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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #566 (“Classic Art Rock Epics – KPTZ Fund Drive Show”)When Mike heard that KPTZ wanted him to do a special rock art show for their fund drive, he quickly chose this representative picture.Then he realized they meant ‘art rock’.The picture was nice, so he kept it… and now he’s assembled some fine classic art rock epics to go along with it.So tune in!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #565 (“River To The Stars”)

Mike has curated one of his ‘stories’ for you while he’s away (meaning he’ll not be in the Progzilla Chat Room on Monday).

Mike says his presence is totally unnecessary for you to enjoy the show.

;o)

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #564 (“Musical Self-Reflection”)

Mike tries to help his listeners change for the better… through music.

Will he be successful?

Well, you’ll never know unless you listen.

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #563 (“ProgTracks Goes To Eleven”)

An anniversary at the ‘mother-station’ is always a reason to celebrate!

And how exactly do we celebrate?

With typically-atypical great music, of course!

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #562 (“Truthfully, How Low Can You Go?”)

Mike attempts to win this week’s music challenge with The Gods…by playing a bunch of new music from ‘the low countries’.
(He’s hoping you won’t look like Marsyas as you enjoy the show).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #561 (“Back On The Normal Path”)

After some unusual weeks, Mike’s back on the ‘normal path’ featuring new progressive music and Golden Tracks Album feature(s)… and this path’s a good ‘un.

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #560 (“400 Shows Covered On Progzilla”)

Mike’s covered 400 shows on Progzilla Radio…

Seems like as good a milestone as any to do a show of covers, right?

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #559 (“I. AM.”)

How would you complete the phrase “I am ____”?

How would your friendly neighborhood DJ complete it?

Now’s your chance to find out.

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #558 (“Living Mares… Are We Going To Hell, Then?”)

“Wars Not Make One Great” – Yoda

“Everything’s going to Hell…” – Everyone’s Dad

These are weird times… it’s like we’re living our nightmares. – Mike

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #557 (“Another Trip”)

Mike invites you to join him on another musical journey… with limited interruption… to wherever it is YOU want to go.

PLAYLIST

The Re-Stoned – “Faces of Earth (CD Edit) from Thunders Of The Deep on Qiasum Music (2020) [01:39]
Moonstone – “The Oncoming” from Moonstone on Galactic SmokeHouse (2019) [12:08]
Moonstone – “Mushroom King” from Moonstone on Galactic SmokeHouse (2019) [13:41]
Emme Phyzema – “Melt Mud Trudge” from Trying Not to Try on Not Music Label (2023) [18:54]
BLAK – ”Contra nosaltres quan siguem forts” from El Tall d’Escil·la on Elusive Sound (2021) [22:35]
Frequency Eater – “Melisa” from This Is Everything There Is on Halenoise Records (2023) [35:40]
Rostro Del Sol – “Blue Storm” from Blue Storm on Independent (2023) [41:53]
Oopsy Dazey – “Tasting Colors” from Oopsy Dazey on Forbidden Place Records (2023) [56:05]
Maat Lander – “Möbius Strip” from Elements: Water on Clostridium Records (2023) [01:01:35]
bERLIKETE – “Octopus” from Menrovescio Vs bERNLINKETE Split on Independent (2011) [01:08:07]
AcidSitter – “Sweat Dreams” from Make Acid Great Again on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [01:13:36]
Arteaga – “Mondo Lujuria” from NEON ACIDO on ARTEAGA (2023) [01:17:19]
Seaorm – “Shaman Rock Suite” from Shaman Rock Live on OctoberXart (2023) [01:25:09]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #556 (“It Likes To Be Touched… With Tone”)

With this title, are you really sure you want more detail?

Mike suggests you just listen.

PLAYLIST

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – “We Must Know More” from of the Last Human Being on Avant Night (2024) [01:35]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – “The Gift” from of the Last Human Being on Avant Night (2024) [05:09]
Antistatic – “Angels and Peasants” from Relics on Cuneiform Records (2024) [11:06]
Sisters Of Your Sunshine Vapor – “Zapalski” from Nocturnal Train To Mars on Aumega Projekt (2024) [20:50]
Android Trio – “Anger Dance” from Other Worlds on Cuneiform Records (2021) [23:50]
Modern Stars – “Bartleby” from Termination on Clostridium Records (2024) [28:53]
Darius – “Ail Huile” from Murmuration on Hummus Records (2024) [35:15]
Trettioåriga Kriget – “Kaledoniska Orogenesen” from Trettioåriga Kriget on Mellotronen (1974) [41:17]
Wild Fuzz Trip – “Essential Vibration” from Essential Vibration – Single on (2024) [46:33]
Kraan – “Überstürzter Aufbruch” from Zoup on 36Studio (2023) [01:02:32]
Trettioåriga Kriget – “Fjärilsattityder” from Trettioåriga Kriget on Mellotronen (1974) [01:07:12]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – “Hush, Hush” from of the Last Human Being on Avant Night (2024) [01:12:31]
Menrovescio – “Object Storm” from Burning The Sun on Independent (2009) [01:21:54]
Trettioåriga Kriget – “Röster från till plus” from Trettioåriga Kriget on Mellotronen (1974) [01:27:40]
Dave Mclean –“Faintly Blowing (Stereo Version) from Faintly Blowing (Stereo Version) – Single on Fruits de Mer Records (2024) [01:35:24]
Kraan – “Aus allen Wolken” from Zoup on 36Studio (2023) [01:40;46]
Sisters Of Your Sunshine Vapor – “Suck Upon The Living” from Nocturnal Train To Mars on Aumega Projekt (2024) [01:46:05]
Trettioåriga Kriget – “Mina löjen” from Trettioåriga Kriget on Mellotronen (1974) [01:50:31]

And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 395 podcasts available now!).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #555 (“Can Ya Lend A Fiver?”)

This week it’s all about the fives… by the way, ya got one on ya?

;o)

PLAYLIST

Aton Five – “Journey” from Solarstalgia on R.A.I.G. (2019) [01:36]
Wobbler – “Five Rooms” from Dwellers of The Deep on Karisma Records (2020) [9:52]
UUBBUURRUU – “Pentagram” from UUBBUURRUU on Olde Magick Records (2020) [19:59]
Bill Laswell, Raoul Bjorkenheim, Morgan Agren – “Cinque Roulettes” from Blixt on Cuneiform Records (2011) [22:35]
Sproingg – “Progg Is A Five-Letter Word” from Clam on Independent (2020) [26:23]
Raoul Bjorkenheim/eCsTaSy – “Quintrille” from Out Of The Blue on Cuneiform Records (2015) [34:10]
The Pirate Ship Quintet – “I Kina Spiser de Hund” from The Pirate Ship Quintet EP on Denovali (2007) [37:46]
Flor de Loto – “Quinta Dimensión” from Árbol de la Vida on Azafrán Media (2016) [46:21]
Andre Dinuth – “Saturn Five” from Here With You on MoonJune Records (2016) [51:54]
Jumble Hole Clough – “Five Years Of What” from I Can Name The Un-Named Boy on Independent (2023) [01:01:13]
Kilgore Trout – “Hey Manchild, Can I Get a Five Count” from Kilgore Trout on Independent (1995) [01:03:38]
The Raconteurs – “Five on the Five” from Consolers of the Lonely on Warner Bros. (2008) [01:09:27]
The Stone Roses – “Full Fathom Five” from The Complete Stone Roses on Silvertone Records (1995) [01:12:49]
Minus The Bear – “Let’s Play Guitar In A Five Guitar Band” from Highly Refined Pirates on Suicide Squeeze (2002) [01:16:07]
Cosmic Danger – “Five Year Mission” from Universe At Large on Independent (2012) [01:22:37]
Five The Hierophant – “Queen Over Phlegethon” from Over Phlegethon on Dark Essence Records (2017) [01:27:22]
Pirate – “Time Minus Five” from Left of Mind on Bird’s Robe Records (2010) [01:35:53]
Zeptelar – “5 de 3” from El Color de las Cosas on Independent (2014) [01:41:51]
Lorenzo Feliciati –“Five Enemies” from Rumble EP on Independent (2020) [01:47:06]
G Clef Fusion – “Five Hour Trip from Neptune” from QB1-OS on Independent (2022) [01:50:36]
Trifecta – “Clean Up On Aisle Five” from Fragments on Kscope (2021) [01:54:31]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #554 (“How We Got Here, Part Two”)

This week Mike continues the “How We Got Here” series that chronicles his influences like you asked for.

What? You didn’t ask for that? Well, Mike sure thinks somebody did.

There’s some great classic tunes…

And excellent new music…

So the week’s not a total loss.

PLAYLIST

Grand Funk Railroad – “Paranoid” from Grand Funk (the red album) on Capitol (1969) [01:37]
HazeHound – “Sweat” from Macrodose on From The Urn (2024) [09:24]
Hibernaut – “Projection” from Ingress on Hibernaut (2023) [12:59]
Chicago Transit Authority – “Poem 58” from Chicago Transit Authority on Columbia (1969) [22:00]
The Pneumatic Transit – “A Parody Of A Parody” from Forbidden Trinkets on (2024) [30:33]
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – “Heaven On Their Minds” from Jesus Christ Superstar on Decca (1970) [40:26]
Josiah – “Black Annis (the evocation of) from rehctaW on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [44:43]
Three Dog Night – “Ain’t That A Lotta Love” from Suitable For Framing on Geffen Records (1969) [51:27]
Three Dog Night – “Eli’s Coming” from Suitable For Framing on Geffen Records (1969) [53:44]
Néant – “Children” from Néant EP on Non Serviam (2023) [56:20]
Kraftwerk – “Metal On Metal” from Trans-Europe Express on Kling Klang (1977) [01:03:24]
Kraftwerk – “Abzug” from Trans-Europe Express on Kling Klang (1977) [01:05:48]
Zahn – “Zebra” from Adria on CrazySane Records (2023) [01:10:25]
Led Zeppelin – “No Quarter” from Houses Of The Holy on Atlantic (1973) [01:15:11]
Regna – “Dramatis Personae” from Cinema on Regna Records (2023) [01:22:06]
Regna – “Accolade” from Cinema on Regna Records (2023) [01:23:38]
Hypno5e – “The Dreamer And His Dream“ from Sheol on Pelagic Records (2023) [01:45:03]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #553 (“Simulated Reality?”)

Oh no, Mike is thinking again… this time about our world and just how ‘real’ reality really is. Really?

Sigh. Good thing there’s some cool music (new and classic) to accompany his thoughts…

PLAYLIST

Nemo – “Les temps modernes” from Prélude à la ruine on Quadrifonic Records (2004) [01:31]
The Raging Project – “Warning“ from Future Days on Bad Dog Promotions (2024) [09:51]
The Raging Project – “Rage!“ from Future Days on Bad Dog Promotions (2024) [12:18]
Venus Loon – “Inside The Simulation” from Pandora’s Paradox on Aumega (2024) [19:13]
PAKT – “Over Strange Lands” from Percy Jones, Alex Skolnick, Kenny Grohowski, Tim Motzer on MoonJune Records (2021) [25:46]
Kansas – “Apercu” from Kansas on Kirshner (1974) [33:41]
Death In MidSummer – “Acheron” from Acheron – Single on Independent (2024) [45:07]
HazeHound – “Hell Is Real” from Macrodose on From The Urn (2024) [50:10]
Slift – “Confluence” from Ilion on SUB POP (2024) [51:25]
Kansas – “Journey From Mariabronn” from Kansas on Kirshner (1974) [01:01:01]
Octopus Diver – “A Land Made Of Shadows” from A Land Made Of Shadows – Single on Independent (2024) [01:08:55]
The Oculist – “Twelve Step Sentence” from Cautionary Tales on Independent (2023) [01:17:33]
Les Yeux De La Tête – “Quid Totum Vult Totum perdit” from Mosca Violenta on Baboon Fish (2013) [01:27:43]
Din Of Celestial Birds – “Laureate Of American Lowlife” from The Night Is For Dreamers on A Cheery Wave Records (2023) [01:34:32]
Slift – “Ilion” from Ilion on SUB POP (2024) [01:42:07]
Kansas – “Belexes” from Kansas on Kirshner (1974) [01:53:14]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #552 (“Ships of the Desert”)

Mike thinks that 2024 is going to be another banner year for music.

So he’s embarked on a journey of discovery… including a new band, a reloaded album, and a Golden Tracks Album Feature (+) he hinted at last week.

PLAYLIST

Everything Oscillating – “Does Anybody Remember Laughter?” from The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are on Independent (2024) [01:31]
Camel – “Slow Yourself Down” from Camel on MCA (1973) [05:15]
Khadavra – “Kniven i Länsman” from – Kniven i Länsman – Single on Svart Får Records (2024) [09:56]
Man-Akin – “Collision Course” from Collision Course – Single on Independent (2021) [18:40]
Seaorm – “Salamandra” from Nekyia on OctoberXart (2024) [22:10]
Ángel Ontalva – “Beyond The Fiery River” from Twelve Days Of Winter on OctoberXart (2024) [30:16]
Polymoon – “Crown Of The Universe” from Chrysalis on Robotor Records (2023) [35:18]
Spine Readers – “Mission Statement” from Recorded Instruments on Independent (2020) [43:13]
Spine Readers – “Bird Song” from Bird Song – Single on Independent (2024) [51:48]
Mitsune – “Tosa Tango” from Hazama on Independent (2022) [56:51]
Camel – “Arubaluba” from Camel on MCA (1973) [01:02:13]
Fijeri – “Oriental Dream” from Words Are All We Have (Reloaded) on Emerald Recordings (2015/2024) [01:08:33]
Mitsune – “Fusako no Hula” from Hazama on Independent (2022) [01:14:16]
Loving Jane – “Hattusa” from Living A Lie on Thick Tone Records (2024) [01:18:15]
Everything Oscillating – “The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are” from The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are on Independent (2024) [01:23:36]
Seaorm – “The Martyrdom Of Metals” from Nekyia on OctoberXart (2024) [01:35:26]
Camel – “Six Ate” from Camel on MCA (1973) [01:46:01]
Camel – “Freefall” from Mirage on Deram (1974) [01:51:57]

And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 390 podcasts available now!).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #551 (“Tying Up Loose Ends”)

It gets crazy for everybody in January, right?

Well, Mike has found himself in need of tying up a few loose ends… kind of like our country.

But cleaning up has never sounded so good!

PLAYLIST

Mouth – “Homagotago’s Peddle Boat Trip” from Out Of The Vortex on Independent (2020) [01:34]
Almost Honest – “Mortician Magician” from The Hex of Penn’s Woods on Argonauta Records (2023) [10:06]
Luge – “A Horse 2 b Reckoned With” from Tall Is Just A Feeling on Independent (2018) [14:53]
El Trio – “La Verdad” from Leña!!! El Trio en vivo on Independent (2014) [20:41]
Wet Specimen – “Abraxas” from Wet Dreamin’ on Alberts Basement (2021) [28:09]
Molefunken – “Fade Into Bolivian” from Fade Into Bolivian on Forbidden Place Records (2023) [33:52]
Devo – “Freedom Of Choice” from Freedom Of Choice on Warner Bros. (1980) [37:43]
We Are Space Horses – “God Is A Ghost” from Apologia on Bailey Road Records (2023) [42:19]
Hebi Katana – “Hallelujah Anyway“ from III on Unforgiven Blood (2023) [47:28]
Camel – “Never Give Up” from Camel on MCA (1973) [51:48]
Velcrocranes – “Afterlife, Pt. 1“ from What If I Die on Independent (2023) [01:01:36]
Velcrocranes – “Afterlife, Pt. 2“ from What If I Die on Independent (2023) [01:10:04]
The Pneumatic Transit – “Luciferin” from Forbidden Trinkets on Independent (2024) [01:15:13]
Pink Octopus – “Orange” from Pink Octopus – III on Roadies Delight Records (2020) [01:21:36]
:nepaal – “fractal no. 3” from live at gólya on Psychedelic Source Records (2023) [01:30:26]
Mind Control – “Cataclysm (Live Session From SoundInside Records)” from Cataclysm Live – Single on Independent (2022) [01:36:38]
Vantre – “Sanji” from Sanji – Single on Vantre Production (2023) [01:40:11]
Almost Honest – “William Penn” from The Hex of Penn’s Woods on Argonauta Records (2023) [01:56:50]

And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 390 podcasts available now!).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #550 (“Best of Prog – 2023”)

Mike presents his picks for the best music of 2023.
As always, Mike’s picks are not your picks… or anybody else’s pick for that matter.

Tune in for a unique aural adventure, because Mike knows what he likes (in his Best of List)… and it’s NOT like the others.

PLAYLIST

Aurora Clara – “The Race Has Begun” from Clear Dawn on Youkali Music (2022) [01:33]
Monument – “On My List” from Abyss on Hummus Records (2023) [06:50}
Monument – “Bodies” from Abyss on Hummus Records (2023) [12:22]
Amoeba Split – “Quiet Euphoria from Quiet Euphoria on áMARXE (2023) [16:51]
Paskinel – “One O’ Clock” from Maraude Automnale on Vallis Lupi (2023) [24:56]
Paskinel – “L’écho noir” from Maraude Automnale on Vallis Lupi (2023) [29:24]
Mathew’s Hidden Museum – “The Voyage Of Psyche” from Mathew’s Hidden Museum on Interstellar Smoke (2023) [37:03]
Mathew’s Hidden Museum – “Echoes Flow” from Mathew’s Hidden Museum on Interstellar Smoke (2023) [44:17]
entropía – “Tarbes” from Eclipses on Clostridium Records (2023) [48:27]
One Shot – “Off The Grid” from 111 on Triton (2023) [01:01:14]
Jack O’ The Clock – “The Ladder Slipped” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Cuneiform Records (2023) [01:11:58]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Stuck Inside Of Elvis” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Cuneiform Records (2023) [01:19:20]
Ogives – “Black Furrows” from La mémoire des orages on Sub Rosa (2023) [01:25:01]
Zopp – “Uppmärksamhet / Reality Tunnels / Wetiko Approaching” from Dominion on Flat Circle Records (2023) [01:36:06]
The Mercury Tree – “Grown Apart” from Self Similar on Independent (2023) [01:46:51]
The Mercury Tree – “Recursed Images” from Self Similar on Independent (2023) [01:52:15]

And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 390 podcasts available now!).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #549 (“Best of 2015 REDUX”)

Last year at this time Mike unearthed his Best of 2013 and 2014 shows for the first time in years.
This year he figured he’d resurrect the Best of 2015 (before he joined Progzilla Radio) to keep you company while he curates his Best of 2023 show.

