The Prog Report

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Interviews, podcasts, and more about Progressive Rock artists such as Dream Theater, Transatlantic, The Flower Kings, Big Big Train, Steven Wilson, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and more.

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New Album Reaction: Steven Wilson's Requiem For A Village
#493
Yesterday at 10:07 PM

We discuss the highly anticipated new album from Steven Wilson - Requiem For A Village

Host: Roie Avin Panel: Geoff Bailie, Victor Giol


New Music Reaction: Steven Wilson, Neal Morse, Klone, Crown Lands, Jason Bieler and Daniel Levy
#492
Last Wednesday at 3:39 PM

New Music Reaction, checking out new music from Steven Wilson, Neal Morse & The Resonance, Klone, Crown Lands, Jason Bieler and our very own Daniel Levy!

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Victor Giol, Daniel Levy


Neal Morse and Johnny Bisaha on the new Neal Morse & The Resonance album 'River of Light'
#491
10/20/2026

Neal Morse and singer Johnny Bisaha join the podcast to talk about the new Neal Morse & The Resonance album 'River of Light', which is out on Nov. 27th, 2026.

Host: Roie Avin with Prog Nick


Prog Takes - Are CDs Really Making A Comeback?
#490
10/13/2026

New Prog Takes episode discussing the surprising rise of CD sales and why that is.

Host: Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala


Prog Takes - 80s-era Rush is better than you remember!
#489
10/11/2026

With Rush back touring, we thought it would be fun to debate where 80s-era Rush stands vs the beloved 70s-era.

Host: Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala


The Flower Kings' Hasse Fröberg & Michael Stolt on the band's new album 'Hope'
#488
10/06/2026

Singer Hasse Fröberg & Bassist Michael Stolt check in about the new Flower Kings album 'Hope', songwriting, being a band for over 30 years, and more.

Host: Roie Avin with Prog Nick


New Music Reaction: Neal Morse, Temic, Pineapple Thief, DBA, Royal Sorrow, Pure Reason Revolution
#487
09/29/2026

Checking out new music from Neal Morse & The Resonance, Temic, The Pineapple Thief, Downes Braide Association, Royal Sorrow & Pure Reason Revolution

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Daniel Levy, Victor Giol


Drummer Gavin Harrison on The Pineapple Thief new album 'Far and Wide'
#486
09/22/2026

Drummer Gavin Harrison talks about The Pineapple Thief new album 'Far and Wide', gives updates on Porcupine Tree & more.

Host: Roie Avin


Geoff Downes and Chris Braide discuss the new DBA album 'Trauma'
#485
09/15/2026

Legendary keyboardist Geoff Downes and hit songwriter Chris Braide discuss the new DBA (Downes Braide Association) album 'Trauma', out on Sept. 25th.  We also discuss the new Asia album 'Indigo' with Geoff Downes.

Host: Roie Avin


New Music Reaction: Steven Wilson - Requiem For A Village
#484
09/12/2026

We check out the single/video from Steven Wilson "Requiem For A Village," the title track from his forthcoming album due on Nov. 6th.

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Geoff Bailie, Kyle Fagala


Jon Courtney on the new Pure Reason Revolution album 'Terrifying Angels'
#483
09/10/2026

Jon Courtney joins the podcast to talk about the new Pure Reason Revolution album 'Terrifying Angels', songwriting, touring, and more.

Host: Roie Avin


Adrian Belew on performing with BEAT, the music of King Crimson, and the upcoming tour
#482
09/04/2026

Legendary musician Adrian Belew talks about performing with BEAT, the music of King Crimson, and the upcoming tour.

Host: Roie Avin with Geoff Bailie


New Music Reaction: Hackett & Rothery, The Pineapple Thief, The Flower Kings, Lonely Robot and more!
#481
08/29/2026

We look at new music from Hackett & Rothery, The Pineapple Thief, The Flower Kings, Lonely Robot, Asia, and Green Carnation.

