by Blake | Aug 8, 2025 | News
Enigmatic Sound Machines Unveil New Single “The Distance Between Here and Now” and release Album Imperfect Silence — Out August 1 via ProgRock.com’s Essentials
“As I walk, wrapped in black… the distance between here and now becomes haunted.”
MONTREAL, QC — August 1, 2025 — Canadian progressive electronic project Enigmatic Sound Machines (ESM) proudly presents their haunting and hypnotic new single, “The Distance Between Here and Now,” now available on YouTube and streaming platforms. The track offers an evocative preview of the band’s forthcoming third studio album, Imperfect Silence, set for global release on August 1, 2025 via ProgRock.com’s Essentials.
Formed by longtime friends Jeremie Arrobas and Thomas Szirmay, Enigmatic Sound Machines is a retro-futuristic soundscape collective rooted in a shared love for music, philosophy, and the visual arts. The Montreal-based duo draws from deep prog, fusion, and electronic traditions, crafting immersive, cinematic compositions that reflect the emotional dissonance of the modern world.
With Imperfect Silence, ESM takes a bold step deeper into their sonic identity, an hour-long suite of expansive instrumental music, composed across eight original tracks. Moving away from their earlier multi-stylistic palette, the new album presents a more cohesive, flowing sound that bridges progressive rock, ambient electronica, and jazz-fusion with atmospheric precision.
The single “The Distance Between Here and Now” is both a meditation and a lament, a textured reflection on transience and time, laced with ghostly melodies and rich instrumentation. It captures the essence of the album’s deeper themes: confusion, fear, and ultimately, the quiet hope for renewal.
The album features standout contributions from prog legends including:
Hansford Rowe (Gong, Gongzilla) – Bass
Rob Harrison – Guitar, saxophone, flute
Alain Roig – Guitars
Alain Bellaïche (Heldon, Richard Pinhas) – Guest guitars
Watch “The Distance Between Here and Now” on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/kXXQxaeO5pg
Listen on Spotify:
Stream (https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/6kpgkGhjG9eP7EcUeuwkLe)
Order Imperfect Silence:
ProgRock.com’s Essentials Store (https://essentials.progrock.com/product/enigmatic-sound-machines-in-perfect-silence)
Official Website: https://enigmaticsoundmachines.com
Connect with Enigmatic Sound Machines
Facebook: https://facebook.com/EnigmaticSoundMachines
Instagram: @enigmaticsoundmachines
Bandcamp: https://enigmaticsoundmachines.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVMhcSEJjz1ZvoHpHUIwZQ
About Enigmatic Sound Machines
Based in Montreal, Enigmatic Sound Machines is the creative partnership of Jeremie Arrobas—founding member of Men Without Hats—and progressive musicologist Thomas Szirmay. Blending electronic, progressive, and ambient influences with philosophical themes and a futuristic aesthetic, ESM invites listeners into introspective sound worlds that echo with both nostalgia and forward vision.
by Blake | Aug 8, 2025 | News
Fearful Symmetry Debut New Single “One by One” Ahead of Third Studio Album I’ve Started, So I’ll Finish… — Out September 5 via ProgRock.com’s Essentials
“One by One” begins the journey. I’ve Started, So I’ll Finish… arrives September 5.
August 4, 2025 — Progressive rock/fusion collective Fearful Symmetry proudly unveils their new single, “One by One,” now streaming across all major platforms. The track offers an exciting preview of the band’s forthcoming full-length album, I’ve Started, So I’ll Finish…, set for worldwide release on September 5, 2025 via ProgRock.com’s Essentials.
Founded in 2018 by cousins Suzi James and Jeremy Shotts, Fearful Symmetry is a studio-based project driven by a shared passion for the rich legacy of progressive music. The group blends classic influences with a modern, genre-spanning approach, crafting music that feels both familiar and forward-thinking. As the band describes it: “An affectionate homage to classic prog, but with contemporary compositions that cross different sub-genres.”
The new album continues Fearful Symmetry’s distinctive fusion of progressive rock, jazz, and world music elements, featuring lush instrumental textures and thoughtful arrangements. I’ve Started, So I’ll Finish… showcases Suzi James’s impressive range as a multi-instrumentalist, with contributions on guitar, bass, keyboards, violin, flute, mandolin, and oud. Vocalist Yael Shotts and drummer Sharon Petrover round out the core trio, adding dynamic energy and emotional resonance to the project.
