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Fluctus Quadratum win band competition to open the Kingfisher stage at Nene Valley Rock Festival 29th July 2023
In late July 2023, we received the news that, facing stiff competition, we had been voted through two stages of the competition and had won the opportunity to open the Kingfisher Stage at Nene Valley Rock Festival. Our sincere thanks go to the founder members and the founders of the festival for voting for us in both stages - we really appreciate the opportunity!
The Progressive Aspect - EP Review by Richard Swan 14th Jan 2023
"So, what of the sound and style? The band explain that their aim is to revisit “the serious progressive rock era, with a considerable modern twist”. A contentious or provocative statement if ever there was one, but nonetheless very intriguing and it clearly got my attention. They hope to be likened to “the sweeping riffs of Pink Floyd, the technical ability of Marillion and the modern soundscapes of Steven Wilson”. Some flesh on the bones of their opening statement, but I tell you what, they might be right.
This EP, three songs of good progly length, between 7 and 15-minutes and a total length of 36-minutes, is their first salvo into the world of Modern Prog. It’s pretty good, I’d say, and I’m clearly not alone when one sees the likes of Steve Gould, promoter of the truly excellent Fusion Festival in Stourport, offering them a slot at his 2023 festival. Steve knows his onions and only signs the best, either established or upcoming. I think those attending this annual pilgrimage who are not familiar with Fluctus Quadratum will be in for a bit of a treat.
The band should be very proud of what they have achieved as there is a lot of promise here for the future and this is a very encouraging springboard for a follow-up album. They have a challenging test ahead of them at the Fusion Festival on 4th March 2023, but this is a great opportunity for them to shine as one of the new old-school prog bands to hit the scene in front of a large and very discerning audience. I, for one, will be listening intently."