Orpheus Nine

Orpheus Nine is an American progressive band, founded by keyboardist and lead vocalist Jason Kresge.[1] The quartet plays "keyboard-driven symphonic pro

Orpheus Nine

Orpheus Nine is an American progressive band, founded by keyboardist and lead vocalist Jason Kresge.[1] The quartet plays "keyboard-driven symphonic prog,"[2] which they describe as "modern progressive rock with infusions of classical, jazz, metal, and electronica."[3]

History

Jason Kresge began Orpheus Nine as a solo project before enlisting drummer and former schoolmate Daniel Nydick in 2005; Kresge cites Nydick's "critical contributions during the band’s formative years" as crucial toward getting songs written and played, including at their first live gig in 2011.[4] Nydick left amicably and was replaced in 2012 by Mark DeGregory, who joined Kresge, guitarist Matt Ullestad, and bassist Tony Renda to complete the band's still-current lineup.[5]

The band released debut album Transcendental Circus on September 9, 2017, via independent label Prog Cabin Records.[6] England’s PROG Magazine published one of the earliest major reviews, initially faulting them for "unapologetic plundering of 40-plus years of prog indulgence" before concluding that "Orpheus Nine are among the best bands ploughing this ageless furrow."[7] Transcendental Circus landed in the top 25 albums of 2017 at ProgArchives.[8]

Orpheus Nine performed twice at ProgStock Festival in the US, in 2018[9] and 2022,[10] and at Fusion Festival in the UK in 2023.[11]

Numerous posts on the band's social media pages have pointed to a forthcoming second album entitled Utopian Gothic, Act 1: Pipe Dreams and Guillotines.[12][13] However, no official announcement has yet appeared, and no release date has been confirmed.

Band members

Current members:[14]

  • Jason Kresge — keyboards, lead vocals
  • Matt Ullestad — guitar
  • Tony Renda — bass, backing vocals
  • Mark DeGregory — drums, backing vocals

Former members:

  • Daniel Nydick (2005-2011)

Discography

  • Transcendental Circus (2017)

References

  1. ^ "ORPHEUS NINE band / artist (USA) - discography, reviews and details". www.proggnosis.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  2. ^ Medina, Scott (2018-10-11). "By the Time We Got to PROGSTOCK 2018: Progressive Rock Fans Follow their Bliss (Part I)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  3. ^ NJProghouse (2017-08-21). "Orpheus Nine with Special guest Mavara (September 9, 2017)". NJProghouse Progressive Music Series. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  4. ^ "CD/DVD Reviews". www.mwe3.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  5. ^ "Orpheus Nine". ProgStock 2018. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  6. ^ Orpheus Nine - Transcendental Circus, 2017-09-09, retrieved 2026-04-18
  7. ^ Lawsonpublished, Dom (2017-12-20). "Orpheus Nine - Transcendental Circus album review". Louder. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  8. ^ "Progressive Rock Top Albums / all subgenres - all record types - 2017 - all countries". Prog Archives.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Hatton, Thomas (2018-10-06). "ProgStock 2018: Day 1". Proglodytes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  10. ^ ProgReport (2022-10-25). "Progstock 2022 Review". The Prog Report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  11. ^ Aspect, The Progressive (2023-04-11). "Fusion 4: Day Two". T P A. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  12. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  13. ^ Orpheus Nine (2024-09-10). Orpheus Nine - Festival Highlights from Fusion 2023 & ProgStock 2022. Retrieved 2026-04-19 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ Transcendental Circus - Orpheus Nine | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2026-04-19

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