Like Mike, have a nice, chill start to the year!

PLAYLIST

Tiger Moth Tales – “Overture” from Cocoon on White Knight Records (2014) [01:17]
Bent Knee – “Dry” from Shiny Eye Babies on Independent (2014) [07:12]
Cailyn Lloyd – “Triton” from Voyager on Land of Oz Music (2013) [14:31]
Autumn Electric – “Gather The Star Beings” from Star Being Earth Child on Independent (2015) [18:49]
Vespero – “Vision 5. Ezel” from Fitful Slumber Until 5 A.M. on R.A.I.G. (2015) [24:20]
Davy O’List – “The Emperor” from Second Thoughts on Made In Soho (2015) [32:35]
Seven Steps To The Green Door – “Imprisoned” from Fetish on Progressive Promotion Records (2015) [41:51]
Ciccada – “Eternal” from The Finest Of Miracles on Fading Records (2015) [51:27]
The Tea Club – “Wasp In A Wig” from Grappling on Independent (2015) [01:01:16]
Pink Octopus – “Interlude Ahhh!” from Metamorphosis (Phase 1: obtaining instrumentalism) on Roadies Delight Records (2015) [01:08:18]
Gavin Harrison – “Hatesong / Halo” from Cheating The Polygraph on Kscope (2015) [01:16:52]
Anekdoten – “Writing On The Wall” from Until All The Ghosts Are Gone on Virtalevy (2015) [01:22:02]
The Tangent – “Clearing The Attic” from A Spark In The Aether: The Music That Died Alone, Volume II on InsideOut Music (2015) [01:32:10]
Steven Wilson – “Home Invasion“ from Hand. Cannot. Erase. on Kscope (2015) [01:42:26]
Steven Wilson – “Regret #9“ from Hand. Cannot. Erase. on Kscope (2015) [01:48:50]
Tiger Moth Tales – “Beauty Awakes” from Story Tellers Part One White Knight Records (2015) [01:55:05]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #548 (“ProgMas 2023”)

It’s the 11th installment of The Progressive Tracks’ ProgMas Edition!

You’d think by now Mike would be running out of appropriate tunes.Well, he actually ran out of APPROPRIATE ones long ago, but that hasn’t stopped him.

So he’s gotten heavy into the egg nog again and curated another two hours packed full of holiday ‘goodness’ for you!

Picture: Kieran White on Unsplash

PLAYLIST

Ben Reed – “Backward Glance” from Bandaged on Esoteric Recordings (2023) [01:34]
Maat Lander – “Brilliant Depth” from Elements – Water on Qiasum Music (2023) [05:55]
Hanford Flyover – “This Life” from This Life (Single) on Independent (2023) [06:32]
David Kuzy – “Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel” from Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel – Single on Independent (2022) [11:32]
Piney Gir – “Do Good For Goodness Sake” on Do Good For Goodness Sake – Exclusive Single for Joyzine Advent Calendar 2022 on Independent (2022) [14:37]
Sigur Rós – “Ylur” from ÁTTA on Krúnk (2023) [18:26]
Tijuana Hercules – “Taladh Chrisoda” from Taladh Chrisoda – Single on Independent (2022) [24:03]
Old Man May – “Laden Sleigh” from Laden Sleigh – Single on Independent (2023) [28:01]
Tamarisk – “A Christmas Carol” from Frozen In Time on Tamarisk Music (2012) [35:55]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Snowman On A Ledge” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Cuneiform Records (2023) [42:53]
Widek – “Solstice” from Hidden Dimensions on Independent (2017) [46:09]
The Fades – “Last Christmas (On the Beach)” from Last Christmas (On the Beach) – Single on Bark Like A Dog Records (2023)[48:44]
Ben Reed – “Merry Christmas (I Still Love You)” from Merry Christmas (I Still Love You) on Independent (2016) [53:06]
AK-DK – “Auld Lang Syne (excerpt)” from Auld Lang Syne – Single on Independent (2023) [58:38]
Spinal Tap – “Christmas With The Devil” from Break Like The Wind on MCA Records (1992) [01:00:17]
Small Town Titans – “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” from What Comes Next on Small Town Titans L.L.C. (2019) [01:05:02]
The Notwist – “Al Norte / Intro / Stars / Exit Strategy To Myself” from Vertigo Days on Moor Music (2021) [01:09:14]
Finnegan’s Wake – “God Meets The Devil Drink of Wenceslas (Part One) from Pictures on Musea (2001) [01:19:22]
Gnome – “Wenceslas” from King on Polderrecords (2022) [01:26:16]
Finnegan’s Wake – “God Meets The Devil Drink of Wenceslas (Part Two) from Pictures on Musea (2001) [01:29:23]
Sigur Rós – “Fall” from ÁTTA on Krúnk (2023) [01:33:41]
John Cougar Melancolie & His Psychedelic Orchestra – “The Ghost of Christmas Future (Carol of the Bells-God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)” from The Christmas EP on If You Don’t Like It Scram Records (2023) [01:36:55]
Schnauser – “Buon Natale” from Protein for Everyone on Cherry Red Records (2014) [01:42:51]
Jethro Tull – “Another Christmas Song” from Rock Island on Chrysalis (1989) [01:48:48]
The Id – “Crimbo Song (2023 Remix) from Crimbo Song (2023 Remix) – Single on Independent (2023) [01:52:17]
Ben Reed – “I’m Not Necessarily Good At Caring” from Merry Christmas (I Still Love You) on Independent (2016) [01:56:13]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #547 (“How We Got Here, Part One”)

Somebody asked Mike about his influences…

Challenge Accepted!

PLAYLIST

Bahboon – “Briefed” from Thunder Ape on Bahboon (2023) [1:31]
Paladin – “Bad Times” from Paladin on Epic (1971) [08:30]
Paladin – “The Fakir” from Paladin on Epic (1971) [17:10]
BaK – “Lost Inside The Storm” from Lost Inside The Storm – Single on Clown Town Records (2023) [21:34]
Iron Butterfly – “Are You Happy” from In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida on ATCO (1967) [32:18]
The Mommyheads – “Coney Island Kid” from Coney Island Kid on Mommyheads Music (2023) [36:40]
Iron Butterfly – “Termination” from In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida on ATCO (1967) [43:57]
Kajgūn – “Khotra Owu Daey” from Maorey on 2536682 Records DK (2020) [46:44]
Sweetwater – “Here We Go Again” from Sweetwater on Reprise Records (1968) [01:00:35]
Grootna – “I’m Funky” from Grootna on Columbia (1971) [01:03:07]
Sweetwater – “My Crystal Spider” from Sweetwater on Reprise Records (1968) [01:08:32]
Glass Human – “The Sentence” from Timelapse on Crassfed Records (2023) [01:12:20]
War – “Beetles In The Bog” from The World Is A Ghetto on United Artists Records (1972) [01:19:37]
Sabatta – “Take You There” from How To Get Even on Blackfriars Entertainment (2023) [01:23:19]
War – “Four Cornered Room” from The World Is A Ghetto on United Artists Records (1972) [01:25:13]
Sabatta – “Get Your Shit Together” from How To Get Even on Blackfriars Entertainment (2023) [01:33:25]
The Mommyheads – “Soul’s Aquarium” from Coney Island Kid on Mommyheads Music (2023) [01:37:08]
Nine Stones Close – “A Frozen Moment” from One Eye On The Sunrise on ProgRock Records (2012) [01:44:42]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #546 (“Nerds in Space…”)

Space… Nerds…

And everything that entails.

PLAYLIST

Transit Method – “Reincarnivore” from The Madness on Brutal Panda Records (2020) [01:30]
Everything Oscillating – Ensorcelled, Again!” from The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are on Independent (2023) [04:47]
Origina1Nerd – “State of Mind” from State of Mind – Single on N3rd (2023) [08:52]
Mother Mars – “Bean Stalkin’” from On Lunar Highlands on Pepper Shaker Records (2017) [19:14]
Eight Foot Manchild – “Mister Kubrick, Will You Please Direct Our Fake Moon Landing” from We’re Goin’ Out On A High Note – EP on DOOMBRASS Records (2023) [19:37]
Mos Eisley Spaceport – “Space Shift” from Further on recordjet (2023) [23:28]
Spacelord – “Enemy Lines” from False Dawn on The Swamp Records (2021) [32:46]
Vespero – “De Ludo Globi – pars duo” from De Ludo Globi on Clostridium Records (2023) [37:41]
STAHV and Noonmoon – “Underbite” from STAHV x Noonmoon on Independent (2023) [59:58]
* Maebe – “Myriad (Live Lockdown Session)” from Myriad (Live Lockdown Session) – Single on Independent (2021) [01:03:41]
Exidia – “Space Promenade” from Exidia on Independent (2023) [01:08:29]
Space Paranoids – “Dopo l’uragano” from Badlands Ride on Karma Conspiracy Records (2023) [01:13:47]
Mother Mars – “On Lunar Highlands” from On Lunar Highlands on Pepper Shaker Records (2017) [01:18:08]
Thumos – “Harmonices Mundi from Musica Universalis on Snow Wolf (2023) [01:26:33]
Ultima Radio – “Mothership” from Ultima Radio EP (Special Edition) on Independent (2023) [01:34:07]
* Pomegranate Tiger – “The Great Filter” from All Input Is Error on Independent (2023) [01:39:05]
Stereochrome – “Ethereal Sky-Outro” from Observer on Independent (2023) [01:45:08]
Gayle Ellett & The Electromags – “1960 Ocean Front Walk (feat. Frederic l’Eppe)” from Friends on PeacockSunrise Records (2023) [01:53:03]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #544 (“The Truth About Rats, Chocolate, and Life’s Journey”)

Life is a mish-mash of sounds, images, and experiences.

So is this show.

PLAYLIST

Poppy Roscoe – “Desert Rats” from Poppy Roscoe in: Sea Fortune and the Desert Rats on Toad Wart Records (2023) [01:35]
Earthside – “But What If We’re Wrong?” from Let The Truth Speak on Mascot Label Group (2023) [06:00]
The Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors – “MU-TH-ER” from The MU-TH-ER EP on Massacre Records (2022) [10:28]
Alphataurus – “Dopo l’Uragano” from Alphataurus on Magma (1973) [18:33]
Where The Pavement Ends – “Cycle of Life” on Where The Pavement Ends on Independent (2015) [23:31]
cHoclat FRoG – “On Detour to Shortcut” from On Detour to Shortcut on Independent (2023) [32:28]
Earthside – “We Who Lament” from Let The Truth Speak on Mascot Label Group (2023) [42:07]
Alphataurus – “La Mente Vola” from Alphataurus on Magma (1973) [50:19]
Strider – “Midnight Zen” from Midnight Zen on Independent (2023) [01:00:26]
Alphataurus – “Ombra Muta” from Alphataurus on Magma (1973) [01:10:50]
DAAU (Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung) – “Dansende Mieren” from Eight Definitions on Excelsior Recordings (2013) [01:21:50]
Alphataurus – “Peccato D’Orgoglio” from Alphataurus on Magma (1973) [01:30:06]
Poppy Roscoe – “Traffic Lights” from Poppy Roscoe in: Sea Fortune and the Desert Rats on Toad Wart Records (2023) [01:44:06]
Earthside – “Watching The Earth Sink” from Let The Truth Speak on Mascot Label Group (2023) [01:46:53]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #544 (“Pre-Holiday Re-Balancing”)

It’s that busy time of the year when you never seem to have enough time… which is precisely why you should take a break to listen to some head-clearing music, before heading back into the holiday fray.

Listen to Mike now… your head will thank him later.

PLAYLIST

Kanaan – “Enter The Astral Plane” from Diversions Vol. 2: Enter The Astral Plane on Jansen Records (2023) [01:28]
Sunwatchers – “Tumulus” from Music Is Victory Over Time on Trouble In Mind (2023) [19:18]
Univers Zero – “Rolling Eyes” from Lueur on Sub Rosa Records (2023) [25:25]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – “Salamander In Two Worlds” from Of The Last Human Being on Joyful Noise Recordings (2024) [30:57]
Ash Ra Tempel & Manuel Göttsching – “Freak’n’Roll” from Join Inn on MG.ART (1973) [39:11]
Sunwatchers – “Foams” from Music Is Victory Over Time on Trouble In Mind (2023) [59:55]
Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic – “Massacra” from Guillaume Perret & The Electric Epic on Tzadik (2012) [01:09:40]
Votchi – “Robber” from Scary Woman on Independent (2002) [01:19:11]
Desert Mantra – “Saraswati” from Harvest on Independent (2022) [01:28:01]
Snarling Adjective Convention – “Nightwater” from Bluewolf Bloodwalk on Unicorn Digital (2008) [01:38:26]
Kanaan – “Rough Air” from Diversions Vol. 2: Enter The Astral Plane on Jansen Records (2023) [01:42:47]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #543 (“Don’t Just Fit In, Stand Out!”)

There’s no use living your musical life in the crowd…

Break out! Be Different! Celebrate that you Stand Out!

Mike says that goes for artists and listeners alike.

PLAYLIST

CHROMB! – “La cérémonie” from Cinq on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [01:30]
Harpo Jarvi – “Baby Bangus” from Bangus EP on Independent (2023) [06:32]
Vazytouille – “Du Jour” from Vazytouille on Circum-Disc (2011) [13:18]
Ben Reed – “Das Zeichen Der Spinne” from Station Masters on Gare Du Nord Records (2013) [18:28]
cHoclat FRoG – “Pollock” from On Detour to Shortcut on Independent (2023) [22:49]
ZHORHANN – “Les filleuls ancestraux – partie1” from Ainsi parlait Hominina on Matziz Records (2023) [29:57]
ZHORHANN – “Les filleuls ancestraux – partie2” from Ainsi parlait Hominina on Matziz Records (2023) [33:35]
Ararat – “Ramen De Cordero” from La Rendicíon Del Hombre on South American Sludge Records (2023) [41:03]
Fuzznaut – “Apophenia” from Apophenia on Independent (2022) [43:55]
Zorbas Crisol – “La deconstrucción del huaso Ilustraldo” from Wiña on Independent (2023) [48:33]
Upwell – “The Way You Love Me” from When We Come Down on Upwell (2023) [53:11]
HOBA – “Hello World (Intro)” from HOBA on Independent (2023) [01:00:08]
HOBA – “Black Russian” from HOBA on Independent (2023) [01:02:47]
NYOS – “Butter” from Waterfall Cave Fantasy, Forever on Pelagic Records (2023) [01:07:35]
Upwell – “Beholden” from When We Come Down on Upwell (2023) [01:14:36]
Clyde Von Klaus – “Sliced” from Poetry/Addendum on Independent (2022) [01:22:09]
Dos Brujos – “Aether” from Sons Of Morpheus (split with Onyric Joy) on Independent (2023) [01:27:25]
Vazytouille – “Masay Christo – Part 1” from Vazytouille on Circum-Disc (2011) [01:45:41]
Vazytouille – “Masay Christo – Part 2” from Vazytouille on Circum-Disc (2011) [01:50:11]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #542 (“LiveProgTracks”)

A periodic live music show does a soul good, says Mike.

So do your soul some good and tune in!

PLAYLIST

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Mars For The Rich” from Live at Red Rocks ’22 on Needlejuice Records (2023) [01:32]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Hell” from Live at Red Rocks ’22 on Needlejuice Records (2023) [06:10)
Brand X – “Born Ugly from BBC Session August 3, 1976” from Nuclear Burn on Charisma (2014) [09:41]
Finisterre – “Macinaacqua, Macinaluna” from Storybook on MoonJune Records (2001) [16:53]
Nonante – “Robot” from Live At Hanvec on Epicericords (2022) [25:48]
No Safety – “Take Me” from Live At The Knitting Factory on Cuneiform Records (2021) [29:52]
King Crimson – “Level Five” from King Crimson – December 14, 2001 – Beacon Theater, New York, United States on DGM (2018) [32:52]
The Spacious Mind – “Spirit Roots (Live)” from The Drifter on Trail Records (2018) [41:44]
Fleetwood Mac – “Hypnotized” from Live From The Record Plant, December 15, 1974 on Warner Records (2020) [50:49]
Vespero – “Daphne” from Insomnia Liventure on VMS (2023) [01:00:01]
Weidorje – “Booldemug” from Live Toulon 1978 on Noizu Recordings (2023) [01:05:19]
Koenjihyakkei 高円寺百景 – “Becttem Pollt” (Live at Club Goodman) from Nivraym (Revisited) on SKiNGRAFT Records (2023) [01:13:55]
One Shot – “Monsieur G.” from Live In Tokyo on Soleil Zeuhl (2011) [01:19:09]
Organic Noises – “Yarkushta” from reCreation Live on Independent (2020) [01:28:58]
Mats-Morgan Band – “Tvingle” from Heat Beats Live on Cuneiform Records (2008) [01:34:28]
King Buffalo – “Kerosene” from Live at Freak Valley on Rock Freaks Records (2020) [01:41:10]
Toboggan – “Carburature” from Live In Your Head on Independent (2019) [01:48:28]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #541 (“Positive from Negative”)

2023 has proven to be an excellent year for music, despite all the turmoil around us.

Or is it the turmoil that sparks excellent music?

Join Mike for some progressive heavy hitters.

