The Progressive Underground: The Mystique of Helen Folasade Adu and the band Sade
Today marks the 67th birthday of Sade Adu, the voice and frontwoman of Sade, and we are marking it by...
The Progressive Underground: Miyan Bryant is a legacy in the energy, soul and spirit of Detroit house
Today we center the lens on Detroit-based vocalist, songwriter, producer, and label owner Miyan Bryant, a house and R&B force...
The Progressive Underground: Laura Rain & the Caesars rewire vintage soul one cut at a time
If you want to understand where the soul-revival movement really lives, you have to look past the big coasts and...
The Progressive Underground: Durand Jones & The Indications are soul revivalists for a new generation
In this edition of 5-on-5, we shine a light on one of the most vital soul bands of the modern...
The Progressive Underground: Snoh Aalegra, the cinematic songstress who feels every note
Snoh Aalegra isn’t just a singer — she’s a mood, a movement, a sonic architect of emotions we didn’t even...
The Progressive Underground: Exploring the evolution of maestro Zo! in 5 tracks
Zo! is a Detroit-born, now DC-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer who has helped to reshape modern soul, R&B, and jazz...
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...