This coming Friday 1st of August @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting 'HM 5 - Redux' by DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !!This is a one-off re-broadcast of DJ HM's last outing but this time, tracks for the session will be randomly mixed by our very own SAM server !! DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani has already started a thread on the upgraded discussion forum. Not to be missed !!

The discussion forum is now back online having been fully upgraded to the very latest version - YaBB 2.2.2 !! With all topics, threads, posts and membership details intact, there are an extensive number of new features. You should also now notice improved load times of pages due to the move to our own dedicated website server. Please feel free to check it out and sign-up if you haven't already done so. Enjoy !!

Due to several technical issues, the website server fell offline around the 10th of June. Furthermore, we experienced numerous difficulties in propagating and controlling the DNS settings for the domain name - essentially letting the internet know where the website for S.A. physically resided. However, the music has played constantly and without interruption whilst the website was offline. I'm now delighted to announce that the S.A. website is back online and is now residing on it's own dedicated server !! With a huge increase in both processing power and storage capacity, many of the core server-side applications are running on the very latest versions. Also, whilst the website was offline, I took the opportunity to service the source, SAM server and fully upgrade and configure the SAM software to the very latest version - 4.3.6  !! The forum is currently being uploaded and configured to the very latest YaBB version - with all memberships and posts remaining intact !! I hope to have the popular forum back online as soon as possible and I will be posting a full update as to what has occurred and provide more in-depth information as to the extensive list of enhancements that have also taken place. Please accept my sincere apologies for this extended downtime. Continue to enjoy !!

This coming Friday 6th of June @ 9:00pm (GMT), S.A. will be broadcasting 'HM 5' !! An all new session compiled by DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !! "... over 18 HOURS of the finest collection of Progressive Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Classical, Weirdness and many, many tracks never before heard on S.A. !!" As usual, this session will be repeated in it's entirety throughout the course of the following week to accommodate as many international time-zones as possible. For further, more detailed information (including the complete re-run schedule), please check out the thread on the S.A. discussion forum by DJ HM himself. Not to be missed !!

As part of the ongoing mission to enhance the S.A. listening experience, the 32 kbps Stream has been upgraded from the MP3 format to the AAC+ format !! This upgrade will provide significantly enhanced audio quality (broadcasting in both Parametric Stereo and at 44.1 kHz) for listeners tuning-in to the 32 kbps stream. As the AAC+ encoder allows for excellent audio quality at low-bit rates, it can also be used as an alternative for Broadband listeners when the 128 kbps MP3 server is full. For further information, please see the thread on the discussion forum. Enjoy !!

Starting tomorrow, Friday 16th of May @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting Part Two of DJ Madzilla's series featuring 'The Beatles' (and the member's solo material) !! As usual, this session will be repeated in it's entirety throughout the forthcoming week to accommodate as many international time-zones as possible. For further information (including the complete re-run schedule) please read the thread on the discussion forum. Not to be missed !!

Whilst I was away from S.A. Headquarters, due to numerous technical issues the stream(s) fell offline. Although there are several automatic recovery solutions in place in the event of problems occurring whilst I am not physically present, these were insufficient to deal with the specific issue. However, I am delighted to advise that I have returned and everything is now running as normal again. Sincere apologies for this extended downtime and in the meantime, continue to enjoy.

We are currently in the process of enhancing the S.A. website. As the final step of 'Phase 3a', this will conclude with an increase in the website server's capacity (essentially to accommodate the ever increasing website traffic) and upgrades to a number of the core applications and website services. During this enhancement process, there may be interruptions to website access and in particular, the popular discussion forum. The stream itself will be totally unaffected whilst this upgrade is taking place, however, apologies for any occasional interruptions that you may encounter when attempting to view the S.A. website - these will hopefully be kept to a minimum.

Due to a power outage on the morning of Tuesday, 26th February, the source SAM server went offline and the normal, automatic re-boot under such circumstances failed. Also, the SAM server failed to start manually. As such, the stream was offline until Wednesday evening, however, this has now been fixed and the stream is running as normal again. Sincere apologies for this outage and many thanks for your patience whilst the stream was offline.

The website has undergone a facelift !! It now features the track coming up next, a picture of the album that the currently playing track is taken from and when clicked, takes you directly to the appropriate page on Amazon.com for further information and the option to buy the CD itself !! The S.A. Merchandise Shop is now also fully functioning and online. Feel free to take a look and maybe even purchase an exclusive S.A. t-shirt, mug or bag. Other technical enhancements have also been made with further enhancements due to go online soon. Also, there are several Guest DJ Sessions on the horizon and other special programming. As usual, watch this space !!

A very Happy New Year to all of our listeners !!

On Saturday, 29th December @ 6:00pm (GMT), S.A. will be broadcasting a '2007 Year End BLOWOUT Session' !! A compilation of music from DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani, mixed by our very own SAM server !! The session is over 24 hours in length and for further information, check-out the thread on the discussion forum including a handy time-conversion link !!