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Prog Nick, Jeremy Lechner


John Mitchell talks about the new Asia album and final Lonely Robot album
#480
08/17/2026

John Mitchell talks about the new Asia album 'Indigo' and final Lonely Robot album 'An Ending'. Host: Roie Avin


Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery Interview - The Roaring Waves
#479
08/13/2026

Guitar legends Steve Hackett (Genesis) & Steve Rothery (Marillion) join the podcast to talk about their new album 'The Roaring Waves,' due out on August 28th, and each shares their 5 favorite instrumental tracks. 

Host: Roie Avin with Prog Nick


Richard Henshall on the new Haken ep 'in a fever dream', the direction of the band, and more.
#478
08/03/2026

Guitarist and founding member of Haken, Richard Henshall, returns to talk about the new Haken ep 'in a fever dream', the direction of the band, and more.

Host: Roie Avin


New Music Reaction - Asia, Mastodon, Temic, DBA, Pure Reason Revolution and Pattern-Seeking Animals
#477
07/31/2026

We check out new music from Asia, Mastodon, Temic, DBA, Pure Reason Revolution and Pattern-Seeking Animals

Host: Roie Avin

Panel: Kyle Fagala, Jeremy Lechner


Prog fans react to Video Game Music
#476
07/27/2026

New reaction show where Dan shows Roie and Kyle some prog-influenced video game music. Let us know what you guys think of this type of music.


Prog Takes - First-Time Reactions
#475
07/23/2026

On this Prog Takes episode, we examine first-time reaction YouTube videos and ask whether it's possible that they haven't heard these songs before.

Hosts: Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala


Pete Trewavas, Eric Blackwood and Rich Armstrong on the new Edison's Children album
#474
07/14/2026

Pete Trewavas, Eric Blackwood and Rich Armstrong on the new Edison's Children album 'A Light in Ethereal Night'.

 

Host: Roie Avin


Prog Takes - Why do we have to hate everything?
#473
07/07/2026

Roie and Kyle discuss why everything has to be so negative when it comes to new music.

Hosts: Roie Avin, Kyle Fagala


Mid-Year Podcast 2026 - Best of the Year...so far!
#472
06/29/2026

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, Paul McCartney & more.
#471
06/17/2026

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


Recap of night 3 of the Rush Fifty Something Tour from Los Angeles, June 11th, 2026
#470
06/14/2026

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'
#469
06/01/2026

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
#468
05/27/2026

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


Reaction: New music from Haken, Yes, Devin Townsend, Periphery, Geoff Tate, and Deep Purple!
#467
05/26/2026

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 from The Pineapple Thief on his new solo album, new record label, and more.
#466
05/14/2026

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', opening for Kiss & more.
#465
05/05/2026

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


Prog Takes - A.I. Will Ruin Music As Know it
#464
04/30/2026

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


New Music Reaction: Evergrey, Elder, Advent Horizon, Einar Solberg, Teramaze, and Brass Camel!
#463
04/28/2026

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


John Wesley and Colin Edwin talk about their Porcupine Tree-inspired project Voyage 35
#462
04/23/2026

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


Celebrating the 50th anniversary years of Rush's 2112
#461
04/21/2026

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 (Leprous) on his new album Vox Occulta
#460
04/10/2026

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


New Music Reaction: Devin Townsend, Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Teramaze, and more!
#459
03/30/2026

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 on the new Magenta album 'Tarot'
#458
03/11/2026

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 Music Reaction: Crown Lands, The Dear Hunter, Einar Solberg, Magenta, Port Noir, Echoverse
#457
03/03/2026

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 'L.I.F.T.' Reaction Podcast - Was this album worth the wait?
#456
03/01/2026

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


Prog Takes - The Rock Hall of Fame Has a Prog Rock Problem!
#455
02/11/2026

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?


Quid Prog Quo - Genesis and Spock's Beard - Albums with the band's 3rd singer
#454
02/09/2026

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?