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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 24/09/2026

@stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social takes his restless creative instincts into Requiem for a Village, a miniature universe of folk traditions, rural mythology, children’s tales, and the uncanny that goes far beyond genres. Part one of his new Innerviews interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/steven...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 13/09/2026

Stick Men is Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. The prog trio's new LP, Let's Thrak Again, builds on their shared experiences with King Crimson. Read my interview about the making of the LP, & why after 16 years, Stick Men remains a work in progress. www.innerviews.org/inner/stick-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 07/09/2026

Percy Jones is one of the most innovative bassists in the history of the instrument. In his new Innerviews convo, he explores his work w/jazz-rock luminaries @thebandbrandx.bsky.social, with a focus on its just-released 1977 archival recording Theory of Nothing. www.innerviews.org/inner/percy-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 28/08/2026

The Roaring Waves, the new duo LP by Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery, is out. In my new convo, we discuss the idea of music as a "tonic for the times." Both were cognizant of the idea of using music to elevate people above the morass the species is contending with. www.innerviews.org/inner/hacket...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 18/08/2026

Yosuke Inoue is a member of Japan's jazz elite. In addition to leading his own trio, he's worked with Roy Hargrove, Terumasa Hino, Hank Jones, Carmen Lundy, Masahiko Sato, and Kazumi Watanabe. He discusses his deep history and his new album Who's Who with me: www.innerviews.org/inner/yosuke...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 13/08/2026

Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery need no intro to prog fans. Their accomplishments in Genesis & Marillion, & solo are among the most influential in the genre's history. They've teamed up for The Roaring Waves, an inventive new duo LP. Read/watch my new interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/hacket...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 28/06/2026

Trey Gunn and AJ Chippero co-helm @7dmedia.bsky.social, the indie label behind LPs by Deep Energy Orchestra, Joe Deninzon, Pat Mastelotto, Michael Shrieve, Stick Men, Tu-Ner, and many others. Gunn & Chippero discuss 7D's history, priorities, and highlights with me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG7q...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 26/06/2026

Multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Mike Tittel is known for his work with the expansive rock acts New Sincerity Works, Roger Klug Power Trio, & The Loud Family. He also helmed the The Bends, a documentary on the beloved Cincinnati band The Raisins. Our chat: www.innerviews.org/inner/mike-t...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 26/05/2026

Art Bergmann's Late Stage Empire Dementia & The Apostate albums take on the psychosis & depravity of the modern right wing. And his last LP ShadowWalk offers reflections on mortality & loss in a way that is completely lost to politicians & media. We discuss all 3: www.innerviews.org/inner/art-be...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 20/05/2026

Art Bergmann has long stood apart in Canadian music. The singer-songwriter has always been too raw for the mainstream, too literate for easy categorization, and too principled to ever dilute his voice. He discusses his incredible journey with Innerviews: www.innerviews.org/inner/art-be...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 27/04/2026

Roger Klug is a singular presence in Cincinnati’s musical landscape, whose sharp pop craftsmanship combines with a restless, shape-shifting creative instinct. In his new Innerviews convo, he discusses his new LP Live! Off the Board and his expansive back catalog. www.innerviews.org/inner/roger-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 10/04/2026

Percussionist David Van Tieghem was one of the youngest people to join the Steve Reich Ensemble. Van Tieghem was part of Reich's seminal Music for 18 Musicians. He also influenced Reich's decision to switch labels to ECM in '78. He explores his time w/Reich w/me: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 05/04/2026

In '79, Brian Eno encountered percussionist David Van Tieghem at Max's Kansas City in NYC. Unbeknownst to Van Tieghem, Eno was tracking his career. That nite, Eno invited Van Tieghem to work on My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, w/David Byrne & Robert Fripp. The tale: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 31/03/2026

Percussionist David Van TIeghem has been a member of Laurie Anderson's creative circle since the '70s. He's part of the Mister Heartbreak, Home of the Brave, United States, Big Science, and Strange Angels LPs. He discusses his his history w/LA in our new convo: www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 24/03/2026

David Van Tieghem is one of the most influential voices in the worlds of new music, performance art & sound design. In our new convo, the percussionist & composer reflects on his solo work & collabs with Laurie Anderson, Brian Eno, Steve Reich & Ryuichi Sakamoto. www.innerviews.org/inner/david-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 15/03/2026

So, what's going on with @porcupinetree.bsky.social? A lot. After their 2022/2023 Closure/Continuation tour and album cycle, they've officially decided on continuation. Richard Barbieri tells you everything you need to know in his new Innerviews conversation. www.innerviews.org/inner/richar...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 12/03/2026