This coming Friday, 14th December @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting an 'A NEW AMAZING FANTASTIC PROG SESSION - HM4' by DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !! Featuring a large selection of tracks never played on S.A. before, this session will be re-broadcast over the course of the following week to accommodate as many different international time-zones as possible. For further information, please check out the thread on the discussion forum, including the complete re-run schedule. Not to be missed !!

This coming Friday, 9th November @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting  a session featuring 'The Beatles', lovingly compiled by our new Guest DJ - Madzilla !!This is the first of four sessions that will be aired over the coming months. For further information, including the complete re-run schedule, please see the thread on the discussion forum by DJ Madzilla herself. Not to be missed !!

The source SAM Server has had another increase in storage capacity to accommodate the ever increasing amount of music now held on file. Over forty Gigabytes of music has been added to the database in the past month alone with more CDs on their way. Also, further enhancements to the website are due to go online soon - as usual, watch this space !!

This coming Friday, 3rd August @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting a 'Mellotron Marathon' by Guest DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !! From HM himself - ". . . as you well may discern from the title, each track in this session will feature the unmistakable, incredibly evocative sound of the Mellotron ! All of the most popular 'tron artists will be represented, like Genesis, King Crimson, Moody Blues etc...   but I've also tried to throw in some unusual selections as well ! And... like all of my past sessions it will contain many tracks never before heard on S.A." As usual, this session will be re-broadcast in it's entirety throughout the following week, to accommodate as many international time-zones as possible. As usual, please use this handy link to convert GMT into your own, local time-zone and for further details, please check out the thread on the discussion forum. Not to be missed !!

We have been advised by our Streaming Host that they are carrying-out essential maintenance and upgrades on Saturday, 26th May between 11:00pm and 4:00am (GMT) at the Data Centre in London where our ShoutCast servers reside. During this time, there may be brief interruptions to the S.A. stream, however this will not involve a full outage. As has been outlined by our stream host, this work has been scheduled during 'off-peak' hours. This is essential work and will ensure an even more resilient, reliable and improved service for all S.A. listeners. This work does not conflict with DJ Silver's Fish Marathon which is being re-broadcast throughout the course of this week. Apologies in advance if you are listening during this time and experience a drop in connection. Please be patient and keep re-attempting to tune-in if you are affected. As usual, for further information, please check-out the thread on the S.A. discussion forum.

On Friday, 25th of May @ 9:00pm we will be broadcasting a 'Fish Marathon' by Guest DJ Silver !! Basking in the success of his previous sessions, in particular his previous two Marillion Marathons, DJ Silver now brings you over twelve hours of music from Fish - spanning his entire career to date !! As usual, this session will be repeated in it's entirety throughout the course of the following week - to accommodate as many international time-zones as possible. For further information, please check-out the thread on the discussion forum with the re-run schedule already within the forum's new 'Event Calendar'. Not to be missed !!

The Stellar Attraction discussion forum has undergone a face-lift !! There is now a dedicated Chat Room where members can talk to each other online. Also, members now have access to the Media Centre where there are already numerous Prog-related YouTube video-clips ready for viewing !! Finally, there is an online 'Event Calendar'  where members and guests can easily see forthcoming events, special programming, 'Marathon Sessions' and Guest DJ Sessions - all of this within the comfort of the discussion forum !! If you haven't joined, now is the time to do so - for free !!

Stellar Attraction is privileged to have been provided with a copy of the forthcoming single 'See It Like A Baby' by Marillion. Taken from their new album, 'Somewhere Else' which is released on 9 April 07 with the single being released on 26 March 07. 'See It Like A Baby' will be played on numerous occasions throughout the coming week. Many thanks to Marillion and particulary Lucy Jordache - for  further information, including pre-order details, simply visit the group's website. Enjoy.

This coming Monday, 19th February @ 9:00pm (GMT), we will be broadcasting Fusession II by Guest DJ  - Heracleum Mantegazziani !! From HM himself "Now fusion, or jazz fusion to be more descriptive, means different things to different people. My personal definition is of the Jazzier side of Progressive music..usually containing a blend of rock, jazz and even classical elements. Hopefully, if you weren't here last year for the first session,  you'll find some music you've never heard before or even thought of hearing before. An expanding of the Progressive horizon as it were..." As is the usual case with sessions, Fusession II will be re-run throughout the course of the coming week, covering as many different time-zones as possible. For further information, including the complete re-run schedule, check out the thread on the discussion forum. See you there !!

A very Happy New Year to all of our listeners !!

This coming Friday, 15th December @ 9:00pm (GMT), Stellar Attraction will be broadcasting a Guest DJ session compiled by DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !! From HM himself "As in past sessions there will be a plethora of Prog Tracks of various size, shape and flavour ! Most tracks, if not all, have never been played on S.A. before. There is no definite theme throughout, though various groupings of tracks will have their own theme. There will be some oddities and quite a few surprises". As usual, this session will be re-broadcast in full throughout the course of the coming week, accommodating as many different time-zones as possible. For further information, including the complete re-run schedule, check out the discussion forum. Not to be missed !!

Our streaming host has moved to a new Data Centre. This will ensure even greater stability and reliability for our listeners. As a result of this change, our tune-in IP Address has changed. All of the tune-in links on the website have been updated accordingly, however, if you have Stellar Attraction bookmarked within your chosen Media Player, be sure to tune-in using one of the updated links on the website and re-bookmark us now !!

