rec.music.progressive Frequently Asked Questions 3/8

Last-modified: Thu Jan 10 23:09:06 2008

Summary: Listing of many periodical publications concerning progresive, experimental and non-mainstream music. There is also some information regarding non-periodical publications of interest. Information includes format, subscription costs, language, remit, and address.

The most recent ascii versions of these FAQs are available at

The Web versions are available at:

All mail addresses have been anti-spammed by replacing "@" with " AT ". Please put the "@" back in order to use the email addresses. This is necessary, unfortunately, since I know that my spam levels have rocketed since spamming started in earnest. Newsgroup names should be news: URLs so you can read any newsgroup mentioned here by clicking them (again, providing your browser supports them). Also, some names are links to the Web pages of individuals.

This file may be freely distributed as long as it is not modified in any way and contains this notice.

Please Note: All ftp, and web addresses are given in standard URL format. If you are not familiar with this then read this short explanation. Simple URL format looks like this:

A URL as given above can be entered as it is into any Web browser. If you intend to use standard ftp, the boldface part should be used as the address of the machine to which you should connect and the immediately following section as the directory to look in when you are connected. The part preceding the boldface can be ignored in this case.

The following people have contributed to making this file what it is:

Malcolm Humes (mal AT emf.net)
Peter Thelen (ptlk AT netcom.com)
Minsu Jang (cats AT ailab1.sogang.ac.kr)
Guido Hogen (ghogen AT zeus.informatik.rwth-aachen.de)
Marshall Wood (marshall AT emavp04.webo.dg.com)
Alain Lachampalle (al AT hexacom.com)
Oliviero Ortolani (ortolani AT student.msu.edu)
Chris Moon (camoon AT herbie.unl.edu)
Mike Borella (cathmike AT xnet.com)
Phil Kime (Philip AT kime.org.uk)
Aymeric Leroy (bigbang AT alpes-net.fr)
Geoff Burton (Geoff.Burton AT mbmmllab.demon.co.uk)
Markus Derrer (derrer AT mb.sympatico.ca)

Progressive Music Publications Listing

When contacting any of the publications listed here it is probably a good idea to enclose an IRC (International Reply Coupon) or two to assure that it is easy for them to respond with subscription info and maybe sample issues. It is probably fair to enclose a return address label too, if it is not hard for you to do so. It is a good idea to make it as simple as possible for them to respond to you. Prices and addresses listed may be inaccurate or out of date. No guarantee of accuracy is implied and we hope that those who are in contact with the publications listed here will help keep this as up to date as possible. Please mail your revisions to Philip AT kime.org.uk.

To prevent any misunderstandings we advise you to confirm subscription fees or costs before mailing any payment to any place listed here. Addresses and prices are subject to unexpected changes and it is highly likely that some of these publications no longer exist. If you are in recent contact with any of the publications listed here please inform the FAQ maintainer.

European Paper Sizes (As Shown In `Format' Field)

Common paper sizes employed in Europe and Japan. Many of the listings use this format because the basic list was done in France. In some cases the entry may be approximated with publications from the US or other areas not using the European paper standard sizes.

A3 = 11.7" x 16.5" (roughly equivalent to US standard 11"x17")
A4 = 8.3"x 11.7" (roughly equivalent to US 8"x11" standard)
A5 = 5.8" x 8.3"
B4 = 10.1" x 14.3"
B5 = 7.2 = x 10.1"
B6 = 5.1" x 7.2"

Non-Periodical Publications

This section covers a few books or any other single publications concerning progressive music. Also listed are a few well known publications on some "core" figures. Lists of magazines, fanzines, newsletters etc. follow.

Title

Rocking the Classics

Author

Edward Macan

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year

1997

ISBN

ISBN 0-19-509887-0
ISBN 0-19-5098888-9 (pbk.)

Comments

New 290-page book about progressive rock.

