The Write-Off Genre's Revival

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   The Write-Off Genre's Revival

Since the early part of the second decade (i.e., post-2010), there has been a remarkable resurgence of interest in the sub-genre known as progressive rock (often shortened to prog-rock) that once thrived in the late '60s and the entire '70s, had a flutter in the middle of post-punk and new wave hysteria in the first half of the 80s, then stagnated, and thought to be clinically dead. 

The large number of new bands is evidence of the write-off genre's revival. There are so many new acts! And they are so good. Modern progressive bands and solo artists draw inspiration from the past while maintaining a contemporary sound, and the result of it is often phenomenal.

Music manufacturing has become easier because of streaming platforms, which allow anyone to upload an album. Additionally, "amateurs" create albums in the comfort of their homes thanks to technology, but the quality of those recordings is often excellent, encouraging more inventive use of sound and structure. This increase in music production activities has drawn a lot of new people into the prog-rock counterculture.

The younger generations, particularly the millennials and Gen Z, tend to relish the retro side of listening to old school prog-rock due to the convenience of streaming services and social media. This has aroused interest in the complex music and themes of the genre, leading to progressive rock composition and performance by musicians of this age.

Progressive rock festivals have been conducive to the growth of the audience around this type of music, facilitating artists interaction and creativity. The awards are also important, such as, for instance, the Prog Report Awards.

Thematically, a number of contemporary bands that play progressive rock music deal with existential, philosophycal and fantasy topics as well as with issues that are pressing in today’s world. Their topics include ecological disasters, the new fear of nuclear holocaust, or the rise of far-right populists in societies that have until then been considered democratic paragons.

Nowadays, there are so many splendid modern prog bands that it is impossible to deny the genre's renaissance. For instance, Rosalie Cunningham. She has garnered attention for her complex arrangements, virtuosic musicianship, and evoking the 1970s while also appealing to fans of contemporary music. Critics and fans agree: Cunningham's new album is a masterpiece that does not lag behind great albums from the golden era. Her skill to blend complex melodies with thought-provoking lyrics not only flashes her gift but also makes her an exemplary representative of this resurgent genre.

Rosalie Cunningham

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	The Write-Off Genre's Revival Since the early part of the second decade (i.e., post-2010), there has been a remarkable resurgence of interest in the sub-genre known as progressive rock (often shortened to prog-rock) that once thrived in the late '60s and the entire '70s, had a flutter in the middle of post-punk and new wave hysteria in the first half of the 80s, then stagnated, and thought to be clinically dead. The large number of new bands is evidence of the write-off genre's revival. There are so many new acts! And they are so good. Modern progressive bands and solo artists draw inspiration from the past while maintaining a contemporary sound, and the result of it is often phenomenal. Music manufacturing has become easier because of streaming platforms, which allow anyone to upload an album. Additionally, "amateurs" create albums in the comfort of their homes thanks to technology, but the quality of those recordings is often excellent, encouraging more inventive use of sound and structure. This increase in music production activities has drawn a lot of new people into the prog-rock counterculture. The younger generations, particularly the millennials and Gen Z, tend to relish the retro side of listening to old school prog-rock due to the convenience of streaming services and social media. This has aroused interest in the complex music and themes of the genre, leading to progressive rock composition and performance by musicians of this age. Progressive rock festivals have been conducive to the growth of the audience around this type of music, facilitating artists interaction and creativity. The awards are also important, such as, for instance, the Prog Report Awards. Thematically, a number of contemporary bands that play progressive rock music deal with existential, philosophycal and fantasy topics as well as with issues that are pressing in today’s world. Their topics include ecological disasters, the new fear of nuclear holocaust, or the rise of far-right populists in societies that have until then been considered democratic paragons. Nowadays, there are so many splendid modern prog bands that it is impossible to deny the genre's renaissance. For instance, Rosalie Cunningham. She has garnered attention for her complex arrangements, virtuosic musicianship, and evoking the 1970s while also appealing to fans of contemporary music. Critics and fans agree: Cunningham's new album is a masterpiece that does not lag behind great albums from the golden era. Her skill to blend complex melodies with thought-provoking lyrics not only flashes her gift but also makes her an exemplary representative of this resurgent genre. Rosalie Cunningham