Simon Says, Sweden ***Inactive***

News: Their last significant update to Facebook regarding their own existence is May of 2015. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Gothenburg

Overview: There are few bands one can call retro prog and neo prog in the same sentence, but Simon Says are one of them. They are one of the finest of recent bands to recreate the spirit of the early 1970s Genesis sound.

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TNVVNÜM, Estonia ***Inactive***

News: There has been no new activity from the band since 2013, and their website is no more. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Tallinn

Overview: Primarily instrumental band from Estonia whose full name is Tõele Näkku Vaadates Võib Näha Ükskõik Mida. Musically their sound can be found between 90s post rock and late 60's cosmic psychedelia.

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Neom, France ***Inactive***

News:  There has been no activity from Neom since 2013. Last check: December 26, 2018

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Location: Valence, Rhone-Alpes

Overview: Neom are one of many new Zeuhl discoveries by the French specialist label Soleil Zeuhl. Neom are more atmospheric and feature more guitar than many of their peers. A fine band.

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Architrave Indipendente, Italy ***Inactive***

News: It appears the band is no more, and they have no active internet presence as of January 2, 2017.

Location: Rutigliano, Puglia

Overview: Of all the retro Italian prog bands in existence today, perhaps Architrave Indipendente are the most accomplished - or at least the most authentic. Great care and research has gone into the creation of their debut album.

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Porcelain Moon ~ Finland

Retro prog

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Latest: Swan Song (2012). EP

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4/24/11 (new entry)