The Prog Report

2026 has been a crazy year so far. We look at some of the best album releases from Jan-June of this year.

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Kyle Fagala, Victor Giol, Daniel Lev

UK alt-prog/pop group Exploring Birdsong on their new album Every House We Built, showing Paul McCartney their music, how they came up with the band name & more.

As seen in the video: (Top Left) Lynsey Ward — Vocals + Piano (Bottom Left) Jonny Knight — Bass + Synthesizers (Bottom Right) Matt Harrison — Drums + Percussion

Host: Roie Avin

Fellow Prog Reporters Jon Fiala and Kyle Graves recap night 3 of the Rush Fifty Something Tour from Los Angeles on June 11th, 2026.

Host: Roie Avin

Yes singer Jon Davison on the band's latest album 'Aurora'. The new album is out on June 12th, 2026.

Hosts: Roie Avin & Geoff Bailie

Devin Townsend talks about his latest project, The Moth, and the long process to make it a reality. The Moth is out on May 29th, 2026.

Host: Roie Avin

We take a look at new music from Haken, Yes, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Geoff Tate, and Deep Purple!

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Vic Giol, Daniel Levy, Kyle Fagala

Bruce Soord, frontman and founder of prog band The Pineapple Thief talks about his new solo album "Ghosts in the Park", new record label for TPT, upcoming album and tour, and more.

Host: Roie Avin

Crown Lands members Cody and Kevin talk about their new album 'Apocalypse', Rush, opening for Kiss & more. 'Apocalypse' is out on May 15th, 2026 on InsideOutMusic.

Host: Roie Avin

On this Prog Takes episode, Roie and Kyle discuss the effect A.I. will have on music in the future.

Hosts: Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala

We take a look at new music from Evergrey, Elder, Advent Horizon, Einar Solberg, Teramaze, and Brass Camel!

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Geoff Bailie & Kyle Fagala

Thirty-three years ago in 1993, Porcupine Tree performed their debut gig at The Nag’s Head in High Wycombe. A year prior, Steven Wilson’s experimental double album On the Sunday of Life laid the groundwork for the band’s sound. Now, in 2026, Voyage 35, led by former Porcupine Tree members Colin Edwin and John Wesley, invites fans on a nostalgia trip back to those heady days. On this podcast, Colin and John discuss the origins of the project, what Steven Wilson thinks, and what else is in store. Host: Roie Avin

Rush's classic album 2112 celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Now, a spectacular new hardcover book titled 'Rush & 2112' has been released to commemorate this iconic album. We discuss the new book and the album with the book's author, Daniel Bukszpan, Kevin Comeau & Cody Bowles from Crown Lands, and Rylee McDonald from Advent Horizon.

Einar Solberg, vocalist for Leprous talks about his new album Vox Occulta, writing for an orchestra, the surprise cover of Take On Me & more. Vox Occulta is out on April 24th, 2026 on InsideOutMusic. Host: Roie Avin

We check out new music from Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Advent Horizon, Teramaze, Exploring Birdsong, and Devin Townsend. Host: Roie Avin Panel: Daniel Levy & Victor Giol

Rob Reed, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer for the band Magneta, joins the podcast to talk about the band's new album 'Tarot,' songwriting, and the greatness of ELO. Host: Roie Avin

New reaction video with great new music from Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Magenta, Port Noir, and Echoverse. What did you like? What other new music have you discovered? Hosts: Roie Avin & Daniel Levy

NMB return with their 5th album L.I.F.T. Roie, Geoff, and Dan discuss the new album. What do you think of it?

New Prog Takes episode where Roie and Kyle debate on why so many deserving prog rock acts get overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who do you think should be inducted already?

Roie and Notes (from the Notes Reviews YouTube channel) check out albums by bands on their 3rd singer. The parallels between Genesis and Spock's Beard made this an interesting one. What do you think of these albums?

The first reaction video for 2026 with great new music from NMB, Big Big Train, Peter Gabriel, Einar Solberg, Karnivool, and Holosoil.

Alberto Bravin and Gregory Spawton join the podcast to discuss the new Big Big Train album Woodcut, the band's first concept album, out on Feb 6th, 2026.

New Prog Takes episode where Roie and Kyle debate if the current concert experience has been ruined for various reasons. What do you think?

We pick our top ten albums and honorable mentions as we recap another very busy year in progressive rock. (This is not the Prog Report Awards).

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Kyle Fagala, Daniel Levy, Victor Giol ,Prog Nick, Geoff Bailie

Nick D'Virgilio talks about the new Big Big Train album 'Woodcut, the re-release of his version of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway with 'Rewiring Genesis,' touring with Steve Hackett & more.

Host: Roie Avin

Reaction: New music from Big Big Train, Evergrey, Steve Morse Band, Moron Police, Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side, and Altesia. Host: Roie Avin Panel: Vic Giol, Daniel Levy, Kyle Fagala

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie, Kyle, and Geoff debate whether there are no good new rock bands anymore. Is Gene Simmons right? What do you think?

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Geoff Bailie, Kyle Fagala

Mariusz Duda, frontman and bassist from Riverside, returns to talk about this latest album as Lunatic Soul - The World Under Unsun. This 90-minute double album is the 8th studio album by Lunatic Soul and the conclusion to the long-running story. The album is out on October 31st, 2025. Host: Roie Avin

Producer/Musician Paul Meany is known for his band from the mid-to-late 2000s called Mutemath, but has since gone on to work as a producer with the hugely successful Twenty-One Pilots, and others. We talk about his career and his new solo album Forever Phase, which is out now.

Big news with the announcement of Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson touring again as Rush with drummer Anika Niles. Roie, Kyle, and Jeremy discuss what this means and if this is a good thing. How do you feel about it? Will you go see it?

Big Wreck songwriter, vocalist, and guitar player, Ian Thornley, returns to the podcast to talk about the band's new album, 'The Rest of the Story,' his songwriting process, and more.

Reaction to new music from Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Echolyn, Soen, Jonas Lindberg & The Other Side, and Time's Forgotten.

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie and Kyle debate whether modern prog is actually better than classic prog? What do you think?

Welcome to our new Prog Report series called Prog Takes. In this episode, Roie and Kyle debate if vinyl is just overpriced nostalgia or something that should be valued? What do you think?

Reacting to new music from Lunatic Soul, Gazpacho, Moron Police, JackTheJoker, Asymmetric Universe, and Leprous. Host: Roie Avin Panel: Vic Giol, Daniel Levy, Kyle Fagala

Tommy Rogers and Dan Briggs from Between the Buried and Me talk about their new album 'The Blue Nowhere,' songwriting, touring, and more.  

'The Blue Nowhere' is out on Sept. 12th. 2025

Dream Theater singer James LaBrie joins the podcast to talk about the 40th Anniversary Tour, working with Mike Portnoy again, the Parasomnia comic, Ozzy and more.

The multi-talented Arjen Anthony Lucassen returns to talk about his latest solo album 'Songs No One Will Hear', the upcoming 30th Anniversary of Ayreon, and more.

Steve Rothery joins the podcast to talk about his new project Bioscope with Thorsten Quaeschning, and catch us up on Marillion.

Roie and Notes (from the Notes Reviews YouTube channel) check out albums by bands with only one album - Ephrat's 'No One's Words' and Native Construct's 'Quiet World'. What do you think of these albums?

We react to new music from BEAT, Karnivool, Asymmetric Universe, BTBAM, Arjen Lucassen, and Royal Sorrow

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Vic and Jeremy