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...
The Progressive Underground: Terry Dexter has a rhythm of resilience
On today’s 5-on-5, we dive into the world of Terry Dexter — a Detroit native, now Los Angeles-based musical powerhouse,...
Pick of the Week: ‘High Class’ by GAWD
This week’s Pick of the Week is "High Class," a smooth, infectious track from the Los Angeles-based duo, GAWD, comprised...
The Progressive Underground: Rebekka Ling’s music is a soulful journey through jazz, gospel and hip-hop
On this installment of 5 on 5, we’re diving into the music of Rebekka Ling to explore her soulful sound...
Pick of the Week: ‘Ain’t No Wrong’ by Detroit CentriX
This week’s Pick of the Week is a fresh, soulful gem from Detroit CentriX, the dynamic duo of Paul Randolph...
Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound
Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...