LEGENDARY PROG MASTERS SPOCK’S BEARD RETURN WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM "THE ARCHAEOPTIMIST" (21st November, Madfish)

FIRST SINGLE ‘INVISIBLE’ OUT TODAY

Following their recent signing to the Madfish label, legendary prog outfit Spock’s Beard have announced their highly anticipated new album The Archaeoptimist. Set for release on 21^st November, the new album sees the group at their effervescent and experimental best delivering some of their finest work from a career spanning more than 30 years.

“a true heir of the legacy of bands as Yes, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd and old Genesis…a truly fascinating voyage.” - METAL TEMPLE

Speaking on the news, frontman Ted Leonard shared: “The new album is largely the brainchild of Ryo and a co-writer, Michael Whiteman, with lyrical contributions from Alan and myself. While not a concept album, the title is taken from one of the tracks called ‘The Archaeoptimist’. This epic follows the story of a young girl being raised by her father in a post-cataclysmic world and her pathway from being an inspiration to a leader. Other songs vary in theme from obsession with one's work or task to musings about the passage of time forging ahead despite obstacles.

Musically, while tipping a hat to the Spock's legacy, the new album has an energy that arguably surpasses many or our previous releases due, in no small part, to the addition of Nick Potters on drums. He's an amazing and well-rounded musician who has perfect pitch and a great singing voice (yes, we found a drummer that is an amazing singer...named Nick!). Between Michael and Ryo's writing, this album also has a melodic complexity that may sound new to fans. Anyone who has heard Ryo improvise will have likely picked up on a fusion influence and that certainly shows up in the writing.

I can't speak for everyone, but I'm very proud, excited, and honestly relieved that it turned out as good as it did.  Everyone put in a ton of work but none so much as Ryo in pushing this over the line.”

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE ‘INVISIBLE’ NOW

At the centre of this particular storm is Ryo Okumoto, whose fingerprints are all over the album, not just as a performer, but as a driving creative force. Teaming up with co-writer Michael Whiteman (I Am the Manic Whale) and longstanding bandmembers Alan Morse & Ted Leonard, Ryo has helped shape an album that is undeniably Spock’s Beard with a characteristic wry smile to boot.

The album was produced by Okumoto and recorded at each band member’s respective home studio. Esteemed producer Rich Mouser (Dream Theater/Weezer) takes up the mixing and mastering duties.

Spock’s Beard – The Archaeoptimist
1. Invisible [06:33]
2. Electric Monk [06:16]
3. Afourthoughts [07:31]
4. St. Jerome In The Wilderness [08:46]
5. The Archaeoptimist [20:57]
6. Next Step [10:58]

THE ARCHAEOPTIMIST WILL BE RELEASED ON 21^ST NOVEMBER, PRE-ORDER HERE

Formats:
• 2LP red vinyl gatefold edition
• 2LP black vinyl gatefold edition
• 2 Disc CD/DVD edition of The Archaeoptimist, features 5.1 & hi-res 24/48 stereo mixes and is presented as a digipack CD including an 8-page printed lyric booklet
• digipack CD, includes a 12-page printed lyric booklet

Over more than 30 years, Spock’s Beard have established themselves as one of modern progressive music’s most exciting and consistent acts, with live shows as renowned as their studio work and tours that draw sold-out audiences across the globe. Their albums regularly chart worldwide, with 2018’s Noise Floor reaching #3 on the UK Official Rock & Metal Chart and #6 on the Official Progressive Albums Chart.

Spock’s Beard are:
Alan Morse – guitars, vocals
Dave Meros – bass, keyboards, vocals
Ryo Okumoto – keyboards, vocals
Ted Leonard – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards
Nick Potters – drums, vocals

The Archaeoptimist will be released on 21^st November on Madfish. Pre-order here: https://spocksbeardmadfish.lnk.to/The_Archaeoptimist

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Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

LEGENDARY KEYSMAN RICK WAKEMAN RETURNS WITH HIS NEW PIANO OPUS "MELANCHOLIA" (17th October, Madfish)

COMPLETES A REMARKABLE TRILOGY OF SOLO PIANO WORKS THAT BEGAN WITH PIANO PORTRAITS (2017) AND CONTINUED WITH PIANO ODYSSEY (2018)

“one of the most meaningful suites of piano music I have ever done”
– Rick Wakeman

Madfish are proud to announce the new album from legendary Yes keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman. The new album Melancholia is set for release on 17^th October and takes its place as the crowning jewel in a remarkable piano trilogy that began with 2017’s Piano Portraits and continued in 2018 with Piano Odyssey – both landmark albums that found Rick reaching new heights of popularity and critical esteem as a solo artist.

But while those records looked outward, reinterpreting beloved melodies and exploring sweeping themes, Melancholia turns inward, inviting us into the most personal, introspective, and perhaps profound music of Wakeman’s storied career.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR MELANCHOLIA

1. Sitting at the Window [03:24]
2. Reflection [03:41]
3. Pathos [04:13]
4. Dance of the Ghosts [03:57]
5. Alone [04:46]
6. The Morning Light [03:28]
7. Garo [03:50]
8. All in the Mind [05:01]
9. Sea of Tranquility [02:59]
10. Missing [03:39]
11. Watching Life [03:50]
12. Melancholia [03:39]

PRE-ORDER MELANCHOLIA (17^th October)

Melancholia will be released on the following formats:
• CD
• Special Edition 2- disc CD+DVD set - inc. hi-res stereo + ‘Inside Melancholia’ short film
• Silver vinyl LP    
• Black vinyl LP
• Digital

The album began, as so much of Wakeman’s finest work has, with a quiet moment at the piano. One afternoon, his wife Rachel overheard him playing a contemplative piece - what would later become “Garo” - and was struck by its quiet emotional power. And because she knew well that he often turned to the piano in times of sadness or inner turbulence, using music as a kind of emotional compass, she encouraged him to share it.

