In Episode 7, we speak with Xander Rapstine about his work, inspiration and influences as a prog rock composer and songwriter, including with Proud Peasant, the Austin-based symphonic prog rock outfit.
In Episode 6, we talk to Transit Method, a band from Austin, TX that brings together the complexities of progressive rock with the unrefined grit of grunge and heavy metal. They recently released their sophomore record, The Madness, on Brutal Panda...
Black Ladder is a progressive rock trio based in Austin, TX. Members include Shane Lamb (keyboard), Clarence Riley, IV (bass), and Ray Cardenas (drums). The band’s sound developed from a merging of Shane’s classically influenced licks, Clarence’s...
Aileen Adler is a multidisciplinary visual artist, musician (vox/theremin), composer, and producer that has been playing the theremin for over 25 years. She strives to present the theremin as a diverse and viable musical instrument, adapting its...
Mohadev is a guitarist, composer and producer active in a variety of forms of creative music. He has performed live with John "Drumbo" French, Cardiacs tribute Jibber & Twitch, Adam Rudolph's Go:Organic Orchestra and others. Since 2009 he has been...
Sam Arnold is a guitarist, vocalist, bassist, singer-songwriter, composer, and sideman with a career focus on progressive music. Outside of Opposite Day and his prog, jazz, rock, and sideman gigs, he produces recordings of his own eclectic pop...
Cédric Theys plays ambient soundscapes, instant compositions, and progressive electronic rock using his U8 Touch Guitar. In this episode, he discusses his personal history, musical techniques, and his artistic motivations.