Discover 18 prog rock releases with free Bandcamp download codes from independent artists and labels.
Second Nature is an entirely instrumental album where progressive structures and jazz-driven freedom coexist naturally. The music moves with precision and intent, balancing technical depth with a strong emotional core. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tigran Hamasyan and Chick Corea, Demo Rumudo focuses on flow rather than display — complex rhythms, shifting dynamics, and powerful riffs that feel organic rather than forced. Following their debut EP Consecuencias (2022), this album represents a clear step forward: more ambitious in scope, more confident in execution, and more focused in vision. Second Nature is not about excess — it’s about control, interaction, and letting the music speak for itself.
“Sólo en Nuestra Cabeza” is the debut album by Manic Vice - a near one-hour journey through psychedelic and progressive rock, deeply rooted in the spirit of the late 60s and 70s, including echoes of the Canterbury scene, yet shaped with a voice of its own. Formed in 2021, Manic Vice is not a nostalgic act. It’s an obsession. Four young musicians immersed in the sounds, structures and atmospheres of another era, reinterpreting them with a fresh and instinctive approach. Across 11 tracks, the album moves between luminous psychedelia, ambitious progressive passages and melody-driven songwriting. Long, evolving compositions sit alongside more immediate moments, all refined and rebuilt specifically for this record. Recorded with producer Pablo Solo, the album captures a balance between vintage sensibility and present-day clarity: organic, dynamic and unhurried, allowing every section to breathe.
Drawing clear inspiration from King Crimson (from the intensity of the mid-70s era to the precision of the 80s period), alongside artists like Don Caballero and Animals as Leaders, the album builds its identity around intricate rhythmic structures, shifting dynamics and razor-sharp guitar work.
Decadence & Renaissance is the second album by Sotomonte, released in October 2024 and the first recorded with a full, stable band around bassist, singer and songwriter Jokin Salaverria. The foundations remain the same as on the debut, folk and progressive rock with touches of psychedelia and hard rock, but the sound is now more progressive and, at times, heavier. Organ and keyboards take a leading role across its nine tracks, drawing clear lines to early Genesis, while the guitars bring sharp solos and a powerful, driving energy. The record moves from the opening "The Nothing", a classic late-60s/early-70s rock statement against a homogenised, controlled society, through the full-force "Gambit", the pastoral "Montecristo/The Riddle" and the reflective "What a Game to Play", with "The Beauty of Tomorrow" and "Little Vilma" as its two ballads. It closes with "The Everything", a hummed bookend to the opening track: the lyrics criticise many aspects of modern life, but the message is ultimately a positive one. Produced by Iñigo Bregel (Los Estanques). Named Best Spanish Album of 2024 by La Habitación 235.
From Prayer to the Battlefield is the 2021 debut by Sotomonte, the project led by Bilbao bassist and singer Jokin Salaverria, a veteran of the Biscay live circuit who also spent several years playing in California. The title sums up the album: it moves between the reflective and the combative. The sound sits where late-60s West Coast rock meets British folk and psychedelia, with nods to the Canterbury scene and a mid-tempo hard rock edge. Three-part vocal harmonies in the Crosby, Stills & Nash tradition run through the whole record. The album goes from acoustic openings that build into full-blown rock workouts, to Jethro Tull-flavoured riffing, soul-tinged ballads and organ-led psychedelia, and closes with a long, rising crescendo. Produced by Iñigo Bregel (Los Estanques), who also plays many of the instruments, with Brian Young (The Jesus and Mary Chain, Fountains of Wayne) on drums and a handful of guest guitarists.
The Sign & The Seal is a sprawling prog rock epic from our folk-inspired standalone EP, The Hardback EP. A 6-minute track with multiple twists and turns and a satisfying climax. The song is about fanatics searching for mystical, hidden legends and archaeological relics.
El curioso impertinente is the fourth solo album by Barcelona musician Jordi Farreras, and the first part of the Love Trilogy, alongside the forthcoming Ciudad Lineal and a third album still to be named. The album is rooted in Seville: in the streets, the neighbourhoods, the emotional landscape of a life lived and felt there. A sentimental account of a city and everything that happened within it, built around the particular atmosphere that only Seville carries. Conceptual in approach and rich in personal detail, it marks a new chapter in Farreras' ongoing exploration of memory, place and feeling.