What followed was not a conceptual record in the traditional sense, but a deeply cohesive suite, written intuitively at first and later shaped in collaboration with long-time producer and engineer Erik Jordan at The Granary Studio in Norfolk and recorded on a beautiful Steinway Model D.

"Long live the King of the Keyboards" - Sunday Express

Wakeman, of course, needs little introduction. A virtuoso keyboardist, composer, and arranger, he rose to fame with Yes, helping to define the sound of progressive rock and earning his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His solo output spans over a hundred albums, from grand concept works to soundtracks and acoustic meditations. In 2021, he was awarded a CBE for services to music and broadcasting. Rick continues to be prolific on the live scene with a UK tour scheduled in Autumn 2025.

Melancholia will be released on 17^th October 2025 on Madfish. Pre-order here.

For more high-res images please see: https://www.madfishmusic.com/media/rickwakeman/

For more information:
https://www.rickwakemansmusicemporium.com/
www.rwcc.com
www.instagram.com/rickwakemanmusic
https://www.facebook.com/RickWakemanMusic
https://twitter.com/GrumpyOldRick

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Legendary Electric Double Violin, Vocal Master L. Shankar To Release New Album "Answers" October 17, 2025

L. Shankar’s latest star-studded pop-rock album, Answers, is a collection of undeniably replay-worthy tracks that lead listeners through life’s biggest questions and truths. Released by SRI MUSIC INC, each song reflects a different facet of the human experience—from searching for meaning to rediscovering strength and innocence. The record comes to life through an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including legendary bassist Tony Levin, guitarist Josh Lopez, keyboardists Dave Palmer, Zac Baird, and Dileep, along with powerhouse drummers Stephen Perkins and Scott Seiver, guest vocalist Juliett Rose, and percussionist Jeff Gross. With heartfelt songwriting and world-class musicianship, Answers is crafted to be experienced as a complete album from beginning to end, with music that lingers long after it ends. The album will be released worldwide on all major streaming platforms on October 17, 2025.

From a musical standpoint, Answers is shaped by a core group of progressive rock musicians—some of whom Shankar has worked with over 35 years ago. Their depth, emotion, and range allowed him to write songs that explore different moods and messages while showcasing their incredible talents.

The album Answers is a journey, with each track reflecting an experience we all face in life. It opens with “Answers,” a reminder that the truths we spend so much time searching for are often already within us. From there, “Lot of Things” confronts the lies we’ve been told—about ourselves, about life, or whispered behind our backs—something most people can relate to. Then comes “Innocent,” reminding us that we’re all born pure, but as we grow up, the world and the people around us influence us—but that innocence is still somewhere inside. “Heaven & Earth” is one I wrote years ago, after the 2004 tsunami—it’s a tribute to the lives lost and how small we are compared to the forces of nature. “Power Within” is about realizing we already have strength inside us—we just need to tap into it to reach our full potential. “For You” is a softer ballad, reminding us to appreciate the ones we love, whether it's a special person, a friend, or even a pet. “To Live” asks the question—if today was your last day, what would you do? It’s a reminder to live with love and intention, because life is precious. “Calm Down” is about staying grounded even when things around you feel out of control. Life throws a lot of curve balls at us, but we have to keep our peace and not let it break us. The album closes with “Thinking,” dedicated to the special people who live in our hearts, even if they’re not with us. Taken as a whole, Answers move from confusion and outside noise to clarity and self-awareness—a complete cycle, from questions to answers.

Says Shankar, “This album is not just about my personal journey—it's something many can relate to. I mentor a lot of people, and I often hear about their struggles and challenges. Answers reflect those shared experiences and offer resilience, perspective, and hope. It's about how we move forward, how we rise, and how we ultimately find the answers within ourselves.”

L. Shankar describes the recording process for Answers: “The songwriting for Answers came very naturally—it's something I can do anywhere. Whether I'm on a plane, stuck in traffic, walking, or just watching birds fly across the sky, inspiration can strike at any moment. For me, it's a discipline more than a process. I wrote these songs across different parts of the world—Los Angeles, Malaysia, and Goa, India—and once I had the core ideas, I’d lay down the basic structure: the chords, the rough vocals, and a reference beat. I’m a drummer at heart, so rhythm is a big part of how I write. I usually start with the beat, which guides the syncopation and feel of the track.

“After building the foundation for this album, I let the musicians record their parts remotely in their own studios after explaining the feel for it. They’d send me their recordings, and if I needed to adjust or change anything, I’d send it back. It was a back-and-forth that allowed a lot of creative freedom while keeping the vision clear.

“I was fortunate to work with some incredible talent. Tony Levin played on every track—he’s a legendary bassist and someone I’ve worked with on Peter Gabriel’s tours, his solo projects, and my previous solo works. I’d send him the full arrangement, and he’d send back these beautifully nuanced bass lines that always elevate the track. On drums, I brought in Stephen Perkins ( Jane’s Addiction )—an amazing drummer with a great feel, one of the finest in  rock. Josh Lopez ( Black Eyed Peas ), an incredible guitarist from Los Angeles, also played on Chepleeri Dream, and I knew I had to bring him back. He also helped connect me with more players for this album.

