So there is a new prog band called Thank You Scientist and they are really awesome! I have been playing their Stranger Heads Prevail CD on repeat in my car for like the past month (still waiting on the vinyl but that's another issue). Really though, it just sounds totally new yet harkening back to older styles. They are progressive rock but also use a lot of Trumpet, violin, and saxophone. Also I've been told the lead singer sounds like Michael Jackson (From the Thriller days).
I bring them up because they are still relatively unknown, but that needs to change because their album is amazing! Stranger Heads Prevail. Check it out!
I'm going to see them on the 27th (of Aug) and we were chatting on Facebook. They were pretty cool about connecting with their fans. Not a lot of people can say that about their favorite bands. Like could you imagine Mike Portnoy and I just chatting on skype or something XD I wish.
Anyway. Thank you Scientist... check them out.