Progger - Dystopia (2018)

Brian Donohoe's Progger is a force - forged in the same cauldron as Snarky Puppy (Donohoe was a writer and early band member), the band has taken an expansive and heavier approach to music. In contrast to the 2018 release 'Scattering', and despite the intriguing title 'Dystopia', the band's new album finds intense focus among chaos, bringing the power of four guitarists from the band's two hubs of Brooklyn and Austin TX. Progger proves the name every time - progressive music (with a cynical twist) laid over intricate compositions. Best with headphones on this one.

Performing on this album are Daniel Watson (drums), Devin Collins (drums and electronic percussion), Steve Anthony Belvilus (drums on “Morning Star”), Nicholas Clark (electric bass and synth bass), Bryan Ladd (electric bass), Isamu McGregor (keyboards), Carter Arrington (guitar), Daniel Muniz (guitar), Akira Ishiguro (guitar), Matthew Muehling (guitar), Paul Deemer (trombone), and Brian Donohoe (saxophone, keyboard, drum loops, and additional guitar).

Progger’s members gleefully use EarthQuaker Devices pedals, ThreeLeafAudio pedals, Macsax saxophone mouthpieces, Nord keyboards,TRX cymbals, Rath trombones, Warburton brass mouthpieces, Fodera guitars, D’Addario/Evans accessories, Maelo drums, Mogami cables, Colossal cables, Nordstrand pickups, Mono cases, Moody Leather straps, Epifani amplifiers, and Aguilar amplifiers.
All pieces composed by Brian Donohoe (SESAC) except for “Oba-Bow” and “Choom,” composed by Matthew Muehling (SESAC).


All tracks recorded by Diko Shoturma and Nic Hard at Atlantic Sound Studios, Brooklyn, NY.

All tracks mixed by Matt Meli at Orb Studios, Austin, TX, except for “Adrenal Interlude” and “Sinister Postlude” which were mixed by Brian Donohoe.

All tracks mastered by Sam Minaie at Birdfood Studios, Queens, NY.

Track List:
01. Oba-Bow 07:21
02. Housewives 06:40
03. Dystopia 07:06
04. Adryllanin 06:46
05. Adrenal Interlude 02:13
06. Morning Star 05:44
07. Choom 07:33
08. Sinister Decisions 07:36
09. Haunt 04:26
10. Sinister Postlude 01:37

Line-Up:
Daniel Muniz - Guitars
Akira Ishiguro - Guitars
Carter Arrington - Guitars
Matthew Muehling - Guitars
Bryan Ladd - Bass
Nicholas Clark - Bass, Synthesizers
Isamu McGregor - Keyboards
Paul Deemer - Trombone
Brian Donohoe - Saxophones, Keyboards, Drum Loops
Daniel Watson - Drums
Steve Anthony Belvilus - Drums (6)
Devin Collins - Drums, Electronic Percussion

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