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...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Go’ by Mahogany Jones feat. Monica Blaire
I have a track for you that is steeped in soul, grit and the tenacity of hip-hop royalty. This week’s...
Pick of the Week: ‘Sink In’ by Amber Mark
Let me tell you, this week’s pick is nothing short of a revelation. Amber Mark, the bold and unapologetic artist...