Title

The Billboard Guide to Progressive Music

Author

Bradley Smith

Publisher

Billboard

Year

1997

ISBN

0-8230-7665-2

Comments

It covers only the most progressive recordings of the groups it details and as such isn't a discography as much as it is a buyers guide, but then no one wants a long list of stuff except a completist. Its features include a prog overview, explanations of different styles, addresses for record distributors and labels. Very good descriptions of the music (even the cover art). Misses out on a few groups: no evidence for e.g. of Dead Can Dance, After Crying, Art Zoyd. Covers about 330 recordings in detail and as many again in an appendix in the back.

Title

"Uncle Joe's Guide to Progressive Rock"

Comments

A somewhat one dimensional, but fairly informative guide to the histories of Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, The Moody Blues and ELP. Not very well written.

Title

"La Discographie du Rock Francais"

Comments

La Discographie du Rock Francais is a very good survey of all progressive music in our country. In spite of the title, 95% of the survey is indeed progressive (including Jazz rock, Zeuhl and some free rock). Musea mention they will soon issue a new edition, more complete. The previous one is very good and in both in French and English. The authors are Francis Grosse and Bernard Gueffier.

Title

"Il Retorno del Pop Italiano" ("The Return of Italian Pop")

Author

Paolo Barotto

Publisher

Vinyl Magic

ISBN

8-016158-220124

Comments

Despite the title, a good guide to Italian progressive rock. Written in Italian. There is a 1996 English edition.

Title

The Tapestry of Delights: The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963-1976

Author

Vernon Joynson

Publisher

Borderline, PO Box 3819, Glasgow, G43 1UT, UK

ISBN

1-899855-00-9

Comments

A pretty comprehensive book, which covers all except the most obscure British prog bands of the era.

Title

Fuzz, Acid and Flowers: A Comprehensive Guide to American Garage, Psychedelic and Hippie Rock (1964-1975)

Author

Vernon Joynson

Publisher

Borderline, PO Box 3819, Glasgow, G43 1UT, UK

ISBN

0-9512875-8-3

Comments

Another comprehensive book indeed, but the prog content is less than the above.

Title

Cosmic Dreams at Play: A Guide to German Progressive and Electronic Rock

Author

Dag Erik Asbjornsen

Publisher

Borderline, PO Box 3819, Glasgow, G43 1UT, UK

ISBN

1-899855-01-7

Comments

A good Krautrock book. Pretty comprehensive in terms of coverage.

Title

"Brian Eno: His Music and the Vertical Colour of Sound"

Author

Eric Tamm

Publisher

Faber and Faber

Year

1989

ISBN

0-571-12958-7

Comments

Very informative including discographies. Some people find Tamm's style annoying. About $13 in the US and £15 in the UK.

Title

"Robert Fripp: From King Crimson to Guitar Craft"

Author

Eric Tamm

Publisher

Faber and Faber

Year

1990

ISBN

0-571-12912-9

Comments

Much better Tamm effort with interesting descriptions of his experiences on a guitar craft course from the days when Fripp still used to teach them. Good history of Crimson. Recommended although still rather poorly written. About $13 in the US and £15 in the UK.

Title

"Wrong Movements: A Robert Wyatt History"

Author

Michael King

Publisher

SAF Publishing

Year

1994

ISBN

0-946719-101-1

Comments

A very good book concerning a great man. The book is largely a list of just about every live appearance the man has made and with whom. The list of "whos" is astounding. Some nice quotes and historical material. Highly recommended. £14.95 in the UK. No idea about the US.

Title

"File Under Popular: Theoretical and Critical Writings on Music"

Author

Chris Cutler

Publisher

November Books (UK)/Autonomedia (US)

Year

1985 (reprinted 1991 and 1993)

ISBN

0-936756-34-9 (pbk)

Comments

Chris Cutler's perspective on the meaning of the word "progressive". Concentrates on what he perceives to be central radical musicians of our time. This is mainly involved with The Residents, Sun Ra and Henry Cow.

Title

KRAUTROCKSAMPLER: One Head's Guide to the Great Kosmiche Musik-1968 Onwards

Author

Julian Cope

Publisher

Head Heritage

Year

1995

ISBN

0-9526719-1-3

Comments

Despite its many flaws, this first edition (yes, a second one is in the works) works because of Cope's obvious love for the music. There are several inexcusable omissions (hopefully to be corrected in the coming edition) and the overall organization leaves something to be desired. This is, however, a great place for the uninnitiated to start, and will be of interest to the mid-level Krautrock fan. Krautrock fans of great experience will probably find nothing of value here.

