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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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  • Progressive Underground
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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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Detroit music artists Paul Hill (left) and Mike Agent X Clark fused their unique talents to create the track "I Don't Know Why."
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell January 29, 2025

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

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Detroit artist Lakeisha Johnson, aka Ideeyah.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: The sonic odyssey of Ideeyah

Chris Campbell January 22, 2025

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

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Erykah Badu's second studio album, "Mama's Gun," was released in November 2000.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell January 8, 2025

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

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Moses Sumney
  • Culture & Music
  • Picks of the Week
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell January 6, 2025

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

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Laura Rain
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell December 30, 2024

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

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Michael Kiwanuka released his latest album, "Small Changes," in November 2024.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell December 24, 2024

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

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Eddie Chacon
  • Culture & Music
  • Picks of the Week
  • Progressive Underground

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

Chris Campbell December 16, 2024

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

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