Listen to the Single “One by One” Now:
Bandcamp: https://fearfulsymmetry.bandcamp.com/album/ive-started-so-ill-finish-24-bit
Spotify: Stream on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/3U0Rx1oiHCrC6LYKLLyKgo)
Pre-Order the Album + Explore More:
Shop: ProgRock.com’s Essentials Store (https://essentials.progrock.com/product/fearful-symmetry-ive-started-so-ill-finish-release-date-9-4-2025)
Official Website: https://fearfulsymmetry.rocks
Connect with Fearful Symmetry:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/FearfulSymmetryRocks
Bandcamp: https://fearfulsymmetry.bandcamp.com
YouTube: Fearful Symmetry Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4C0dwJkv8LPT59AS2324w)
About Fearful Symmetry
Fearful Symmetry is a progressive rock/fusion studio project led by multi-instrumentalist Suzi James, joined by vocalist Yael Shotts and drummer Sharon Petrover. Formed in 2018, the group explores a unique synthesis of classic progressive rock traditions and contemporary styles, grounded in decades of performance and a passion for inventive songwriting.
by Blake | Aug 6, 2025 | News
Progressive Rock Trailblazers DISCIPLINE Release Their New Album Breadcrumbs — Out August 1 via ProgRock.com’s Essentials
Breadcrumbs is now available worldwide. Let the trail begin!
DETROIT, MI – August 1, 2025 — Progressive rock veterans Discipline are proud to unveil their highly anticipated studio album, Breadcrumbs, released worldwide today through ProgRock.com’s Essentials, an acclaimed independent label dedicated to progressive music.
Formed in Detroit in 1987, Discipline has long been heralded as one of America’s most inventive and enduring progressive rock acts. Known for their intricate compositions, theatrical live shows, and fiercely independent spirit, the band has cultivated a devoted global following. With Breadcrumbs, Discipline reaffirms their status as modern prog torchbearers, delivering an ambitious, emotionally rich listening experience that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation.
Mixed by legendary producer Terry Brown (Rush, Fates Warning) and adorned with stunning artwork by visionary artist Hugh Syme, Breadcrumbs features five expansive tracks that fuse cinematic arrangements, compelling melodies, and nuanced polyrhythms into a vivid sonic tapestry. The result is a bold, immersive album that captures the essence of Discipline’s artistry while forging new creative territory.
“This is an album made for the headphone listener, the vinyl enthusiast, and the progressive rock devotee who wants to be transported,” says Discipline vocalist and keyboardist Matthew Parmenter. “Breadcrumbs invites listeners to follow the musical trail through stories of longing, confrontation, and transformation.”
The album’s first single, “When the Night Calls to Day,” is available now on streaming platforms and YouTube:
Listen Here (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/discipline2/when-the-night-comes-to-day)
Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/WY9N7WC10KQ?si=-WmhU7QZ4VMSa6KU)
Album Purchase & More
Breadcrumbs Shop: Buy the Album (https://essentials.progrock.com/product/discipline-breadcrumbs)
Official Website: strungoutrecords.com
Connect with Discipline
Facebook: facebook.com/DisciplineBand
Bandcamp: disciplineband.bandcamp.com
YouTube: @DisciplineBand
About Discipline
Formed in Detroit in 1987, Discipline is a progressive rock band celebrated for their powerful performances and imaginative compositions. Seamlessly blending symphonic rock, art rock, and theatrical elements, Discipline has remained a vital force in the genre for over three decades.
Discipline – left to right
Chris Herin, Matthew Parmenter, Mathew Kennedy, Henry Parmenter
Photo credit: Bryant Stuckey
Discipline – left to right
Chris Herin, Mathew Kennedy, Henry Parmenter, Matthew Parmenter
Photo credit: Bryant Stuckey
by Blake | Jan 24, 2025 | Featured Artist Links, Featured Artists
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by Blake | Jan 24, 2025 | Featured Artist Image, Featured Artists
Unitopia is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their highly anticipated live concert Blu-ray+2CD/USB, set to release March 7, 2025. This release captures the on-stage magic of their most recent tour, in a beautiful multi-camera video edited by John Vis and superb audio mixed by Steve Unruh. Alive and Kicking documents their full performance at the Boerderij on September 14, 2023.
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