The European Perspective

Finally, we reach the end of 2019, and the last of Wilf and Martin’s review of 2019. Happy Christmas everyone! Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday (04:39) from Now That’s What I Call Xmas, 2009 Tool – Fear Inoculum (10:21) from Fear Inoculum, 2019 Charlie Cawood – The Dark Within (04:37) from [...]

The second part of our end of 2019 review, with our heroes discussing albums released during the middle part of the year. Jona Lewie – Stop The Cavalry (02:55) from Now That’s What I Call Xmas, 2009 Brighteye Brison – The Quest Of Quarrel (12:33) from V, 2019 Broken Parachute – Masterframe (06:52) from Living [...]

In this first of three end of 2019 specials, Wilf and Martin take a canter through some of the excellent albums released in the first part of the year. Kylie Minogue – Santa Baby (03:22) from Now That’s What I Call Xmas, 2009 Lost Crowns – Sound As Colour (07:40) from Every Night Something Happens, [...]

This time on The European Perspective: New releases from Jon Hunt and Barock Project Progradar’s Picks, with new and forthcoming releases from Bent Knee, Afenginn and Eloy A celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of In The Court Of The Crimson King The Far Meadow – Travelogue (18:36) from Foreign Land, 2019 Jon [...]

This time on The European Perspective: New release round up – Opeth, Thieves’ Kitchen, Kaprekar’s Constant, and more. Progradar’s Picks, featuring The Flower Kings, Leprous, Tool and from the archives, classic Marillion More of the best in British and European progressive music! Frost* – Numbers (04:22) from Falling Satellites, 2016 Frost* – Towerblock (06:14) from [...]

In this episode of The European Perspective: New releases from The Kentish Spires, Hats Off Gentlemen, It’s Adequate, This Winter Machine, and more Progradar’s Picks, with a time-busting selection from Martin HEEP!!!!! The Far Meadow – Travelogue (18:46) from Foreign Land, 2019 Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – Ark (11:48) from Ark, 2019 This Winter [...]

In this edition of The European Perspective: A new release roundup, including music from Nad Sylvan, The Tea Club, North Sea Radio Orchestra, and much more Progradar’s Picks, featuring Rise Twain, Richard Henshall, Moron Police and from the archives, Cosmograf Other stuff I fancied playing… Pure Reason Revolution – Aeropause/Goshen’s Remains/Apprentice Of The Universe (15:08) [...]

The second part of my canter through the Bad Elephant Music catalogue! More genre fluid madness from the label’s unique roster of bands. If you like any of these albums, then please consider investing in a CD or two – it helps keep the label going, and supporting exciting new music. Head along to the [...]

In a change from your usual programming, this and the next episode of The European Perspective see Wilf rambling on about his record label, Bad Elephant Music, and playing songs from all the albums they’ve released. Which is actually a lot more interesting than it sounds… Shineback – We Rescue (04:46), 2018 Shineback – May [...]

On The European Perspective this week: More songs, old and new, from across the world and spanning genres Progradar’s Picks, featuring Pattern Seeking Animals, IZZ and This Winter Machine Karmakanic – 1969 (14:13) from In A Perfect World, 2011 King Crimson – Larks’ Tongues In Aspic: Part IV (14:04) from The ConstruKction of Light, 1999 [...]