“I ended up using three keyboardists. Besides Dileep, my long-time excellent keyboardist and engineer, I brought in Zac Baird, who I first met when we toured with Jonathan Davis’s solo band around 2006–2007. Zac was also in my band opening up for Jonathan Davis. He played on three tracks before heading out on tour with Beyoncé. After that, Dave Palmer stepped in—another fantastic keyboardist based in L.A., and a friend of Josh’s. Dave played on six or seven tracks and brought his own sensitivity and feel to the music.

“Drums were also handled by Scott Seiver, another incredible musician. I’d send him the tracks along with reference beats, and he would build from there. Because I write to the beat, I always make sure the groove is strong—it sets the tone for everything.

“Once all the parts were recorded, I tracked my final vocals and double violin in my studio in Malaysia. The album was then mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by the incredibly talented Jeff Gross, an award-winning engineer who really brought everything together with clarity and depth. Jeff has worked with me on the last 6 albums.

“This is a special album from my heart—it's filled with songs that deal with a range of emotions and experiences people can truly relate to. In times like these, where the world feels uncertain and heavy with conflict, I feel like music like this can uplift, inspire and unite people. I’m really thrilled and proud of Answers—it’s honest, emotional, and deeply meaningful to me.”

Performers:
Lead Vocals, Harmony, Double Violin, Keyboards: L. Shankar
Vocals: Juliett Rose
Bass: Tony Levin
Guitars: Josh Lopez
Keys: Dave Palmer, Zac Baird, Dileep
Drums: Stephen Perkins, Scott Seiver
Percussion: Jeff Gross

Tracks:
1.ANSWERS
2. LOT OF THINGS
3. INNOCENT
4. HEAVEN & EARTH
5. POWER WITHIN
6. FOR YOU
7. TO LIVE
8. CALM DOWN
9. THINKING

“My friend Shenkar is a legendary musician. An extraordinary vocalist, violinist and composer. I always had a great time working with him on Queen of the Damned, my 2 solo albums, my solo world tours and his solo albums." - Jonathan Davis (Korn)

“My friend Shankar is an exceptional musician, and it’s been a pleasure to work with him both on his own music and Peter Gabriel’s.” - Tony Levin

“Working with L. Shankar has been a great experience. His compositions are very enjoyable to play, and his arrangements are always very interesting. I am very grateful and humbled to be part of this.” - Chester Thompson

"L.Shankar, an acclaimed virtuoso violinist, singer, composer and producer who has sold over ten million albums, is a musical pioneer. He embraces with equal ease three idioms of music: Indian classical, world music and pop/rock" - Hinduism Today

"Grandmaster vocalist and violinist, L. Shankar...considered a living legend, has awed and delighted audiences all over the world live and with his albums" - Celebrity Zones

"Shankar’s music is rich & melodic..." SPIN Magazine

"Two Shankars, one Ravi Shankar and one L.Shankar are probably the best known Indian names in world music. One familiarised the Hindustani sitar, the other took Carnatic raga music through his double violin and voice to every known idiom from classical, to rock and roll, to jazz to EDM creating music that defies definition." — Times of India

"His solo albums have always drawn not only enormous interest from fans and critics alike but also showcase the collaborative spirit that is integral to Shankar’s art." - All About Jazz

"In Shankar we encounter extraordinary virtuosity, brilliance of tone, and a fiery radiance of spirit." - Raves the Record Review

L. Shankar (aka Shenkar) is widely celebrated as a musical genius and legend by his peers, who hold him in the highest esteem. A child prodigy and virtuoso, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of East-West music, enthralling audiences and critics alike all over the world. As an international touring artist with a career spanning decades, Shankar has sold over 100 million albums and achieved international acclaim through his award-winning solo projects and collaborations with legendary artists including Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Michael Jackson, Madonna and numerous esteemed musicians worldwide. Since 1980, Shankar has been using his invention - a 10-string stereophonic double violin—known as the LSD (L. Shankar Double violin)—which he designed to cover the full range of the orchestral string family. His innovative and complex pallavis, featuring unique rhythmic cycles, that he popularized over decades through his critically acclaimed solo albums on ECM Records, have now been adopted by others.

In addition to his classical work, Shankar has released globally acclaimed pop, rock, and EDM albums, and worked on numerous soundtracks for award-winning films, documentaries, and TV series—including The Last Temptation of Christ, The Passion of the Christ, and the hit TV series Heroes. He has released 28 solo albums, the latest being Full Moon and Over the Stars, both released in 2024.

Shankar currently resides in Los Angeles, Malaysia and Goa, India in between tours.

L. Shankar also has an extensive tour schedule — he will be touring India from November to February, followed by tours in the United States, Europe, Australia. Says Shankar, “In between tours, I travel with a mobile studio, so I’m able to record wherever I am — I’m constantly on the move, creating and recording.”

In closing, L. Shankar has this to impart: “I want listeners to free their minds—don’t come in with any preconceived ideas. This album is like a story, and I see myself as the director, guiding the flow of emotion and experience. It continues in the same spirit as my previous album Chepleeri Dream, but Answers goes even deeper and further exploring a wider range of emotions and life situations. The lyrics play a big part in that. I always encourage people to read or follow the lyrics as they listen, because they help you connect with what I was feeling when I wrote the songs. That said, I know everyone will interpret the music in their own way—and that’s a beautiful thing. These songs are like life lessons, and I hope they resonate with whatever journey you're on.”

For more information:
Website: www.lshankar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LShenkar/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshenkar/
YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@lshankarofficial?feature=shared
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5X75aYCKG5hS5yONW4IPRr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheShenkar/

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Progressive Rock/Metal Collective, SYRINX, Announce New Album, “Time out of Place”!