PLAYLIST

Marcelo Maccagnan – “Long Ago” from Long Ago – Single on Independent (2023) [01:35]
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Open Country Joy” from Birds Of Fire on Columbia (1973) [05:24]
District 97 – “Stay For The Ending” from Stay for the Ending on MindScan Records (2023) [09:10]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Sage’s Song” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Independent (2023) [15:40]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Dürer’s Rhinoceros” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Independent (2023) [16:28]
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Birds Of Fire” from Birds Of Fire on Columbia (1973) [29:49]
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Miles Beyond” from Birds Of Fire on Columbia (1973) [35:20]
Ozric Tentacles – “Crumplepenny” from Lotus Unfolding on KScope (2023) [41:01]
Steven Wilson – “Impossible Tightrope” from The Harmony Codex on Steven Wilson Productions (2023) [46:08]
Emme Phyzema – “Speculative Flexibility” from Trying Not to Try on Not Music Label (2023) [57:51]
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Celestial Terrestrial Commuters” from Birds Of Fire on Columbia (1973) [01:00:24]
Ozric Tentacles – “Crumplepenny” from Lotus Unfolding on KScope (2023) [01:03:09]
District 97 – “The Watcher” from Stay for the Ending on MindScan Records (2023) [01:12:53]
Giants Dwarfs And Black Holes – “Coffee Style” from In A Sandbox Full Of Suns on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [01:24:57]
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “One Word” from Birds Of Fire on Columbia (1973) [01:32:18]
ni – “Triboulet – Part 1” from Fol Naïs on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:45:24]
ni – “Triboulet – Part 2” from Fol Naïs on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:49:55]
ni – “Triboulet – Part 3” from Fol Naïs on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:54:19]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #540 (“Halloween 2023”)

Mike curates a scary, creepy, cringy, life-altering, disgustingly-appropriate aural feast for this season… without interruption.

Get right in it and roll around a bit…

PLAYLIST:

Mom’s New Hobby – “In A Haunted Garden” from Ostara Noir on Forbidden Place Records (2022) [1:36]
ATHAK – “Rhune VII – Ma Croix” from ATHAK IX – Slevin Thunes ov Kaosz on Independent (2022) [3:11]
Extra Life – “The Body Is True” from Made Flesh on LOaF (2010) [05:32]
Ancient Spirit – “Spirits” from Hydromancy on Independent (2022) [16:42]
!Gerald! – “The Dead Dance” from The Lost Tapes on Independent (2022) [19:40]
Ghost Toast – “Reaper Man” from Shade Without Color on Inverse Records (2022) [24:03]
Ogives – “Mighty Pumpkin” from La mémoire des orages on Sub rosa Records (2023) [33:19]
Bandshee – “Black Magic” from Curse Of The Bandshee on Independent (2022) [42:10]
JeGong – “Night Screaming Moves” from The Complex Inbetween on Pelagic Records [47:34]
Wizard Master – “Master Of Wizardry” from Ablanathanalba on Electric Valley Records (2023) [52:17]
The Mercury Tree – “Stay The Corpse” from Self Similar on Independent (2023) [59:40]
Far Corner – “Do You Think I’m Spooky?” from Endangered on Cuneiform Records (2007) [01:05:12]
Gridfailure & Megalophobe – “Play Ma A Jig Through The Corpse Of A Cyborg” from Tasukete on Nefarious Industries (2018) [01:11:47]
Cowboys From Hell – “Halloween” from Monster Rodeo on Altrisuoni (2007) [01:15:32]
DDENT – “Mains sans Lumières” from Ex Auditu (part 2) on Independent (2023) [01:21:34]
Mom’s New Hobby – “Cloven” from Ostara Noir on Forbidden Place Records (2022) [01:25:40]
The Cortina Protocol – “Deep Terror” from The Cortina Protocol on Subsound Records (2023) [01:29:06]
CHRCH – “Portals” from Light Will Consume Us All on Neurot Recordings (2018) [01:33:45]
Ogives – “Mighty Pumpkin (Reprise)” from La mémoire des orages on Sub rosa Records (2023) [01:48:26]
Ars de Er – “Dernier Train” from Contraires on Independent (2023) [01:52:32]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #539 (“Just Lay Back And Enjoy It”)

Mike plays what he wants.

What else do you need to know?

So just lay back and enjoy it.

PLAYLIST:

Satisfaction – “Just Lay Back And Enjoy It” from Satisfaction on Decca (1970) [01:32]
ABANAMAT – “Djinn” from ABANAMAT on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [09:06]
Kitchen Witch – “Sunrise” from Earth and Ether on Kozmik Artifactz (2020) [15:15]
Traffic – “Evening Blue” from Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory on Island (1973) [21:24]
Blume – “All Out Of…” from Inner Vision on Waves Of Love Records (2023) [26:34]
The Lucid Furs – “Take A Joke” from No God? No Problem on Independent (2019) [35:38]
Traffic – “Roll Right Stones” from Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory on Island (1973) [39:53]
Traffic – “(Sometimes I Feel So) Uninspired” from Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory on Island (1973) [51:19]
MGR – “Nova Lux II” from Nova Lux on Neurot Recordings (2006) [59:46]
MINDTRIP – “Aphrodite” from Aphrodite – Single on Independent (2021) [01:05:15]
Blume – “Cycles” from Inner Vision on Waves Of Love Records (2023) [01:09:30]
The Lucid Furs – “Dissolve” from No God? No Problem on Independent (2019) [01:14:29]
Wizard Master – “We Are Füd” from ABLANATHANALBA on Electric Valley Records (2023) [01:18:14]
Traffic – “Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory” from Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory on Island (1973) [01:28:41]
Flock Of Moons – “Vestments Of The Devil” from Emanon on Independent (2023) [01:34:35]
Kitchen Witch – “Many Moons” from Earth and Ether on Kozmik Artifactz (2020) 01:39:05]
Satisfaction – “Go Through Changes” from Satisfaction on Decca (1970) [01:44:58]
Traffic – “Tragic Magic” from Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory on Island (1973) [01:52:00]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #538 (“ProgTracks Sounds Like This”)

A show redirected because of yet another notable passing.
Lots of long jams for you to enjoy in this one!

PLAYLIST:

Dissona – “The Prodigal Son” from Dreadfully Distinct on Independent (2023) [01:32]
The Re-Stoned – “Farther Beyond Moon Dust” from Thunders Of The Deep on Clostridium Records (2020) [07:53]
Nektar – “1-2-3-4” from …Sounds Like This on Bellaphon (1973) [18:44]
Flor de Loto – “Hasta El Final” from Imperio de Cristal on Mylodon (2011) [32:29]
Nektar – “Odyssey (a. Ron’s On; b. Never Never Never; c. Da-Da-Dum)” from …Sounds Like This on Bellaphon (1973) [43:43]
Catapult The Rhino – “Made In Nowhere” from T(H)E N on Independent (2021) [59:37]
Ancestors – “Gone” from Suspended in Reflections on Pelagic Records (2018) [01:04:14]
Nebula Drag – “Always Dying” from Blud on Desert Records (2019) [01:09:59]
Nektar – “A Day In The Life Of A Preacher: a. Preacher; b. Squeeze; c. Mr. H)” from …Sounds Like This on Bellaphon (1973) [01:15:56]
Mouth – “Getaway” from Getaway on This Charming Man Records (2023) [01:29:12]
Nektar – “Good Day” from …Sounds Like This on Bellaphon (1973) [01:52:25]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #537 (“Walking On Broken Glass”)

A Golden Tracks Album Feature…

Great new music…

Mike likes it…

So what could possibly go wrong?

PLAYLIST:

entropía – “Dysania” from Eclipses on Clostridium Records (2023) [01:31]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Division Blues” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Independent (2023) [08:09]
Gentle Giant – “Way Of Life” from In A Glass House on Alucard (1973) [10:49]
Frequency Eater – “Neither Here Nor There” from This Is Everything There Is on Independent (2023) [20:12]
Mouth – “Asylum The Sea” from Getaway on This Charming Man Records (2023) [24:22]
Spurv – “Som skyer” from Brefjære on Pelagic Records (2023) [30:21]
Sound Cipher – “God Mode” from All That Syncs Must Diverge on Royal Potato Family (2023) [37:10]
Gentle Giant – “The Runaway” from In A Glass House on Alucard (1973) [43:07]
Gentle Giant – “In A Glass House” from In A Glass House on Alucard (1973) [50:31]
PsychoYogi – “The Process“ from Brand New Face on Independent (2023) [01:00:27]
La Cadena Psych Jamband – “Lunåa Lümer” from Ašåma on Independent (2023) [01:04:10]
Gentle Giant – “Experience” from In A Glass House on Alucard (1973) [01:09:04]
Gentle Giant – “A Reunion” from In A Glass House on Alucard (1973) [01:16:48]
BLAK – “Mig de tot” from El Tall d’Escil·la on Elusive Sound (2021) [01:20:09]
entropía – “Thesan” from Eclipses on Clostridium Records (2023) [01:29:46]
Jack O’ The Clock – “How Are We Doing…” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Independent (2023) [01:37:32]
Jack O’ The Clock – “…And Who Will Tell Us” from The Warm, Dark Circus on Independent (2023) [01:50:47]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #536 (“Marshalling The Music”)

This week Mike pays tribute to the late great drummer, John Marshall.

There’s plenty of new music as well… because the music lives on.

PLAYLIST:

The Sun Or The Moon – “Psychedelik Kosmonaut” from Andromeda on Tonzonen Records (2023) [01:36]
Jack Bruce – “Morning Story” from Harmony Row on Polydor (1971) [07:21]
Nucleus – “Torrid Zone” from Elastic Rock on Vertigo (1970) [12:12]
Stone of Duna – “Dirge For Fallen Giants” from Moonsplitter on Independent (2023) [22:15]
CHROMB! – “Pauvre Brobre” from Cinq on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [29:12]
Emme Phyzema – “Altar Of Apathy” from Trying Not To Try on Independent (2023) [34:11]
Karmamoi – “Room 101 (Orchestra Version” from Strings From The Edge Of Sound on Karmamoi (2023) [39:12]
Hugh Hopper – “Minipax I” from 1984 on Cuneiform Records (1972) [47:43]
Soft Machine – “Crooked Usage” from Other Doors on MoonJune Records (2023) [50:57]
The Sun Or The Moon – “The Art Of Microdosing” from Andromeda on Tonzonen Records (2023) [01:00:22]
Hugh Hopper – “Minilux (Reprise)” from 1984 on Cuneiform Records (1972) [01:11:02]
Soft Works – “Elsewhere” from Abracadabra In Osaka (Elton Dean, Allan Holdsworth, Hugh Hopper, John Marshall) on MoonJune Records (2020) [01:16:00]
Stone of Duna – “Moonsplitter” from Moonsplitter on Independent (2023) [01:25:05]
CHROMB! – “Rongongonfre” from Cinq on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [01:35:42]
Emme Phyzema – “On Fire, I Fly (Trying Not To Try)” from Trying Not To Try on Independent (2023) [01:41:54]
Soft Machine – “Kayoo / Camden Tandem / Nexus” from Softs on Harvest (1976) [01:46:45]
Soft Machine – “One Over The Eight” from Softs on Harvest (1976) [01:53:03]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #535 (“Negotiating Uneven Ground”)

The Progressive Tracks Show is kinda eclectic… sometimes it’s all over the place… it’s definitely a matter of taste… at times it’s like, um… negotiating very uneven ground.

But for those who are interested in perhaps a more challenging listen… it’s most satisfying.

At least that’s what some say…

PLAYLIST:

The Hypersonic Factor – “Groove For Danny” from Groove For Danny – Single on Independent (2023) [01:33]
Matteo Mancuso – “Silkroad” from The Journey on The Players Club (2023) [06:38]
Loam – “Choose Your Fighter (Feat. Lucas de la Rosa)” from Featherbrained on Independent (2023) [11:07]
Campo di Marte – “Primo Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [18:14]
Infinite Rising – “Cosmic Sunset” from Awakening on Infinite Rising (2023) [25:52]
ni – “Berdic” from Fol Naïs on Dur et Doux (2023) [30:12]
Zhorhann – “Le Flamant Rose” from Ainsi Parlait Hominina on Matziz Records (2023) [37:32]
Zopp – “Bushnell Keeler” from Dominion on Flat Circle (2023) [43:11]
Campo di Marte – “Secundo Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [48:13]
Campo di Marte – “Terza Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [51:36]
PoiL Ueda – “Kumo, Part 1” from Yoshitsune on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:00:08]
PoiL Ueda – “Kumo, Part 2” from Yoshitsune on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:06:20]
PoiL Ueda – “Kumo, Part 3” from Yoshitsune on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:10:40]
Campo di Marte – “Quarto Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [01:14:09]
Campo di Marte – “Quinto Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [01:17:16]
Campo di Marte – “Sesto Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [01:23:13]
Zhorhann – “Egoduc” from Ainsi Parlait Hominina on Matziz Records (2023) [01:30:58]
Campo di Marte – “Settimo Tempo“ from Campo di Marte on United Artists (1973) [01:38:20]
U.S. Christmas – “In The Night” from Run Thick In The Night on Neurot Recordings (2010) [01:46:07]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #534 (“Hold Your Tongue”)

This week Mike gets back to hosting the Golden Tracks Album feature with an exceptional release from 1973, along with a bunch of other great newer music with which you may not be familiar.

So it’ll be a typically atypical show.

PLAYLIST:

Mohini Dey – “Kick B’Ass” from Mohihi Dey on Mohini Dey Music (2023) [01:33]
Magnified Eye – “On The Edge Of A Stone” from The Last Sun on Daredevil Records (2002) [06:53]
Tu Brüles Mon Esprit – “Dix ans de chaînes” from Master Série on Et Mon Cul C’est Du Tofu? (2017) [11:09]
Bushman’s Revenge – “Hallowed Be Thy Fame” from All The Better For Seeing You on Is It Jazz? Records (2023) [21:59]
King Crimson – “Book of Saturday” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [32:39]
King Crimson – “Exiles” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [35:32]
Sadhappy – “Everyone Thinks I’m An Asshole (But I’m Really Just A Skull Bongo)” from Depth Charge on Periscope Recordings (1992) [44:39]
King Crimson – “Easy Money” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [48:50]
Blituri – “Gambit” from Blituri on Independent (2014) [57:29]
Mohini Dey – “Bombay Bong” from Mohini Dey on Mohini Dey Music (2023) [01:00:13]
Blituri – “Hispide Ramsaak” from Blituri on Independent (2014) [01:05:47]
Ogives – “L’oubli – Von nun an drängt die Zeit” from La mémoire des orages on Sub Rosa (2023) [01:14:28]
King Crimson – “Larks’ Tongue In Aspic, Part I” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [01:30:04]
King Crimson – “The Talking Drum” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [01:43:31]
King Crimson – “Larks’ Tongue In Aspic, Part II” from Larks’ Tongue In Aspic (40th Anniversary) on Discipline Global Music (1973) [01:50:55]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #533 (“A Lot Has Changed”) In the 22 years since 9-11 the world has changed immensely, including the music. This week Mike plays post 9-11 music and muses a bit about all those changes. PLAYLIST: Omar Rodríguez-López Quintet – “Melting Chariots” from The Apocaplypse Inside Of An Orange on Infrasonic Sound […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #532 (“It’s Fifty-Fifty That I Have Something To Say”) There’s so much great new music this week that Mike will feature TWO Golden Tracks albums to balance things out. But does he really have anything to say? PLAYLIST: Rush – “Working Man (Vault Version) from Working Man (Vault Version) – Single […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #531 (“Soft Seven”)

Mike not only features some excellent new music, but a Golden Tracks album that deserves better recognition than it sometimes gets; so it’s time for a revisit!

PLAYLIST:

The Ever Nothing – “The Weight” from The Ever Nothing on Screamtank (2023) [01:33]
Circle Back Again – “Wandering Soul” from Wandering Soul – Single on Independent (2023) [08:35]
Soft Machine – “Nettle Bed (Remastered)” from Seven on Sony (1973) [13:45]
*They Watch Us From The Moon! – “M.O.A.B.” from Moon Doom! EP on 1815661 Records DK (2020) [20:02]
TRYO – “Suramérica” from Suramérica on Mylodon Records (2023) [31:48]
Soft Machine – “Penny Hitch / Block (Remastered)” from Seven on Sony (1973) [37:10]
Iglesia Atómica – “Requiem para un planeta (Bonus Track)” from Los Demonios Andan Sueltos on Independent (2023) [50:02]
TRYO – “La Huida” from Suramérica on Mylodon Records (2023) [01:00:26]
Soft Machine – “Day’s Eye / Bone Fire / Tarabos (Remastered)” from Seven on Sony (1973) [01:07:46]
Iglesia Atómica – “Supercabrón” from Los Demonios Andan Sueltos on Independent (2023) [01:19:43]
Psychedelic Source Records – “Studio Session, Pt. 1 from Primordial States on Psychedelic Source Records (2023) [01:39:12]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #530 (“International sTRANGE Music Day 2023”)

Mike once again celebrates the day dedicated to listening to music you usually don’t listen to: International sTRANGE Music Day!

If you’ve never heard ProgTracks, perhaps now’s the time to try it.

And if you have, it’s guaranteed to be a bit different.

