Mike Pollack
Host of The Progressive Tracks Show.
Prog/Avant/Space/Fusion/Psych/Stoner/Doom.
"It's all the music you can't dance to..."
"It's all the music your spouse can't stand..."
Come for the DJ... Stay for the music!
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #378 (International sTRANGE Music Day)
Mike Pollack August 25, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #378 (International sTRANGE Music Day) Yes, International sTRANGE Music Day is a thing… and a great thing it is! August 24th is a day to listen to unfamiliar and/or bizarre music to broaden not only your musical horizons…but your horizons in general. This is a day perfectly suited to The Progressive Tracks […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #377 (You’re On Your Own)
Mike Pollack August 18, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #377 (You’re On Your Own) Have you ever wanted to just do something yourself so it turns out the way YOU want it to? Well, this week we’ll explore solo artists and their work, and marvel at what they’re creating… even in these weird times. Tiger Moth Tales (Peter Jones) – “Lean […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #376 (What IS It?)
Mike Pollack August 11, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #376 (What IS It?) I have no idea what this show is about… but knowing this show, should that be of concern? ;o) Ghost Rhythms – “Coudreau’s Dream” from Imaginary Mountains on Independent (2020) Jon Anderson – “Ramalama” from 1000 H ands on Blue Elan Records (2020) Frost* – “Eat” from […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #375 (An Introspective Look At Yourself)
Mike Pollack August 4, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #375 (An Introspective Look At Yourself) It’s a time of anger toward others… But what if I told you that if people looked within, most of that anger would dissipate? I’m REALLY off my nut, right? We’ll see… Dream Aria – “P andora’s Prelude” from Transcend on Independent (2008) Uriah Heep – […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #374 (Magick For Your Head)
Mike Pollack July 28, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #374 (Magick For Your Head) Over the past 7+ years, this show has morphed from a trial project… to a weekly radio mission, delivering excellent music to feed your head. So this week, um… we’ll provide some ‘head magick’! Soft Machine – “Out-Bloody-Intro” from Live at the Baked Potato on Dyad Records […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #373 (Life Is Change)
Mike Pollack July 21, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #373 (Life Is Change) Progressive Rock, like life itself, is all about the changes. This week we’ll explore a variety of music that emphasizes this characteristic. Hanford Flyover – “Life is Change” from All We Have Is Now (EP) on Independent (2020) Kryptograf – “The Veil” from Kryptograf on Apollon Records (2020) […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #372 (The Prog Continues…)
Mike Pollack July 14, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #372 (The Prog Continues…) This week we’ll explore some (mostly) new music with which you may not be familiar. Discovery: It’s what we do here at The Progressive Tracks Show! Bruford Levin Upper Extremities – “Cracking The Midnight Glass” from Bruford Levin Upper Extremities on Papa Bear Records (1998) SONAR with David […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #371 (The 2020 Experience)
Mike Pollack July 7, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #371 (The 2020 Experience) Well, these are certainly strange times… Some of us are getting out a bit more now, but who knows what the next few months may bring us? All that we’re experiencing this year… MAY be what this show is about. The Grand Astoria – “Welcome to the Club” […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #370 (The Beautiful Genre)
Mike Pollack June 30, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #370 (The Beautiful Genre) Progressive Rock is one of the most emotive and beautiful musical genres… so says I. This week’s show is going to be a big ‘lighter’ overall; each track is beautiful in its own way… and of course, in my opinion. And, sadly, we’ll have a tribute to […]
PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #369 (Music I’ve Been Thinking About)
Mike Pollack June 23, 2020Progressive Tracks Show #369 (Music I’ve Been Thinking About) This week there’s no theme. I’m just playing some music that I’ve been thinking about. Sometimes it’s good to take a break from trying to create… and just concentrate on the music. Dreamwind – “The Ghost Planet” from Dreamwind on Independent (2020) Melange & Jacco Gardner […]