First Two Singles/Videos Out Now! Full Album Releases September 9!

Vancouver, BC - Canadian/U.S. progressive rock/metal band, SYRINX, are set to release their sophomore full-length album, Time out of Place, September 9 on Ocula Records! Pre-sale is now available on Bandcamp.

On Time Out of Place, SYRINX deliver a modern-day rock opera that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal and classic prog rock! Glistening ethereal sounds, heavy moods with unforgettable hooks! This is music with cerebral depth, recorded fully on analog gear with no computer or A.I trickery!

Music videos for the album's first two singles, “A Waking Dream” and “1875,” are available now:

“A Waking Dream”: youtu.be/bBhxkL3ZqJI

“1875”: youtu.be/YBrvYaVS8VA

The songs are also streaming on Bandcamp.

A limited edition 1st pressing of Time out of Place by Ocula Records (475 blue/purple vinyl LPs and 200 CDs) is available for pre-order on Bandcamp.

Embrace the dark, Seek the light

Track listing:
1. Mitosis (Second Light)
2. 1875
3. The Master’s Host
4. Solace Within Dreams
5. The Knowing
6. A Waking Dream
7. Shades of Your Purpose
8. Unraveler
9. It Left

Credits:
Album art by Steve at Chronic Creative.
Recorded by Felix Fung December 2024, January/February 2025 at Little Red Sounds, Vancouver BC.
Mixed Analog by Nathan Jackson & Syrinx at MDC studios Toronto Ontario, April 27-29th 2025.
Additional recordings done by Graham McGee at Othello Studios and Bobby Shock at Shock Manor (New Jersey).
Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering May 2025.
Illustrations and font by Yodth Gnosis.
Layout and additional graphic design by John Gianelli.
All songs written and performed by SYRINX.

Photo Credit: Sara Siraj

Line-up:
Graham McGee - Guitars/Moog Taurus/Little Phatty/Minimoog/Oberheim OB-X/Backing Vocals
JP Abboud - Vocals
Seth Lyon - Drums/Percussion
Bobby Shock - Bass/Moog Taurus/Minimoog/Oberheim Matrix
Lady Chanelle- Supporting Vocals

Bio:

SYRINX - Heavy moods. Hard grooves. Progressive fire from the fringe.

Born in the shadows of a slanted farmhouse outside Vancouver, SYRINX is a heavy metal/progressive rock collective led by guitarist, producer, Graham McGee. Known for their theatrical flair and cerebral songwriting, the band delivers a fresh and unique blend of oldschool heavymetal and classic prog wizardry — echoing the likes of Rush, Genesis, Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, and Judas Priest.

SYRINX began over a decade ago when McGee met powerhouse vocalist Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP) during a wild 30-date Canadian tour with their former band Funeral Circle. When that group folded, the two set their sights on a more expansive sonic path — moving away from gothic and occult themes into deeper, more musically daring territory. From this shift, SYRINX emerged. After their first two releases in 2019 and 2020, SYRINX went dormant as McGee battled a severe case of Lyme disease, stepping away from music entirely. But the silence didn't last. Returning with renewed fire, McGee unexpectedly linked up with drummer Seth Lyon—whose precision, creativity, and shared love of odd time signatures (and black coffee... and Rush) sparked an instant chemistry. In the foothills of the Pacific West Coast mountains, SYRINX breathed again.

Their upcoming sophomore LP Time Out of Place was nearly derailed just weeks before recording when their bassist unexpectedly left the band. But rather than crumble, the band saw it as an opportunity. Enter Bobby Shock — a multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey who slid effortlessly into the SYRINX groove and smashed it out of the park on incredibly short notice. A fully aligned creative energy, Bobby is SYRINX in every way — and his presence elevated the album to a whole new level.

The band’s lineup now includes Graham McGee (guitar/synths), JP (vocals), Seth Lyon (drums), and Bobby Shock (bass/synth), with supporting vocals from Lady Chanelle, McGee’s wife a gifted vocalist whose harmonies add dimension and grace to the band's already diverse sound. McGee and Shock also both wield Moog Taurus pedals and synths live, giving the band a crushing live presence rarely matched on modern stages!

Despite being spread across Vancouver, Denver, and New Jersey, the members work with focused intensity whenever they’re physically together.

This fall, SYRINX returns with a new album. music videos, a limited vinyl/cd release plus live performances and festival announcements.

Pre-order/Pre-save:
linktr.ee/SYRINXOFFICIAL
priestsyrinx.bandcamp.com/album/time-out-of-place

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/syrinxband/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@SYRINXBANDOFFICIAL
https://www.facebook.com/SyrinxAstralBand

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Chris Jobson (Son of Legendary Musician Eddie Jobson) Releases Debut Album “Wish You Well”

Globe Music Media has announced the debut album release of “Wish You Well” by singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Jobson—son of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Jobson.

The official release is slated for August 22, 2025, initially on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, with a vinyl LP set for international release shortly thereafter.

Recorded and produced by his father in New York, England and Los Angeles, Chris’ self-penned nine-song debut has been described as ‘progressive indie-rock,’ but incorporates a range of styles from acoustic ballads to hard rock.  Other than a brief guest appearance by Eddie on keyboards, Chris is heard playing virtually all the instruments on the album, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, cello and drums.

Track list:
1. Change
2. Wasting Time
3. Home
4. Like to Believe
5. Lost a Friend
6. Future
7. Fading Away
8. Life Gets in the Way
9. Wish You Well

The vinyl LP “Wish You Well” is available for pre-order now from Amazon.com and will be available at all major vinyl retailers on September 26, 2025.

