Sligo-based Progressive Rock visionary John Bassett (Arcade Messiah) resurfaces with the unveiling of the title-track from his new EP “Simon Says,” released on May 14, 2026. The composition offers a first, compelling glimpse into Bassett’s latest sonic chapter, reaffirming his distinctive balance between cinematic atmospheres and intricately layered songwriting.
Stream the title-track “Simon Says” via the YouTube player below:
Now available via Bandcamp as a five-track release, “Simon Says” expands on Bassett’s singular compositional voice, moving fluidly between ambient textures, orchestral overtones and progressive structures.
Across its concise yet thematically cohesive runtime, the record unfolds as both a reflective and exploratory work: the expansive title track anchors the release with its multi-part architecture, while “Did You Forget Anything?” and “Light Of The Body” navigate more intimate, emotive terrain. Meanwhile, “T Is For Tiger (48 hour limitation song)” introduces a more immediate, constraint-driven compositional approach, highlighting Bassett’s versatility, before the instrumental reprise of “Simon Says” closes the circle with a stripped-back, textural perspective.
Tracklist:
01. Simon Says – 09:16
02. Did You Forget Anything? – 04:49
03. T Is For Tiger (48 hour limitation song) – 03:37
04. Light Of The Body – 04:49
05. Simon Says (Instrumental) – 09:16