PLAYLIST:

Cosmos Overkill – “Stranger In A Strange Land” from Alienation on Faith Production (2018) [01:58]
The Cowboys From Hell – “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Cow” from Monster Rodeo on Altrisuoni courtesy of BFM Digital (2018) [06:34]
Ángel Ontalva – “Alarming Signs Of Instability” from Black Pyramid on OctoverXart (2023) [11:36]
Patrick Grant – “To Find a Form That Accommodates the Mess” from A Sequence of Waves (twelve stories and a dream) on Peppergreen Media (2017) [17:34]
*Osyron – “Landslide” from Momentous on Independent (2022) [23:10]
*Mong Tong 夢東 – “717 from Mystery 秘神 on Guruguru Brain (2020) [26:38]
Hannu Saha & Pakasteet – “Irkon Ellot” from Taas kerran, äkkiä (Once Again, Quickly) on Bafe’s Factory (2023) [32:10]
Operation ID – “Different People’s Perception of The Same Thing” from Legs on Table & Chairs (2011) [38:33]
Mirlitorrinco – “Mirlitónico #1” from Odas Mixtas para Criaturas Mínimas on Dur Et Doux (2022) [43:20]
Border Mountains – “Snow on the Border Mountains Pt 2” from Border Mountains on Independent (2020) [47:46]
Mom’s New Hobby – “Thine Enemies Will Fall” from Ostara Noir on Forbidden Place Records (2022) [52:12]
The Want – “Yeah, Yeah” from Greatest Hits Volume 5 on Southern Lord (2000) [57:36]
Unbard Gates – “C’mon Now” from Earthly Delights on Aumega (2023) [01:00:07]
Nirnaeth- Xperimenta – “Jesienne Lasy” from Neskoro v Novembri on Dagdy Music (2023) [01:04:12]
The Slumbering – “Painful Regression“ from When We Forget It Repeats on Trepanation Recordings (2023) [01:09:34]
Fistfights With Wolves – “Crack Mode” from A Tale Of Two Interrobangs on Independent (2013) [01:14:54]
Gridfailure & Megalophobe – “Agoraphobic Claustrophobia” from Tasukete on Nefarious Industries (2018) [01:19:51]
Cattle – “Sun Fangs And Wide Eyes” from Cattle – EP on Independent (2012) [01:25:42]
Mothman – “Rum, Rum” from Mothman on Independent (2016) [01:28:16]
Hog Meets Frog – “ZIGGY the unpigcorn” from huANIMALization on (2023) [01:32:08]
Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co. – “Easter (1970)” from Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co. – 1970-1973 on Cuneiform Records (1999) [01:38:02]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #529 (“All Work And No Play…”) Mike explores music about how a job can consume you (yes, even a DJ job). There’s also a Golden Tracks Album Feature from 1973 of one of the very best Prog albums, period. PLAYLIST: So Far As I Know – “The World Is No Longer A […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #528 (“Seemingly Random – AKA The Show of Bad Transitions””) Mike does a show… with music… great music… and hopes it all fits together somehow. You’d think he’d learn by now, right? Or maybe it’s all intentional. PLAYLIST: Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express – “Whenever You’re Ready” from Closer To It! on […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #527 (“Post-Desert Reflections”) Mike has lots of wonderful new music discoveries… and some thoughts about life in this week’s show. PLAYLIST: Jukka Haavisto – “Four Days After” from Reflections on Eclipse Music (2022) [01:46] *** Martin Miller – “Fragments“ from Maze Of My Mind on Independent (2023) [08:14] Klidas – “Shores” […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #526 (“The Server Returneth”) Mike returns to the mic to give you what you’ve come to expect. Uh… new and interesting music. Yeah, that. As always, you’ll get what you put in… so relax and have a good time learning about yourself… and the music. PLAYLIST: gaslight – “Tea Time” from […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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 […]

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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] […]

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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 on Polychrome (2023) on Bad Dog Promotions (2023) [7:29]
The Nice – “Daddy Where Did I Come From?” from Elegy (Reissue) on Virgin (1990) [12:40]
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – “Nightingales and Bombers” from Nightingales and Bombers on Cohesion (1975) [15:24]
King Crimson – “Discipline” from Discipline on DGM (1981) [22:44]
* Hög Sjö – “Youth” from Hög Sjö on Smuggler Music (2023) [27:45]
Kristoffer Gildenlöw – “Like Father, Like Son” from Homebound on New Joke Music (2020) [31:08]
Smashing Pumpkins – “Where Boys Fear To Tread” from Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness on Virgin (1995) [35:14]
Genghis Tron – “Great Mother” from Dream Weapon on Relapse Records (2021) [40:36]
The Addiction Dream – “Flying” from Essence on Independent (2012) [49:26]
The Deads – “Your Mother Don’t Know” from The Deads (Remastered) on Dead Records (2021) [54:55]
Forgetting The Future – “Lepricon” from Lepricon – Single on InTime Records (2021) [01:00:18]
Sunwatchers – “New Dad Blues” from Illegal Moves on Drones Against Drones Music (2019) [01:03:15]
Amplifier – “Big Daddy” from Trippin’ With Dr. Faustus on Rockosmos (2017) [01:09:27]
Flaming Row – “Fathers Theme / Farewell” from Elinoire on Progressive Promotions Records (2011) [01:16:00]
Karmamoi – “Mother’s Dirge” from The Day Is Done on Sonicbond (2018 ) [01:18:59]
Security Project – “Mother Stands For Comfort” from Contact on 7D Media (20170 [01:30:55]
Galaverna – “Mother’s Leaving” from Dodsdans on Rock CD Records (2019) [01:34:28]
*Yemrot – “Big Tree” from The Sunken Garden on PRAH Recordings (2022) 01:41:14]
Traffic – “Every Mother’s Son (Remastered)” from John Barleycorn Must Die (Remastered) on Island Records (1970) [01:46:59]
100 Onces – “Oh Me Gee” from One Says on Independent (2013) [01:53:56]

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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 Alive” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [07:05]
Terms – “Lack Of All Trades” from All Becomes Indistinct on SKiNGRAFT Records (2023) [18:12]
Sproingg – “Tschuwak Tschubak” from Hirnkäse on Independent (2023) [21:00]
Kanaan – “Downpour” from Downpour on Jansen Records (2023) [25:21]
Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Time Captives” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [34:53]
Of Petra – “The Great Year” from Of Petra on Independent (2015) [43:15]
Thodoris Kotsifas – “Modernerium” from New War Design on Independent (2023) [48:08]
Terms – “Blurred Photo Of A Fragment Of A Drawing” from All Becomes Indistinct on SKiNGRAFT Records (2023) [58:12]
Aura – “Lost Over Time” from Underwater on Independent (2022) [01:00:06]
Polychrome – “Funky Jam” from Equilibrium on Polychrome (2023) [01:05:20]
Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Superficial Road” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [01:09:57]
Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Triangles” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [01:16:50]
Thodoris Kotsifas – “Xenos” from New War Design on Independent (2023) [01:21:39]
Sproingg – “Hirnkäse” from Hirnkäse on Independent (2023) [01:30:58]
Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come – “Spirit Of Joy” from Journey on Esoteric (1973) [01:40:45]
Kanaan – “Solaris, pt 1” from Downpour on Jansen Records (2023) [01:43:44]
Kanaan – “Solaris, pt 2” from Downpour on Jansen Records (2023) [01:51:31]

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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 you!

PLAYLIST:

a.P.A.t.T. – “The Great Attractor” from We on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:34]
Samla Mammas Manna – “Dundrets Fröjder” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [09:19]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – “What Shall We Do Without Us?” from Of Natural History on Web of Mimicry (2004) [20:01]
Hög Sjö – “Gnosienne No. 6” from Hög Sjö on (2023) [24:41]
Hög Sjö – “Raki” from Hög Sjö on Smuggler Music (2023) [27:03]
Yemrot – “The Ballad of Dill Dandin” from The Sunken Garden on PRAH Recordings (2022) [31:58]
Samla Mammas Manna – “Den Återupplivade Låten” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [44:55]
Samla Mammas Manna – “Syster System” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [50:42]
Olympus Mons – “Stone of Tears” from My Daddy Planted This Tree on Independent (2023) [53:08]
Samla Mammas Manna – “Folkvisa I Morse” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [01:00:23]
a.P.A.t.T. – “I Sigh You Sigh” from We on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:02:26]
Orthotonics – “Square of Incoherence” from Luminous Bipeds on Rift (1986) [01:05:59]
Samla Mammas Manna – ” Svackorpoängen” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [01:09:28]
Demain Sans Faute – “Guitoune” from 1054 KM on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:16:00]
Mors Syphilitica – “Galatea” from Feather and Fate on Projekt Records (2001) [01:27:13]
Samla Mammas Manna – “Minareten” from MÅLTID on Silence Records (1973) [01:33:59]
Olympus Mons – “Brain Forest” from My Daddy Planted This Tree on Independent (2023) [01:42:18]
Ultraphauna – “Wow, João!” from No No No No on Dur et Doux (2023) [01:49:05]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #515 (5-1-2023) “Old Stuff, New Stuff… Good Stuff for You Stuff”

We’re all different in our musical tastes… and that’s OK.

The Progressive Tracks Show serves up a particular ‘on-air style’ that’s a bit unique.

It’s all good… if you listen with intent. And oh, the places you’ll go!

PLAYLIST:

ZIG-ZAG – “Hypnose” from Pièces Manquantes 1976 on Vapeur Mauve (2014) [01:32]
Deep Space Destructors – “Beyond the Cosmic Wall” from Voyage to Innerspace on Independent (2023) [05:38]
Mothman – “Piece” from Mothman on Ulv, Ulv (2014) [13:40]
Jan Rivera – “Can’t Fight Who You Are“ from Existential Paranoia on Independent (2022) [19:01]
Jan Rivera – “Things That Don’t Fit“ from Existential Paranoia on Independent (2022) [24:30]
Von Zamla – “Forgeetyde” from 1983 on Cuneiform Records (1999) [30:23]
Vantre – “X Æ A-12” from Treehopper- Vol. 1-3 on Forbidden Place Records (2023) [34:43]
YOB – “Marrow” from Clearing The Path To Ascend on Neurot Recordings (2014) [40:52]
Natt –“Etterslått” from Natt on Edged Circle Productions (2023) [01:00:27]
Evohé – “Sharga” from Evohé on Vapeur Mauve (2018) [01:22:10]
Deep Space Destructors – “Void Oscillations” from Voyage to Innerspace on Independent(2023) [01:38:56]
:nepaal – Ineffaible Minor States” from Protoaeolianism on Psychedelic Source Records (2023) [01:45:34]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #514 (4-24-2023) “Things I Don’t Understand”

After 10 years Mike thinks he has some things to say about the music business.

So pontifications from ten years of working with bands, labels, listeners… and himself that are worth hearing.

And if not, at least there will be great music!

PLAYLIST:

Renaissance – “Things I Don’t Understand” from Turn of the Cards on Sire (1974) [01:56]
Black Sabbath – “Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener (2021 Remaster) from Black Sabbath Vol. 4 on Rhino (1972) [11:38]
The Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Love or Confusion” from Are You Experienced on Reprise (1967) [19:21]
Hovercraft – “Confusion (Live !?) from Live !? on Independent (2020) [25:03]
Vantre – “Etna” from Treehopper- Vol. 1-3 on Forbidden Place Records (2023) [31:53]
Siena Root – “Trippin’” from In The Fire – Single on Root Rock Records (2019) [41:11]
Bend The Future – “Desert Eagle” from Desert Eagle – Single on Bend The Future (2022) [46:32]
Brendan Byrnes – “Mesozoic” from Holocene Dream on Micropangaen (2022) [53:46]
Son of Ohm – “Reflections -1” from Reflections on Aumega (2021) [01:00:33]
Dasch2 – “Drei Meter Amusement” from Schleudergang on Quadratisch Rekords (2012) [01:19:18]
Sirius Void – “Well” from Sirius Void II on Independent (2019) [01:24:28]
We Deserve This – “30 Seconds” from Seconds on Independent (2017) [01:32:46]
Maradona – “Cavalli Club” from Master Vladimir on Gazer Tapes (2018) [01:39:21]
Khadavra – “Griftefrid” from Griftefrid – Single on Independent (2023) [01:48:07]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #513 (4-17-2023) “10th Anniversary Show – The Ripples of Ten Years”

The show least likely to last 10 years… has lasted 10 years!

Will Mike do anything different or special for the occasion?

Why, does he really need to make it MORE ‘different’ than it already is?!

PLAYLIST:

!Gerald! – “Mr. Sophistication” from The Lost Tapes on Independent (2022) [01:31]
Atomic Rooster – “VUG (2002 Remaster)” from Death Walks Behind You on Castle Music (1970) [04:22]
Genesis – “Ripples (Live)” from Archive #2 1976-1992 on Atlantic (2000) [11:30]
Amoeba Split – “Thrown To The Lions” from Quiet Euphoria on “aMARXE (2023) [23:39]
Anima Morte – “Seeds of Trepidation” from Serpents in the Fields of Sleep on Cadabra Records (2022) [30:49]
Paul Cusick – “You Know (Album Version)” from P’dice on Q Rock Records (2011) [36:42]
Elbrus – “Far Away And Into Space pt.1” from Elbrus on Bilocation Records (2016) [44:25]
Elbrus – “Far Away And Into Space pt.2” from Elbrus on Bilocation Records (2016) [47:58]
Rob Mazurek – Exploding Star Orchestra – “Future Shaman” from Lightening Dreamers on International Anthem (2023) [01:00:32]
Svin – “Obelisk” from Introducing Svin on Tonzonen (2022) [01:09:02]
Fistfights With Wolves – “Glyphs” from Bone Script on Independent (2019) [01:16:17]
Amoeba Split – “Divide And Conquer” from Quiet Euphoria on áMARXE (2023) [01:23:31]
Tars – “There Is No Answer There Is Only Choices” from I Was Haunted By The Idea That I Remembered Her Wrong on MFSAM Records (2022) [01:26:31]
Liquid Sound Company + Herd Of Instinct – “Time And Space And Pyramids” from Cosmic Worlds on Vistari (2023) [01:33:03]
KONG – “Fringing” from Traders Of Truth on Kongenial (2023) [01:38:38]
Hanford Flyover – “This Is Now” from Source on (2023) [01:43:02]
Vespero – “Myth Of Uqbar“ from Isosessions on VMS (2022) [01:50:12]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #512 (4-10-2023) “On Our Own Terms”

The show hosts a World Premiere Track from an artist whose output sounds as if Jackson Pollock were a member of the group.

Sadly, we’ll also have some necessary tributes.

Be the very first to hear music that is truly unique!

PLAYLIST:

Chaos and The Cosmos – “The Singularity” from Our Song on Independent (2023) [01:30]
Ozul – “Lønahorgi” from Provenance on Independent (2023) [07:13]
Gravity Fields – “Rage” from Disruption on Independent (2023) [13:46]
Terms – “Blusterguts!” from All Becomes Indistinct on SKiNGRAFT Records (2023) [21:28] WORLD PREMIERE ****
Hog Meets Frog – “of snakes ‘n’ moles ‘n’ bulls ‘n’ dough” from Humanimalization on echotunes (2023) [26:33]
Peter Lawson-Venus Loon – “Don’t Apologise, Don’t Explain” from 10 of Swords on Aumega Project (2023) [31:00]
Ultraphauna – “Collidascope” from No No No No on Independent (2023) [38:36]
Gentle Giant – “His Last Voyage” from Free Hand on Chrysalis (1975) [49:55]
Asturias – “Missing Piece (excerpt)” from Missing Piece Of My Life on Asturias (2015) [56:14]
Monument – “Abyss“ from Abyss on Hummus records (2023) [01:00:38]
El Drugstore – “Overreacting to the End of the World” from The Golden Age of Bad Ideas on Nefarious Industries (2019) [01:04:34]
Ozul – “Disgrace” from Provenance on Independent (2023) [01:08:43]
Maid Myriad – “For The Loss” from With Haste On Its Breath on Nefarious Industries (2014) [01:14:35]
Ultraphauna – “Summoning The Maker” from No No No No on Independent (2023) [01:20:30]
Peter Lawson-Venus Loon – “Cruentus” from 10 of Swords on Aumega Project (2023) [01:24:51]
Monument – “Humankind“ from Abyss on Hummus Records (2023) [01:28:38]
Gravity Fields – “The Escape” from Disruption on Independent (2023) [01:32:29]
Mother Mars – “Low Frequent C’s” from Steam Machine Museum on Pepper Shaker Records (2013) [01:38:26]
Mucho Mungo – “The Moth” from The Moth – Single on Into The Trees (2023) [01:49:22]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #511 “Avant R’ Us”

This week’s Golden Tracks Feature album is a legendary avant prog album from 1973.

There will also be plenty of new music that owes a debt to this classic album.

If you like your music a bit ‘off-center’, this is your show!

PLAYLIST:

Ángel Ontalva – “Free in the Dark Hills” from A Haunted, Hidden World Of Caves on OctoberXart (2023) [01:42}
Henry Cow – “Nirvana For Mice” from The Henry Cow Legend (aka Legend or Leg End) on Virgin (1973) [05:05]
Factor Burzaco – “B” from Factor Burzaco I on Burzaco Records (2007) [10:01]
Factor Burzaco – “Como Acariciar A Un Tigre Muerto” from Factor Burzaco I on Burzaco Records (2007) [10:31]
Terms – “Teetering Scree” from All Becomes Indistinct on SKiNGRAFT Records (2023) [17:32]
Rotor – “Reibach” from Sieben on Noise-O-Lution (2023) [22:23]
Henry Cow – “Extract From ‘With The Yellow Half-Moon And Blue Star’” from The Henry Cow Legend (aka Legend or Leg End) on Virgin (1973) [26:30]
Henry Cow – “Teenbeat Reprise” from The Henry Cow Legend (aka Legend or Leg End) on Virgin (1973) [30:01]
Sleeping Child – “Schattenbilder” from Supernovian Remnant on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [36:37]
Aurora Clara – “Aktur” from Transformation on Youkali Music (2019) [42:43]
MUVOVUM – “Pneumatic Girls from XOX•ALEKWRT on Lunachord Records (2001) [50:18]
ROWS – “Chrysalis” from 9! on 4036745 Records DK (2022) [53:50]
Henry Cow – “Amygdala’” from The Henry Cow Legend (aka Legend or Leg End) on Virgin (1973) [01:00:30]
Thinking Plague – “Warheads” from Moonsongs on Dead Man’s Curve (1987) [01:07:25]
Smoke – “Davidian” from Groupthink on Olde Magick Records (2022) [01:15:28]
Ángel Ontalva – “Stone Trees” from A Haunted, Hidden World Of Caves on OctoberXart (2023) [01:24:23]
John Greaves, Peter Blegvad and Lisa Herman – “Pipeline” from Kew. Rhone. on Virgin (1977) 01:30:07]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Videos Of The Dead” from Repetitions Of The Old City -I on Independent (2016) [01:33:42]
Henry Cow – “Teenbeat Introduction / Teenbeat’” from The Henry Cow Legend (aka Legend or Leg End) on Virgin (1973) [01:42:36]
*Rotor* – “Auf Grund” from Sieben on Noise-O-Lution (2023) [01:53:49]****

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #510 “Relief From The Grindstone”

A well-known philosopher once said: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it”.

Embrace these two hours as a musical haven from your fast-moving life.

PLAYLIST:

Chaos And The Cosmos – “U Go-Go” from Our Song on Independent (2023) [01:43]
October Equus – “…Two Double-Barreled Guns and 40 lbs. Of Chocolate” from Permafrost on OctoberXart (2013) [07:16]
* Ebb* – “Tension” from Mad & Killing Time on Boudicca Records (2022) [12:40]**
Model/Actriz – “Sleepless” from Dogsbody on True Panther Sounds (2023) [20:48]
Yes – “Cut From The Stars” from Mirror To The Sky on Century Media (2023) [26:33]
Versa – “Voyage” from A Voyage / A Destination on Independent (2022) [32:34]
Black Air – “A New-Found Calm“ from Impending Bloom on Independent (2023) [01:01:11]
Chaos And The Cosmos – “House Of Love” from Our Song on Independent (2023) [01:06:10]
* Moundrag* – “La Poule” from Hic Sunt Moundrages on Dionysiac Records (2022) [01:21:23]**
PLANK – “Breaking Waves Parts 1-6” from Future of the Sea on Golden Lion Sounds (2023) [01:42:30]

** PROG Magazine ‘Limelight / Prog Around The World’ Artist

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #509 “The Full Spectrum”

This week includes a musical tribute, new music discoveries, a Golden Tracks Album feature… and a special announcement.

