Alison Reijman

YouTube video by Michael Blevins "Hiroshima" by Utopia (with lyrics) (1977)

80 years ago today. Don't you ever f***ing forget........ www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmhO...

Thank you for continuing to raise this vital subject, David. For all of us who have been in coercive controlling relationships, the reality is all too stark. Even over 30 years after he left me, I have never forgotten the way he made me feel.

Only Proggers and Englishmen.... Wonderful Prog Walk along the Thames from London Bridge to Battersea Power Station (where else?) yesterday.

Started reading it a couple of weeks ago. Big fan of the great man. This biography highlights the incredible challenges he faced during his life.

YouTube video by ProgRockNeverDie Edensong - Our Road to Dust (2025)

It's always a total delight when an album completely catches me off guard and captures my heart. Edensong have done just that with their stunning Our Road To Dust. This, the title track, is simply glorious as is the video. #ProgRock www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DaD...

Prog matinee idols While proggers on Cruise to the Edge were taking advantage of some shore leave in Puerto Plata, something was stirring a 12 hour flight away in one of London’s most perpetually hip and happen…

One of the reasons why I love writing about Prog rock is the amount of research required to appreciate certain bands. @itsadequate.bsky.social certainly fall into that category! progarchy.com/2025/04/20/p...

Bestest wishes and big positive thoughts coming your way, Alan.

I remember it all too well. Those puppets scared the life out of me when I was a wee lass, ditto Stingray.

The song that saved my life Imagine you are staring into an emotional abyss from which escape seems absolutely futile. It’s a place where the fabric of your being is torn asunder on a regular basis. Most days, you are told in…

A true story about a song which saved my life and sanity. alisonscolumn.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/t...

Love this portrait of Claude Leonetti taken by Martin Reijman during Lazuli's show at Trading Boundaries. The instrument is La Léode, the only one of its kind, which Claude created. It's a sonic box of tricks that controls a sampler and a multi-effect via MIDI

YouTube video by Supertramp Official Supertramp - Dreamer (Official Music Video)

Happy 75th birthday to the great, Hampshire bred prog legend Roger Hodgson. Dreamer will have a particular resonance for those who came out to see Lazuli last week - as well as it being the soundtrack song of my sixth form college common room 50 years ago in 1975. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FAS...

As Maya Angelou said and which still holds totally true: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

Wishing all my amazing female friends a happy #InternationalWomensDay. Let's continue to inspire, empower and support each other.

Eric Idle's "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life" followed by "The Leopard In My House" by Mark Steel, who we saw at the Haymarket in Basingstoke last night coincidentally!

In a week's time, I shall mostly be following les gars, Lazuli, all wonderful musicians and incredible live performers around the southern shires. Please come and see them in they are in your part of the world.

Fantastic idea.

Happy birthday, Maestro.

Sometimes, dreams do come true. Huge thanks to Bob Harris (not the Whispering variety) and Floyd Nation for the invitation - and Martin who shares the dreams.

Finishing off Michael Palin's There and Back, concluding my reading all his diaries back to back.

2024: The Year from Space Awe-inspiring satellite images reveal the secrets behind some of 2024's biggest stories

Watched this last night. If ever we needed a reminder of the fragility of our beautiful Earth and the terrible scars humanity inflicts upon it. Simply breath-taking - and there are penguins.

Johnnie Walker: Former BBC Radio 2 DJ dies at the age of 79 Tributes are paid to the DJ, who hosted BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s and Rock Show until October.

RIP Johnnie Walker. Thank you for curating part of the musical soundtrack for my life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Martin absolutely swears by this guy.

Many happy returns Jenny, wishing you a happy Christmas and a less irksome New Year. You are such an inspiration to we ladies of a certain age.

My festive pressie to myself. Reading Michael Palin's marvellous diaries made me want to revisit these fantastic silly tales.

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo, chosen because bass player Nick Beggs is celebrating his birthday today - and because it is an amazing tune that brings back some very happy memories.

Sara Sharif trial: Father and stepmother found guilty of murder The 10-year-old's body was found with dozens of injuries at the family’s home in Surrey last year.

There is a special place in hell reserved for parents who torture and murder their children. This beautiful child had to wear a hijab to school to hide the injuries her evil parents inflicted on her. Wicked beyond comprehension. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I totally agree. That's why I would rather go and see the excellent new bands rather than tribute bands. I am still astonished and delighted with the new crop of progsters out there.

50 years old today. What an album, such a diversion from before but exhilarating, exciting and exceptional. The first time I ever saw Yes was on this tour.

YouTube video by Lazuli Music LAZULI UK TOUR 2014 "7 Garçons dans le van"

Ten years ago tomorrow we had a blast touring venues in England and Wales accompanying Lazuli and Moon Safari. Some priceless memories captured in this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hGB...

YouTube video by Von Hertzen Brothers Von Hertzen Brothers - Ascension Day (Official Lyric Video)

A very happy #InternationalMensDay to you fabulous chaps. Today is all about your wellbeing so look after yourselves.

Here are the fabulous Von Hertzen Brothers in an hilarious video - especially for you all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1NA...