Periodical Publications

BELGIUM

Publication

Bang

Editor/Contact

Michel Kirby

Address

Boulevard Amspach, 165, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Scope/Musical Domain

Various

Language

Belgian (French)

Format

A4 26pp BW

UNITED KINGDOM

Publication

Audion

Editor/Contact

Steve and Alan Freeman

Address

Audion P.O. Box 225, Leicester, LE2 1DX, UK

Scope/Musical Domain

Just about everything. Specialist articles. Lots of reviews.

Language

English

Format

A4, gloss colour covers, BW inside 40+ pp.

Subscription Rates

For 4 issues (prices in pounds sterling. Credit cards accepted by phone): UK 9.60, Europe and World (surface) 11.00, Europe (air) 11.40, Americas/Africa/Middle East (air) 14.00, Australasia/Far East (air) 16.00

Comments

Superb magazine run by very experienced people. Generally costs around 2 sterling an issue. Issues come out approx quarterly. Back issues are available (#1 -- #10 are not available any more) (as of 20/10/95, Audion is on issue #32). There are also some supplements on various detailed topics. See FAQ 6 entry for Ultima Thule for how to order direct.

Publication

Facelift

Editor/Contact

Phil Howitt

Address

39, Nicolas Road, Manchester, M21 1LG

Scope/Musical Domain

Canterbury progressive

Language

English

Format

Fanzine A5 40 pp. BW

Publication

Feedback Fanzine

Editor/Contact

Kevin Rowland

Email

feedbackfanzine AT hotmail.com

Address

"Oakwell", 4 The Orchard, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorks, WF4 1JG

Phone

+44(0)1924 862321

Language

English

Comments

Feedback is the newsletter of Mensa's Rock Special Interest Group. There is a focus on all forms of rock, including progressive. Kevin is currently working on issue 83 and 82 included interviews with Peter Nicholls, Neal Morse and Nick D'Virgilio and was 144 pages long. Although the magazine is only available to members of Mensa worldwide, it does promote prog in a very positive manner. The mag comes out every 6/8 weeks, and is always over 100 pages in length.

Publication

Freak Beat

Editor/Contact

Richard Allen

Address

"Moon willow", 23 Fieldway, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buck, SL9 9SG

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

English

Format

A5 BW

Publication

APOCALYPSO

Editor/Contact

Gerry Pratt

Address

APOCALYPSO, PO BOX 416, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 5BF

Email

cca13 AT cc.keele.ac.uk

Scope/Musical Domain

Captain Beefheart & Related Music (Collecting bias)

Language

English

Format

Fanzine A5 24-52 pp. BW

Publication

A Little Angry

Editor/Contact

Duncan Harris

Address

2st Mary's Park Road, Portishead, Bristol, B20 8QN

Scope/Musical Domain

Neo-progressive

Language

English

Format

Fanzine A5 50pp BW

Publication

The Organ

Address

PO Box 790, London, E17 5RF

Language

English

Subscription Rates

$5/£1 per issue. #2 per issue in Europe

Comments

"On the cutting edge of anarchic prog journalism." Issue 30 had IQ, Frog, Camel, FInal Conflict and the mag is organizing an Enid reunion.

Publication

Ork Alarm!

Editor/Contact

Paul Mummery

Address

Ork Alarm!, P.O.Box 419, ERITH, Kent DA8 1TE, UK

Scope/Musical Domain

Magma and Zeuhl

Subscription Rates

£8 for 5 issues

Comments

Occasional bulletin for non-French speaking Magma and zeuhl enthusiasts. Vander is a subscriber. Paul says it might stop after the next issue (#25).

Publication

Ptolemic Terrascope

Address

58 West End, Melkshire, SN12 6HJ

Scope/Musical Domain

Psychedelic, progressive, underground musics

Language

English

Subscription Rates

$24 for 4 issues

Comments

One issue I saw had an interview with Wyatt and part 2 of one with Richard Sinclair (Caravan, Camel, Hatfield & the north) and they seem to cover a lot of the Canterbury UK scene. The next issue covered more obscure stuff I mostly wasn't too familiar with. Each issue comes with a 7" EP. Subscription > is $24 for 4 issues, but you have to send an International Money order which costs a few more bucks. But I can find them occasionally at Tower Records or another local store.