Pre-order “Wish You Well”: https://www.amazon.com/Wish-You-Well-Chris-Jobson/dp/B0FHWTY8JQ

Chris Jobson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjobsonmusic/

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

King Crimson’s “In the Wake of Poseidon” CD/Blu-Ray & “Lizard” CD/Blu-Ray/Vinyl

• The complete recording sessions of In The Wake of Poseidon on 1 CD/1Blu-ray
• Blu-ray features completely new mixes of the album* in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround & Hi-Res Stereo by Steven Wilson, (except Devil’s Triangle*)
• New Elemental Mixes of four of the tracks in Hi-Res Stereo by David Singleton plus two additional versions of Cadence and Cascade
• Complete recording sessions of the album in Hi-Res Stereo
• The Original Stereo Master of the album (30th Anniversary edition)
• Presented in a replica mini-vinyl style packaging with booklet including photos and sleevenotes from King Crimson biographer Sid Smith
• CD contains the complete album in 2025 mix form with Devil’s Triangle sourced from the alt mixes as featured originally on the (long unavailable) Sailors’ Tales boxed set + the new Elemental Mixes.

Robert Fripp: Guitar and Mellotron & Devices
Greg Lake: Vocals / Michael Giles: Drums
Peter Giles: Bass / Peter Sinfield: Words
Keith Tippett: Piano / Mel Collins: Saxes & Flute
and Gordon Haskell: Vocal (Cadence & Cascade)

Steven Wilson returns to produce a 2025 Dolby Atmos Mix of King Crimson’s second album plus single B-side Groon, a new 5.1 Surround Mix and a new stereo album mix, while David Singleton contributes Elemental Mixes of four of the album’s key tracks.

The Blu-ray contains all of this material on a single disc with the 5.1 Surround Material presented in DTS-HD-MA and the stereo tracks in Hi-Res Stereo. Joining the new mixes are the complete stereo recording sessions from the entire album, as produced by Alex R Mundy and the disc is completed with a Hi-Res Stereo presentation of the 30th anniversary edition of the original album mix.

The CD features Steven Wilson’s 2025 Stereo Mixes, the Elemental Mixes and the alternate version of Devil’s Triangle originally assembled for the, now unavailable, Sailors’ Tales boxed set.

This is the most complete edition of “In the Wake of Poseidon” ever assembled.

When “In The Wake of Poseidon” was first issued in 1970, Melody Maker ran the unforgettable headline: “If Wagner were alive he’d work with King Crimson”. Stranger still, this was just two months after King Crimson had issued a single “Cat Food” & appeared on Britain’s Top of the Pops miming – as all bands did in those days on the TV show – to a pre-recorded playback of the song.

Strangest of all was, how could a single and an album have even been recorded, when the band had split up in December 1969 following their debut US tour and release of their acclaimed “In The Court of the Crimson King” mere weeks before that? The answer, not for the first or last time in the band’s lengthy career, was Robert Fripp’s determination to keep the band going – whatever it took. In the case of “Poseidon” this involved hiring leaving KC members Michael Giles & Greg Lake and former Giles, Giles & Fripp member Peter Giles as guest musician & bringing in players who would all feature on future KC albums: Keith Tippett, Mel Collins and Gordon Haskell. The result was an album that claimed the band’s highest ever UK chart position (No. 4) and consolidated its position as one of the most original and experimental groups to emerge from the Underground Scene.

For an album that shouldn’t have been recorded by a band that didn’t exist, “In The Wake of Poseidon” continues to intrigue and delight King Crimson fans.

Track List:           

Disc 1 - CD  
2025 mixes and Additional Material - Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson
1. Peace - A Beginning
2. Pictures of a City
3. Cadence and Cascade
4. In the Wake of Poseidon
5. Peace - A Theme
6. Catfood
7. The Devil's Triangle ^
        i) Merday Morn
        ii) Hand of Sceiron
        iii) Garden of Worm
8. Peace - An End
9. Groon
10. Peace An End (Alternate version)

^ The Devil’s Triangle is taken from the additional material on CD1 of the Sailors' Tales boxed set      

2025 Elemental Mix - Produced and Mixed by David Singleton          

11. Pictures of a City
12. In the Wake of Poseidon
13. Cadence and Cascade
14. Catfood

Disc 2 - Blu-Ray
I 2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround, 24/96 Stereo
1. Peace - A Beginning
2. Pictures of a City *
3. Cadence and Cascade *
4. In the Wake of Poseidon *
5. Peace - A Theme
6. Catfood *
7. The Devil's Triangle **
        i) Merday Morn
        ii) Hand of Sceiron
        iii) Garden of Worm
8. Peace - An End
9. Groon

* Instrumental versions also included
** The Devil’s Triangle in the Atmos and 5.1 surround tracklisting includes a newly upmixed version by Steven Wilson.  The stereo version uses the original mix taken from the 30^th Anniversary edition masters

Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson
II 2025 Elemental Mix
1. Pictures of a City
2. In the Wake of Poseidon
3. Cadence and Cascade
4. Catfood

Produced and Mixed by David Singleton
5. Cadence and Cascade^^  (feat. Gordon Haskell, Greg Lake, Adrian Belew, Jakko Jakszyk)
6. Cadence and Cascade**  (feat. Boz Burrell)

^^ Edited/assembled by David Singleton
** Edited and mixed by Alex 'Stormy'  Mundy

III Original Masters - 30th Anniversary Master and Additional Material (24/96 Stereo)
1. Peace - A Beginning
2. Pictures of a City
3. Cadence and Cascade
4. In the Wake of Poseidon
5. Peace - A Theme
6. Catfood
7. The Devil's Triangle including: ***
        i) Merday Morn
        ii) Hand of Sceiron
        iii) Garden of Worm
8. Peace - An End
9. Catfood (Single Version)
10. Groon (Single B Side)

Produced & Mixed by Robert Fripp & Peter Sinfield except *** which presents the version from the Sailors Tales boxed set with the three parts consisting of an original running mix from the sessions, and modern mixes of the two remaining parts from existing elements by David Singleton and  Steven Wilson respectively.

