2013/6/22 david <gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com> Sure, there are lots, my favourite young band being District 97 (starting in 2006 and releasing their two albums so far in 2010 and 2012): http://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-with-machines For a more classic prog sound (à la Genesis) there are for example Agents of Mercy, formed in 2009, although the musicians are already auld acquaintances like Roine Stolt and Jonas Reingold from the Flower Kings. -- Peter Crighton | Musician & Music Engraver based in Mainz, Germany http://www.petercrighton.de

On 22/06/13 07:28, david wrote: It is a superb track. If pushed, it's probably my favourite and I don't think that's just because it was the first I heard and it totally blew my mind (still does, seven or more years later). It's the first track off their first album. Fortunately, their first two albums have been back in print for the past few years. There was a time when CDs would be on eBay for £500 or more, let alone vinyl copies. The style of the second album is a little different and not just because it's totally instrumental (Jordrök is the only instrumental track on Hybris). I think their latest album probably has more in common with Epilog than Hybris, but all three are great in my opinion. I was all geared up to see them last summer -- their first visit to the UK. Sadly they cancelled, the band having imploded yet again during the making of the third album. I guess I'd still like to see them live, but there's not quite the same compulsion now that half the original members have left (arguably three key members, the distinctive drummer/producer, main guitarist, keyboard player), even if one original member (who left between albums two and three) has rejoined. That said, I think I am maybe just a little envious of people going to see them. And that looks to be one up-side to the new line-up, they seem much more intent on gigging. Sadly, I'm not going anywhere (nor making any music, just to keep things on topic) for a while due to a motorcycling injury. If you're into studio porn, there's a great series of videos of the making of the third album, Viljans Öga, on YouTube. Q