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Detroit vocalist and songwriter Irene Renee.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Smooth Step’ by Irene Renee

Chris Campbell April 30, 2025

What’s up family? Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground, and it’s time for this week’s Pick of the Week....

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Detroit soul singer Al Lindsey.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ by Al Lindsey

Chris Campbell April 22, 2025

What’s up family? Chris Campbell here with The Progressive Underground, and it’s time for this week’s Pick of the Week....

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English neo-soul singer Olivia Dean released her debut album, "Messy," in June 2023.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Touching Toes’ by Olivia Dean

Chris Campbell April 8, 2025

This week on The Progressive Underground, we're tuning in to rising UK powerhouse Olivia Dean.With a voice that’s pure and expressive, and...

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The Pocket Queen is a drummer and producer that has played for musical icons while developing her own brand of funk.
  • Progressive Underground

Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Good Vibes’ by The Pocket Queen ft. Duckwrth

Chris Campbell March 25, 2025

New Orleans native, now Los Angeles-based, drummer and producer Taylor Gordon aka The Pocket Queen brings us this week's pick...

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Swedish singer-songwriter Snoh Aalegra.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Snoh Aalegra, the cinematic songstress who feels every note

Chris Campbell March 20, 2025

Snoh Aalegra isn’t just a singer — she’s a mood, a movement, a sonic architect of emotions we didn’t even...

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Janet Jackson Control
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: ‘Control’ is Janet Jackson’s Declaration of Independence

Chris Campbell March 13, 2025

Today on The Progressive Underground's Liner Notes we dive into "Control" — the groundbreaking 1986 album from Janet Jackson that was...

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Last month marked the 40th anniversary of the release of Tears for Fears' sophomore album, "Songs From the Big Chair."
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Tears for Fears’ sonic manifesto of the 1980s turns 40

Chris Campbell March 10, 2025

This week on Liner Notes, we step into the sonic universe of "Songs from the Big Chair," the 1985 masterpiece...

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Isley Brothers keyboardist and songwriter Chris Jasper died this week at 73.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

Chris Jasper: The unsung architect of the Isley Brothers’ timeless sound

Chris Campbell February 26, 2025

When we talk about the architects of soul— the visionaries who sculpted the very essence of R&B, funk, and quiet...

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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Treat Me Right’ by Carl Bias feat. Miyan Bryant

Chris Campbell February 17, 2025

This week's pick is a powerhouse connection of Chicago’s legendary producer Carl Bias and Detroit’s own electronic songbird, Miyan Bryant....

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"Aurora's Light" by Kathy Kosins is Chris Campbell's Pick of the Week for Feb. 10, 2025.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Aurora’s Light’ by Kathy Kosins

Chris Campbell February 10, 2025

This week’s pick comes from an absolute legend in the game — Kathy Kosins.An internationally renowned songstress with a career...

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Portrait of artist Zo!
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Exploring the evolution of maestro Zo! in 5 tracks

Chris Campbell February 4, 2025

Zo! is a Detroit-born, now DC-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer who has helped to reshape modern soul, R&B, and jazz...

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"Silence" by Michigan native Angelina Cara is Chris Campbell's Pick of the Week for Feb. 3, 2025.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Silence’ by Angelina Cara

Chris Campbell February 3, 2025

This week on The Progressive Underground, we spotlight a metro Detroit gem: Angelina Cara. She’s an independent singer, songwriter, and...

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