Prog in Brief

Gazpacho have announced a handful of European dates this May, including a show at Dutch venue De Boerderij on 26 and The Dome in London on 28.

The Norwegian band are currently working on their new studio album.

Beatrix Players (left) have announced four UK shows this February. They’ll be playing at The Robin 2 in Bilston on 11 (supporting Serpentyne) and at

Cardiff’s Acapela Studios from 14-16. They’ll return to the Welsh venue on April 22. Matthew Fisher’s self-titled album and Strange Days are being remastered and reissued through Angel Air this February. The Procol Harum co-founder is best known for playing the Hammond organ on

A Whiter Shade of Pale.

Charlie Barnes has teamed up with Oceansize guitarist and producer Steve Durose on his latest prog pop album Oceanography. The 12-track is out via Superball on March 9 and is said to be heavily influenced by Oceansize and Amplifier.