The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka
Coming off his latest release, “Small Changes,” this week’s pick is a slow burner that brims with emotion and an atmosphere that is both intimate and expansive.
Michael Kiwanuka released his latest album, "Small Changes," in November 2024.
This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically rich. It comes off his latest release, “Small Changes,” that seamlessly blends his brand of folk, soul and rock into a sound that is uniquely his own.
In “The Rest of Me,” Kiwanuka pens a musical letter to vulnerability and connection. It’s a slow burner that brims with emotive delivery and delicate interplay with acoustic guitars, understated strings and a steady percussive heartbeat that creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and expansive.
If you’re drawn to music that moves the heart and stirs the spirit, make sure to lock in with The Progressive Underground every Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on 101.9 WDET FM or stream worldwide at wdet.org as we explore the rich soundscapes of progressive soul, nu-jazz, deep house, and rare grooves you won’t hear anywhere else.
For The Progressive Underground, I’m Chris Campbell and we’ll see you next time.
