Exploring global underground electronic music
The Progressive Underground with Chris Campbell explores the global electronic music underground through the genres of deep house, future soul, nu-jazz, b-sides and rare grooves. Chris connects the dots and contextualizes the artists, influencers, trends, and milestones through ethereally curated playlists, exclusive in-depth interviews, audio mini-docs, and special segments that spotlight Detroit’s impact on all of the above.Listen Now
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Sly Stone: The funk prophet who blew up the box, then vanished into the smoke
Chris Campbell
June 9, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Maiden Voyage’ by Headnodic + Jazz Mafia
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June 3, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: Sunlight + Moonshine – Dean Beanz + The Faculty
Chris Campbell
May 28, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Sweet Danger’ by Obongjayar
Chris Campbell
May 21, 2025
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Honoring a legend: Detroit celebrates Amp Fiddler Day with street renaming
Chris Campbell
May 20, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Possibilities’ by Amp Fiddler
Chris Campbell
May 14, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Flower Moon’ by Durand Jones & The Indications
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May 6, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Smooth Step’ by Irene Renee
Chris Campbell
April 30, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ by Al Lindsey
Chris Campbell
April 22, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Touching Toes’ by Olivia Dean
Chris Campbell
April 8, 2025
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The Progressive Underground: Zo!, Tall Black Guy transcend genres with synergetic ‘Abstractions’
Chris Campbell
April 1, 2025
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The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘2 Step in the Living Room’ by Terrace Martin & Alex Isley
Chris Campbell
April 1, 2025
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