Haze, close to the (water’s) edge.
“We see prog as a broad church. To me, a band that dabbles in a lot of genres is as prog as you can get. I don’t think there should be a template of, ‘This is prog: push this button and you get prog.’”
Chris McMahon
Originally formed by brothers Paul and Chris McMahon in Sheffield way back in 1978, Haze have been a fixture of the music scene in a career spanning six decades, albeit with the occasional interregnum. While their longevity is impressive, it is by no means unique within the progressive world in 2024.
But, to cut to the chase, do the ever-eclectic Haze regard themselves as a prog band or not? Lead vocalist/guitarist Paul McMahon confronts the question head on without demur.
“It’s the