Symphonic prog releases, week 37

This week in symphonic prog, reflections on legacy and reinvention emerge through new releases and retrospectives. From Yes’s Ariadne video to Tony Kaye’s long-awaited 9/11-inspired album, the genre continues to explore personal and historical narratives. Reissues and anniversary tributes highlight enduring influences, including Electric Light Orchestra’s landmark 1976 record and Genesis’s early challenges. Meanwhile, Fruupp and Friends unveil Solace in a rare vinyl edition, adding to a season rich with archival and artistic depth.

1. 01

   Rick Wakeman, David Bowie

   “David Bowie to me, ‘Don’t let any promoter, agent or manager tell you what to do. They don’t have the imagination’”: The classic Rick Wakeman album inspired by a mythical king, Ziggy Stardust and a heart attack

   Sep 13 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Roine Stolt

   Roine Stolt rock suédois

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Electric Light Orchestra

   Electric Light Orchestra Released “A New World Record” 50 Years Ago Today

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Yes

   YES - Ariadne (Official Video)

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Genesis

   3 Songs by Genesis That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Tony Kaye, Yes

   “I was transfixed by what was happening before my eyes. My mind was racing, telling me to dig out my keyboard, which I hadn’t touched for five years”: Yes co-founder Tony Kaye’s 20-year journey to release his album about 9/11

   Sep 10 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Steve Hackett, Genesis

   “In the early days of Genesis, audiences walked out during songs that later became classics. For artists, life is a coconut shy with yourself as the coconut”: Steve Hackett’s stoic reaction to the solo track that split his fans

   Sep 9 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Fruupp

   [News] Bad Pressings to release “Solace” the 2026 album by Fruupp and Friends on very limited edition

   Sep 9 · 1 outlet

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