Homecoming

Six years after logistical issues forced IO Earth to regretfully part ways with vocalist Linda Odinsen, the stars aligned for her return. Empowered by having “our” singer back, guitarist and founding member Dave Cureton opens up to Prog about what her return means for the band and how she helped inspire their sixth studio album, Sanctuary.

Phil Weller

At the centre of British symphonic prog rockers IO Earth is a songwriting partnership that has been carefully cultivated for over 30 years. It began when musicians, guitarist Dave Cureton and keyboard frequenting multi-instrumentalist Adam Gough, were just doe-eyed 11-year-olds. IO Earth was founded as their outlet for creativity, which since day one has taken their melodies through a raft of styles and subgenres. Many musicians have joined them on their forays, both on tour and in the studio, but the songwriting team of Cureton and Gough have remained the band’s centre of gravity and creative directors. “I’ve known Adam since secondary school, and I’m 45 now. That’s quite a long time, right?” Dave Cureton scratches his chin as he reflects on those intervening years, which have seen the pair…

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