By Mike Bax Photo by Hajo Müller stevenwilsonhq.com twitter.com/StevenWilsonHQ www.facebook.com/StevenWilsonHQ Revered among music fans the world over, Steven Wilson…
Steven Wilson’s recent 2 hour show at the packed O2 Manchester Apollo included his 4th solo record, Hand. Cannot. Erase., played in its entirety, and so much more! John Gilleese caught the action.
Burnt Belief is the brainchild of two exceptional musicians: guitarist/composer Jon Durant and Porcupine Tree’s bassist Colin Edwin. This post rock-meets-fusion instrumental album marks the second time the two have joined forces to create new musical landscapes. Previously they had worked together on Durant’s 2011 release Dance of the Shadow Planets. For this new collaboration the duo decided to share writing duties and record at three studios, two in the U.S. and one in the U.K. So far, the album has been praised by fans and musicians alike and has opened new stylistic paths for both musicians. In this interview, Durant tell us in detail about this new venture, its impact on their professional relationship, and why they decided to release the album using independent channels.
Porcupine Tree is streaming the track “Dislocated Day” from its stunning live release Octane Twisted on YouTube – listen below! “Dislocated Day” was recorded at Royal Albert Hall, London and can be found on the second disc of Octane Twisted, out now via Kscope.
What do you get when you throw Cynic, Meshuggah, Porcupine Tree and Between The Buried And Me into the proverbial musical blender? Probably something that comes very close to what The Contortionist managed to achieve with Intrinsic, their latest album.
Playing Toronto’s newest venue, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, on September 30, 2009 to a sold out crowd was UK’s Porcupine Tree, whose sound can only be described as progressive, experimental, psychedelic metal. Spencer Matulaitis had a chance to sit down with bassist (among other things) Colin Edwin. They chatted about the new album, the variety of sounds the band produces, their career so far and what the future holds for Porcupine Tree.