Brown - Vocals

Jason Grondman - Bass

Chris Cameron - Drums

David Van Pelt - Keys and Synths

Brandon Valentine - Guitars

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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This week on the Progtalks, Uncle Prog talks to Dave Kaminsky of up-and-coming progressive black/death metal band Stone Healer. Consisting of brothers Dave and Matt Kaminsky, Stone Healer just released their impressive debut album “Conquistador”. Dave explains the rigours and tribulations of getting the album ready and the challenges of using his music as a vessel to put a very personal story out there for the world to hear. We also discuss Dave's inspirations, from grunge to black-metal, touch upon his musical background, and of course his work as a recording engineer.

Follow STONE HEALER here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonehealermusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stone_healer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/__StoneHealer

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO74zoZxQNgqWHzCjRHlvMQ

Bandcamp: https://stonehealer.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/49tTRtQKlyAvwisPyQWb5q?si=eevVxYglTJq-zR2N4Evb0Q

Stone Healer are:

Dave Kaminsky - vocals, guitar, bass, songwriting

Matt Kaminsky - drums

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PROGTALKS by The Progspace, with Uncle Prog

The Progtalks produced by The Progspace

Main Host: Rune Belsvik Reinås

Produced by Rune Belsvik Reinås, Vanessa and Matthias Kirsch

All graphics and animations by Vanessa Kirsch

Intro theme by Giuseppe Negri - Follow: https://www.youtube.com/user/Skybladeprogmetal

Outro themes by Zach Munowitz - Follow: https://zachmunowitz.com/

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