Exploring global underground electronic music
The Progressive Underground with Chris Campbell explores the global electronic music underground through the genres of deep house, future soul, nu-jazz, b-sides and rare grooves. Chris connects the dots and contextualizes the artists, influencers, trends, and milestones through ethereally curated playlists, exclusive in-depth interviews, audio mini-docs, and special segments that spotlight Detroit’s impact on all of the above.
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ by Al Lindsey
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April 22, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Touching Toes’ by Olivia Dean
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April 8, 2025
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The Progressive Underground: Zo!, Tall Black Guy transcend genres with synergetic ‘Abstractions’
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘2 Step in the Living Room’ by Terrace Martin & Alex Isley
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Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Good Vibes’ by The Pocket Queen ft. Duckwrth
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The Progressive Underground: Snoh Aalegra, the cinematic songstress who feels every note
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March 20, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Society’s Man’ by Spiral Deluxe
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The Progressive Underground: ‘Control’ is Janet Jackson’s Declaration of Independence
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March 13, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Cold & Lonely’ by sillygirlcarmen and Hallex M
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The Progressive Underground: Tears for Fears’ sonic manifesto of the 1980s turns 40
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Your First Time’ by Erogenous
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The woman who gave soul its second wind: Remembering Angie Stone
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