THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #592 (“Current State”) Mike gets back to playing new music this week, not yet knowing the results of the U.S. elections. While the music is great, the show’s ‘theme’ is confusing (or maybe more accurately stated: Confusion). So basically, Mike is in his natural state. ;o) ——————- Paul Lake – “Dear Mr. […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #591 (“Consequential Suffrage”) Mike heard that a certain country is having an election this week; a damn important one as well. So Mike thought he’d play a little uplifting voting music to ease your mind. Well, why don’t you go ahead and listen to the show anyway… and Mike will try […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #590 (“2024… A Hollow Halloween”) It’s Halloween, ProgHeads! And so Mike’s created his 11th Halloween show, even though he’s feeling a bit ‘hollow’ (whatever that means). At least hollow DJ’s don’t seem to talk much… ——————- Marla Van Horn – “Intro” from Avalanche on Independent (2023) [01:32] Hook, Line And Sinker […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #589 (10-21-2024) “Autumnity” This week Mike helps you adapt to the change in seasons with a little ProgTracks ‘mood music’. So make a hot cuppa, grab your comfy chair and headphones… and Mike guarantees by the end you’ll be ‘adjusted’. ——————- Korkoj – “Korkojazz” from XI on Independent (2024) [01:33] Matt […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #588 (“Back On Track?”) It’s a ‘normal’ week at ProgTracks… except for that KPTZ Fund Drive thingy. Will Mike tone things down? Doubtful. PLAYLIST: Psychoyogi – “Reach For The Sky” from Astro Therapy Brain Repair on Independent (2024) [01:35] Virgil Moorefield – “Noise Is The Price We Pay For […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #587 (“The Sounds Of Chicago”) This week Mike answers a listener challenge to curate an entire show featuring progressive artists exclusively from Chicago. Challenge accepted! [Photo by Sawyer Bengtson on Unsplash] PLAYLIST: Zip Tang – “I’m On My Own” from Feed Our Heads on Independent (2010) [01:37] Tijuana Hercules – “Revisited” from Post Now: […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #586 (“Thunder In Your Inner Ear”) If you listened to last week’s show you’ll aready know that Mike is joined by Bill Wolter of Inner Ear Brigade this week! Bill is enthusiastic, articulate, and extremely knowledgable. Mike is… well Mike has COVID and tries, but adds very little to the conversation. But Bill […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #585 (“Endure”) Mike returns after a sick week… he’s not back 100%, but close enough. Besides, the excellent music always carries the show anyway. So do tune in for some great discoveries! PLAYLIST: The Cyberiam – “Are You There?“ from Unobtainium on The Cyberiam LLC (2024) [01:34] Pinhdar – “Home” from […]
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 […]