IV Complete Recording Sessions (24/48 Stereo)
Feb 3rd 1970        
1. Groon      Soundcheck
2. Groon      Takes 1-6
3. Groon      Takes 7-15
4. Catfood    Take 4 Bass & Drums with Guide Guitar
5. Catfood    Take 4 Overdubbed Master  

Feb 16th 1970        
1. Pictures of a City         Takes 1-4
2. Pictures of a City         Takes 5-6
3. Pictures of a City         Take 7
4. Pictures of a City         Takes 8-10  

Feb 25th 1970        
1. Cadence & Cascade Takes 1-6
2. Cadence & Cascade Take 7
3. Peace - A Beginning  Clip
4. Peace - A Beginning  Takes 1-4
5. Peace - A Theme         Takes 1-7
6. Peace - An End   Section Takes 1 & 2, Take 3 overdubs  

March 4th 1970  
1. In the Wake of Poseidon        Takes 1 & 2 Bass, Drums & Mellotron
2. In the Wake of Poseidon        Takes 4 & 5 Bass, Drums & Mellotron
3. In the Wake of Poseidon        Overdubbed Master 1
4. In the Wake of Poseidon        Overdubbed Master 2        

March 24th 1970    
1. The Devil's Triangle Part II Overdubs
2. The Devil's Triangle Part III Overdubs

Sessions material mixed by Alex R. Mundy except March 24th 1970 material, mixed by David Singleton.  Mastered by Alex R. Mundy

• The complete recording sessions of Lizard on 1 CD/1Blu-ray
• Blu-ray features all new mixes of the album in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD MA 24/96 Surround & 24/96 Hi-Res Stereo by Steven Wilson
• All new Elemental Mixes of the whole album in 24/192 Hi-Res Stereo by David Singleton
• Blu-ray also features the 30th anniversary remaster in 24/96
• Plus the complete recording sessions from September 1970 in 24/48
• Presented in a replica mini-vinyl style packaging with booklet including photos and sleevenotes from King Crimson biographer Sid Smith
• CD includes the 2025 Steven Wilson album mixes and a selection of Elemental Mixes

Robert Fripp: Guitar, Mellotron, Electric Keyboards & Devices
Mel Collins: Flute & Saxes
Gordon Haskell: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Andy McCulloch: Drums
Peter Sinfield Words & Pictures
With: Robin Miller, Mark Charig, Nick Evans, Keith Tippet and Jon Anderson

When Steven Wilson first mixed Lizard in stereo and 5.1 with Robert Fripp in 2009, he commented: “For me Lizard has always been an album that was too big for stereo to contain. I’ve always felt that if presented in the right way, I could make a case for this being the most experimental rock record ever made. It’s extraordinary what they’re doing on this album. In terms of fusing free-jazz with progressive rock for me there’s almost no parallel.”

Now, in 2025, Steven has returned to that album and the new mixes merely serve to confirm that analysis.

The 2009 mixes – released at the same time as the much better known Red and In The Court of the Crimson King, did much to focus fan attention on an album which was sometimes overlooked in the Crimson catalogue; Red, Court, Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, Discipline – the various KC incarnations all seemed to have definitive albums which represented certain periods in the band’s ever-changing development but Lizard - a single album group with an expanded line-up which was never played live, a healthy infusion of jazz players and influences, a radical departure from the two previous Crim album releases and more musical ambition than many band’s entire careers - seemed almost forgotten.

But if any album was going to benefit from the more detailed audio that Hi-Resolution and 5.1 Surround created, it was Lizard, and fans old and new eagerly embraced it. By 2016, the latest touring incarnation of the band began to play pieces from the music on stage for the first time with original members from the original recording - Robert Fripp and Mel Collins visibly enjoying playing Cirkus and parts of Lizard. By 2018 Almost all of Lizard was being played as a complete suite, frequently to the sort of reception normally reserved for the likes of Epitaph or the best known of the Crimson songs.

Now, in 2025, Lizard appears in its most complete form yet. Steven Wilson’s new stereo and 5.1 mixes reveal fresh details in the original recordings, the Atmos mix is one of his most ambitious yet working with a recording that always has more to give to en expanded soundstage. If Steven’s mixes detail the best that can possibly be had from the album as presented, then David Singleton’s Elemental mixes probe the nuances of the original recordings and sessions, bringing (previously) background performances to the fore, adding alternate takes of individual performances and exploring different angles for mixing each piece. Working separately and with different remits, the producers bring fresh perspectives to this most intriguing of recordings.

Complementing all of this material, the Blu-ray disc also features Alex R. Mundy’s mixes of every single session from the original 1970 recording sessions along with the original 30^th anniversary stereo master.

A CD is also included featuring Steven Wilson’s 2025 stereo mixes of the album and a selection of the Elemental mixes – including the title track.