This coming Friday, 3rd November @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting an Album Session by guest DJ Lithium !! The album in focus is 'Imaginos' by the Blue Oyster Cult. For further information regarding this session, check out the discussion forum where Lithium talks about this choice. As usual, this session will be re-broadcast during the course of the following week - times and dates are on the forum. Enjoy.

This coming Friday, 29th September @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting an exclusive set of 'mini-marathons' compiled by guest DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !! The session comprises of six different artists back-to-back - Genesis, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, Brand X, Frank Zappa and Peter Gabriel. The session will be repeated in it's entirety throughout the course of the following week - check out the discussion forum for further information and the complete re-run schedule !!

The bandwidth on the main, 128 kbps broadband server, has been increased to accommodate the volume of listeners tuning-in. Also, the bit rate of the dial-up server has been increased to 32 kbps, giving enhanced audio quality for our dial-up listeners. Enjoy.

'Silver Session IV' will be broadcast this coming Friday, 15th September @ 9:00pm (GMT) and will be repeated in it's entirety throughout the course of the following week !! Featuring over twelve hours of the finest cuts in Progressive Rock - as personally compiled by Silver - the session features a simply huge amount of music never before played on S.A. As usual, for further information (including the complete re-run schedule) please check out the discussion forum. Not to be missed !!

This coming Friday, 18th August @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting an Album Session by DJ Lithium. The album in focus for this session is 'Choose Your Masques' by Space Rock legends, Hawkwind. As usual, check out the discussion forum for further information, including the complete re-broadcast schedule. See you there when the hair goes on the air !!

This coming Friday, 9th June @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting DJ Lithium's debut session on S.A. !! Playing his own select cuts of music with a "mellow, chilled flavour ...", the session will be repeated in full during the course of the coming week. As usual, check out the discussion forum for more, detailed information and use this handy link to convert GMT into your own time-zone. See you there !!

Even more music added to the ever-expanding playlist !! Artists include Pendragon, Heaven, Bill Bruford and Patrick Moraz, Ozric Tentacles and Ethos to name but a few.

This coming Friday, 26th May @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting a 'Fusion' session by guest DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani !!Featuring eclectic, finest-cuts of 'Fusion' - never before played on S.A. !! As usual, check out the thread on the discussion forum for further information and complete re-run schedule - this session will be played again several times during the course of the coming week. Also, use this handy link to convert GMT into your own time-zone. See you there !!

Latest additions to the constantly updated playlist include, David Gilmour, Fish, ELO, Genesis, Porcupine Tree, The Mars Volta, Jeronimo Road and Velofax to name but a few ... There are more 'Marathon Sessions', Special Programming and Guest DJ Sessions in the pipeline. Be sure to check back regularly for updates as and when they occur !!

This coming Friday 24th March @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting a session complied by guest DJ Heracleum Mantegazziani. Amongst many tracks never before played on S.A., HM II, will also feature a tribute to the late, great Dr. Robert Moog. The session will also be re-broadcast in full on Wednesday 29th March @ 9:00am (GMT). Use this handy link to convert GMT into your own time zone. Enjoy.

Due to the work of Tim E (webmaster of the Syn and Yesservices websites), the issue with the front ('home') page of the S.A. website not displaying properly in either Netscape or Firefox browsers has been resolved. Many thanks Tim - greatly appreciated !!

Due to demand, the interview with Steve Nardelli of the Syn (broadcast last Friday) will be broadcast again over the course of this week at the following times - 8 Mar - 2:00 am (GMT), 9 Mar - 4:00 am (GMT), 10 Mar - 3:00 pm (GMT), 10 Mar - 9:00 pm (GMT). Use this handy link to convert GMT into your own time-zone. Enjoy.

This coming Friday 3rd March @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting an all new interview with Steve Nardelli of the Syn !! Amongst many other topics, Steve talks about the forthcoming U.S West Coast dates, European leg of the current tour, forthcoming Syn releases and his ongoing writing partnership with Chris Squire. Not to be missed !!

Latest additions to the playlist include music by Epidaurus, Aunt Mary, Rick Wakeman, Dark, Vangelis and Warm Dust to name but a few. Enjoy.

This coming Friday 17th of February @ 9:00pm (GMT) we will be broadcasting a session compiled by DJ Silver !! Basking in the success of his recent 24 Hour Marillion Marathon - Silver Session III is a compilation of the finest in Progressive Rock with many tracks never before played on S.A.

Unfortunately our internet connection failed for several hours today, resulting in the radio being offline for most of the day (GMT). However, we are pleased to advise that the problem has been identified and fixed by our ISP. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Our streaming host has moved onto a new subnet. This has rectified the occasional intermittent buffering that has occurred of late and will provide improved stability in the radio stream. As a result of this, our IP Address has changed. All of the tune-in links on the website have been updated accordingly, however, if you have the radio stream bookmarked within your chosen Media Player, please be sure to re-bookmark us now !!

Very best wishes for the New Year to all our listeners !!