THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #583 (“Labor Day 2024”) Mike begins by honoring workers for Labor Day… but then his mind wanders and other events take over. It all works out In the end… in Mike’s opinion. PLAYLIST: Rush – “Working Man” from Rush on Anthem Records (1974) [01:36] Regretski – “A Long-Awaited Delivery” from Endless […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #582 (“Channeling The Unicorn Spirit””) You know that Mike’s artist interviews are as rare as, um… unicorns. So when he does one it’s for good reason. This occasion is the release of a new album by a new group! [Fact Check: Actually it’s music written over a long period of time […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #581 (“International sTRANGE Music Day – 2024”) The purpose of International sTRANGE Music Day on August 24th is to get you to listen to sTRANGE (aka new or different) music without prejudice; and to rearrange your concept of ‘good’ music. As ProgTracks is designed to do that on a regular basis, perhaps you’ll not notice […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #580 (“The Power… The Glory… The PROG!”) Full Disclosure from Mike: There is no real power… or glory, in curating this show. But there IS Prog. Oh boy, there is the PROG! ———————————————————– Image: Thomas Cole – The Course of Empire: Destruction (1836) Gentle Giant – “Proclamation” from The Power and The Glory on Alucard […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #579 (“Transformative Change”) Everything changes around us… except The Progressive Tracks Show, which keeps badgering listeners and polluting the airwaves each week. At least the music’s great… PLAYLIST: Eight Foot Manchild – “Spirits Return” from Spirits Return – Single on Independent (2024) [01:37] Rainbow Face – “Borders” from Borders – Single […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #578 (“The Blandness of New York City”) Mike’s in a New York state of mind this week, in an attempt to disprove a statement posed to him that “New York City music is bland”. NOTE: This was an easy show for Mike to do. ;o) PLAYLIST: Time Of Orchids – “Same […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #577 (“A Mixed Bag Of Tricks”) Mike’s back to doing a ‘normal’ show… y’know newer music and featured Golden Tracks Album turning 50. But it’s also a full mixed bag of tricks to challenge you. Are you up for it’? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #576 (“Give ‘Em A Short, Sharp Shock”) Mike’s idle brain got an idea that doing a show of ‘length-challenged prog’ (under 3 minutes) would be fun. After listening, perhaps you’ll add Mike to the list of things that are ‘challenged’? Strap in! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you can access podcasts of any previous […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #575 (“The Last Independence Day?”) Mike lets the music tell a dystopian story that would never happen… would it? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 415 podcasts available now!). Contact Mike via Email at: ProgTracks@KPTZ.org ˅˅˅˅˅˅˅˅Most importantly, SUBSCRIBE TO […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #574 (“Being Special?”) Mike goes to great heights to contemplate how his show compares to others… But don’t worry, he plays music most of the time so you’ll enjoy it ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 410 podcasts available now!). Contact Mike […]