Richard Barbieri has redefined the role of keyboardist by transforming synthesizers into vehicles for drama & cinematic depth for bands like Japan & Porcupine Tree. He discusses his new LP Hauntings that pushes deeper into his panoramic instrumental language w/me: www.innerviews.org/inner/richar...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 06/03/2026

The Phil Manzanera Words & Music event I was privileged to be a part of at The Great American Music Hall in SF 2 weeks ago wasn't meant to be captured for history, but it was! A crowdsourced video of the complete interview & performance is now on YouTube. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMA0...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 26/02/2026

There can no longer be quiet acceptance of racism. We have warped back in time to The Jim Crow era at the hands of the 100% KKK Republican Party. Everyone has to call out this crap whenever they see it, and that includes every one of you White people that choose to follow this account. Enough.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 20/02/2026

What a fabulous evening last night at the Phil Manzanera Words and Music SF event! A packed house. Terrific conversation and performances spanning Phil’s incredible career. And big fun! Thanks to Phil for his generosity and the phenomenal staff at Great American Music Hall. One for the ages!

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 18/02/2026

Some cool news stories about tomorrow’s Phil Manzanera SF event at GAMH: The Mercury News: www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/13/r... 48 Hills: 48hills.org/2026/02/phil... There are still tix left for this show featuring Phil performing solo, and me conducting an onstage interview: tinyurl.com/5d5h5np4

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 02/02/2026

Mike Oldfield’s 2017 album Return to Ommadawn found him reaffirming the approach that 1st set him apart: long-form structures, deep thematic development, & zero interest in trends. Dark Star Magazine editor Chris Dewey & musician Markus Reuter explore the LP with me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U42m...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 20/01/2026

We're just one month from a fantastic nite with Phil Manzanera at SF's Great American Music Hall. Phil will perform solo pieces and I'll conduct an on-stage interview, as well as take questions from the audience. Phil will also sign copies of his book Revolución to Roxy. Tix: tinyurl.com/5d5h5np4

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 19/01/2026

I've posted comprehensive thoughts about my music journalism history with Ralph Towner to the Innerviews Facebook page. It's too long to post here, but if you're interested in what we did together, including our final interview from a few months ago, you can read my words here: tinyurl.com/5fk7z5dk

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 18/01/2026

I am so incredibly sad to learn Ralph Towner has departed our realm. Someone I got to know very well across decades of interviews. Once I process this devastating news, I’ll have a lot more to say.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 15/01/2026

Between 1990-2006, electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream were a duo comprised of Edgar & Jerome Froese. The father/son incarnation saw TD reinvent itself with modern electronica, trip-hop, and breakbeat elements. Jerome refects on his TD era with Innerviews: www.innerviews.org/inner/jerome...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 12/01/2026

Keyboardist, guitarist and composer Jerome Froese's career balances reflection and evolution. In his new Innerviews convo, he discusses his new LP Sunsets in Stereo, his years in Tangerine Dream & why an uncompromising path is the only one he's willing to follow. www.innerviews.org/inner/jerome...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 09/01/2026

In '22, Roxy Music went out on its final tour. It was a multimedia feast for the senses as it explored its globally-impactful catalog from across the decades. Phil Manzanera reflects on the gigs & the potential for future live releases in his new Innerviews convo: www.innerviews.org/inner/phil-m...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 07/01/2026

801 Live Revisited: In 1976, Phil Manzanera, Brian Eno, Simon Phillips, and Francis Monkman combined to create an art rock band designed to last 6 weeks. Little did they know the dramatic influence their work would go on to have for decades to come. The tale: www.innerviews.org/inner/phil-m...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 05/01/2026

Phil Manzanera has spent five decades shifting between genres, scenes, and roles as a guitarist, composer and producer. His work with Roxy Music and output across a diverse solo career reflect natural curiosity and fierce ambition. Watch and read my new interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/phil-m...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 02/01/2026

What do AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Bad Company, Dream Theater, Dr Dre & Eazy-E have in common? Derek Shulman. After fronting Gentle Giant, he went on to an A&R career, helming some of the biggest touchstones of the '90s. Innerviews discusses his career in a new interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/derek-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 29/12/2025

Derek Shulman's impact on rock is dramatic. He co-founded legendary art-rockers Gentle Giant. And then he transformed into 1 of the world's most influential music biz execs, signing & developing Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Bad Company, & Dream Theater. See my new interview: www.innerviews.org/inner/derek-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 26/12/2025

Martin Levac is a rarity in tribute circles in that the vocalist/drummer became part of the history of the acts whose music he focuses on: Phil Collins & Genesis. He discusses working w/Collins as part of The Musical Box & touring w/Daryl Stuermer in my new interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoqU...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 22/12/2025

