THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #525 (“Randomized”) Mike is moving… and the studio is a mess. So why not just pick music off the floor and play it? Uh… OK, he’s the DJ, I guess. PLAYLIST: Neon Rain – “Der Golem” from Neon Rain on Independent (2017) (Not available for purchase) [01:26] Emerson, Lake & Palmer […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #524 (“Born on the 3rd of July”) Mike celebrates his independence by letting the music do the talking on this show that examines the current state of the union. PLAYLIST: Fleetwood Mac – “Oh Well, Pt. 1” from Then Play On (Remastered) on Reprise (1969) [01:31] Third Wave Mansion – “Remember […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #523 (“What Once Was”) Music that makes up a story (yeah, one of those shows where Mike ‘thinks’ there’s a story). Story or not… there’s some great new music to be heard. PLAYLIST: Miscellen – “Freak Out At Funland” from Silver Tongued Psychodrome on Miscellen (2023) [01:45] Hannu Saha & Pakasteet – […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #522 (“A Crooked, Krummy Show”) Great new music and a classic Golden Tracks Album Feature. So why the hell would Mike describe this show as ‘crooked and krummy’ if he wanted you to listen to it? You should probably just tune in to find out. PLAYLIST: High Sanity –“Last Whispers Of […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #521 (“Juggling Priorities”) Life and Radio priorities collide… but Mike makes the ‘right’ choice and so has a new show for you this week. This is (mostly) new music you need to hear now! PLAYLIST: The Book of Revelations – “Post Box” from The Plumes of Enceladus on Conquest Records (2023) […]
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 […]