That’s a LOT to pack into a show!

PLAYLIST:

Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley – “Take Off- Into Earth Orbit” from Marscape on Ozone Records (1976) [01:32]
Jack Lancaster & Robin Lumley – “Sail on Solar Winds- The Journey” from Marscape on Ozone Records (1976) [02:47]
Brand X – “Why Should I Lend You Mine…” from BBC1 Session at The Reading Festival UK (8-29-1976) (1976) [07:27]
Billy Cobham – “Spectrum” from Spectrum on Atlantic (1973) [17:27]
Шаййм (Shaim) – “40-40” from Радостные дни (Joyful Days) on [addicted label] (2023) [22:33]
Polyphia – “40 oz” from The Most Hated on Independent (2017) [29:29]
Kanaan – “Orbit” from Downpour on Jansen Records (2023) [34:26]
Billy Cobham – “Taurian Matador” from Spectrum on Atlantic (1973) [40:33]
* WIZRD* – “Fire and Water” from Seasons on Karisma Records (2022) [45:14]**
Billy Cobham – “Stratus” from Spectrum on Atlantic (1973) [48:44]
Loving Jane – “Colors Of Iris” from Isolate on Independent (2023) [01:00:14]
Billy Cobham – “Quadrant 4” from Spectrum on Atlantic (1973) [01:07:17]
Maradona – “Cavalli Club” from Master Vladimir on Gazer Tapes (2018) [01:11:42]
* Cabiria* – “Trellick” from Rust & Grey on Independent (2021) [01:19:18]**
Tamás Somló – “Olyan Szépek Voltunk” from Best of Tamás Somló on Warner Music Hungary (2004) [01:30:34]
* Shell Beach* – “Olyan Szépek Voltunk” from Solar Flare on Wild Thing Records (2023) [01:34:17]**
Billy Cobham – “Red Baron” from Spectrum on Atlantic (1973) [01:39:54]
Satorinaut – “Atropine II” from Five Songs For Upcoming Peace on Psychedelic Source Records (2022) [01:46:13]

** PROG Magazine ‘Limelight / Prog Around The World’ Artist

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #508 (“Cool New Music”)

2023 is starting out strong, but this really is a ‘stacked show’ with several excellent releases.

Tune in to hear what’s new!

PLAYLIST:

Amoeba Split – “The Inner Driving Force” from Quiet Euphoria on áMARXE (2023) [01:32]
Weather Report – “Gibraltar” from Black Market on Sony Entertainment (1976) [07:20]
Amplifier – “Two Way Mirror (advance)” from Hologram on Rockosmos (2023) [16:28]
Land Mammal – “Dark With Rain” from Slow Your Mind on Olde Magick Records (2021) [21:52]
G.O.L.E.M. – “The Logan Stone” from Gravitational Objects of Light, Energy and Mysticism on Black Widow (2022) [26:04]
Karaba – “Castros Spacecastle” from All High Ways on Klangschutz Schallplatten (2023) [32:53]
Manna/Mirage – “Phantosmia” from Autobiographie on New House Music (2023) [38:38]
One Shot – “Mérovée” from 111 on Le Triton (2023) [46:08]
Land Mammal – “Psychedelic Hand” from Slow Your Mind on Olde Magick Records (2021) [59:37]
Caracara – “The First” from Vagrant Witness Cantos on Olde Magick Records (2022) [01:03:29]
Fish Basket – “Ben I’m Sick” from Fish Basket on Independent (2019) [01:14:19]
Manna/Mirage – “Close The Sky” from Autobiographie on New House Music (2023) [01:23:26]
Karaba – “Bummser” from All High Ways on Klangschutz Schallplatten (2023) [01:29:13]
One Shot – “Mustang” from 111 on Le Triton (2023) [01:36:02]
G.O.L.E.M. – “G.O.L.E.M.” from Gravitational Objects of Light, Energy and Mysticism on Black Widow (2022) [01:48:21]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #507 (3-6-2023) “There Is No ProgTracks… Only Zeuhl”

Hamtaï!

This week’s music is celestial and infinite (and has nothing to do with Gozer or the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man).

PLAYLIST:

MAGMA – “Kobaïa Ïss Dë Hündïn” from Mekanïk Dëstruktïw Kömmandöh on Seventh Records (1973) [01:45]
Weidorje – “Elohim’s Voyage” from Weidorje on Replica Records (1978) [05:15]
ZWOYLD – “Jolitude” from ZGOND on Independent (2018) [25:35]
VAK – “Au Fond des Creuses” from Budo on Soleil Zeuhl (2018) [34:31]
Ikarus – “Cocoro” from Plasma on Ronin Rhythm Records (2022) [43:36]
Masal – “Danse des lucioles” from Ahora on L’Enclume Music (2022) [50:27]
Dai Kaht – “Willargh” from Dai Kaht II on Independent (2020) [59:23]
Potemkine – “Zed” from Foetus on Replica Records (1976) [01:07:52]
Universal Totem Orchestra – “Codice Y16” from Mathematical Mother on Black Widow Records (2018) [01:13:03]
Corima – “Khozmikh Kahiledrios” from Quetzlcoatl on Soleil Zeuhl (2012) [01:19:01]
Koenjihyakkei 高円寺百景 – “Axall Hasck (remastered)” from Nivraym (Revisited) on SKiNGRAFT Records (2001 / 2023) [01:25:48]
Free Human Zoo – “Les vasques d’eau turquoise” / Premiers craquements” from The Mysterious Island on Odusseia (2023) [01:33:07]
Laktating Yak – “The Errorist” from Origin Of The Yak on Independent (2018) [01:45:05]
unit wail – “Le sas” from égarés on Soleil Mutant (2019) [01:50:56]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #506 (2-27-2023) “We DO Connect”

“Thank you for staying while we learn to find our resonance where we do connect.” – Björk

Let ProgTracks be that connecting resonance this week.

PLAYLIST:

Björk – “Atopos (feat. Kasimy)” from Fossora on One Little Independent Records (2022) [01:30]
Sproingg – “Antetonkel” from Hirnkäse on Independent (2023) [06:20] World Premiere ****
Oltre L’Abisso – “Lasciati Resplendere” from Opera Rock on Wanikiya Records (2023) [13:29]
Aurora Clara – “Seis Cafés” from Clear Dawn on Youkali Music (2022) [20:07]
Zopp – “You” from Dominion on Flat Circle Records (2023) [28:30]
Cleõphüzz – “Desperados” from Desperados (Live Session FAB) on 851841 Records DK (2019) [40:15]
Polymoon – “Viper At The Gates Of Dawn” from Chrysalis on Robotor Records (2023) [49:48]
Yuval Ron Trio – “I Believe In Astronauts (live)” from Live Against The Virus on Independent (2021) [01:00:45]
Dorre – “Extracted At The Moment Of Death” from Fall River on Independent (2019) [01:10:34]
Aurora Clara – “The Old Ones” from Clear Dawn on Youkali Music (2022) [01:18:42]
Brian! – “Cascade” from The Cataclysmic Engine on Nefarious Industries (2022) [01:24:37]
Brian! – “The Eye” from The Cataclysmic Engine on Nefarious Industries (2022) [01:28:20]
Polymoon – “A Day In The Air” from Chrysalis on Robotor Records (2023) [01:33:32]
Chronobot – “Chronobot” from Chronobot on Independent (2013) [01:39:39]
Peter Lawson – “Ten Of Swords” from Ten Of Swords on Independent (2023) [01:53:44]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #505 (2-20-2023) “(Lack of) Time and Space”

Time’s caught up with Mike this week…

It’ll be an interesting show.

PLAYLIST:

Teleharmonium – “Love – The Invisible Clock” from (Scenes From The Land Of) The Mother Generator on Rock Barn Records (2015) [01:57]
Hypatia Lake – “The End is the Beginning of the End (Ouroboros)” from Ouroboros on Independent (2011) [07:25]
Human Factor – “Sagittarius A” from Observer on Qiasum Music (2021) [13:13]
Red Kite – “Astrology (The One True Science)” from Apophenian Bliss on RareNoiseRecords (2021) [20:50]
Diablo Swing Orchestra – “Zodiac Virtues” from The Butcher’s Ballroom on Candlelight Records UK (2012) [24:23]
Gryphon – “The Astrologer” from Raindances – The Transatlantic Recordings 1973 – 1975 on Esoteric (2018) [29:08]
Buckethead – “Arc Of The Pendulum” from Cuckoo Clocks Of Hell on Disembodied Records (2004) [33:12]
Arcade Messiah – “Life Clock” from III on Independent (2016) [35:35]
Forgas Band Phenomena – “Soleil 12 (Sun Twelve) from Soleil 12 on Cuneiform Records (2005) [42:24]
X SUNS – “Twelve Hours” from Strawberry Mansion/Twelve Hours on 1776162 Records DK (2017) [51:26]
Whalephant – “Clock-Work” from Clock-Work- Single on Independent (2014) [01:00:11]
Amoeba Split – “Clockwise” from Second Split on áMARXE (2022) [01:07:48]
Cobalt Blue – “Circadian Clock” from Stop Momentum on Infrasound Records (2017) [01:16:44]
Kanoi – “A New Beginning And The Sprawling Sky” from Buru Haze (2020 Remaster) on (2020) [01:23:22]
Blushing Satellite – “A New Beginning” from The Union on Independent (2017) 01:37:02]
Turtle Skull – “The Clock Strikes Forever” from Monoliths on Art As Catharsis (2020) [01:41:54]
Acadence – “New Beginnings” from New Worlds on Independent (2020) [01:53:27]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #504 (2-13-2023) “Call It What You Want”

You can call it what you want…

Mike just calls it excellent music that he’s found.

PLAYLIST:

Mathew’s Hidden Museum – “The Resurrectionist” from Mathew’s Hidden Museum on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [01:30]
Mathew’s Hidden Museum – “Naked and Rolled In That Rotten Dirt” from Mathew’s Hidden Museum on Interstellar Smoke Records (2023) [03:30]
Eyeless Owl – “Rip of Roost” from Murmurations on (2023) [06:17]
The Messthetics – “Mythomania” from The Messthetics on Dischord Records (2018) [10:12]
STAHV – “Cold Case” from Simple Mercies on Independent (2023) [15:54]
Astoria – “Ancient Ones (Bonus Track)” from Safe Places (Digital) on Get Dressed! Music (1992) [19:22]
Karl Welty – “Jade Cycle” from BeyondRock on For Art Sake (1992) [26:49]
Kanaan – “Amazon (ft. Hedvid Mollestad)” from Downpour on Jansen Records (2023) [37:59]
Polymoon – “Wave Back To Confusion” from Chrysalis on Robotor Records (2023) [43:57]
Regal Worm – “The Steppe Nomad Space Program” from Worm! on Quatermass Records (2022) [50:03]
Eight Foot Manchild – “Buddha Finger” from Eight Foot Manchild on Independent (2022) [01:00:36]
Sloth Wampa – “The Monk And The Mechanical Mollusk” from The Monk And The Mechanical Mollusk on Independent (2022) [01:03:27]
Eight Foot Manchild – “Wisdom Fist” from Eight Foot Manchild on Independent (2022) [01:10:36]
Anotole Muster – “Layers” from Layers – Single on Independent (2023) [01:17:21]
Mía Turbia – “Derovador de mundos” from El Camino on Spinda Records (2022) [01:20:02]
The Messthetics – “Touch Earth Touch Sky” from Anthropocosmic Nest on Dischord Records (2019) [01:25:07]
Time Primer – “The Belligerence” from Artefact on Independent ( 2023) [01:31:57]
Cyborg Octopus – “Trash Island” from Between the Light and Air on Silent Pendulum Records (2022) [01:36:21]
Derision Cult – “Slaves Rebuild (Feat. Reeves Gabrels)” from Mercenary Notes Pt 1 on Glitch Mode Recordings (2022) [01:40:26]
Zopp – “Toxicity” from Dominion on Flat Circle (2023) [01:44:59]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #503 (2-6-2023) “Anxiety-Free Cultural Starlight Injection”

What the heck does that show title mean?

We doubt even Mike knows… but the music is excellent, and might help you figure it out.

PLAYLIST:

Agitation Free – “You Play For Us Today” from Malesch on Vertigo (1972) [01:30]
Slow Phase – “Starlight” from Slow Phase on Olde Magick Records (2020) [07:59]
Noise In Myself – “Necessity Of Exploration” from Necessity of Exploration – Single on Wanikiya Records (2023) [12:02]
Ruminate – “Mirage” from Sands of Creation on Independent (2022) [17:15]
Tapetto Traci – “Déraison” from Neurula on A Tant Rêver Du Roi Records (2009) [24:42]
ATHAK – “Rhune II – Change” from ATHAK IX – Slevin Thunes ov Kaosz on Independent (2022) [28:59]
Silver Nightmares – “The Awakening” from Apocalypsis on Silver Nightmares (2022) [33:31]
Beat Love Oracle – “Tadadada” from Turning The Table on áMARXE Records (2022) [38:51]
Agitation Free – “Ala Tul” from Malesch on Vertigo (1972) [42:02]
The Kundalini Genie – “The Future of the Past is Now” from It’s All In Your Head on Little Cloud Records (2019) [46:48]
Agitation Free – “Khan El Khalili” from Malesch on Vertigo (1972) [52:57]
Kokkinià – “Tromos/Thyella” from Tromos/Thyella – Single on Independent (2022) [01:00:14]
Slow Phase – “Blood Circle” from Slow Phase on Olde Magick Records (2020) [01:08:48]
Mother Mars – “On The Trail (Short Trip)” from Black Coffee and Good Advice – EP on Independent (2015) [01:15:07]
Tapetto Traci – “La Danse de L’Atome” from Neurula on A Tant Rêver Du Roi Records (2009) [01:21:56]
Agitation Free – “Malesch” from Malesch on Vertigo (1972) [01:29:53]
Agitation Free – “Rücksturzz” from Malesch on Vertigo (1972) [01:38:15]
Mycena – “Dissolution – part 1.” From Chapter 4. on Independent (2022) [01:41:14]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #502 (1-30-2023) “No Fuss”

Mike starts the second batch of 500 shows with some great new music, plenty of sweet psych, and sadly… some tributes.

As always, guaranteed to introduce you to things you haven’t heard.

PLAYLIST:

Modern Stars – “No Fuss” from Space Trips For The Masses on Little Cloud Records (2022) [01:34]
King Buffalo – “Avalon” from Regenerator on Independent (2022) [09:00]
DEVO’s Gerald V. Casale – “The Manifesto [Previously Unreleased]” from AKA Jerry & The Evildoers on Real Gone Music (2021) [16:09]
The Aaron Clift Experiment – “The Age of Misinformation” from The Age of Misinformation on Independent (2022) [17:36]
Cojones– “Highway Lane” from Cojones/Umor – Split EP on Independent (2007) [22:29]
Astral Magic – “Virtual Fixtures” from We Are Stardust on Astral Magic Music (2023) [25:56]
Astrosaur – “Opening” from Portals on Pelagic Records (2022) [31:51]
Astrosaur – “Black Hole Earth” from Portals on Pelagic Records (2022) [35:49]
Elbrus – “Tall Shadow” from Elbrus on Bilocation Records (2016) [44:25]
Holy Science – “Red Sky” from Lands on Independent (2016) [49:56]
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – “Déjà vu” from Déjà vu on Atlantic (1970) [01:00:15]
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – “Almost Cut My Hair” from Déjà vu on Atlantic (1970) [01:04:26]
Modern Stars – “Ninna Nanna” from Space Trips For The Masses on Little Cloud Records (2022) [01:10:38]
King Buffalo – “Regenerator” from Regenerator on Independent (2022) [01:16:41]
Sammal – “På knivan” from Aika Laulaa on Svart Records (2022) [01:27:02]
Sammal – “Returning Rivers” from Aika Laulaa on Svart Records (2022) [01:30:33]
DEVO – “No Place Like Home” from Something for Everybody on Warner Bros. Records (2010) [01:35:30]
PoiL Ueda – “Kujô Shakujô” – Part 1 from PoiL Ueda on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [01:40:48]
PoiL Ueda – “Kujô Shakujô” – Part 2 from PoiL Ueda on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [01:47:56]
PoiL Ueda – “Kujô Shakujô” – Part 3 from PoiL Ueda on Dur et Doux Records (2023) [01:51:34]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #501 (1-23-2023) “Continuing To Explore”

Mike starts the second batch of 500 shows with some great new music, plenty of sweet psych, and sadly… some tributes.

As always, guaranteed to introduce you to things you haven’t heard.

PLAYLIST:

Great Wide Nothing – “The Portal And The Precipice” from Hymns For Hungry Spirits, Vol II on Independent (2023) [01:30]
Casey & Soeteman – “Chaos” from NONSTRUCT on Independent (2022) [05:15]
Overhead – “The Pilot’s Not Fit To Fly” from Telepathic Minds on Overhead Records (2023) [10:02]
Peter Gabriel – “Panopticom (Bright Side Mix)” from Panopticom (Bright Side Mix) – Single on Real World Records (2023) [20:35]
Happy The Man – “Stumpy Meets The Firecracker in Stencil Forest” from Happy The Man on Arista (1977) [26:37]
Morrison Graves – “Crane Song” from Division Rising on Independent (2022) [30:52]
Space Mirrors – “Majic Eyes” from Majestic Tapes on Atomic Age Records (2022) [34:40]
David Bowie – “It Ain’t Easy” from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars on RCA Victor (1972) [39:45]
The Yardbirds – “Heart Full Of Soul” from Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds on Epic (1965) [44:13]
repetita iuvant – “Albinus” from 7 on Independent (2022) [46:27]
Jeff Beck – “Brush With The Blues” from Who Else! on Epic (1999) [52:01]
Mellow Beast – “The Summer’s Done” from Mind Worm on Independent (2022) [01:00:29]
Edmond Jefferson & Sons – “The Line” from The Winter on Hummus Records (2019) [01:10:56]
Burn Antares – “Treat Me This Way” from Burn Antares on Independent (2013) [01:20:31]
Rose Windows – “The Sun Dogs I- Spirit Modules” from The Sun Dogs on SubPop Records (2013) [01:24:51]
Rose Windows – “Native Dreams” from The Sun Dogs on SubPop (2013) [01:28:50]
Morrison Graves – “Cut By The Same Cloth” from Division Rising on Independent (2022) [01:35:07]
David Bowie – “Ziggy Stardust” from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars on RCA Victor (1972) [01:40:50]
Nomera – “Una Mattina” from DOMO on Independent (2022) [01:44:02]
Great Wide Nothing – “Blind Eye To A Burning House” from Hymns For Hungry Spirits, Vol II on Independent (2023) [01:51:07]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #500 (1-16-2023) “The 500th!”