Martin Levac is the world's foremost interpreter of the music of Phil Collins and late-'70s/early-'90s Genesis. His tribute gigs are established as an international standard, attended by more than 250,000 people to date. Learn about his remarkable life and career: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoqU...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 21/12/2025

As a tribute to the boundary-breaking drummer, percussionist and composer Marilyn Mazur who recently passed, I've posted my previously-unseen 70-minute 2023 video interview with her. We discuss her bands Shamania & Future Song, her work w/Miles Davis & Jan Garbarek, & more: youtu.be/5uJjLtUu_A0?...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 14/12/2025

I just did an in-depth interview with the wonderful singer, drummer, and songwriter Martin Levac. He’s best known for his extraordinary Phil Collins and Genesis events, which redefine what’s possible within a tribute context. He has a captivating life story to tell. Coming soon to Innerviews.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 12/12/2025

I am shocked and devastated to learn of the passing of the wonderful, hugely influential and innovative percussionist and composer Marilyn Mazur. An incredible creative spirit and force for good. I’ll have a lot more to say, soon. 😢

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 14/11/2025

A tremendous pleasure to interview Jerome Froese today about his superb new album Sunsets In Stereo, his expansive solo career, and his incredible journey with Tangerine Dream. This is one I've wanted to do for a very long time. I look forward to sharing it with you next month.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 04/11/2025

Mike Oldfield's 1990 masterwork Amarok is celebrated and reviled in almost equal measure. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Innerviews held a roundtable about the LP with two key Oldfield experts: author Chris Dewey and musician/composer Markus Reuter. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi03...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 03/11/2025

YouTube just sent a nice little commemoration of the Innerviews channel recently hitting 20,000 subscribers. I've published more than 60 videos since it went live in January. If you haven't had a look yet, there's no time like the present. You can find it here: www.youtube.com/@innerviews-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 30/10/2025

The Zombies remain one of the most distinctive & enduring bands of the British Invasion, nearly 60 years after their debut. I spoke to lead vocalist Colin Blunstone about the group's remarkable journey. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-HF... Read: www.innerviews.org/inner/the-zo... #thezombies

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 20/10/2025

I'm shocked to have done liner notes for the new box set Sounds of The Golding Institute. It compiles the legendary, previously vinyl-only Sounds of American Fast Food Restaurants, Sounds of SF Adult Bookstores, and Sounds of International Airport Restrooms. ropeworm.bandcamp.com/album/sounds...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 19/10/2025

Yesterday, I conducted a major interview with Phil Manzanera discussing his many recent projects, including his book Revolución to Roxy, his box set 50 Years of Music, and AM.PM's Soho Live, as well as his incredible history with Quiet Sun, 801, and Roxy Music. Coming soon.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 16/10/2025

For decades, Adam Holzman has been a first-call keyboardist for the likes of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Chaka Khan, and Steven Wilson. He discusses his new solo LP Zombie Apocalypse & his work with Wilson on The Overview album and tour in his our new conversation: www.innerviews.org/inner/holzma...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 10/10/2025

Today, I interviewed the one and only Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, discussing his influential career, going right back to the beginning of the band, all the way to the present. Colin is the living embodiment of rock history, yet shows absolutely no signs of slowing down at age 80. Coming soon.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 01/10/2025

I'm pleased to let people in the Bay Area & beyond know that on 02/19/26, Phil Manzanera will be presenting an evening of Words & Music at Great American Music Hall in SF. Phil will perform solo pieces and I'll conduct an interview, as well as take audience Qs. Get tickets here: shorturl.at/NjAq2

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 30/09/2025

Derek Gripper has quietly redrawn the boundaries of acoustic guitar by using it to perform adaptations of the intricate music of the West African kora. In our new conversation, Gripper discusses the rewards and challenges of reimagining the instrument. Read: www.innerviews.org/inner/derek-...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 28/09/2025

My brand new interview with Mr. Mister featuring Steve Farris, Steve George, Pat Mastelotto, and Richard Page is live. We cover why they gathered in Austin last weekend, the band's legacy, what everyone is up to, and tons of fan questions. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyMD...

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 21/09/2025

All four members of Mr. Mister got together at Pat Mastelotto’s studio in Austin during the last few days. What were they up to? All will be revealed in an interview I conducted with Steve Farris, Steve George, Pat, and Richard Page today. It includes a whole lot of fan questions too. Coming soon.

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Anil Prasad @innerviews.org · 01/09/2025

A pleasure to conduct an in-depth interview with @adamholzman.bsky.social today about his many new and recent solo and collaborative records, as well as his contributions to Steven Wilson's latest LP The Overview and its forthcoming tour (which resumes next week in North America). Coming soon.

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