The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Circlesz’ by GENA
This week we are tapping in with GENA, a new project from Dallas-born, now L.A.-based vocalist Liv.e and legendary Detroit...
Chris Campbell is a broadcast personality/nationally-renowned tastemaker and host of the multi-genre electronic music program The Progressive Underground. He is also a correspondent for NPR (National Public Radio) curating global underground music for national segments such as "Heavy Rotation" and "Songs We Love." Campbell is the host of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “Paradise Jazz Series,” “Concerts at the Cube,” and is co-host of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre’s “Jazzy Wednesdays Summer Concert Series.”
He has also hosted events including the Detroit International Jazz Festival, Charivari Detroit Electronic Music Fest and has curated/hosted Detroit Performs LIVE on WTVS-Channel 56 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), along with hosting/moderating a variety of concerts, industry showcases, artist album releases, panel discussions, movie screenings, and press unveilings.
Campbell is also an author and music journalist who has written for national and international publications such as Smooth Jazz News, Upscale, and Examiner. He is a published author as his books “The Essential Neo-Soul” and “Essential Neo-Soul 2.0” spotlight the modern-day progressive soul music movement and are the only publications of their kind to cover the history of the modern/alternative soul community.
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Stallion’ by Ilajide feat. Radio Galaxy
This week we are tapping in with Detroit emcee, producer and sonic shape-shifter Ilajide. A former member of the acclaimed...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Fallin’ Back’ by Solomon Fox feat. Amaria
This week’s pick comes from multiple Grammy nominated artist and producer Solomon Fox, who has been steadily building a reputation...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Package’ by De La Soul
This week we are rocking with the legendary De La Soul, who just dropped a new album called “Cabin In...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Disarray’ by Lianne La Havas
This week we are locking in with UK singer, songwriter and guitarist Lianne La Havas, who has carved out her...
The Progressive Underground: Miyan Bryant is a legacy in the energy, soul and spirit of Detroit house
Today we center the lens on Detroit-based vocalist, songwriter, producer, and label owner Miyan Bryant, a house and R&B force...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Ladida’ by Rochelle Jordan
This week we tap in with British-Canadian vocalist and songwriter Rochelle Jordan, who has been quietly carving out her own...
The Progressive Underground: Laura Rain & the Caesars rewire vintage soul one cut at a time
If you want to understand where the soul-revival movement really lives, you have to look past the big coasts and...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘take it’ by keiyaA
What’s up, Detroit. Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week. This one comes from Chicago native...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘All Over Me’ by Yukimi
Hey, what’s going on, Detroit. Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week. This week’s feature comes...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘You Are’ by Jimpster
What’s up, Detroit. Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week. This one comes from British electronic...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Deal’ by St. Panther
Hey Detroit, Chris Campbell here from the Progressive Underground dropping in for our Pick of the Week. For this week’s...