THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #452 (“What Comes To Mind”) It’s one of those shows that just comes together as it comes together because of the music… in spectacular fashion. Warning: It’s best you don’t think about what Mike must have been thinking about while concocting this one. PLAYLIST: Jomo Tuun – “Barghurst” from One Tuun […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #449 (“Best of Prog – 2021”) This week Mike celebrates a “baker’s dozen” of what he considers the best progressive music of 2021. All he said is that his list is not like the others… PLAYLIST: Kairon;IRSE! – “An Bat None” from Polysomn on Svart Records (2020) ***The One That Got […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #444 (“Quaternity”) Numerical Consistence Achieved! Musical Consistence? Ha! Are you kidding me?! PLAYLIST: London Underground – “What I Say” from Four on Musea (2018) Alan Gowan/Phil Miller/Richard Sinclair/Trevor Tomkins – “Fourfold” from Before A Word Is Said on Floating World (1982) GruGrü – “5et pour 4et” from GruGrü on Independent (20120 Alan […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #440 (“The Prog Pipeline”) It seems everything is backlogged these days, and this show is no different. But having a backlog of new music in the pipeline to play for you… is a ‘problem’ I can handle. PLAYLIST: Possum – “Clarified Budder” from Lunar Gardens on Idée Fixe Records (2021) Harpo […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #433 (“A Quick Recovery”) Nothing knocks a DJ off balance quicker than a hard drive crash. But when a DJ has TWO crashes within two months… well he has to work really hard to not miss a show. With a lot of work, a little luck, and the help of some […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #397 (ProgTracks’ Best of 2020) 2020 is basically history! That’s the FIRST good news. Another bit of good news is that, despite all the bad in 2020… the circumstances seemed to be a boon to music artists’ creativity. There was a TON of great music made in 2020… and we’re going […]
Progressive Tracks Show #372 (The Prog Continues…) This week we’ll explore some (mostly) new music with which you may not be familiar. Discovery: It’s what we do here at The Progressive Tracks Show! Bruford Levin Upper Extremities – “Cracking The Midnight Glass” from Bruford Levin Upper Extremities on Papa Bear Records (1998) SONAR with David […]
Progressive Tracks Show #369 (Music I’ve Been Thinking About) This week there’s no theme. I’m just playing some music that I’ve been thinking about. Sometimes it’s good to take a break from trying to create… and just concentrate on the music. Dreamwind – “The Ghost Planet” from Dreamwind on Independent (2020) Melange & Jacco Gardner […]
THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #362 (The Psych Jam Keller) Sometimes it’s good to stop… back up… and take time to decompress from all the madness. This week’s show is curated to allow you lose yourself in some great jams. Y’know, get your head straight. And… it’s all new music! PLAYLIST: Vespero – “Tharmas” from The […]
The Progressive Tracks Show #352 (All Sub-Genres Welcome Here) Progressive Rock is broad and immersive. This show is no different. Tune in… relax… enjoy! PLAYLIST: The Legendary Flower Punk – “Wabi Wu” from Wabi Wu on Independent (2020) Moron Police – “Captain Awkward” from A Boat On The Sea on Mighty Jam Music Group (2019) […]