Another milestone show… and you know what we do when it’s a milestone show, right?

Oh well, you’ll see.

PLAYLIST:

The Spacelords – “Frau Khunkes Kosmos” from Spaceflowers on Olde Magick Records (20200 [01:29]
Galacticka – “Acid Rain” from Apocalypse Psychedelica on Warmmilk Records (2007) [12:46]
Koenji Hyakkei 高円寺百景 – “Lussesoggi Zomn (Remastered)” from Nivraym (Revisited) on SKiNGRAFT Records (2022) [24:48]
Genesis – “Supper’s Ready” from Foxtrot on Charisma (1972) [35:35]
Nektar – “Crying In The Dark” from A Tab In The Ocean on (1972/1976) [01:00:44]
Nektar – “King Of Twilight” from A Tab In The Ocean on (1972/1976) [01:05:58]
Liquid Earth – “Brettwoman” from Teufelskreis on Electric Fire Records (2022) [01:11:29]
Masal – “Aquilon” from Ahora on L’Enclume Music (2022) [01:27:31]
Gilgamesh – “You’re Disguised (Orange Diamond / Northern Gardens / Phil’s Little Dance / Northern Gardens)” from Arriving Twice on Cuneiform Records (2000) [01:41:02]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #499 (01-09-2023) “Best of 2022”

Mike presents an EPIC 4-1/2 hour Best of 2022 Show… So much great music, the show’s time slot couldn’t contain it.

Dive right into in the deep end!

PLAYLIST:

Ghost Rhythms – “Spectral Music 2” from Spectral Music on Cuneiform Records (NOV 2021) [01:59]
!Gerald! – “Fire In A Madhouse” from The Lost Tapes on Independent (2022) [09:48]
ASCETA – “Virusmosis” from ASCETA on Azafrán Music (DEC 2021) [20:53]
ASCETA – “Movimiento Estatico” from ASCETA on Azafrán Music (2022) [25:16]
Périsélène – “Ether” from CHIRAL on Independent (DEC 2021) [29:58]
Giant Hedgehog – “Lunas Bank” from Im Siel on Hollow Hope Studio (2022) [38:06]
Giant Hedgehog – “Einkehr” from Im Siel on Hollow Hope Studio (2022) [40:42]
Elder – “Catastasis” from Innate Passage on Stickman Records (2022) [48:28]
Jalayan – “Star Stair” from Floating Islands on Sound Effect Records (2022) [01:00:55]
Jalayan – “Shem Temple” from Floating Islands on Sound Effect Records (2022) [01:06:38]
Poly-Math – “Velociter” from Zenith on NWFA Records (2022) [01:14:26]
Poly-Math – “Metam” from Zenith on NWFA Records (2022) [01:18:53]
Miriodor – “Alambic” from Elements on Cuneiform Records (2022) [01:24:47]
Miriodor – “Poulet-Bicyclette” from Elements on Cuneiform Records (2022) [01:31:52]
Moon Letters – “Mother River” from Thank You From the Future on Moon Letters (2022) [01:38:38]
National Diet – “Preserve the Past” from The Noon Hour on 3856224 Records DK (2022) [01:43:10]
Ventifacts – “Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)” from Chronic Town on Ventifacts (2022) [01:51:36]
LiquidLight – “Rum Runner” from Even Keeled on Liquidlight (2022) [01:55:02]
Bubblemath – “Decrypted” from Turf Ascension on Cuneiform Records (2022) [02:01:27]
Onségen Ensemble – “The Ground of Being” from Realms on Onségen Ensemble (2022) [02:12:49]
Onségen Ensemble – “The Sleeping Lion (Instrumental)” from Realms on Onségen Ensemble (2022) [02:17:50]
Horse Lords – “Rundling” from Comradely Objects on RVNG Intl. (2022) [02:24:38]
Horse Lords – “Plain Hunt On Four” from Comradely Objects on RVNG Intl. (2022) [02:27:54]
Extra Life -“We Are Not the Same” from Secular Works, Vol. 2 on Vibe Abyss Music (2022) 02:37:04]
Extra Life -“What’s Been Lost” from Secular Works, Vol. 2 on Vibe Abyss Music (2022) [02:42:00]
Markus Reuter – “Barren” from TRUCE 2 on MoonJune Records (2022) [02:47:14]
Markus Reuter – “River Of Things” from TRUCE 2 on MoonJune Records (2022) [02:52:22]
NANOT – “Kampos” from NANOT on NANOT (2022) 02:57:17]
NANOT – “Nanot” from NANOT on NANOT (2022) [03:00:50]
we broke the weather – “These Old Bones” from we broke the weather on we broke the weather (2022) [03:08:23]
we broke the weather – “Niceberg” from we broke the weather on we broke the weather (2022) [03:13:39]
Jomo Tuun – “The Lindworm Stirs” from One Tuun on Drongo Records (2022) [03:18:58]
Jomo Tuun – “Seventh Ruler” from One Tuun on Drongo Records (2022) [03:23:30]
Stephan Thelen – “Morning Star” from Fractal Guitar 3 on MoonJune Records (2022) [03:29:46]
Moura – “alá do Abellón” from Axexan, espreitan on Spinda Records (2022) [03:40:14]
Moura – “Cantar do liño” from Axexan, espreitan on Spinda Records (2022) [03:45:01]
Moura – “Encontro cunha moura fiadeira en Dormeá” from Axexan, espreitan on Spinda Records (2022) [03:47:22]
Greco Bastián – “Zidane Racist” from With A Little Hell From My Friends on Azafrán Music (2022) [03:53:26] ALBUM OF THE YEAR****
Greco Bastián – “Oniontown” from With A Little Hell From My Friends on Azafrán Music (2022) [03:59:52] ALBUM OF THE YEAR****
Caustic Casanova – “Bull Moose Against The Sky“ from Glass Enclosed Nerve Center on Magnetic Eye Records (2022) [04:06:26]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #498 (01-02-2023) “Best of Prog 2013 & 2014 REDUX”

Before we start 2023, let’s get into the way-back machine and revisit a couple of early KPTZ shows (#39 and #91) before Mike joined Progzilla Radio.

If you can get past the dodgy DJ’ing, you’ll get to hear some great music!

For your patience, an extended ProgTracks Best of 2022 is coming next week…!

PLAYLIST:

Nemo – “Allah Deus“ from Le Ver Dans Le Fruit on Progressive Promotion Records (2013) [01:30]
miRthkon – “QXP-13 Space Modulator” from Snack(s) on AltrOck Productions (2013) [07:45]
Wolf People – “Empty Vessels” from Fain on Jagjaguwar (2013) [12:20]
The Wrong Object – “Detox Gruel” from After The Exhibition on MoonJune Records (2013) [17:31]
Zletovsko – “Rat and Dragon” from Zletovsko on Zelot (2013) [22:21]
Sanguine Hum – “From The Ground Up” from The Weight Of The World on Esoteric Antenna (2013) [29:26]
James Holden – “||: A Circle Inside A Circle Inside :||” from The Inheritors on Border Community (2013) [35:30]
Ingranaggi Della Valle – “Il Vento Del Tempo” from In Hoc Signo on Black Widow Records (2013) [42:22]
Jack O’ The Clock – “Saturday Afternoon On The Median” from All My Friends on Independent (2013) [49:52]
Psicomagia – “El Memorioso” from Psicomagia on El Paraiso Records (2013) [53:28]
Major Parkinson – “Twilight Cinema” from Twilight Cinema on (2014) [01:01:46]
Seven Impale – “Extraction” from City Of The Sun on Karisma Records (2014) [01:07:25]
Minor Giant – “We Are Strangers Here” from On The Road on Festival Music (2014) [01:14:40]
Opeth – “Elysian Woes” from Pale Communion on Roadrunner Records (2014) [01:19:53]
Jason Rubenstein – “The Steppes of Sighs, Part 2” from New Metal From Old Boxes on Tonecluster (2014) [01:25:20]
Autumn Electric – “Israel’s Curtains“ Flowers For Ambrosia on Independent (2014) 01:30:00]
Cheeto’s Magazine – “Four Guitars” from Boiling Fowls on (2014) [01:35:39]
IQ – “Without Walls“ from The Road Of Bones on Giant Electric Pea (2014) [01:39:55]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #497 (12-26-2022) “Last Gasp of 2022”

Mike plays every last bit(*) of new music from 2022 that he has.

(*) Mike is a liar… but he’s trying to do better. And the music he does play is outstanding!

PLAYLIST:

Upupayāma – “Entering The Time of Wilderness” from The Golden Pond on Independent (2022) [01:30]
Phi Yaan-Zek – “Superstar Christobal Vs The Archdemon Of Time” from Interdimensional Garden Party on Age of Wonder (2022) [04:32]
WIZRD – “Lessons” from Seasons on Karisma Records (2022) [8:19]
Reuter Motzer Grohowski – “Oracle Chamber” from Bleed on MoonJune Records (2022) [14:07]
Niechęć – Ciała from Unsubscribe on Audio Cave (2022) [21:07]
Kurws – “Co nas łączy / What Unites Us” from Powięź / Fascia on Gusstaff Records (2022) [28:56]
Beat Love Oracle – “Nothing Personal” from Turning The Table on áMARXE (2022) [34:28]
Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant Avec Folie a Qautre – “1733” from Séances on Pryoclastic Records (2022) [42:25]
Amoeba Split – “News From Karelia” from Second Split on áMARXE (2022) [49:10]
River Flows Reverse – “Black Lake” from The Homing Bird’s Trace on Psychedelic Source Records (2022) [54:07]
WIZRD – “All As It Should Be” from Seasons on Karisma Records (2022) [01:00:38]
Alisa Coral’s Neutron Star – Triangulum Galaxy from Virgo SC on Atomic Age Records (2022) [01:08:46]
Baber/Wileman – “Passing Wave” from Baber/Wileman on Believers Roast (2022) [01:14:12]
Fren – “All The Pretty Days” from All The Pretty Days on Independent (2022) [01:22:27]
Psychedelic Source Records – “Babylon Blues” from Wildeastern Parapsychology vol. I, II, II – 03 on Psychedelic Source Records (2022) [01:35:11]
Jack O’ The Clock – “First Of The Year” from How Are We Doing And Who Will Tell Us on Independent (2011) [01:48:24]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #496 (12-19-2022) “Progmas 2022″

No way it is time for Progmas again…Uh, WAY!PLAYLIST:

John Greaves & Peter Blegvad – “Christmas Past” from Unearthed on Sub Rosa (1994) [01:55]
That Joe Payne – “December Will Be Magic Again (a cappella)” from December Will Be Magic Again (a cappella) – Single on Independent (2020)
Dark Horses – “Jul Song” from Psych-Out Christmas on Cleopatra Records (2013) [11:23]
Pengo – “Closed For The Season” from Escape to Never (Program For Melting) on Carbon Records (2022) [16:58]
Dur et Doux – “Noël à St Tropez” from Secrete Session Dur et Doux on Dur et Doux (2022) [18:42]
Greco Bastián – “MerrickXmas” from No Cover on Independent (2020) [23:19]
Steve Winwood – “Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand” from A Very Special XMAS 3 on A&M Records (1997) [28:19]
IQ -“The Dark Christmas Suite” from Tales From A Dark Christmas on IQ (2017) [30:43]
She Chameleon – “I Believe In Father Christmas (Everyone In The Whole Of The World)” from I Believe In Father Christmas (Everyone In The Whole Of The World) – Single on Independent (2022) [50:53]
Sleepy Sun – “What Child Is This? from Psych-Out Christmas on Cleopatra Records (2013) [01:00:42]
3 Mice – “Year of my Solstice” from Send Me A Postcard on Independent (2011) [01:05:45]
Greco Bastián – “Don’t Open Til Xmas” from With A Little Hell From My Friends on Independent (2022) [01:11:01]
Magic Mose and His Royal Rockers (Featuring ‘Blind Sam’) – “Have Yourself a Groovy Little Solstice” from The Dark Side of the XMAS Tree on Aware-One Records (1990) [01:14:38]
Secret Chiefs 3 – “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus from I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Single on Independent 2017) [01:20:12]
Lou Reed – “Xmas in February” from New York on Sire (1989) [01:22:43]
Stone Cold Boys – “Christmas Murderer” from Upright on Independent (2011) [01:25:23]
The Pipe Brothers Project – “Winter Solstice” from Winter Solstice – Single on ProgBlues Music (2020) [01:33:53]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – “A Mad Russian’s Christmas” from Christmas Eve and Other Stories on Atlantic (1996) [01:37:59]
Blueneck – “Twelve Days” from Christmas on Blueneck (2015) [01:43:02]
Hania Rani – “Silent Night” from Silent Night – Single on Hania Rain (2020) [01:47:05]
Dream Aria – “On This Christmas Eve ” from Out Of The Void on Dream Aria (2020) [01:54:51]

And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are way over 300 podcasts now!).

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #495 (12-12-2022) “Don’t Judge… Just Listen”

Prog or prog?Who cares? Enjoy!PLAYLIST:

Caustic Casanova – “Lodestar” from Glass Enclosed Nerve Center on Magnetic Eye Records (2022) [01:30]
Dumb Waiter – “Diggin a Hole Under a Bodega” from Gauche Gists on Dumb Waiter (2022) [05:32]
Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant Avec Folie a Qautre – “Eschatology” from Séances on Pryoclastic Records (2022) [09:48]
Emerson, Lake and Palmer – “The Endless Enigma, Parts 1 & 2” from Trilogy on Island Records (1972) [17:20]
Efromeeva-Dicke-Ontalva – “The World As I Knew It” from Cradle of Fears on OctoberXart (2022) [26:55]
Elder – “Endless Return” from Innate Passage on Stickman Records (2022) [39:14]
Emerson, Lake and Palmer – “Trilogy” from Trilogy on Island Records (1972) [49:36]
District 97 – “Quartet For The End Of Time: Dance of Fury, For The Seven Trumpets” from Quartet For The End Of Time: Dance of Fury, For The Seven Trumpets – Single on District 97 (2010) [59:52]
Caustic Casanova – “A Bailar Con Cuerentena” from Glass Enclosed Nerve Center on Magnetic Eye Records (2022) [01:07:49]
Dumb Waiter – “Experiencing Loss In A Grocery Store” from Gauche Gists on Dumb Waiter (2022) [01:12:35]
SOT – “Monster Master” from Monster Master on Sotanic Sounds (2022) [01:20:20]
Kanaan – – “Voyaging” from Diversions Vol. 1 – Softly Through Sunshine on Jansen Records (2022) [01:35:08]
Emerson, Lake and Palmer – “Abaddon’s Bolero (2015 Jakko Jakszyk Mix)” from Trilogy on Island Records (1972) [01:50:06]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #494 (12-05-2022) “Your Bionic Brain”

Let’s take a little time to change your brain this week, OK?

It won’t hurt.

PLAYLIST:

Henge – “Bionica” from ExoKosm on Cosmic Dross Records (2020) [01:15]
Kraftwerk – “Heimcomputer” from Heimcomputer – Single on Parlophone (2021) [05:37]
The Secret Places of The Earth – “Drifts” from The Space Between The Stars on Independent (2022) [10:17]
JOI – “L.O.P.P.” form MK 1 on Independent (2022) [16:39]
Gary Numan – “Intruder” from Intruder on Numan Music LLC (2021) [20:32]
microwaves – “Technical Gibberish” from discomfiture atlas on Three One G Records (2022) [24:50]
Ghost-Hello – “Alcubierre Metric” from The Sound of Color in Space on Independent (2019) [27:37]
Ghost-Hello – “Bardo State” from The Sound of Color in Space on Independent (2019) [29:15]
Guapo – “Tremors From The Future” from History Of The Visitation on Cuneiform Records (2013) [34:17]
Peter Murphy – “Roll Call” from Deep on Beggars Banquet Records LTD (1989) [46:23]
Ancient Spirit – “Hydromancy” from Hydromancy on Independent (2022) [52:37]
Ancient Spirit – “Spirits” from Hydromancy on Independent (2022) [55:51]
Henge – “Wanderlust” from Wanderlust – Single on Cosmic Dross Records (2022) [01:00:31]
Bonzo Fimbres – “Starmaker” from The Suicidal Theater Company on Bonzo Fimbres (2022) [01:03:20]
Ahleuchatistas – “Future Trauma” from Heads Full of Poison on Cuneiform Records (2012) [01:11:10]
MiDi BiTCH – “Temporal Zangenbewegung” from ZEiTRAFFER on Disgraceland Records (2022) [01:18:11]
Ars de Er – “L’adieu au Monde” from L’adieu au Monde on Independent (2022) [01:27:12]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #493 (11-28-2022) “Made in 1972″

This Thanksgiving, Mike relives a childhood dream while playing music from 1962 to 2022.

