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 […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #573 (“Music Does The Talking”) This week Mike tries to take a back seat to the music, which will be more than enough to keep you entertained for two hours. Will this lead to a better show? Can he do it? All questions will be answered in time… ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remember, you […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #572 (“Identity”) Mike says the music we listen to helps define us… and to some extent, gives us our identity. So what does this show say about him then? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 […]