prog rock “You Have to Account for 'Tales'…I Don’t Think We’d Be the Same Group Without It”: Steve Howe Talks Yes's ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ and Other Milestone Albums As Yes release their second album in two years, the guitarist reflects on the 50th anniversary of ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ and his newly reconceptualized take on the debut album from his 1960s band Tomorrow John Frusciante Called This Album “Beautiful” While John Petrucci Played It “Over and Over and Over”: Here’s Why Yes’s ‘Close to the Edge’ Remains a Prog Rock Masterpiece “It’s astounding. Even I can see that,” said Steve Howe “This Album Is Demonstrative of Us Growing and Building Again”: Watch the New Yes “Circles of Time” Music Video The band’s latest single is taken from their sensational new studio album, ‘Mirror to the Sky’ Latest prog rock Martin Barre Reflects on the Recording of Jethro Tull's 1971 Prog Milestone, ‘Aqualung‘ By Mark McStea published 26 May 21 How a little naïveté, a lot of preparation, and a '58 Les Paul Junior helped Barre track one of prog's finest albums. John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music. 10 Future Prog Legends: Meet the Players Leading Guitar Towards a New Frontier By Richard Bienstock published 17 May 21 Guitarists such as Yvette Young, Richard Henshall, Plini, and more are at the vanguard of creativity for progressive music. David Gilmour Reflects on His Career with Pink Floyd By Mark Ellen published 4 May 21 “The great moments are legion. I have thousands of snapshot memories that are great." Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff published 28 April 21 Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft. 123Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster2“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 3“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 4“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson5“This exciting era of acoustic-electronic innovation hasn’t seen much action on the amp front, which makes this a welcome addition”: Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier review
Martin Barre Reflects on the Recording of Jethro Tull's 1971 Prog Milestone, ‘Aqualung‘ By Mark McStea published 26 May 21 How a little naïveté, a lot of preparation, and a '58 Les Paul Junior helped Barre track one of prog's finest albums.
John Petrucci Discusses the Limitless Potential of Progressive Music and Unpacks the Philosophy Behind His Style By Richard Bienstock published 18 May 21 In reuniting Liquid Tension Experiment, the prog guitar virtuoso welcomes an old friend to the writing room, and finds new modes of expression within instrumental music.
10 Future Prog Legends: Meet the Players Leading Guitar Towards a New Frontier By Richard Bienstock published 17 May 21 Guitarists such as Yvette Young, Richard Henshall, Plini, and more are at the vanguard of creativity for progressive music.
David Gilmour Reflects on His Career with Pink Floyd By Mark Ellen published 4 May 21 “The great moments are legion. I have thousands of snapshot memories that are great."
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words By Guitar Player Staff published 28 April 21 Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.