They have a bit of a speciality of tracking down people from forgotten bands for interviews (the last issue had one on Silver Apples). They cover a huge variety of stuff (whatever the writers like, really), which includes psych, prog and folk but also garage and plain wierdness. It's actually published by Phil McMullen, not Nick Saloman of the Bevis Frond, although the latter was responsible for its beginning and is still involved.

Publication

Sequences

Address

3 Copseland, Claverton Down, Bath, Avon, BA2 6EA

Scope/Musical Domain

Electronic music

Language

English

Format

Electronic magazine on cassettes done in radio style

Subscription Rates

Each: £4 (UK), £4.50 (Europe), £5.00 (Elsewhere) 4 volumes: £15 (UK), £17 (Europe), £19 (Elsewhere)

Comments

Prices include P and P. Recorded on chrome, dolby 90 minutes cassettes from DAT master. Eurocheques accepted payable in sterling. Payable to "Sequences".

CANADA

Publicatiob

Cyclone Rock Progressif

Address

8750 boul. Mathieu, Charlesbourg, Québec, G1G 3M5

Phone

(418) 626-2515

Fax

(418) 626-0353

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

French

Format

A4 40pp BW (glossy cover)

Subscription Rates

1-year subscription costs $13 (Can), $15 (USA) or $20 (Europe)

Comments

Current issue is #4 with interviews with new Québec bands Parallel, Kaos Moon and Indiscipline, as well as many CD reviews. Also contains Parallel, Kaos Moon and Yes concert reviews. It sells for $2.50 in most newsstands in the Montreal, Québec, Trois-Rivieres and Sherbrooke region as well as some places in Ottawa. We're finishing #5 which contains interviews with Anekdoten, Discipline, Citizen Cain, Cyan and Steve Howe.

FRANCE

Publication

Acid Dragon

Editor/Contact

Thierry Sportouche

Address

20 rue Ferrandiere, 69002 Lyon

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

French/English

Format

A5 20pp BW

Publication

Big Bang (Magazine de Musiques Progressives)

Editor/Contact

Aymeric Leroy

Address

BIG BANG, 17 avenue de la Monta, 38120 St. Egreve

Phone

+33 4 76 58 02 90

Fax

+33 4 76 58 02 90

Email

bigbang AT alpes-net.fr

WWW

http://www.alpes-net.fr/~bigbang/bigbang.html

Scope/Musical Domain

progressive

Language

French

Format

A4, 50pp, six time yearly

Subscription Rates

1 year/6 issues: 210 francs (France/Europe). 240 francs (rest of the world)

Comments

Covers mainstream progressive as well as related genres. Comprehensive reviews with interviews, retrospective articles with complete biographies and discographies, gig reviews, 6-8 pages of news and mini-reviews.

Publication

Harmonie

Editor/Contact

Jean-Claude Granjeon

Address

15 Ave Du Bearn, 33127 Martignas-Sur-Jalle

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

French

Format

"Big and gorgeous"

Subscription Rates

FF100 per 3 issues

Comments

Highly regarded prog zine that covers new releases and reissues.

Publication

Crystal Lake

Editor/Contact

Crystal Lake

Address

BP 177, 75224 Paris

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, jazz, electronic

Language

French

Format

A5 50pp BW

Publication

Dyadique

Address

113 rue Pelleport, 33000 Bordeaux

Scope/Musical Domain

Electronic, industrial, and more

Language

French

Format

Newsletter, A5, BW10pp

Publication

Musea Magazine

Address

68 La Tinchotte, 57117 Retonfey

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

French

Format

A5 40pp BW+color

Publication

Oniric magazine

Editor/Contact

Cyril Pelletey

Address

1 rue Goya, 13870 Rognonas

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, electronic, new-age

Language

French

Format

A4 14pp BW

Publication

Operation Cocktail Rock Progressif

Address

BP 2451, 38034 Grenoble Cedex 2

Comments

A french prog rock appreciation and contact society. Newsletter with goings on of bands all over the world.

