Guardian Music — This cringe-tastic totem of 1980s kitsch has recently had a confusing is-it-ironic-or-not resurgenceWhat is it? Depends on your point of view. On one hand, it's the biggest totem of 1980s cringe there is this side of the piano-key necktie. On the oth... more info

Rolling Stone — Muse expand their Resistance tour by adding six more 2010 dates, including a headlining stop at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Plus, Yes — still without singer Jon Anderson and now featuring Rick Wakeman’s son Oliver on keyboards ̬ embark o... more info

All About Jazz — Words and Images by: L. Paul Mann Jon Anderson :: 11.15.09 :: SOhO :: Santa Barbara, CA Jon Anderson :: 11.15 :: Santa Barbara, CA A special last minute show was added to the calendar at Santa Barbara's premiere live music restaurant and bar ven... more info

Guardian Music — Forum, LondonThere is no doubting Colin Meloy's ambition for his music. The last time he brought the Decemberists to London from Oregon, the band opened their set with a 20-minute folk-prog-metal epic based on an Irish legend. This time, he dedicates... more info

Norfolk based musician Rick Wakeman is attempting to lose weight to raise money for the Salvation Army. more info

BBC News - UK — Norfolk based musician Rick Wakeman is attempting to lose weight to raise money for the Salvation Army. more info

Guardian Music — As new BBC4 documentary Synth Britannia shows, the synthesizer first dehumanised then re-humanised British pop, fulfilled the DIY promise of punk, and changed how bands looked foreverThe synth-pop era really kicked off in June 1979, when Tubeway Army... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the release of a live version of legendary rock keyboardist and ex-Yes man, RICK WAKEMAN's The Six Wives Of Henry VIII on DVD and Blu-ray and CD (October 13). From his classic... more info

All About Jazz — Words by: Dennis Cook | Images from: us.progressivenation2009.com Progressive Nation 2009 Tour :: 08.27.09 :: San Jose Civic Auditorium :: San Jose, CA Dream Theater :: Progressive Nation Tour 2009 Prog rock gets a pretty bad rap these days. Sure,... more info

Guardian Music — Tim Thornton's book The Alternative Hero introduces us to the most plausible fictional rock stars yetRemember the Thieving Magpies? Led by enigmatic frontman Lance Webster, they bestrode the world of terrible indie like a leather-trewed colossus betw... more info