Today, we’re shining a spotlight on two of Detroit’s most underrated musical innovators — Paul Hill and Mike ‘Agent X’ Clark. 

Hill, a member of the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic collective and a collaborator with Mahogani Music, is renowned in funk and soul circles for his dynamic vocal artistry. Meanwhile, Clark has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s underground electronic music scene, celebrated for his masterful production and deep connection to the city’s house and techno heritage.

Together, they’ve fused their unique talents to create a track that’s pure magic. “I Don’t Know Why” seamlessly combines Clark’s atmospheric, syncopated four-on-the-floor beats with Hill’s soulful and emotive vocal hooks. The result? A deep, soulful house anthem that’s guaranteed to fill dance floors and move your spirit.

If soulful house grooves like this speak to you, make sure to lock in with The Progressive Underground every Saturday at 6 p.m., right here on 101.9 WDET and streaming worldwide at wdet.org. We explore a world of electronica, future soul, deep house, nu-jazz, b-sides, and rare grooves you won’t hear anywhere else.

For The Progressive Underground, I’m Chris Campbell. Until next time, stay soulful, stay curious, and keep vibing.

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In The Groove is WDET’s award-winning series that talks with creatives from all walks of life about the music that has influenced them the most, starting from when they were just a kid to what sounds good today.

Our first guest of 2025 is none other than electronic musician Tycho. For years, I’ve been listening to his music — the endlessly cinematic, wall-of-synth sounds that make me feel like I’m walking through some dream-like science museum in the best way.

His latest album, “Infinite Health,” brought a little more funk and dance into that equation. He’ll tour it alongside his bandmates on Thursday, Jan. 23 at St. Andrew’s Hall. 

Ahead of his set in Detroit, I caught up with Tycho about the music that has influenced him over the years, starting at the very beginning — the first piece of music that truly felt like he discovered it. 

For Tycho, that was The Beatles and the symphonic weirdness of “A Day In The Life,” before he ventured into French house music with Le Knight Club and drum-and-bass from Photek.

Use the media player above to listen to the interview.