A yellow legal pad with Playlists / Tip Sheets written in blue magic marker.

As a “professional music fan,” I listen. I absorb. I pay attention to what is happening. I share songs other people will love. Join me, won’t you?

Maine Music Today

This is the state of music in the State of Maine. The best new music from Maine curated by professional music fan and inventor or Record Store Day, Chris Brown. Updated weekly.

Listen on Apple Music text and an electric bass player whose body looks like a map of Maine.

The Apple Music versions of these playlists are updated more frequently and are more complete due to more artists removing their music from Spotify.

Classic Prog Rock Epics

Long pieces is one of the hallmarks of progressive rock. Here I share some fine examples of epic-length songs from prog’s first ten years. I begin with ELP’s suite Karn Evil 9, from the album that helped me fall in love with progressive rock.

The Apple Music versions of these playlists are updated more frequently and are more complete due to more artists removing their music from Spotify.

To submit items for consideration, email a link to submissions@chrisbrown33.com.