There’s an interesting column in the latest edition of PROG magazine lamenting that “the reality of Scottish prog has been a struggle against heartbreaking neglect…Out of sight, out of mind. …the lack of gigs in Scotland and the expense for Scottish bands playing further afield. But there is some good news: “The three big beasts of Scottish prog – Comedy of Errors, Pallas and Abel Ganz are all completing albums and there was a ‘Wha’s Like Us’ prog festival in Scotland in Augu

Shindig magazine favourites Schizo Fun Addict are back with just over 5 minutes of music on two songs: ‘Pasteline Dream; in tribute to a band that never was discovered by serendipity (more details on FdM) and ‘Fate Reprise. Both are from their forthcoming LP “Desolate Ecstasy” due for release in 200 limited vinyl edition in May, 2026. Their music having been previously described as “spaced out lo-fi psyched wonder” with the addition of two lady backing singers on the first so

This follow-up to Harper Trio’s successful “Passing By” LP is described as “an aural journey rich in nuance and unexpected turns”. It begins with ‘Quiet Mind’ demarcated by a quintuplet of harp notes from Maria- Christina Harper accompanied by Josephine Davies on sax whose warm notes are a delight throughout (Except maybe during the more avant-garde sections) and Evan Jenkins of The Neil Cowley Trio on drums (cymbals and atmospheric percussion on this number). The impressive