Publication

PRESTO

Address

10, place A. Tacq, 59000 Lille

Scope/Musical Domain

Avant-garde, many uncommon styles

Language

French

Format

Mag, ~100pp A4 BW

Publication

The Rhythm and the Reason

Address

1 Rue du 4 Septembre, 13170 Les Pennes Mirabeau

Language

French

Subscription Rates

FF40 per 2 issues in Europe, FF50 outside Europe

Comments

Discusses prog rock's place in society as well as reviews and info. Includes info on music distribution, large vs. small labels, and the nature of collecting things

GERMANY

Publication

Canterbury Nachrichten

Editor/Contact

c/o Manfred Bress

Address

Nikolaistrasse 90, D-4100 Duisburg 1

Scope/Musical Domain

Devoted to the Canterbury scene.

Publication

Carpe Diem

Editor/Contact

Tim Stecher

Address

Brandenburger Str. 4, 63329 Engelsbach

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

German (some interviews in French or English)

Format

A4 50pp BW

Publication

Empire

Editor/Contact

Michael Baecker

Address

Im Talchen 10, 67700 NIEDERKIRCHEN

Phone

+6363 5717

Fax

+6363 1085

Scope

Progressive

Language

German

Format

A5 BW

Frequency

Issued monthly

Comments

Michael, besides publishing this fine magazine, also runs the InsideOut MailOrder at the same address, and not to mention last, organises some progressive rock events / concerts / parties

Publication

Fachblatt

Editor/Contact

Horst Stachelhaus

Address

Falltorstr. 13-15, 5060 Bergish Gladbach 1, Stachelhaus

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

German

Publication

Sophisticated Rock Magazine

Editor/Contact

Ulrich Lill

Address

Banaterstrasse 27, 4100 Duisbourg 18

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Format

A4 20pp BW

ITALY

Publication

['mju:zik]

Editor/Contact

Camicie Rosse

Address

C.P. 50, 41050 S.Vito (MO)

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive Rock and Alternative

Language

Two Editions: One in Italian, the other in English

Format

Magazine: A4, 84 pages in full colour

WWW

http://www.mjuzik.it/

Publication

Musiche

Editor/Contact

Allessandro

Address

C.P. n.3109, 1-40131 Bologna

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive/modern music

Publication

Arlequins

Editor/Contact

Riccardo Maranghi

Address

C.P. 221, 50019 SESTO F.NO

Phone

+39 55 8729811

Fax

+39 55 8729811

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

Italian (proposed), Spanish (castillano)

Format

A5 60pp BW

Subscription Rates

Italy 23,000-30,000 Liras (slow-fast mail), contact for abroad

Comments

Concentrates on Italian scene but includes many new bands. Lots of news and reviews of demos. A list of music shops in Italy and Spain where to find them is available. Quarterly

Publication

Melodie & Dissonance

Editor/Contact

Stefano Covili

Address

Via Luigi Riccoboni 9, 41100 Modena

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, esp. Italian prog

Language

Italian

Format

A4, 60pp, BW

Publication

Flash Europa

Editor/Contact

Paola Ceci

Address

Via Messina 46, 00198 Roma

Scope/Musical Domain

Hard rock w/prog page

Language

Italian

Format

A4 color

Publication

Freak out

Editor/Contact

Alex Colasanto

Address

Via Pasanti 212, 84018 Scafati (SA)

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

Italian

Format

Fanzine, A5, 50pp BW

Subscription Rates

12000 Lira per 4 issues

Comments

Anything non-mainstream is a go, esp. prog rock. Naturally, concetrating on Italian bands.

Publication

Paperlate

Editor/Contact

Ezio Candrini

Address

Paperlate, P.O.Box 8, 20090 Aeroporto Milano Linate, Italy

Email

ezio.candrini AT gpa.it

WWW

http://www.paperlate.gpa.it/

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive Rock, Old and New

Language

Italian (with English section)

Format

A5 40pp BW

Comments

Paperlate started in 1984 and is issued 3 times a year. Paperlate News is a new publication for all the Paperlate readers: it's a newsletter issued every 45 days, with all the fresh prog news and some previews from the forthcoming regular magazine. Last issue was number 38 (August 97).

