A well know figure in the “prog” scene made a statement about how “hobby bands” were ruining the music scene for pro bands. Yes I know “proper prog” fans, I know I’m not really prog (don’t start) . This is crazy. No one is entitled to earn a living thr …

My thoughts on the whole Free/Pay What You Want thing was to use “free” content (in this case an album) to gain an audience for my music. My music is bloody weird/quite odd but hopefully quite melodic so I was really hoping to connect to an audience but it was a hard sell. Weird guitar instrumentals in odd timings – doesn’t inspire much confidence does it?

Matt Stevens from The Fierce And The Dead takes a look at the latest solo offering from former Porcupine Tree man Steven Wilson.

When I was offered the chance to write about Matt Stevens’ newest, ‘Relic’, I was very pleased. I am a fan to say the least, and I love to share my thoughts on great music with anyone that is willing to listen (or read in this case). That’s right, I sa …