Musical highlights from Jo Quail, Steeleye Span, Chimpan A, and additional artists featured in this week's selection of Tracks of the Week
The world of progressive music is buzzing with excitement as several artists are making waves with their latest releases. One such artist is Jo Quail, a cellist renowned in the prog community, who is set to release her new album, "Notan," on September 12, 2025.
The album will mark Quail's continuation in her musical journey, showcasing her signature cello-based sound. Two singles from the album, "Rex" and "First Rain," have already been released and have received a warm reception. "Rex," a reimagining of a piece from 2010, is over nine minutes long and has been a highlight of the album. "First Rain" is now available for streaming and purchase, and will also be available during her upcoming UK tour, which coincides with the album release.
Quail's UK tour will kick off on the album release date, with CDs available at tour cities. Fans attending the tour will have the opportunity to purchase the album and enjoy Quail's live performances.
Meanwhile, other artists are also making their mark in the prog scene. Finnish dark proggers Amorphis topped last week's Tracks Of The Week with their single "Bones." Scottish proggers Ihlo came in second place, while Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne placed third.
The Vintage Caravan, a band featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth on vocals in their latest single "Philosopher," also made an appearance on the Tracks Of The Week. No further details have been provided about the release, but fans are eagerly awaiting more information.
Chilean prog quintet AIsles are dropping Leprous vibes on their brand new single, "Blue Skies." The song, which features Boris Seeder on vocals, is about the value of inner life and subjectivity in a love song.
Steeleye Span, a band known for their folk-rock sound, have also released a new album titled "Conflict," their first new album in six years. The new single from the album is "Over The Hills And Far Away."
Chimpan A's latest album, "M.I.A. Vol. 1," will be released through Tigermoth Records on August 29. The song "Karl's Song," an original written in honor of Karl Jenkins, is one of the highlights of the album.
Between The Buried And Me's new single "Absent Thereafter" is a ten-minute musical rollercoaster from their upcoming album "The Blue Nowhere."
In summary, the world of progressive music is thriving, with several artists releasing new music and touring. From Jo Quail's upcoming album "Notan" to the latest releases from Amorphis, The Vintage Caravan, Steeleye Span, Chimpan A, AIsles, and Between The Buried And Me, there's plenty for fans to look forward to.
- Jo Quail, a renowned prog cellist, is scheduled to live and perform during her upcoming UK tour, which aligns with the release of her new album, "Notan."
- The upcoming album from Jo Quail, "Notan," includes two pre-released singles, "Rex" and "First Rain," that have already gained a positive review from fans.
- Fans can purchase the recently released single "First Rain" in streaming platforms and during Quail's UK tour, where CDs of the album will be available for purchase.
- Apart from Jo Quail, other artists creating a buzz in the prog scene include Finnish group Amorphis, Scottish act Ihlo, Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne, and more.
- Amorphis topped last week's Tracks Of The Week chart with their captivating single, "Bones."
- Scottish proggers Ihlo came in second place, while Raphael Weinroth-Browne took third spot with his music.
- The Vintage Caravan, partially featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt on vocals, also made an appearance in the Tracks Of The Week with their latest single, "Philosopher."
- Chilean prog quintet AIsles are delivering Leprous-influenced vibes with their new single, "Blue Skies," featuring Boris Seeder on vocals.
- Steeleye Span, known for their folk-rock sound, have released their first new album in six years, titled "Conflict," with "Over The Hills And Far Away" being the latest single from the album.
