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.Listen Now
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The Progressive Underground: Durand Jones & The Indications are soul revivalists for a new generation
Chris Campbell
November 5, 2025
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After the silence: What D’Angelo’s life and music taught us about soul and survival
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October 14, 2025
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Chuck Mangione made us ‘Feel So Good,’ but he also made us better
Chris Campbell
July 28, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘KTYWS’ by SAULT
Chris Campbell
July 16, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘20/20’ by Ideeyah
Chris Campbell
July 7, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘1AM (Extended Groove Mix)’ by SiloamPool
Chris Campbell
July 1, 2025
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Sly Stone: The funk prophet who blew up the box, then vanished into the smoke
Chris Campbell
June 9, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Maiden Voyage’ by Headnodic + Jazz Mafia
Chris Campbell
June 3, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: Sunlight + Moonshine – Dean Beanz + The Faculty
Chris Campbell
May 28, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Sweet Danger’ by Obongjayar
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May 21, 2025
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