THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #520 (“Musical Horizons”) After last week’s AI-generated playlist, Mike’s back to picking out the music as usual. So it’ll be unusual… as usual. “It IS fun to be the DJ!, says Mike. PLAYLIST: The Slightest – “Return To Oblivion” from Fragments on Independent (2006) [01:33] Chafouin – “Et Fanto dans tout ça” from […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #519 (“Demise of the DJ?”) AI… Artificial Intelligence. Will it replace the human DJ’s like Mike? Let’s do an experiment this week, shall we? PLAYLIST: Thinking Plague – “This Weird Wind” from In Extremis on Cuneiform (1998) [03:01] Kayo Dot – “The Something Opal” from Blasphemy on Prophecy Productions (2019) [11:09] […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #518 (“The Centenarian Effect”) Mike does a rather reflective show to mark the birth of his parents… 100 years ago! But, how on Earth did that happen without Mike aging? PLAYLIST: Happy Rhodes – “100 Years” from Many Worlds Are Born Tonight on Samson Music (1998) [01:56] Polychrome – “Cycle Of Life” from Equilibrium […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #517 (“A Crazy Journey”) Golden Tracks Feature: Journey from the crazy world to the future… 50 years ago. Plus a LOT of great new music! PLAYLIST: Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Conception” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [01:26] Polychrome – “Welcome” from Equilibrium on Polychrome (2023) [03:29] Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Come […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #516 (“Mealtime”) Listening to music can be a lot like dining: You can either do it quickly/superficially… or with an intent to savor. Listening to Progressive Rock is like fine dining… there’s so much to explore with the senses. So pull up a chair and prepare to savor the sounds. Mike has a place reserved for […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #515 (5-1-2023) “Old Stuff, New Stuff… Good Stuff for You Stuff” We’re all different in our musical tastes… and that’s OK. The Progressive Tracks Show serves up a particular ‘on-air style’ that’s a bit unique. It’s all good… if you listen with intent. And oh, the places you’ll go! PLAYLIST: ZIG-ZAG […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #514 (4-24-2023) “Things I Don’t Understand” After 10 years Mike thinks he has some things to say about the music business. So pontifications from ten years of working with bands, labels, listeners… and himself that are worth hearing. And if not, at least there will be great music! PLAYLIST: Renaissance – […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #513 (4-17-2023) “10th Anniversary Show – The Ripples of Ten Years” The show least likely to last 10 years… has lasted 10 years! Will Mike do anything different or special for the occasion? Why, does he really need to make it MORE ‘different’ than it already is?! PLAYLIST: !Gerald! – “Mr. […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #512 (4-10-2023) “On Our Own Terms” The show hosts a World Premiere Track from an artist whose output sounds as if Jackson Pollock were a member of the group. Sadly, we’ll also have some necessary tributes. Be the very first to hear music that is truly unique! PLAYLIST: Chaos and The […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #511 “Avant R’ Us” This week’s Golden Tracks Feature album is a legendary avant prog album from 1973. There will also be plenty of new music that owes a debt to this classic album. If you like your music a bit ‘off-center’, this is your show! PLAYLIST: Ángel Ontalva – “Free […]