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The Berlin-based RIO ensemble called Tryon has released two albums so far — Läuterung (2022) and Freaky Squash Baby (2023) — and with each one, the ambition of the arrangements, as well as the number of musicians involved, has increased. Now they're looking to record their most ambitious work yet. Salmon Dreams will continue the growth of this significant group in the realm of music that combines rock, jazz, and modern classical music.

Cascadence Festival reveals more artists

Cascadence is a new event in Seattle produced by the people who presented the Seaprog series of festivals from 2013 to 2022. They've got a new venue and a slate of performers that continue the eclectic tradition of their past festivals. Gong will be their headliner on Saturday, June 14, and opening up will be Khu.éex‘, Rachel Flowers, and the Kathy Moore Super Power.

Cascadence Festival announced in Seattle

The Seaprog organization, which has presented numerous events in Seattle, is back for 2025 with Cascadence. The event will happent Saturday, June 14 at the Rainier Arts Center, with Gong as the headliner.

After the Covid pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 festival, the organizers found themselves without a venue and with doubtful prospects to continue, but they have come up with a rebranding and a new energy.

John Marshall RIP

Drummer John Marshall, a founding member of Nucleus and long-time member of Soft Machine, died on 16 September at the age of 82. His playing seamlessly brought together elements of jazz, rock, and funk to be one of the distinctive instrumentalists of British jazz-rock. His work featured on albums by a wide range of artists, including Jack Bruce, Georgie Fame, Ralph McTell, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Volker Kriegel, Charlie Mariano, Eberhard Weber, and scores of others. He joined Soft Machine in 1972 and became the group's longest-serving member, staying with them until his retirement after their 2019 tour, though he appeared on Other Doors, released in 2023.

David LaFlamme R.I.P.

David LaFlamme, best known as the lead singer and violinist of the psychedelic folk-rock band It’s a Beautiful Day, passed away on August 7th, 2023 at the age of 82.

Frank Wyatt, R.I.P.

Exposé has learned that Frank Wyatt, composer, keyboardist, saxophonist, engineer, and producer — a founding member of Happy the Man, Oblivion Sun, and Pedal Giant Animals — has passed away after losing his battle with kidney cancer.

Manuel Göttsching RIP

Word has reached us that one of the pioneers of German music in the 70s has died. Manuel Göttsching, founder of Ash Ra Tempel, died on December 4 at the age of 70. His explorations of the possibilities of electric guitar set the stage for many artists who followed, and he can be seen as one of the precursors of what came to be called ambient music.

Tracy Hitchings RIP

We have learned the sad news that singer Tracy Hitchings has died at the age of 60. Her professional career began in 1989 with the band Quasar, after which she began collaborating with Clive Nolan in Strangers on a Train. Her first solo album was released in 1991, and she subsequently worked with Gandalf, Landmarq, and numerous other bands and projects, often involving Nolan.

RIP Riho Sibul

Estonian composer, guitarist and singer RIho Sibul, a member of In Spe, Kaseke, VSP Projekt, Ultima Thule etc. as well as a solo career from 2000 onwards, passed away at the age of 64 on November 20th 2022.

Nik Turner RIP

One of the pioneers of space rock has moved into the cosmic beyond. Nik Turner, the flamboyant woodwind player who was with Hawkwind from its beginnings, died peacefully at home on November 11, 2022.