PLAYLIST:

The Blackwater Fever – “Angler” from Temptator! On The Blackwater Fever (2022) [01:32]
Mother Turtle – “Suicidal Hornets (feat. Mars Blackbird)” from MT V on Mother Turtle (2022) [06:36]
Poly-Math – “Charger” from Zenith on Nice Weather For Airstrikes (2022) [10:22]
Deep Purple – “Highway Star” from Made in Japan on EMI (1972) [15:57]
Deep Purple – “Child In Time” from Made in Japan on EMI (1972) [22:40]
Deep Purple – “Strange Kind Of Woman” from Made in Japan on EMI (1972) [37:01]
Ricky Nelson – “Sumertime” from Album Seven By Rick on Capitol Records LLC (1962) [47:21]
The Blue Magoos – “(We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet” from Psychedelic Lollipop on Mercury (1966) [49:33]
Deep Purple – “Black Night” from Made in Japan on EMI (1972) [51:47]
There. – “The Lost Art of Simplicity” from Dystopian Landscapes on There. (2022) [01:00:33]
Mother Turtle – “Last Reverie (feat. Panos Doukas)” from MT V on Mother Turtle (2022) 01:09:29]
Poly-Math – “Canticum II” from Zenith on NWFA (2022) [01:18:22]
КОМВУИАТ ЯОВОТЯОИ – “Meeden” from Dickfehler Studio Treffen 2 on Independent (2022) [01:25:21]
Deep Purple – “Space Truckin’” from Made in Japan on EMI (1972) 01:39:02]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #492 (11-21-2022) “Play No Music Before Its Time[warp]” Music, not before its time… but of its time. And the time is right to come… listen… and enjoy. PLAYLIST: Psychonaut – “Hope” from Violate Consensus Reality on Psychonaut (2022) [01:30] Earthside – “We Who Lament” from We Who Lament – Single on Earthside […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #491 (11-14-2022) “Progabunga!!” Courtesy of an intent listener, this week’s fare will be a bit different. Different is good. PLAYLIST: Miriodor – “Boomerang” from Elements on Cuneiform Records (2022) [01:32] Cryptic Ruse – “Malignant Optimism” from A Year Without Breath on Cryptic Ruse (2022) [07:02] Horse Lords – “Mess Mend” from […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #490 (11-7-2022) “Music Discovery” This week is simple: Mike discovers new music; you enjoy the new music Mike discovered. PLAYLIST: Horse Lords – “Zero Degree Machine” from Comradely Objects on Northern Spy (2022) [01:32] Upsilon Acrux – “So Thereby…and furthermore…thus henceforth…Mono” from Galapagos Momentum on Cuneiform Records (2007) [08:38] Microwaves – […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #489 (10-31-2022) “Halloween 2022… It’s Coming” Do you feel you’re constantly being followed? Yeah, so does everyone else who’s heard this show… PLAYLIST: Kryptograf – “Omen” from Kryptograf on Apollon Records (2020) [01:32] Auric Echoes – “Tape I / It’s Coming” from The Colossus Is Coming on Friend Club Records (2021) [07:33] […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #488 (“Clear Choices[?] in a Pivotal Election”) It’s election season in the U.S. again, and there are more than a few issues on the ballot. Do you think Mike might find some appropriate music? PLAYLIST: Starving Daughters – “ Sleeping People” from Chill Birth on Independent (2010) [01:32] The Samuel Jackson […]

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THE KRAZZLOFT VINYL SHOW #218 (“ProgTracks’ Second One… A Sophomoric Effort”) Alan has seen fit to allow Mike ‘ProgTracks’ Pollack from The Progressive Tracks Show into the Krazzloft for a second time (Alan’s a slow learner, evidently). So this week Mike attempts to once again fill the massive void left by Alan ‘Krazzlow’. Tune in […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #487 (“Arrivals & Departures”) It’s a memorable week, for both good and bad reasons. A WORLD PREMIERE track to start your Halloween celebration… and a tribute to a special friend who is no longer with us. PLAYLIST: Celtic Frost – “Procreation (Of The Wicked) from Morbid Tales on Noise (1984) [01:35] […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #486 (“A[n] [Ab]Normal Week”) Mike doesn’t like the tag ‘abnormal’… so it’s going to be a typically atypical week of music on this week’s show. PLAYLIST: Custard Flux – “Station” from Phosphorus on Custard Flux (2022) [01:32] The Mommyheads – “Distill Your Love Into That Dying Light” from Genius Killer on […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #485 (“Contemplating a New Aeon”) Taking stock of one’s position in the order of things… through music. PLAYLIST: Poly-Math – “Zenith” from Zenith on NWFA Records (2022) [01:56] The Spacelords – ” Cosmic Trip” from Spaceflowers on Olde Magick Records (2020) [05:52] Kanaan – “Beyond” from Beyond – Single on Jansen […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #484 (“Top O’ The Heep”) Today’s music owes a lot to the classics. You’ll hear a lot of both this week. PLAYLIST: Uriah Heep – “The Wizard” from Demons and Wizards (2017 Remaster) on Sanctuary (1972) [01:31] Gramma Vedetta – “Broken Time Machine from The Hum Of The Machine on Madrone […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #483 (“What Is Progressive, Anyway?”) Hate to disappoint, but you’ll not get any answers from Mike… But you WILL get a lot of excellent music! PLAYLIST: Peter Lawson-Venus Loon – ‘New Puritan State” from Havoc (with Wolfgang Ostermann) on Aumega Project (2022) [01:30] The Mommyheads – “First Five Seconds” from Genius […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #482 (“Keep On Keepin’ On”) Life events happen… but the show goes on as it should. Tune in for some great ‘distraction music’ this week! PLAYLIST: Plini – “Mind-Hive” from Mind-Hive – Single on Plini (2022) [01:30] Kalin Tonev – “Sides” from Sides – Single on Kalin Tonev (2022) [06:01] Meadow […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #481 (“Labo[u]r Day 2022”) This week we celebrate the hardworking men and women in the United States with some music… ProgTracks style. PLAYLIST: Rush – “Working Man” from Rush on Moon Records (1974) [01:33] Red Bazar – “Take Control” from Inverted Reality on White Knight Records (2022) [08:43] Rioghan – “Bruises” […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #480 (“2022 International Strange Music Day”) He’s BAAAACK! As promised, Mike’s back to celebrate International Strange Music Day… the day reserved to listen to music you don’t normally listen to. Now doesn’t THAT just seem a perfect day for the ProgTracks Show? Well, it is, so check it out! PLAYLIST: […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #479 (“ProgTracks’ Choice”) This week Mike’s going to fill in some musical spaces before he goes on his first ‘holiday’ since starting this show back in 2013. This week’s music fits just right! [Don’t worry, there will be ProgTracks redux shows until Mike returns] PLAYLIST: Moon Letters – “The Hrossa” from […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #478 (“It’s a Seaprog Festival Artist Mix”) Get yourself ready for the 2022 Seaprog Festival by listening to not only artists performing this year…but also hearing creations from past performers. Tune in, because you may have missed a lot over the past 9 years! PLAYLIST: Bent Knee – “Urban Circus” from […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #477 (“Brand New For 2022”) Back to new music this week…not a bad thing! PLAYLIST: Join The Din – “_._.” from Elephants in Autumn Rage on Bad Elephant Music (2022) [01:30] Join The Din – “Rogue Planet” from Elephants in Autumn Rage on Bad Elephant Music (2022) [02:59] M’Z – “Des […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #476 (“2022 Seaprog Festival #2 – CHEER-ACCIDENT”) The ProgTracks Interview with Cheer-Accident: It’s like an interview… without the interview… and with some stream of consciousness… or semi-consciousness. A challenge fulfilled, setting records, tour booking secrets, periodic motorcycles, career trajectory, lost heads, inclusion, political self-help messaging, drone horn intimidation, courting the industry, […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #475 (“2022 Seaprog Festival #1 – Rainbow Face & Friends”) Coverage of the 2022 Seaprog Festival returns this week including an in-depth interview with a great band from Portland, Oregon named RAINBOW FACE. This is your chance to get to know the members and their music! PLAYLIST: National Diet – […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #474 (“2018 Seaprog REDUX +30″) The return of an old favorite that was thought lost… No one forgets THIS show! PLUS an additional 30 minutes of great music. PLAYLIST: Cheer-Accident – “Your Weak Heart” from Fear Draws Misfortune on Cuneiform Records (2009) [03:32] Cheer-Accident – “Lifetime Guarantee” from Putting Off Death on Cuneiform Records (2017) [14:33] Free Salamander Exhibit – […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #473 (“A Look At Our Musical World”) This week we take another look into our current musical world, which may prompt two questions: Is there a theme behind the music? Just how much new music DOES Mike have up his sleeve? OK, the show will probably prompt even more questions… just […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #472 (“Steadying Force – A Tribute to Alan White”) This week was Alan White’s birthday… he would have been 73. Some weeks after Alan’s passing, I’m finally able to put together a tribute to a great musician (and an even greater human being) with some music and personal stories. I hope […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #471 (“Healing… With Music”) A radio show is a window into the DJ, and this one’s been a bit ‘off’ since some recent passings. But it’s time to heal… with a little music! PLAYLIST: Schnauser – “Do The Death” from Altra Seccatura on Schnauser (2022) [01:31] Das Rad – “Kapow!” from […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #470 (“Hewed by Circumstance”) Plans are meant to change… PLAYLIST: Alan White – “Avakak (aka Twelve Reasons to Drink Meths) from Ramshackled on Atlantic (1976) [01:33] Aphrodite’s Child – “The Lamb” from 666 on Vertigo (1972) [08:21] Kaleidobolt – “Fantastic Corps” from This One Simple Trick on Svart Records (2022) [14:18] […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #469 (“Lady Lake Memorial”) This Memorial Day show will be a bit different… PLAYLIST: Gnidrolog – “I Could Never Be A Soldier” from Lady Lake on BGO Records (1972) [01:30] Wishbone Ash – “Warrior” from Argus on MCA Records (1972) [13:10] Weather Report – “Unknown Soldier” from I Sing The Body […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #468 (“It’s Genius, I Tell Ya…”) Mike’s in one of his moods again… so this week’s music will have a certain ‘flair’. Mike says it’s “genius” (of course, Mike says a lot of things… but this time he’s correct). PLAYLIST: MOVING GELATINE PLATES – “Moving Theme” from The World of Genius […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #467 (“Tea with ProgTracks”) ProgTracks and teatime go together… kinda like cheese and a grater. Recognizing this will help you enjoy the show… as will turning up the volume one setting higher than normal and closing your eyes. Enjoy the ride! PLAYLIST: City Weezle – “Lysergik Tea Party” from Lysergik Tea […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #466 (“Further On The Ladder”) The broader your musical pallet, the more vibrant your reality. Let ProgTracks help you reach further on the ladder of your reality. PLAYLIST: Stereochrome – “Empyrean” from Hybrid Brain on Stereochrome (2020) [01:30] Eclectic Maybe Band – “Further On The Ladder” from Again Alors? on Discus […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #465 (“Do Anything For You”) Mike has always said he’d do anything for his listeners… This week he thinks he’s hit the ‘jackpot’. But that’s up to YOU to decide. PLAYLIST: Strawberry Girls – “Bay Of Fires” from Tasmanian Glow on Tragic Hero Records (2019) [01:25] !Gerald! – “Still Fire In […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #464 (“Movin’ Oni”) This show marks the beginning of the TENTH year of the show… and so we’re going to change things up significantly with the show’s purpose and format. …Oh Hell No! ;o) OK, so the show begins its 10th year with an eclectic mix of new and classic (perhaps […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #463 (“Number 9… Number 9…”) The Progressive Tracks Show is NINE years old this week! Mike celebrates by playing epic tracks that you’re sure to like (Mike also like them because he can be a lazy DJ). Listen in, and do your own little celebration dance to “all the music you […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #462 (“Collegamanti Progressivi”) This week we build a show around a Golden Tracks album that helped spawn a progressive rock subgenre. Yes, it’s that simple! PLAYLIST: Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) – “Introduzione” from Storia di un Minuto on RCA Records Label (1972) [01:30] Electric Mud – “Those Who Leave The World […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #461 (“Keep On Sharing”) The show that’s brought you “all the music you CAN’T dance to” and “all the music your spouse can’t stand” for almost 9 years. The music keeps on coming… and so we keep on sharing it. Win-Win! PLAYLIST: Venus Loon – “Luna Footprints” from Apollo Rising on […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #460 (“The ‘THE’ Show”) How do you organize your music collection? This show will help you ponder that (an added service provided free of charge) while digging into some excellent tunes. PLAYLIST: The Book Of Revelations – “Survival Of The Wittest” from The Prologue – EP on Aquarius (2021) [01:30] The […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #459 (“Times Like These”) My momma said there’d be times like this… those classic lyrics were never truer than right now. This week the music reflects the difficult times we’re living in. PLAYLIST: War – “Slippin’ Into Darkness” from All Day Music on United Artists Music (1971) [2:00] Deep Stare – […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #458 (“Welcome to the Galactic Desert”) Sigh… Mike got a wild hair to do a theme show again. Theis one confuses the Old West with Space. Why? No reason, other than Mike’s often confused himself. At least the music’s great. PLAYLIST: Voltz Supreme – “Welcome to the Cosmic Desert” from Galactic Cowboys […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #457 (“New Sounds for a Stuck World”) As the world changes (while not advancing that much) we continue our search for new sounds, including a groundbreaking 50-year old album. PLAYLIST: The Mommyheads – “How Little I Know” from Swiss Army Knife on Mommyhead Music (2022) [01:30] Elcam – “Slice Alpha” from […]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #456 (“2022 Sonic Whip Festival Preview”)

This week we’re featuring artists who will perform at the 2022 Sonic Whip Festival on May 6th and 7th in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Mike says this is one he’d attend, and he advises you to ‘prepare’ for some SERIOUS listening!

PLAYLIST:

Slomosa – “Scavengers” from Slomosa on Apollon Records (2020) [01:30]
Motorpsycho – “The Transmutation of Cosmoctopus Lurker” from Kingdom of Oblivion on Stickman Records (2021) [07:58]
Kryptograf – “The Veil” from Kryptograf on Apollon Records (2020) [19:30]
Kaleidobolt – “Another Toothpick” from Bitter on Svart Records (2019) [22:42]
Elephant Tree – “Echoes” from Elephant Tree on Magnetic Eye Records (2016) [28:55]
Rotor – “Falscher Dampfer” from Sechs on Noisolution (2018) [35:54]
MaidaVale – “Oh Hysteria!” from Madness Is Too Pure on Almost Religious (2018) [42:47]
Elder – “Illusory Motion” from The Gold & Silver Sessions on Blues Funeral Recordings (2019) [48:15]
Mythic Sunship – “Awakening” from Changing Shapes on El Paraiso Records (2021) [59:24]
Sacri Monti – “Waiting Room For The Magic Hour” from Waiting Room For The Magic Hour on Tee Pee Records (2019) [1:10:37]
Hey Colossus – “The Eyeball Dance” from Dances/Curses on Wrong Speed Records (2020) [1:15:35]
Kal-El – “Spiral” from Dark Majesty on Majestic Mountain Records (2021) [1:19:58]
A/lpaca – “Inept” from Make It Better on WWNBB (2021) [1:25:06]
POLYMOON – “Lāzaward” from Caterpillars Of Creation on Svart Records (2021) [1:29:13]
Earthless – ”Death To The Red Sun” from Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons on Nuclear Blast (2022) [1:38:33]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #455 (“The Anti-Pandemic Mental Adjustment”)

We’ve been at this pandemic stuff for TWO years now… and if you’re feeling out of sorts, well, you’re not alone.

How can you change that? Do something new… like tisten to the msuic in this show!

PLAYLIST:

Cloud Over Jupiter – “Black 46: The Return” from They’re Here With Us… Not For Us on Jupiterworks (2020) [01:30]
King Crimson – “One More Red Nightmare” from Red (40th Anniversary Series) on DGM (1974) [03:05]
Beriedir – “At Candle Light” from AQVA on Rockshots Records (2022) [10:12]
Electric Yawn – “The Only Home” from Bring Down The Sky on 3616555 Records DK (2022) [16:47]
Lobate Scarp – “Our Test Tube Universe” from You Have It All on Lobate Scarp (2022) [23:43]
Omesthesia – “Nam Degnah” from Fas To The Nefas on Omesthesia (2021) [32:45]
Omesthesia – “Orichalcum” from Fas To The Nefas on Omesthesia (2021) [38:30]
Cratophane – “Psychopomps” from Cratophane on Cratophane (2022) [43:42]
Clyde Von Klaus – “Feel Fell In” from Moonbeams on 2912607 Records DK (2021) [51:30]
Mollo Rilla – “Pyramids” from Mollo Rilla on Bunny Suit Records (2019) [54:22]
Cloud Over Jupiter – “Alien Pharaohs, They’re Here With Us” from They’re Here With Us… Not For Us on Jupiterworks (2020) [01:00:39]
Omesthesia – “Hanged Man” from Fas To The Nefas on Omesthesia (2021) [01:07:19]
Black Sky Giant – “Probe From Andromeda” from Orbiter (Remastered) on Black Sky Giant (2022) [01:11:54]
YAWN – “Cement III – Gobsmack” from Materialism on Mindsweeper Records (2022) [01:22:12]
YAWN – “Cement III – Fall Out” from Materialism on Mindsweeper Records (2022) [01:24:47]
YAWN – “Cement III – Restart, Reload, Rebuild” from Materialism on Mindsweeper Records (2022) [01:26:37]
Beriedir – “The Drowned” from AQVA on Rockshots Records (2022) [01:31:01]
Cratophane – “Amer Béton” from Cratophane on Cratophane (2022) [01:36:35]
Electric Yawn – “Petrichor” from Bring Down The Sky on 3616555 Records DK (2022) [01:46:45]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #454 (“For the Love of the Progressive”)

This Valentine’s week we’re feeling the love not only because of an oddly progressive Golden Tracks album feature… but also a WORLD PREMIERE of a song from one of Prog’s iconic artists!

Tune in to hear it here first. Here, Here!

PLAYLIST:

Psyclona – “Blast Off” from Venus Skytrip on Ripple Music (2020) [1:30]
Giant Hedgehog – “Gemurmel aus dem Brunnen” from Im Siel on Giant Hedgehog (2022) [09:09]
Cheer-Accident – “Here Comes The Sunset” from Here Comes The Sunset on SkIN GRAFT Records (2022) [18:34]
War – “Four Cornered Room” from The World Is A Ghetto on Avenue Records (1972) [23:34]
Ghost Toast – “Let Me Be No Nearer” from Shade Without Color on Inverse Records (2022) [33:28]
Giant Hedgehog – “Damals am Teiche” from Im Siel on Giant Hedgehog (2022) [40:42]
War – “The World Is A Ghetto” from The World Is A Ghetto on Avenue Records (1972) [49:11]
*Ghost Toast– “Rejtekből” from Shade Without Color on Inverse Records (2022)[01:00:34]*
Cheer-Accident – “Maison de Velours Écureuil” from Here Comes The Sunset on SkIN GRAFT Records (2022) [01:07:20]
Grinded Grin – “Immersed 3” from Immersed on Grinded Grin (2021) [01:13:02]
Giant Hedgehog – “Die Irrealität der Zeit” from Die Irrealität der Zeit – Single on Giant Hedgehog (2018) [01:32:04]
War – “City, Country, City” from The World Is A Ghetto on Avenue Records (1972) [01:45:28]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #453 (“Your Cracks Are Showing”)

There’s a LOT going on in the world today… good and bad.

