The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘I Don’t Know Why’ by Paul Hill & Mike ‘Agent X’ Clark

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on two of Detroit’s most underrated musical innovators — Paul Hill and Mike 'Agent X'...

The Progressive Underground: The sonic odyssey of Ideeyah

Ideeyah is a Detroit-based singer, songwriter, and powerhouse performer whose eclectic style fuses funk, electronic, and R&B.  Born and raised in...

The Progressive Underground: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world

In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ by Moses Sumney feat. Lyra Pramuk and Sam Smith

This week’s pick comes from the renowned Red Hot Organization, a nonprofit that procures music and media dedicated to social...

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Feels So Right’ by Laura Rain & The Caesars

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one of Detroit’s most dynamic musical acts: Laura Rain & The Caesars.A force to...

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka

This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically...

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Empire’ by Eddie Chacon feat. John Caroll Kirby

This week’s Pick of the Week comes from Eddie Chacon, who was one half of the ’90s duo Charles &...

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Modern Times Blues’ by Jean-Luc Ponty

For this week’s Pick of the Week, we’re turning back the clock 40 years to highlight a masterpiece from Jean-Luc...

The Progressive Underground: Sy Smith’s ‘Until We Meet Again’ is a sonic memoir of love, life and legacy

Welcome to Liner Notes, where we dive deep into the stories, sounds, and moments that define the albums we love....

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Spacetime’ by Bevlove

This week’s Pick of the Week is an eclectic journey — an ethereal trip through sound, emotion and artistry. Today,...

The Progressive Underground: The soulful evolution of vocal powerhouse Marsha Ambrosius

Marsha Ambrosius is a powerhouse vocalist, a lyrical genius, and a staple in the music industry — both as part...

The Progressive Underground: A tribute to The Foreign Exchange

This week was a special The Foreign Exchange (TFE) tribute edition of The Progressive Underground as we celebrated the group...