8 Bands Who Show That Progressive Rock Still Matters in the 21st Century
When it comes to progressive rock, you most likely think of the early seventies. Then, prog giants like Yes, Genesis, or Emerson, Lake & Palmer released their masterpieces. Those bands were pushing the boundaries with every record until the music got so overblown that it burst like a balloon pricked with a needle—the needle in this case being punk rock.
So the story goes.
But has progressive rock been dead for decades? Definitely not. One could even argue that prog-rock is more vibrant than ever. Nowadays, recording an album is much easier than in the 1970s. And that is why there are tons of great bands out there releasing great prog music. They are standing on the shoulders of giants like Yes, King Crimson, and the like. But they deserve equal attention for their work, which is in no way inferior to the music of the aforementioned.
It’s worth diving deep into the scene. Especially if you think that “Hemispheres” by Rush was the last real prog album. You will find an infinite number of treasures.
Here are 8 of the most prominent examples:
