Refestramus will be releasing a new music video, “Fox on the Run” only on YouTube at https://youtu.be/fQGJzCQ0qsY this Friday, March 14, at 12PM CT/10 AM PT/5 PM UK time. The cover of the Sweet classic by Chicago’s prog punkers was inspired by the band’s Wizard/songwriter/drummer Derek Ferguson love of the synthesizer sound and that “the song has a great hook.” While the original Sweet version used an ARP Odyessy, Refestramus’ cover starts with Apple’s Garageband app on iPad for the synthesizer sound.
In fact, the whole recording other than drums and vocals was recorded on an iPad before being mixed and mastered by Ian Beabout at his studio.
Derek Pavlic played keyboards, guitars, and bass. Craig Cairns sang all the vocals. The recording was engineered and produced by Refestramus’ long time producer, Colouratura’s Ian Beabout.
Unavailable on streaming digital sites like iTunes or Spotify, Refestramus’ “Fox on the Run” is exclusively on YouTube, and is mainly an A.I. presentation except for Agent M dancing, running, and making joyful faces to the song, plus band member shots. However because Derek Ferguson loves playing with A.I., he turned his bandmates into glam stars, most notably the end of the video with Craig’s face as a fox. He also has an A.I. fox visiting him and Derek Pavlic in the recording studio.
Refestramus is currently working on their third studio album with Crack the Sky’s Rick Witkowski at his Studio L recording studio in Weirton, West Virginia. Ian Beabout is once again in the producer’s chair, aiming for a release shortly before the band plays UK’s HRH Prog Fest, in Yarmouth this fall. The group will be playing the International Pop Overthrow Fest in Chicago this spring. Refestramus was born May 2020 as Derek’s home studio project during the COVID pandemic They released “Decoupage” in 2021, and “Intourist” on Melodic Revolution Records in 2024.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated music documentaryCountdown to a Better Day (2025) by Time Horizon has made an incredible debut on the film festival circuit!
Silver Award Winner – On its very first entry, Countdown to a Better Day has been honored with a Silver Award at the prestigious Christian Family Film Festival.
Official Selection – The film has also been officially selected for Cinemafest 2025 in New York, further solidifying its impact and recognition in the film and music communities.
Featuring legendary musicians Michael Sadler (SAGA) and Michael Manring (Michael Hedges), this compelling documentary takes viewers on an inspiring journey through music, passion, and perseverance.
About Countdown to a Better Day
In 2023, Time Horizon filmed a documentary and live performances in Northern California, featuring songs from their recently released album, “POWER OF THREE.” They enlisted the expertise of Clark Langon, an award-winning and experienced director and producer, to bring their vision to life. Clark has worked with artists such as Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, and more.
Watch Countdown to a Better Day Trailer Here
About Time Horizon
The Band started as a bunch of friends writing music together and grew from there. Ralph Otteson had played in a band called “Iron Clay Poets” during the mid-’90s. They played around the Central Valley of California for a few years and finally recorded an album, however, the album was never released after being finished due to the disbanding of the members. It was through mixing this album with the help of Bruce Gaetke that brought together what would become the origins of Time Horizon.
Time Horizon is…
David Mau: Lead Vocals and support keys Ralph Otteson: Keyboards, background vocals Bruce Gaetke: Drums, lead and background vocals Allen White: Electric and acoustic bass David Miller: Electric and acoustic guitars Michael Gregory: Lead electric guitar
Stay tuned for more details! https://httpsmrrmusiccom.lsnto.me/timehorizon
New album In Search of Being out on June 6th, 2025.
After the successful release of the song “Becoming, (R)evolution,” progressive metal trio Phase Transition, are now set to release the new single, “Veil of Illusions.” The track comes from the group’s forthcoming debut album, In Search of Being, due out on June 6th, 2025.
