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When Walter Daniel isn’t writing reviews about new and interesting musical artists, he humbly teaches aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He has a love for synthesizers and is a long-time fan of fusion and progressive 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.
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 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.