Inspired by Canterbury legends such as Soft Machine, Caravan and Hatfield & the North, Tatsu Akiba transforms those classic influences into a deeply personal and original musical world. Warm, organic and rich in vintage spirit, this album evokes the charm of late 60s and 70s progressive music while sounding fresh, elegant and unmistakably its own. Written entirely by Tatsu Akiba and brought to life by a range of talented musicians, each track offers its own colour, atmosphere and character. Presented by Astronomy Recording Music as the **Expanded Edition**, this special version includes four bonus tracks previously exclusive to Japan and updated artwork. Essential listening for fans of Canterbury, progressive rock, jazz fusion and adventurous timeless music.
“Memories of a Loser” presents Juan Belda & The Bit Band at their most focused and fully realized. Blending jazz, rock, electronics and experimental composition, the album refines the core elements that have defined the project into a more cohesive and direct musical statement. The result is a record that moves with clarity while preserving its exploratory edge. Structured compositions and open passages coexist naturally throughout the album, driven by a strong sense of atmosphere and interplay between musicians. This balance gives the music both direction and freedom - never static, never predictable. The presence of long-time collaborators such as Jorge Pardo, Pelayo Arrizabalaga, Enrico Barbaro, Juanjo Ortí, Javier Colis and Markus Breuss reinforces the collective identity at the heart of the project. Alongside original material, the album incorporates reinterpretations fully absorbed into its language, blurring the line between reference and transformation. “Memories of a Loser” is not a departure, but a consolidation - a point where the sound of the Bit Band becomes sharper, more deliberate and unmistakably its own.
The second most Space Kitchen EP ever released.
The original Power-Pop meets Prog Rock EP. Described as "utterly pretentious in it's celebration of life" and "a great way to spend half an hour"
"Protocol" is very different from my other original material and is probably the most political and angry song. It began in 2018 when my musical friend Julia Michelle Sample wrote some lyrics about the first Trump administration and the Ariana Grande concert bombing. At the time, Michelle introduced me to the music of Marillion, and I was fascinated by their two lead singers exploring sociopolitical themes throughout their discography. Michelle wrote some lyrics for an imaginary song that was in the style of Marillion's protest epic, "Forgotten Sons." I started recording Michelle's lyrics while adding my own lyrics and adapted the three musical sections in the style of "Forgotten Sons"; however, I wasn't happy with the final result. Fast forward to early 2026: I listened to Springsteen's protest song "The Streets of Minneapolis" and decided to write new lyrics for "Protocol" while retaining a lot of Michelle's lyrics. A new computer with amazing drum sounds also helped me record and start this new version of the epic. After completing the new version, I felt like it was the right time for me to get this song out into the world. I hope you like it.
'Kaskashir', the sophomore album from Endless Valley, is a sonic tapestry that weaves together the threads of psychedelic rock, world music, and spiritual vibrations. This cosmic masterpiece invites listeners on a journey through the infinite possibilities of sound and consciousness. From the opening notes, it's clear that 'Kaskashir' is an album that defies boundaries and pushes the limits of musical exploration. Endless Valley takes listeners on a wild ride through the cosmos, drawing inspiration from African and Middle Eastern traditions, psychedelic rock, and the mysteries of the universe. Throughout the album, Luna's enchanting vocals and percussion work in tandem with the Schipp brothers' instrumentation to create a richly textured sound that's both timeless and futuristic. 'Kaskashir' is an album that's full of surprises and revelations. With its message of peace, love, and self-empowerment, this is a records that's poised to resonate with listeners around the world.
my cover of a pink Floyd classic
Welcome to the realm of Nayivada, where its inhabitants - the Nayivadans - live in a utopian society informed by ancient cultures and governed by limitless possibilities. A distant land that lead singer Luna travels to in her dreams, Nayivada is an escape from the realities and challenges faced in our society. In Nayivada anything is possible. “It is a magical land of a child where all innocence reigns,” says Luna. “Perhaps a representation of how pure Earth could be. Where trees can speak to humans, where fairies are in sight of the human eye, where flowers taste just as good as they smell and where peace and love rule.” The members of Endless Valley are old souls who have met in many other lives but have reunited to find peace with each other, create music and act as messengers. Music is very powerful. Just like magic. The Nayividians wish for peace on Earth. It is impossible to be truly connected to our planet if we are not yet connected to each other. That is the secret meaning of life. It’s eternal love. This is the reason why we are here. Because the creators loved us so much that they wanted to share a beautiful gift. We are all one and it is time to let go and connect before destroying ourselves once again…
"Delightfully Daft"
Three singles off of Kilter, the upcoming second LP by Sheffield's Tinned Meats! At some places it sounds like Stump (London) & the Fall (Madchester) Indeed did have a great meeting. - John Peel's Ghost