The band comprised of violinist/vocalist Sofia Beco, guitarist Luís Dias, and drummer Fernando Maia, say this about the track: “The song explores themes of self-doubt and personal discovery that are part of adulthood, including progressive guitar riffs and virtuosic solos that elevate its intensity.”
Watch the video here:
Writing for the album started in 2023 when guitarist Luís Dias was in Barcelona for a while. The band worked on the music remotely which took about a year and a half to lay down, then another six months to produce and record everything. The final production, mixing, and mastering was done with the help of former Anathema member Daniel Cardoso, at Öhme Studio.
Tracklisting: 1. Dichotomy 2. Becoming, (R)evolution 3.Veil of Illusions 4.Shadows of Grief 5.The Other Side
Pre-order here: In Search of Being Sofia Beco, Luís Dias, and Fernando Maia began playing while at university, in the middle of their studies for exams, with Dream Theater covers. While trying to pass their courses, they managed to release their first EP called “Relatively Speaking”, in 2020. Since then, they have been playing in several venues like HardClub and festivals such as Comendatio Music Fest. The band combines influences ranging from classical music to technical progressive metal, as a result of the eclectic backgrounds of the members.
March 4, 2025 – Portuguese musicians Álvaro Silveira, Paulo Chagas, and João Nuno Represas have come together to release Cloud Silver Rain, their first album as a trio. The album, launched on February 20, 2025, blends progressive rock, psychedelia, and experimental textures, creating dynamic and poetic soundscapes.
Recorded between December 2023 and January 2025 the album showcases the trio’s ability to explores the balance between composition and improvisation and fuse elements of jazz, folk, world music, electroacoustic and progressive psychedelia into a deeply immersive listening experience and intelligent songs.
“This album is about fluidity, about embracing the unknown without leaving your own senses as a human being,” says Álvaro Silveira. “We wanted to create something that exists in the space between composition and improvisation, between sound and silence.”
Paulo Chagas, known for his innovative approach to wind instruments and electroacoustic music, and which creative production plays a key role in shaping the album’s beautiful textures, adds, “The interplay between the three of us is what shapes the album. Each sound is a conversation, an exploration of sonic possibilities.”
João Nuno Represas highlights the immersive nature of the work: “Cloud Silver Rain is best experienced as a whole. It’s an album that rewards deep listening, where every detail reveals something new upon each encounter.” The album features 13 evocative tracks, including “Drowning,” “Evening Sun,” “Landscape Invention,” “She” and “Neverland (Dedicated to David Lynch)” each offering intricate layers of sound and shifting moods.
Between other guest musicians, Cloud Silver Rain also benefits from the unique musical approach of Armindo Neves, one of the most virtuous and recognized Portuguese electric guitarists.
Cloud Silver Rain is available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Tidal, and other major streaming platforms.
About the Artists Álvaro Silveira is best known for his work with Miosótis, an avant-folk-prog band from Portugal, with his unique approach to vocal delivery and acoustic guitars. Paulo Chagas is also a prominent member of Miosótis and has participated in numerous musical projects across different genres, from experimental jazz to contemporary classical and electroacoustic music. His versatility as a multi-instrumentalist has earned him recognition in avant-garde circles worldwide.
João Nuno Represas gained prominence as a percussionist with Trovante, one of Portugal’s most iconic folk-rock bands. He has also contributed as a percussionist to many musical projects throughout Portugal, bringing his clever rhythms and innovative sound textures to diverse genres.
The 5th solo album from Airbag co-found Bjørn Riis is called “Fimbulvinter”, and will be out on the 11th of April.
Named after the legendary long winter that heralds Ragnarok, a time of both destruction and rebirth. Bjørn Riis’ new album “Fimbulvinter” is a profound and deeply personal work. Drawing from his own experiences with anxiety, Bjørn explores themes of hopelessness, paranoia, and despair, ultimately finding a spark of hope and gratitude in the darkness. “This isn’t an autobiographical album,” Bjørn explains, “but I wanted to share parts of my own journey and address a subject that I feel is both deeply important and still somewhat taboo.”
