September 6, 2021

New Album Releases by Austin Bands

Two great bands from Austin are releasing an album and an EP!

Stop Motion Orchestra released their latest album, Lightworks, on August 28th both on CD and vinyl. Make sure you grab a copy on vinyl. The artwork is splendid.

Opposite Day are releasing their EP, Divide by Nothing, today, September 20th. They have a couple awesome videos with some of the music. They will celebrate the release of this EP on October 11 at Empire Control Room.

Both albums have great pieces and showcase very different aspects of progressive music. The production qualities are also very high and you can tell those two bands pay great attention to their releases.

Further reading

Xander Rapstine, Symphonic Prog Rock

In Episode 7, we speak with Xander Rapstine about his work, inspiration and influences as a prog rock composer and songwriter, including with Proud Peasant, the Austin-based symphonic prog rock outfit.

Transit Method, Alt Prog Rock

In Episode 6, we talk to Transit Method, a band from Austin, TX that brings together the complexities of progressive rock with the unrefined grit of grunge and heavy metal. They recently released their sophomore record, The Madness, on Brutal Panda Records drawing comparisons to the likes of Soundgarden, Rush, The Mars Volta, and Motorhead. They’ve also been described as “a powerfully epic...

Black Ladder, Progressive Instrumental Rock Trio

Black Ladder is a progressive rock trio based in Austin, TX. Members include Shane Lamb (keyboard), Clarence Riley, IV (bass), and Ray Cardenas (drums). The band’s sound developed from a merging of Shane’s classically influenced licks, Clarence’s heavy funk bass lines, and Ray’s well crafted rock grooves.

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