There’s also been a lot of inaction. That may be changing…

PLAYLIST:

Choreomanic – “Time To Let It Out” from Choreomanic on Graafmachinemusic (2022) [01:30]
Octarine Sky – “VII (feat. Simon Phillips & Guthrie Govan)“ from Closer to Nearby on Ubewald Records (2021) [03:44]
Varjo-Orkesteri – “Vihtahousun illallinen” from Prima Volta on Inverse Records (2022) [11:28]
Cheer-Accident – “Star Vehicle (Four Flats)” from Here Comes The Sunset on SKiN GRAFT Records (2022) [17:26]
Neil Young – “Angry World” from Le Noise on Reprise (2010) [22:46]
Lucid Sins – “Cursed” from Cursed! On Lucid Sins (2021) [26:53]
Blue Rumble – “Cosmopolitan Landscape” from Blue Rumble on Blue Rumble (2022) [35:16]
Markus Reuter – “One Cut Suffices” from TRUCE 2 on MoonJune Records (2022) [40:15]
Stephan Thelen – “Point Of Inflection (Stephan Thelen Remix)” from Fractal Guitar 2 – Remixes on MoonJune Records (2021) [48:32]
Blue Rumble – “Think For Yourself” from Blue Rumble on Blue Rumble (2022) [01:00:37]
Octarine Sky – “5 (feat. Guthrie Govan)“ from Closer to Nearby on Ubewald Records (2021) [01:06:47]
Auric Echoes – “Picture Show” from The Colossus Is Coming on Auric Echoes (2021) [01:12:45]
Auric Echoes – “Ingenuine Numbers” from The Colossus Is Coming on Auric Echoes (2021) [01:16:10]
Ghost Toast – “Get Rid Of” from Shade Without Color on Inverse Records (2022) [01:24:18]
Choreomanic – “Calling God” from Choreomanic on Graafmachinemusic (2022) [01:30:13]
Seaorm – “Animas In The City Of Stones” from Forgotten Shrines on OctoberXart (2021) [01:36:01]
Markus Reuter – “The Rake” from TRUCE 2 on MoonJune Records (2022) [01:49:46]

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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 on Drongo Records (2021) [01:30]
Moon X – “ZAP!” from ZAP! on New House Music (2022) [09:30]
Moon X – “Trouble in Ranagar” from ZAP! on New House Music (2022) [13:11]
Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows – “Dream Sequence 2” from The Magnetic Ridge on Forbidden Place Records (2021) [20:53]
Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows – “The Painter In The Woods” from The Magnetic Ridge on Forbidden Place Records (2021) [21:27]
Vespero – “Dialectics Impro (live)” from Winter Liventure EP on Vespero (2021) [26:47]
Don Bolo – “Inclusión” from BAHAMUT on Blowjob Records (2022) [35:58]
Don Bolo – “SIKA” from BAHAMUT on Blowjob Records (2022) [36:44]
Moon X – “March Of The Moon Shadows” from ZAP! on New House Music (2022) [41:13]
Viriditas – “Ecotage” from Green Mars on Darkplace Records (2021) [48:18]
Marco Mattei – “Void” from Out Of Control on Third Star Records (2021) [01:00:35]
Moon X – “Interview With A Hooman” from ZAP! on New House Music (2022) [01:07:07]
Moon X – “Yggdrasil” from ZAP! on New House Music (2022) [01:08:15]
Closure In Moscow – “We Want Guarantees Not Hunger Pains” from The Penance And The Patience on (2008/2021) [01:13:00]
Don Bolo – “Solo Se Odia Lo Querido” from BAHAMUT on Blowjob Records (2022) [01:16:57]
The Muffins – “Amelia Earhart” from Manna / Mirage on Cuneiform Records (1978) [01:23:24]
Patrick Moraz – “Like A Child In Disguise” from The Story of I on Esoteric Recordings (1976) [01:40:00]
Patrick Moraz – “Rise And Fall” from The Story of I on Esoteric Recordings (1976) [01:44:05]
Patrick Moraz – “Symphony In The Space” from The Story of I on Esoteric Recordings (1976) [01:49:41]
Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows – “Black Road” from The Magnetic Ridge on Forbidden Place Records (2021) [01:53:18]

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #451 (“How High Do You Crank YOUR Tunes?”)

We all do it… or have done it in the past. Say What?!!

Mike plays music best served… LOUD. Get ready to dust off those woofers and annoy the neighbors!

NOTE: Not responsible for hearing loss.

PLAYLIST:

Marco Mattei – “Picture In A Frame” from Out Of Control on Third Star Records (2021)
Land Mammal – “Psychedelic Hand” from Slow Your Mind on Land Mammal (2021)
Crypt Trip – “Heartslave” from Rootstock on Crypt Trip Records (2018)
Spindrift – “Red Reflection” from Songs From The Ancient Age on Little Cloud Records (2007/2019)
Deep Purple – “Lazy” from Machine Head on Warner Bros Records (1972)
Colosseum II – “Wardance” from War Dance on Beat Goes On Records (1977)
Trifecta – “Clean Up On Aisle Five” from Fragments on kScope (2021)
Colosseum II – “Intergalactic Strut” from Electric Savage on Beat Goes On Records (1977)
Deep Purple – “Never Before” from Machine Head on Warner Bros Records (1972)
Papangu – “Bacia das almas” from Holoceno on Papangu (2021)
Deep Purple – “Space Truckin’” from Machine Head on Warner Bros Records (1972)
Jomo Tuun – “Scorpion Watcher Welcomes You” from One Tuun on Jomo Tuun (2021)
Eat Your Own Head – “Pig (Live)” from HANK on Independent (2020)
Crypt Trip – “Natural Child” from Rootstock on Crypt Trip Records (2018)
Plastic Woods – “The Calling” from Dragonfruit on Violence In The Veins (2021)
Acolyte – “Entropy” from Entropy on Blood Blast (2021)
Eat Your Own Head – “Denied” from HANK on Independent (2020)
Jomo Tuun – “Omni Potenta” from One Tuun on Jomo Tuun (2021)
Supermoon – “Sun Is High” from Supermoon on (2021)
Deep Purple – “Highway Star” from Machine Head on Warner Bros Records (1972)

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #450 (“Emerging From The [main]Stream”)

Free at last!

Mike emerges from 12 days of forced winter seclusion to bring you music that’s outside the mainstream.

Warning: There may be some ‘cabin fever’ evident…

PLAYLIST:

Consider The Source – “There Was Time Now” from Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule on Independent (2021)
Ghost Rhythms – “Thoughtography” from Spectral Music on Cuneiform Records (2021)
Plootoh – “Idra” from Plootoh on Independent (2011)
Sky Cries Mary – “Crystal Gazing” from Wandering In The Vastness on Trail Records (2021)
Yes – “Mood For A Day” from Fragile on Panegyric (1971)
Yes – “Heart Of The Sunrise” from Fragile on Panegyric (1971)
Périsélène – “Myosis” from CHIRAL on Périsélène (2021)
Périsélène – “Mydriase” from CHIRAL on Périsélène (2021)
Yes – “Roundabout” from Fragile on Panegyric (1971)
Consider The Source – “This Is The Way” from Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule on Independent (2021)
Sky Cries Mary – “Can’t Find The Time (Foolish)” from Wandering In The Vastness on Trail Records (2021)
Sky Cries Mary – “Chaos At The Port” from Wandering In The Vastness on Trail Records (2021)
Ghost Rhythms – “Odradek” from Spectral Music on Cuneiform Records (2021)
Cruzeiro – “Al Quibla” from Cruzeiro on Interstellar Smoke Records (2021)
Périsélène – “Hélio” from CHIRAL on Périsélène (2021)
Yes – “South Side Of The Sky” from Fragile on Panegyric (1971)And remember, you can access podcasts of any previous Progressive Tracks Show at: https://progzilla.com/category/podcast/progressive-tracks/ (there are over 285 podcasts now!).

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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 Away Award
Gájanas – “Geažehis áhpi” from Čihkkojuvvon on Bafe’s Factory (2021)
Poly-Math – “The Cadaver Tomb, Pt.2” from The Cadaver Tomb Pt.2 on Independent (2021)
Poly-Math – “Doublethink” from The Cadaver Tomb Pt.2 on Independent (2021)
smalltape – “Asylum” from The Hungry Heart on recordJet (2021)
smalltape – “Burning House” from The Hungry Heart on recordJet (2021)
Alco Frisbass – “Sélénite” from Le Mystère du Gué Pucelle on Independent (2021)
The Osiris Club – “Count Magnus” from The Green Chapel on Bad Elephant Music (2021)
Accordo dei Contrari – “Secolo Breve” from UR- on Cuneiform Records (2021)
Kanaan – “Mudbound” from Earthbound on Jansen Records (2021)
Krokofant – “Watcher of the Fries” from Fifth (with Ståle Storløkken & Ingebrigt Håker Flaten) on Rune Grammofon (2021)
Red Kite – “Red Kite Flight” from Apophenian Bliss on RareNoise Records (2021)
Vespero – “Soños no meu pelo” from Sonĝo on Tonzonen Records (2021)
Elephant9 – “Chasing The Hidden” from Arrival Of The New Elders on Rune Grammofon (2021)
Shamblemaths – “D.S.C.H. (9th String Quartet in Cm, Op. 100, mvts 1 & 2” from Shamblemaths 2 on Apollon Records (2021) BEST ALBUM OF 2021
Shamblemaths – “This River” from Shamblemaths 2 on Apollon Records (2021) BEST ALBUM OF 2021

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #448 (“Traveling Inside Your Brain”)

This week I reveal what I’ve REALLY been doing all these years with The Progressive Tracks Show.

I hope you don’t mind…

PLAYLIST:

Atavismo – “Psicopatías del 2021” from Psicopatías del 2021 – Single on Spinda Records (2021)
Hypnotic Floor – “Toxo” from Odd Conjectures on Hypnotic Floor (2021)
Demain Sans Faute – “Au Klm” from Panier de fruits on Epicericords (2021)
Papir – “17.01.2020 #3” from Jams on Stickman Records (2021)
Hypnotic Floor – “Beinwärts” from Odd Conjectures on Hypnotic Floor (2021)
Ritva Nero – “Rutvan Polkka” from Immortal Tradition on Bafe’s Factory (2022)
Malady – “Vapaa ja autio” from Ainavihantaa on Svart Records (2021)
Venus Loon – “Escaping” from Adios Vegas on Venus Loon (2021)
Schiller – “Goldene Zeiten” from Epic – Box Set on Sony Music (2021)
Crashed By The Precious – “Crashed By The Precious” on Crashed By The Precious – EP on Independent (2021)
Malady – “Haavan väri” from Ainavihantaa on Svart Records (2021)
Jack Dupon – “Taureau” From La République Dominicale du Zoo on La Boîte à Malice (2021)
Ritva Nero – “Slayer of Schottische” from Immortal Tradition on Bafe’s Factory (2022)
Périsélène – “Orage” from CHIRAL on Périsélène (2021)
Papir – “20.01.2020 #1” from Jams on Stickman Records (2021)

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #447 (“Banging Headlong Into 2020 Too”)

The last show of 2021 should reflect the year’s many achievements, as well as hope for the new year ahead.

Yeah, right…

At least this show’s gonna rock!

PLAYLIST:

Upwell – “The Unknown” from The Unknown – Single on Upwell (2021)
Maragda – “The Hermit” from Maragda on Spinda Records (2021)
Van Der Graaf Generator – “Lemmings” from Pawn Hearts on Charisma (1971)
Atomic Vulture – “Coaxium” from Moving Through Silence on Polderrecords (2021)
Closet Disco Queen – “Michel-Jacques Sonne” from Stadium Rock for Punk Bums on Hummus Records (2021)
Calyces – “Home” from Impulse to Soar on Dry Clean Records (2021)
Detieti – “Milky Squid” from Serious IV on [addicted label] (2021)
Tiziano Popoli – “Una Libbra Di Cielo” from Burn The Night / Bruciare la Notte: Original Recordings, 1983 – 1989 on RVNG Intl. (2021)
Van Der Graaf Generator – “Man-Erg” from Pawn Hearts on Charisma (1971)
Psychlona – “Resin” from Venus Skytrip on (2020)
Maragda – “Orb Of Delusion” from Maragda on Spinda Records (2021)
Closet Disco Queen – “Le Soucieux Toucan” from Stadium Rock for Punk Bums on Hummus Records (2021)
Detieti – “Z.O.V.” from Serious IV on [addicted label] (2021)
Dark Ocean Circle – ”Battlesnake” from Bottom of the Ocean on (2021)
Van Der Graaf Generator – “A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers” from Pawn Hearts on Charisma (1971)

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #446 (“The Non-Conformist, Holiday-ish Show”)

The Holidays.

Great for some… Painful for others…

We’ll explore the spectrum of moods this week.

PLAYLIST:

Et Cetera – “Et la musique tourne” from Et Cetera on Unidisc Music Inc. (1976)
Trifecta – ”Lie 2 Me And Take My Money” from Fragments on Kscope (2021)
Canyyn – “Bring Me Down” from Canyyn on 2575790 Records DK (2021)
Stick Men – “Hajime (feat. Gary Husband)” on Owari on Stick Men Records (2020)
Dyble-Longdon – “Between A Breath And A Breath” from Between A Breath And A Breath on English Electric Records (2020)
The Monkees – “Can You Dig It” from Head on Rhine (1994)
The Monkees – “Poll” from Head on Rhine (1994)
Pinn Dropp – “Vortex” from …Calling From Some Far Forgotten Land on Pinn Dropp (20210
Diablo Swing Orchestra – “Les Invulnérables” from Swagger And Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole on Candlelight Records (2021)
Stick Men – “Lark’s Tongue in Aspic, Part II (feat. Gary Husband)” on Owari on Stick Men Records (2020)
Nik Bartsch’s Ronin – “Modul 8_9 ii” from Randori on Ronin Rhythm Records (2006)
Trifecta – ”Voyage of Discovery” from Fragments on Kscope (2021)
TUNER – “Better Take Your Head Off” from TOTEM on iapetus (2005)
Kvasir – “Authenticity & The Illusion Of Enough” from 4 on Kvasir (2021)
Harvey Mandel – “Wade In The Water” from Cristo Redentor on Purple Pyramid (1968)
Brainticket – “Brainticket, Parts 1 and 2” from Cottonwoodhill on Purple Pyramid (1971)
Diablo Swing Orchestra – “Celebremos Lo Inevitable” from Swagger And Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole on Candlelight Records (2021)
Jethro Tull – “A Christmas Song” from Living In The Past on Chrysalis (1972)

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THE PROGRESSIVE TRACKS SHOW #445 (“The Low Sparks”)

“Low Sparks”…refers to the high-spirited, rebel-like undercurrent of the street.

And that certainly applies to the artists and music in this particular show.

PLAYLIST:

Alexander Page – “Mirage” from Mirage – Single on Independent (2021)
Malady – “Alava Vaara” from Ainavihantaa on Svart Records (2021)
Traffic – “Hidden Treasure” from The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys on Island (1971)
Dennis Rea, Rich Hinklin & Don Berman – “Shudder To Think” from Red Fable – EP on Nunatak (2021)
Accordo dei Contrari – “Tergeste” from UR- on Cuneiform Records (2021)
Shadow Exhibit – “Chosen ft. Richard Henshell” from I Could’ve Been You on 3419735 Records DK (2021)
Shadow Exhibit – “Train” from I Could’ve Been You on 3419735 Records DK (2021)
Shadow Exhibit – “The Tree, The Key” from I Could’ve Been You on 3419735 Records DK (2021)
Traffic – “The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys” from The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys on Island (1971)
Psychoyogi – “Wonderful Place from Digital Vagrancy on Bad Elephant Music (2021)
cHoclat FRoG – “Part 1 (Opposites” from Snapshot on Independent (2021)
Pili Coït – “Rain napalm” from Love Everywhere on Dur et Doux (2021)
Poil Ueda – “Dan no ura” from Dan no ura – Single on Dur et Doux (2021)
Scale The Summit – “Form & Finite ft. Mike Semesky” from Subjects on Independent (2021)
Beledo – “Coasting Zone” from Seriously Deep on MoonJune Records (2021)
Venus Loon – “Los Alamos Grind” from Adios Vegas – EP on Independent (2021)
Dennis Rea, Rich Hinklin & Don Berman – “Primordial Ooze” from Red Fable – EP on Nunatek (2021)
Traffic – “Rainmaker” from The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys on Island (1971)

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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 Davey – “Spiritual Modulator (1986 Version)” from Four-Track Mind on Purple Pyramid Records (2020)
Andromeda Space Ritual – “Fourth Journey” from Satellite on Galactic SmokeHouse (2020)
Led Zeppelin – “Four Sticks” from Untitled (IV) on Atlantic Records (1971)
Four Vicious Walls – “Xelbot” from Secrets of Shambhala. The Beginning. On Independent (2014)
Sky Cries Mary – “Four AM” from Space Between The Drops on Trail Records (2009)
Patrick Broguiere – “Quatour Des Trente Cierge” from Mont Saint-Michel on Mellow Records (1998)
Cthulhu Rise – “Opus 44” from Last on Independent (2020)
Spaceking – “44” from The Piper at the Gates of Stone on [addicted label] (2016)
Vespero – “Urthona from The Four Zoas on Tonzonen Records (2020)
Hamster Theatre – “The Quasi Day Room Ceremonial Quadrille” from The Public Execution of Mr. Personality on Cuneiform Records (2006)
SEIMS – “The Pursuit of Intermediate Happiness” from FOUR on Art As Catharsis Records (2021)
Glass – “Ultraverse Quadradextrous “ from Emergence on Musea (2018)
Time Columns – “Tetralemma” from Mana on Oxide Tones (2012)
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “The Fourth Colour” from Polygondwanaland on Independent (2017)
Bad Luck – “Four” from Four on Origin Records (2018)
Armonite – “Connect Four” from The Sun is New Each Day on Independent (2015)

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