The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Aurora’s Light’ by Kathy Kosins
This week’s pick comes from an absolute legend in the game — Kathy Kosins.An internationally renowned songstress with a career...
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 Pick of the Week: ‘Silence’ by Angelina Cara
This week on The Progressive Underground, we spotlight a metro Detroit gem: Angelina Cara. She’s an independent singer, songwriter, and...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘I Don’t Know Why’ by Paul Hill & Mike ‘Agent X’ Clark
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on two of Detroit’s most underrated musical innovators — Paul Hill and Mike 'Agent X'...
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...
The Progressive Underground: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world
In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ by Moses Sumney feat. Lyra Pramuk and Sam Smith
This week’s pick comes from the renowned Red Hot Organization, a nonprofit that procures music and media dedicated to social...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Feels So Right’ by Laura Rain & The Caesars
Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one of Detroit’s most dynamic musical acts: Laura Rain & The Caesars.A force to...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka
This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Empire’ by Eddie Chacon feat. John Caroll Kirby
This week’s Pick of the Week comes from Eddie Chacon, who was one half of the ’90s duo Charles &...
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....