Track List:           

Disc 1 - CD  
2025 mixes - Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson
1. Cirkus
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady of the Dancing Water
5. Lizard

2025 Elemental Mix - Produced and Mixed by David Singleton
6. Cirkus
7. Indoor Games
8. Lizard - Prince Rupert Awakes
9. Bolero – The Peacock’s Tale
10. Dawn Song
11. Last Skirmish
12. Prince Rupert’s Lament
13. Big Top Pass II

Disc 2 - Blu-Ray  
I 2025 Dolby Atmos, DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround  
1. Cirkus
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady of the Dancing Water
5. Lizard

24/96 Stereo and Instrumental includes above 5 tracks PLUS
6. Lady of the Dancing Water (alt take)  

Produced and Mixed by Steven Wilson

II 2025 Elemental Mix (24/192 Stereo)
1. Cirkus
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady of the Dancing Water
5. Lizard

Produced and Mixed by David Singleton

III Original Masters - 30th Anniversary Master (24/96 Stereo)
1. Cirkus
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady of the Dancing Water
5. Lizard

Produced & Mixed by Robert Fripp & Peter Sinfield

IV Complete Sessions (24/48 Stereo)

Sept 8th 1970
1. Cirkus      Backing Track
2. Cirkus      Overdubs 1 3. Cirkus       Overdubs 2
4. Cirkus      Overdubs 3
5. Cirkus      Early Vocal/Rough Mix

Sept 9th 1970         
1. Lady of the Dancing Water     Flute Pass 1 2. Lady of the Dancing Water      Flute Pass 2
3. Lady of the Dancing Water     Flute Pass 3
4. Lady of the Dancing Water     Piano & Mellotron Pass 1
5. Lady of the Dancing Water     Piano & Mellotron Pass 2
6. Lady of the Dancing Water     Guitar Overdub
7. Lady of the Dancing Water     Vocal & Trombone Overdub

Sept 13th 1970
1. Prince Rupert Awakes Backing Track with Guitar & Vocal Overdubs
2. Prince Rupert Awakes Piano & Mellotron Overdubs
3. Dawn Song Cor Anglais Pass 1
4. Dawn Song Cor Anglais Pass 2
5. Dawn Song Vocal Take 1 6. Dawn Song Vocal Take 2
7. Dawn Song Vocal Take 3

Sept 14th 1970
1. Last Skirmish, including Prince Rupert's Lament Backing Track
2. Prince Rupert's Lament Backing Track - Segment
3. Last Skirmish, including Prince Rupert's Lament Overdubs 1
4. Last Skirmish     Overdubs 2
5. Prince Rupert's Lament Solo 1
6. Prince Rupert's Lament Solo 2
7. Prince Rupert's Lament Solo 3
8. Prince Rupert's Lament Solo 4

Sept 20th 1970
1. Bolero      Backing Track with Piano
2. Bolero      Overdubs
3. Big Top    Bass, Drums, Mellotron
4. Big Top    Overdubs 1
5. Big Top    Overdubs 2
6. Big Top    Piano Overdub

Sept 29th/30th 1970
1. Indoor Games     Backing Track - Segment
2. Indoor Games     Backing Track
3. Indoor Games     Vocals & Overdubs
4. Happy Family     Bass, Drums & Guide Piano
5. Happy Family     Guitar, Flute & Sax Overdubs
6. Happy Family     Vocals & Overdubs

Mixed & Mastered by Alex R. Mundy

• All new 2025 Elemental Mix of King Crimson’s classic 1970 album by David Singleton
• Cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
• Presented on 200gram Super-Heavyweight Vinyl, manufactured at Vinyl Factory, London

Robert Fripp: Guitar, Mellotron, Electric Keyboards & Devices
Mel Collins: Flute & Saxes
Godon Haskell: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Andy McCulloch: Drums
Peter Sinfield Words & Pictures
With: Robin Miller, Mark Charig, Nick Evans, Keith Tippet and Jon Anderson

DGM & Panegyric proudly present…

One of the highlights of the King Crimson 50^th anniversary CD/Blu-ray editions to date has been King Crimson producer David Singleton’s series of Elemental Mixes as he utilises the full spectrum of available studio sessions for each album to produce very different takes on the familiar songs and pieces.

This is especially true of Lizard where the ambition of the material, the much-expanded line-up of musicians - the background of many of them in the jazz rather than the rock world - and the number of takes recorded, resulted in a large amount of material to be considered for this album.

There was enough material for David to be able to mix and produce alternate takes for every piece from the original album.

As well as giving great insight into the recordings, the nature of Elemental Mixes allows for different takes from individual musicians to be included – sometimes alongside one another - in a way that would never be considered in the formulation of the original album.

David comments that “When I was working on the Elemental mixes, I jokingly described them as ‘Lizard for those who don’t like Lizard’. They were a complete revelation. Lizard is the one album which, in its initial incarnation, never quite convinced me. And yet these Elemental mixes, with their opportunity to look ‘under the hood’ of the album, revealed something fresh, wonderful and astonishing. So, if you are a King Crimson fan, who like me, has never quite taken Lizard to your heart, then these are essential listening. And hopefully equally fascinating to those who already love the album”.

Presented as a single 200gram LP and including the complete album in Elemental Mixes form, running in the same sequence as the original album, this release showcases Lizard in a very different manner to how it’s previously been heard.

Lizard’s reputation has grown, deservedly so, in recent years as old and new audiences alike rediscovered the album, initially when it was first remixed for new Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound editions in 2009 by Steven Wilson and then as much of it was performed live for the first time in concerts by the most recent King Crimson line-up between 2016 and 2018.

