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Features2 months ago

‘Shamal’: How Gong Took A New Trip Into Eastern Mysticism

Gong’s ‘Shamal’ was a transitional LP, bridging between the stewardships of visionary Australian Daevid Allen and the prodigiously talented Pierre Moerlen.

Features2 months ago

The Visual History Behind The Greatest Prog Rock Album Covers

Few kinds of music are more inherently visual than prog rock, which is why prog-rock album covers are an art form on their own.

Features3 months ago

‘I See You’: Looking Back At Daevid Allen’s Final Album With Gong

The final work of Daevid Allen’s life, Gong’s ‘I See You’ found him writing some of the best material of his career.

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Features3 months ago

‘Live Floating Anarchy 1977’: How Planet Gong Entered A New Orbit

Planet Gong’s ‘Live Floating Anarchy 1977’ saw the anarchic Daevid Allen and his band of psychonauts sell hippie idealism to punk rockers.

Features4 months ago

The Canterbury Scene: How A Bunch of Bookish Bohemians Became The Monty Pythons of Prog

In the late 60s, the quaint, historic city of Canterbury birthed a scene defined by its breezy, jazz-influenced vibe, quirky lyrics, and refusal to take itself too seriously.

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Features4 months ago

‘Greasy Truckers: Live At Dingwalls Dance Hall’: Gong, Camel Make A Pit-Stop

Recorded live in Sheffield and London, the second ‘Greasy Truckers’ live album features early performances from prog legends Camel and Gong.

Features4 months ago

‘You’: Gong’s Final Transmission From Radio Gnome

Arguably Gong’s finest album, ‘You’ was the third and final instalment in their beloved Radio Gnome Trilogy, bringing Zero The Hero’s story to a close.

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Features4 months ago

‘Camembert Electrique’: Another Tasty Gong Classic

Originally released in France in October 1971, ‘Camembert Electrique’ redefined the parameters of rock music and remains one of Gong‘s most beloved works.

Features4 months ago

‘2032’: How Gong’s Original Line-Up Looked To The Future

With many members of the original Gong line-up returning, this 2009 album presented a fresh take on the band’s much-loved Radio Gnome Trilogy.

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In-Depth6 months ago

Rise Of The Machines: How Technology Shaped Music

As technology has advanced throughout the decades, artists have pushed music into the future.

In-Depth7 months ago

So What Is Psychedelic Rock?

Dismissed as another momentary fad, pretty much dead in the water by mid-1968, the influence of psychedelic rock runs long and deep.

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Features7 months ago

‘Banana Moon’: Rediscover Daevid Allen’s Debut Album

Released in July 1971, ‘Banana Moon,’ the debut album by Gong mainman Daevid Allen, took nothing seriously and attracted high-profile fans such as David Bowie.