Midlands prog masters enter darker territory By Rachel Mann A new IO Earth album is always a matter for rejoicing. Not only have they produced symphonic prog of the highest order for the best part of 10 years, but they’ve built a fan base that’s more like a family than a conventional audience. Solitude, however, is …
It Will Leave You Delighted, Thrilled And Almost Certainly Emotionally Wrung Out Read More »
By Rachel Mann Birmingham’s come a long way since the days when it was all spaghetti junctions and concrete waste. Brindleyplace is the Venice of the Midlands and the Bullring outdoes Milan. Some things never change, though. Give brummies a chance to go to a quality prog gig and they’ll turn out in force. And …
Live review of the 'IO Earth and the Orchestra of Sound & Emotion' show on 23rd May 2015 Read More »
By Richard Thompson While they have always merited praise in the past, tonight IOEarth really do sound like the real deal. Their spacious and sendory-grabbing atmospherics become almost spiritual on a certain level, like the staggering title track of their latest album, “Moments”, the equally impressive “Drifting” and “Cinta Indah”, all intertwining with Dave Cureton’s …
Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine Live Review Peel by Richard Thompson There’s a genuine buzz around IOEarth at the moment and it’s easy to see why this Birmingham-based band, led by guitarist Dave Cureton and keyboardist Adam Gough, are gaining such high praise. Tonight’s set is dazzling, cultivating a wonderful sound that evokes images of …