Track List:

Side A
1. Cirkus (Including: Entry Of The Chameleons)
2. Indoor Games
3. Happy Family
4. Lady Of The Dancing Water

Side B
Lizard
        Prince Rupert Awakes
        Bolero - The Peacock's Tale
        Dawn Song
        Last Skirmish
        Prince Rupert's Lament
        Big Top

To pre-order:

In The Wake of Poseidon CD/Blu-Ray: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_in-the-wake-of-poseidon_cd_blu-ray

Lizard CD/Blu-Ray: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_lizard_cd_blu-ray

Lizard Vinyl: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_lizard%E2%80%932025-elemental_vinyl

Lizard CD/Blu-Ray & Vinyl Bundle: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_lizard_cd_blu-ray-vinyl-bundle

In The Wake of Poseidon CD/Blu-Ray / Lizard CD/Blu-Ray & Vinyl Bundle: https://burningshed.com/kingcrimson/king-crimson_in-the-wake-of-poseidon_lizard_bundle

For further information, please contact: info@panegyric.net

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

Deep Energy Orchestra Unveils Expansive New Album The Science of Sound on 7D Media Feat. Members of Snarky Puppy, Kansas, King Crimson, The 4th Dimension, Shakti & Others!

Deep Energy Orchestra will release its third studio album, The Science of Sound, on October 24, 2025, through 7D Media. Conceived and led by composer, producer, and bassist Jason Everett (aka Mister E), the album represents a culmination of global collaboration, complex composition, and genre-defying instrumentation.

Following the ensemble’s critically acclaimed albums Playing With Fire (2018) and The Return (2020), this new release builds on the orchestra’s distinctive fusion of Indian classical rhythms, progressive rock, jazz, funk, and orchestral textures.

The Science of Sound brings together an exceptional roster of internationally recognized artists, including:
Joe Deninzon, electric violinist of the band Kansas
Gary Husband, legendary jazz fusion keyboardist and drummer (John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth)
Trey Gunn, Warr guitarist and longtime member of King Crimson
Adam Holzman, former keyboardist for Miles Davis and collaborator with Steven Wilson
V. Selvaganesh, renowned Indian percussionist (Shakti, Masters of Percussion)

Additional contributors include Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy), U. Rajesh, Mahesh Vinayakram, Radhika Iyer, John Wubbenhorst, Eric “Doc” Smith, and a full string section featuring violin, viola, and cello.

A Cohesive Musical Narrative

The album features eight compositions, six of which were written by Everett, with additional works contributed by John Wubbenhorst (“The Dancers”) and U. Rajesh with Ganesh Kumar (“Fireflies”). Each piece reflects Everett’s commitment to exploring rhythmically advanced and melodically rich material while remaining grounded in ensemble interplay.

Tracks like “Morning Over Madrid” and “Solar Playground” balance compositional precision with space for improvisation. “Captain Quirk” highlights Deninzon and Holzman in tight counterpoint, while “The Secrets of Subtraction” explores tension and release through intricate call-and-response melody. The closing track, “Stargazing,” offers a meditative resolution that underscores the album’s emotional breadth.

Production and Vision

The album was produced and arranged by Jason Everett, with engineering, mixing, and mastering by Don Gunn (Soundgarden, Peter Frampton). The sound is immersive and detailed, capturing the dynamic range and nuance of each performer while presenting a unified, expansive sonic experience.

“The Science of Sound is about exploring how music can communicate across genres, cultures, and traditions,” says Everett. “It’s a collaborative work that honors the strengths of every artist involved, while serving a larger musical vision.”

Says Joe Deninzon (Kansas), “Deep Energy Orchestra embodies the influences of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti, and a wide array of jazz/rock fusion and Middle Eastern influences. Music that has influenced me immensely and always gives me a dopamine rush when I play it. It’s an honor to be a part of this beautiful project with such world class musicians!”

Here’s what’s been said about Jason Everett and Deep Energy Orchestra:

“Through his performance and compositional work, Jason has built respect with major members of the Indian music community and has been hailed by influential guitarists and bassists.” – Geoffrey Larsen, Musical Director of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra

“Everett delivers memorable melodies rendered with Eastern vocal vibrato, and engaging ensemble improvisation – all over a spectrum of ever-shifting world grooves and natural-sounding odd meters.” – Bass Guitar Magazine

“Jason’s impressive bass work will dazzle, but his playing transcends the instrument to become a pure source of expression. His compositions are equally full of wonder and atmosphere for a sonic journey. A top-notch musician!”– Kevin Johnson NoTreble Bass Magazine

“This is now my fourth time listening to Deep Energy Orchestra’s Playing with Fire. Again, I had absolutely no idea on what I was going to expect by listening to this incredible project. I wouldn’t call them a super group, because it would be too much of a cop-out. They are a family by working together as a team. And for me, Playing with Fire brings the Octet as one.” – Zachary Nathanson, Echoes and Dust

“Playing with Fire sort of hovers over and moves between two camps—progressive rock and progressive raga—of progressive jazz. Its gemstone is "Resolve/Improv/Caravan," a twenty-minute journey through outer and inner space that spans an encyclopedia of styles and sounds: Everett's bass stomps and glides behind the strings' snakecharming melody, then steps out front to continue oscillating between mellow and raging, and later recites a floating tone poem; Selvaganish at first plays but then breaks into vocalizing his tabla part; Gunn sears your ears with his closing solo; and all this comes together, drifts apart, and comes back.” - Chris M. Slawecki, All About Jazz

“Not one prone to comparators, but musically, and in the Western hemisphere, John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra, along with the much lauded Shakti album from 1975 must surely poke their heads around the corner.” – Bob Mulvey, The Progressive Aspect

For more information:
Website: https://www.deepenergyorchestra.com/
Bandcamp: https://deepenergyorchestra.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepenergyorchestra

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com