The Dutch art-prog band who believe more is more – including studio mistakes
The article profiles Dutch progressive rock band Lesoir and their album *Tomorrow Is Today*, highlighting an expansive approach in which they believe more is more. That attitude extends to keeping studio mistakes in the recordings, giving the album a less polished, more human character.
The piece presents Lesoir’s willingness to embrace imperfections as part of their creative identity. It frames the album as an example of the band’s broader art-prog sensibility, where layered, ambitious music and spontaneous moments are valued over strict studio perfection.
In short
- Lesoir take an expansive approach to art-prog.
- They leave some studio mistakes in the recordings.
- *Tomorrow Is Today* embraces imperfection.
Explained simply
Lesoir are a Dutch band who make progressive rock, a style that often combines rock with changing musical structures and a wide range of sounds. Their album Tomorrow Is Today reflects an expansive approach, with layered arrangements and room for unexpected moments.
In a recording studio, musicians can usually edit or redo mistakes to make a track sound more precise. Lesoir have chosen to leave some imperfections in their recordings, giving the album a less polished sound and showing how they approach making music.
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