RKNA: Aural Arcana

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Although they gradually became more mainstream over the years,FM yielded one of the great classic albums of progressive rock, 1977's spacious future-fantasy Black Noise. The Canadian trio set aside guitars in favor of electified mandolin and violin. Thanks to complex instrumentation and futuristic lyrics, it’s easy to overlook how deceptively simple their songs really are. Listen for their minor hit “Phasors On Stun” as well as “Seventh Heaven” and their very-rare side-long excursion “Headroom,” all currently in the play rotation here at RKNA. Also watch for Ben Mink's spacious violin solo on Rush's “Losing It,” also currently in rotation.

Featured starting 12 November 2001. Photo of Nash the Slash by Laurie Overton.

Any fan of progressive music should get acquainted with Echolyn, a sophisticated American progressive band who should appeal to a wide audience. Echolyn treat listers to masterful guitar work à la Steve Howe, keyboards any Wakeman fan should love, and rich vocal harmonies reminiscent of vintage Queen or Yes. Best of all, they're in the studio working on a new album right now!

Featured starting 4 June 2001.

Anekdoten

For our first featured band, RKNA is pleased to focus on Anekdoten, one of a number of stunning progressive bands to come from Sweden. Since their early days as a King Crimson cover band, they've found a sound that is truly their own, and have evolved that sound with each album. Their music is an intense, agressive and refreshing blend of guitar, Mellotron and Cello.

Featured starting 27 February 2001.

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