Musically, “Fimbulvinter” reflects Bjørn’s diverse influences, blending the atmospheric and introspective tones of progressive rock with the energy and swagger of the hard rock bands he grew up with in the early ’80s. Fans of Kiss, Black Sabbath, and classic progressive acts will find much to love in the album’s rich soundscapes. From the driving, anthemic energy of “Gone” – a track made for blasting on the open road – to moments of introspection and monumental heaviness, “Fimbulvinter” is a dynamic journey through darkness and light.
Bjørn takes centre stage on the album, performing all instruments and vocals, while also enlisting contributions from talented collaborators, including Henrik Bergan Fossum (Airbag), Arild Brøter (Pymlico) and Kai Christoffersen on drums. Longtime partner and co-producer Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes also returns, ensuring the album’s production is as impeccable as its compositions.
With “Fimbulvinter”, Bjørn Riis once again demonstrates why he is a cornerstone of the progressive rock scene, delivering music that is as emotionally resonant as it is sonically captivating.
Tracklist: 1. Illhug 2. Gone 3. Panic Attack 4. She 5. Fimbulvinter 6. Fear of Abandonment
“Fimbulvinter” will be available CD, Digipak, Digital and Black Vinyl LP and Coloured Vinyl LP formats, and can now be pre-ordered at:
The Flower Kings are set to release their 17th studio album on May 2nd, 2025, titled LOVE. With “How can you leave us now!?”, the quintet unveils the first track from their upcoming record that is available for pre-order now.
The band will debut the material from LOVE live in Stockholm, May 29th followed by a European tour together with Neal Morse & The Resonance.
When The Flower Kings played their first show on Aug 20th, 1994, they likely had no idea they would go on to make music history worldwide. With 17 studio albums, numerous live albums, and performances at festivals and countless tours across the globe, their legacy is unmatched in the rebirth of progressive rock. They remain titans of melodic prog, brimming with creativity and vitality, placing them firmly in that royal reign that their name suggested 30 years ago.
Their first song “How Can You Leave Us Now!?” can be listened to HERE
The album features the three original members—Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, and Michael Stolt—alongside relative newcomers Mirko DeMaio and Lalle Larsson. Together, they have crafted an album that embodies the essence of progressive rock from the late sixties and early seventies. This era was marked by a departure from the norm of seeking hit singles, embracing creativity with bell-bottoms, Mellotrons, Moogs, phasing, flanging, and epic compositions. The Flower Kings have always had a knack for writing songs that blend pop sensibilities with experimental and jam band influences.
This new album showcases the Swedish royals with newfound confidence, delivering progressive rock second to none. It promises to take listeners on a journey to the hidden corners of their musical world. Fans can expect to hear more of the experimental side and wild guitar and synth solos reminiscent of the band’s early albums. The album, with a runtime of 75 minutes, features 12 tracks ranging from 3 to 12 minutes, designed to be listened to as a whole.
Artwork by Joey Tessier
Track list 1.We Claim The Moon 2.The Elder 3.How Can You Leave Us Now!? 4.World Spinning 5.Burning Both Edges 6.The Rubble 7.Kaiser Razor 8.The Phoenix 9.The Promise 10.Love Is 11.Walls Of Shame 12.Considerations
The Flower Kings line-up: Mirko DeMaio: Drums & Percussion Lalle Larson: Grand Piano, Rhodes Piano, Hammond B3 & Synthesizers Hans Fröberg: Vocals, Guitar Michael Stolt: Bass, Moog Bass, Vocals Roine Stolt: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic 6 & 12 String Guitars, Ukulele
The album will be available in the following versions: Ltd. CD Digipak Ltd. CD Digipak (US version) Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese Version) Ltd. Gatefold Black 2LP Ltd. Gatefold Neon Orange 2LP– Limited to only 500 copies worldwide Ltd. Gatefold Transp. Light Blue 2LP– Strictly limited to only 300 copies worldwide
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