Publications

The Noisy Room

Editor/Contact

Marco Olivotto

Address

16 Via dell'Abetone, 38068 Rovereto (TN)

Email

olivotto AT itnvax.cineca.it

Scope/Musical Domain

Mostly progressive/electronics, with occasional diversions. Material to be reviewed is always welcome!

Language

English/Italian (TWO editions)

Format

A4 6pp BW

Subscription Rates

One SASE or IRC per issue

Frequency

Four issues per year

Publication

Tommy

Editor/Contact

Mauro Missana

Address

Via Umberto I,146, 33034 Fagagna (Udine)

Email

tommy19 AT mailcity.com

WWW

http://www.bnpages.com/education/tommycharts/

Scope/Musical Domain

Avant-garde

Language

Italian

Format

A4 40pp BW

JAPAN

Publication

Marquee

Address

404 Sy Blg, 3-15-18 Shimo Ochiai, Shijuku, Tokyo 161

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

Japanese

Format

A4 100pp BW+color

KOREA

Publication

Art Rock

Editor/Contact

Si-Wan Seong

Address

#203 Dong-Woo bldg., 503-13 Changchun-dong, Seoul 120 - 180

Phone

(02) 325-3544

Fax

(02) 338-3122

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

Korean

Format

A4 100+pp BW+color

Subscription Rates

$50/year (Asia), $70/year (other countries)

Frequency

Four times per year

Comments

Art Rock magazine is also the host of Si-Wan records, which recently has reissued many Italian and Spanish prog rarities on CD and LP. These include Tarantula, Los Canarios, Crack, Bloque, Picchio Dal Pozzo, Alphataurus, Celeste, and many many more. Art Rock magazine has covered italian progressive rock scene in detail through 4 issues. All articles are written in Korean.

I have just received a copy of issue 7 of Art Rock and am very impressed. Unfortunately, I don't read Korean but this is a really amazing magazine. The issue I have is huge (200+ pages), with hundreds of photos of album sleeves (most in full colour). This issue is a `British Rock Special' with histories and discographies of Yes, ELP, Gentle Giant, Van der Graaf Generator etc. There's also hundreds of reviews, rare concert photos, an article on Roger Dean's art with loads of full colour pictures, articles on famous British labels (Harvest etc.). It even has sections on progressive Jazz anf Classical. All in all, quite the best prog magazine I've seen ... such a shame you don't get this sort of thing over here. Highly recommended, especially if you speak Korean ... actually, it's almost learning it just to read this!

Publication

Music People

Address

Room 518 Kyung-Do B/O, 44-14 Yoido dong, yongdeung Po-Ku, Seoul,

Scope/Musical Domain

Hard rock, Progressive

Language

Korean

Format

A4 100pp BW+color

LATVIA

Publication

Roka

Editor/Contact

Dainis Bushmanis

Address

PO Box 599, Riga-47, 226047 Latvia, Republique de Lettonie

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, Avant-garde

Language

Latvian?

Format

A5 20pp BW

THE NETHERLANDS

Publication

Background Progressive Rock Magazine

Address

PO Box 875, 5280 Boxtel

Comments

NLG 25.00 per 6 issues in Europe, NLG 30.00 outside Europe Concentrates on reviews of albums by new acts, news and some re-issues. Covers a wide range of progressive music.

POLAND

Publication

Fonorama

Address

PO Box 114, 31-829 Krakow 31, Poland

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, various

Email

fonopr AT polbox.com

Language

Polish

Format

A4 40pp BW

PORTUGAL

Publication

Sete

Editor/Contact

Miguel Santos

Address

Calcada do Galvao, Lote D- 3' esq, 1400 Lisboa

Scope/Musical Domain

Avant-garde

Language

Portugese?

