Connection Theory - 2025 - Entropy

(40:51; Connection Theory)






















It is unusual to find a band listed on ProgArchives with multiple albums but not a single review or rating, but that is the case with Connection Theory, and even though they were only added to the site a few months ago I would have thought someone would have stepped up by now. So when I saw a request from Duncan Cooper asking for reviews I thought “why not?” which is why I am now listening to his latest release. Duncan is a multi-instrumentalist who on this release provides guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, saxophone, flute, cello and drum programming and he has used the talents of singers Carolina Padron (who is the main lead) and Denisse Ferrara. Unlike many who use programmed drums he has done his best to make them sound like a human, with the result being very effective and one doesn’t really realise they are not the real deal.

This is a very melodic release, with a concentration on proper songs, very much crossover prog for the most part although there are also plenty of Neo influences hanging around as well. I am glad Duncan utilised the two female singers as they have very powerful voices indeed, with “Spiders” allowing them to show just what they can achieve with some lovely belts, and it will be interesting to see if he uses them on his next release as well, given this was the first time they had worked together. Duncan’s debut came out in 2020, and this is his third, and it will not surprise me if this gets picked up by a label at some point as it never comes across as self-released by a new artist as the only real issue for me is the cover artwork which has a very AI feel to it indeed.

Overall, this is a very enjoyable modern prog release which should definitely be getting more attention that it has so far, and I look forward to seeing what happens next. 

Kev Rowland, July 2026

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https://connection-theory.uk/

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