Jul's Progkast - 2 Blog

In this Podcast - 

 

Sumeritae - Intro (2015)
Lista de Lily - A Fonte (2015)
Magic Lantern - Feasting on Energy (2008)
White Hills - Pads of Light (2012)
Doctor Turtle - Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area (2016)
Original Innocence - Born From Above (2011)
Droopies - Below (2015)
Mystic Morrison Visions - Crawling Aleister (2010)
New Mystikal Troubadors - LA Rock (2014)
Monk Turner - Oh Yes, You Will! ( Zeus's Song) (2016)
Jahzzar - Black Jar (2015)

BAND SPOTLIGHT

 Lista De Lily

"A Fonte" (The Source) - From the EP "Segorna" (2015). Lista de Lily is a Lo-Fi, Progressive Brazilian band that I discovered on Soundcloud. They were gracious enough to allow me to play their music on Progkast. The best way I can describe their sound is sort of a like a mesmerizing psychedelic swirl of cosmic sunshine incorporating South American rhythms with an energetic pulse culminating in a melodic array of musical fusion - lol. Their sound is both familiar and yet unique. I've found quite a bit of good music coming from South America (is this the new home of Prog?). Anyway, they've been very gracious and kind, ready to share, and hopefully soon we'll have some lyrics to post here. Many thanks to Lista de Lily for allowing me to play their music on Progkast!

White Hills 

"Pads of Light" - Live at WFMU April 2012. Describing their music as Psychedelia from outer space, the White Hills, consisting of Dave G. and 'Ego Sensation' reside in Brooklyn NY. Sort of Metal meets Punk meets Prog.

Original Innocence 

This is actually a 2011 Rock Opera by Dave Nuss and Eric Sanders which explores Eastern and Western theologies. I hold no religious bias. If I like it, I'll play it. However, if anything is "over the top" - either way - it won't get played. I didn't feel this was over the top. With several movements and themes, I felt this was a good example of what Prog Rock is all about.

Droopies 

"Below" from the album "Droopies" (2015). I wasn't over enthused about the quality of this song. The musicianship isn't the greatest - both in 'sound' and application. BUT.... the song is good, the vocals are good, the "feel" or vibe is good. It is good Lo-Fi Psychedelic Rock Sometimes it's not all about being the best or the greatest, sometimes it's just about writing the music, making the music and presenting it like no one else can. So, I'm a fan... of the music, with bigger and better hope for the future. Link to The Droopies bandcamp page - https://droopies.bandcamp.com/releases

Monk Turner 

"Oh Yes, You Will (Zeus' Song)" - is from the album "God Complex" (2016) in which Turner presents us with a concept album in the form of a Rock Opera comprised of the Greek Gods singing their top hits. Now, although "Zeus's Song" is very Prog-like in it's variations and movements, the album itself encompasses many different Genres. Soft Rock, Hip Hop, Pop.. "Zeus" was the most Prog-like on that album. If you like these different genres, this is quite a find. Some well done, well produced songs utilizing various lead singers and some other artists. Short fun interview with Monk Turner (first 1.30 minutes).

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Thanks to the artists and curators/labels who have allowed their music to be played/distributed (Podcast) through Creative Commons, and to WFMU and FMU for hosting the website for this music.