NORWAY

Publication

Proclamation, The Occasional Gentle Giant Magazine

Editor/Contact

Geir Hasnes

Address

Eidsvolls gt. 16, N-7016 Trondheim, Norway

Email

Geir.Hasnes AT Delab.Sintef.No

Scope/Musical Domain

Gentle Giant and related

Subscription Rates

See below

Format

Current status is 4 issues with 16/40/56/88 pp in b/w

Comments

The newsletter is professionally produced, and issued at least twice a year. Two issues appeared in 1992, #3 in August 1993, #4 in October 1994 (88pp). The newsletter includes news about releases of old material on CD, bootlegs, existing audio tapes etc. There is an in-depth questions and answers column, and general letters from subscribers are also printed, for instance reminiscences about concerts and comments about the available CDs. Extensive old and new interviews with band members and detailed articles from the 70s are prioritized, along with descriptions of compositions, albums and artwork, music analyses, sheet music transcribed in detail, detailed discographies, bibliographies, and other pieces of information. Promotional material are faithfully reproduced, along with photographs of the band members then and now. Related groups are covered in detail in each issue. >450 subscribers at present.

Subscriptions:
Scandinavia: 100 NKr to Classica forlag AS, Ragnhilds gt. 10, N-7030 Trondheim, Norge. Postal giro account 0824 01 97538

British Isles: £10 in cash or cheque or IMO to Pete Gray, 2 Coniston Close, Stukeley Meadows, Huntingdon, Cambs PE18 6UD, England

Europe: 25 DM in cash or cheque or IMO to Gerhard Zimmermann, Otmarstr. 26, D-90 439 Nrnberg 70, Germany. Equival. paper money in your national currency is OK

USA, Canada: US $15 in cash or cheque or IMO to David Armas, 3730 Stockbridge Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90032, USA

The rest of the world: US $20 in cash or cheque or IMO to our US distributor

SCANDANAVIA

Publication

Prognetik

Address

Stalsberggata 20, 2010 Strommen, Norway

Email

bjorn.lynne AT disco.oslohd.no

Language

Scandinavian (Norwegian/Swedish/Danish)

Format

A5, Black/White, Varying between 35-50 pages

Frequency

Bi-monthly.

Comments

Will send a free trial issue for SAE/IRC. ProgNetik Magazine mostly contains reviews of new progressive and symphonic rock releases worldwide. Also; competitions, essays and in most issues there is a 'special' feature on one band, often including interviews etc. For example, issue #3 contains a Jadis Special with the story of the band, a discussion of their music and a medium length interview with Jadis leader Gary Chandler. And so on.. Being a Scandinavian magazine, ProgNetik has a *slight* emphasis on the Scandinavian prog-scene.

USA

Publication

Camera Obscura

Editor/Contact

c/o Mark Tucker

Address

1508 Faymont, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Publication

i/e Magazine

Editor/Contact

Darren Bergstein

Address

2300 N. Yucca, Chandler Az 85224

Phone

(602) 821-1061

Email

iemag AT aol.com

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive, electronic

Language

English

Format

A5 40pp BW

Publication

Classic Progressive Rock

Editor/Contact

Michael Gerard

Address

95 East Beaumont, Columbus, OH 43214

Email

102064.2322 AT compuserve.com

Scope/Musical Domain

Classic Progressive Rock

Language

English

Format

8 1/2" x 11" newsletter

Subscription Rates

$2 per year

Comments

I will be completing my fifth issue in July. My focus is on classic progressive band like YES, King Crimsom, ELP, Jethro Tull, etc. I have also covered Nektar and A local progressive band called Madrigal. I distribute the newletter at record store in Columbus only, but I take subscriptions (rates above).

Publication

Music Uncovered

Editor/Contact

Louis Hesselt-van-Dinter

Address

22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Suite 1121 Bothell, WA 98021

Phone

206-487-0909

Fax

206-402-7316

Email

muman AT eskimo.com

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive

Language

English

Format

Newsletter A4 4pp BW

Subscription Rates

$4/year (US) $6/year (outside US)

Frequency

Quarterly

Comments

Adventurous and excellent newsletter

Publication

Exposé

Editor/Contact

Peter Thelen

Address

6167 Jarvis Ave #150, Newark, CA

Email

ptlk AT netcom.com

WWW

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/1831/expo-nl.html

Phone

(510) 791-6186

Scope/Musical Domain

"Exploring the Boundaries of Rock"

Language

English

Format

Newsletter, A4, 60pp+, BW

Subscription Rates

Price format is (Single issue/4 issue subscription). USA - ($4.50/$18), please see web page for overseas and other prices.

Frequency

Quarterly

Comments

Exposé is carried by: Wayside Music, Ranjit, Musea, Of Sound Mind (?), Sights & Sounds, and occasionally Ultima Thule. Also by the following California record store: Rhino (Claremont). It's also carried by "Le FreeSon" in Montreal, Québec. Now also carried by: Rush-Mor Music (Milwaukee), Vinyl Solutions (Grand Rapids), Twisted Village (Cambridge), World Disque (Tokyo), Record Runner (Brazil)

Publication

Synthesis

Address

219 Napfle St., Philadelphia PA 19111

Scope/Musical Domain

Electronic oriented

Language

English

Subscription Rates

$5 per 4 issues, $7 overseas.

Comments

Electronic oriented. Claims not to be interested in art rock but has had info on Kit Watkins.

Publication

Lullabye Letter

Editor/Contact

c/o North American Robert Wyatt Apreciation Society

Address

9690 NE Adolf Rd., Newberg OR 97132-7000

Scope/Musical Domain

Robert Wyatt

Language

English

Comments

Grass roots zine on Wyatt. Supposedly very good.

Publication

Option

Address

2345 Westwood Blvd Suite 2, Los Angeles CA 90064

Scope/Musical Domain

Independent acts, including progressive artists, mostly Canterbury and RIO

Language

English

Subscription Rates

US$15.45 per 6 issues

Publication

Progression

Editor/Contact

John Collinge

Address

PO Box 7164, Lowell, MA 01852

Scope/Musical Domain

Progressive (mostly mainstream)

Language

English

Subscription Rates

4 issues per year. US, Puerto Rico and Canada - $18. Rest of world - $23. Sample issues $5 for US etc., $6 for rest of world.

Comments

About the publication: PROGRESSION is an 80-120 page, quarterly magazine devoted to news, reviews, interviews and features involving progressive rock artists new and old, in the United States and overseas. We cover the so called "mainstream" progressive acts such as IQ, Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull Marillion, etc. We include occasional features and reviews on more "serious" prog artists such as Univers Zero and Richard Pinhas. And we strive to highlight emerging talent in the progressive realm: Echolyn, Prometheus, Ozric Tentacles, Episode, Cairo, Djam Karet, Ancient Vision, Anglagard, Witsend, Kalaban, plus many, many others. A typical edition of the magazine includes exclusive, in-depth interviews with progressive rock artists (past issues have featured the likes of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Jordan Rudess, Mastermind, Änglagård, Bill Bruford, Marillion's Mark Kelly, Nik Turner's hawkwind, etc.), plus dozens ofconcert and album reviews, tour intineraries and information on new album and video release. Photographs accompany the articles. Ample advertising provides a forum for those wishing to buy and sell progressive recordings and other items.

Publication

Tone Clusters

Editor/Contact

Ken Egbert

Address

5648 Riverdale Av., Suite 105, Bronx, NY 10471

Phone

718 562 4982

Language

English

Comments

Ken is a former employee of Pantasia & Mad Platters, and has produced TC sporadicly for 15 or 20 YEARS!! Although thoroughly diverse in his interests, his particular love is the Canterbury scene, groups like Caravan, Hatfield, etc. Very knowledgeable in the English, French, German, Italian, & domestic prog scene of the 70's & 80's, and continues to expose folks to new & interesting stuff. Sample copies $2.50 & well worth it. You may also phone through the Nowhere music store (see FAQ 6) at 914 962 6274 or mail through said store at nowhere247 AT aol.com

FromMike Borella: The basic publication list data is mostly courtsey of Musea, via Yannick Lallement (lallemen AT ese-metz.fr or lallemen AT loria.fr). Many thanks for their sharing this information so that others can benefit from it. Also, Kurt Rongey, who runs the Long Dark Music label, compiled much of the list. The comments and information is mostly originally from him, though some of the information was condensed or paraphrased.