App Detail » Prog Radio

What's New

Thanks for making Prog Radio such a hit! Remember...High ratings keep us motivated to keep adding more music and features. :-)

Here's what's new in this update:

- Prog Radio's Top 100 Prog Albums for 2023 now in Best Of tab.
- Misc. bug fixes and enhancements.

App Description

In today's high-tech world of music services and playlists, sometimes you just want to kick back and LISTEN! Just press play and listen, 24/7 commercial-free, to the music of over 600 progressive rock bands from all time periods. From the classic prog bands of the '60s and '70s to the latest releases from today's prog artists.

Prog Radio is fully licensed to cover both the sound recordings (SoundExchange, etc.) and performance rights (ASCAP, BMI, etc.). This ensures that the artists, songwriters, bands, labels, etc. are properly compensated for their work. When you listen to Prog Radio, you're helping support these amazing artists!

OUR MISSION: Help expand the popularity of Prog music so it lives long and prospers!
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METHOD: Provide a passive listening experience that is enjoyable to existing Prog fans, while helping those new to Prog discover music and artists.
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SLOGAN: "Honoring the Past, Spotlighting the Present, and Inspiring the Future of Progressive Rock music."
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FEATURES:

• 24/7 commercial-free Progressive Rock music.
• Streaming at HD 320kbps for amazing CD-quality sound.
• Get lost in the music with 500+ bands/artists featured in rotation--no hearing the same songs over and over.
• Leans towards the "melodic and accessible" side of Prog.
• Mix of old and new music: 33% new music released in the last 12 months, 42% music from the 500+ artists across all periods, and 25% of "the classics" like Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, etc.
• Ranges from soft to hard but avoids hard-core metal and "growling" styles.
• One-tap Song Requests.
• Band info pages with links to each band's website, social media pages, streaming services, etc.
• Charts, Reviews, VIPs, and other interesting content to enjoy while listening.
• Fully licensed to cover both the sound recordings (SoundExchange, etc.) and performance rights (ASCAP, BMI, etc.). This ensures that the artists, songwriters, bands, labels, etc. are properly compensated for their work. When you listen to Prog Radio, you're helping support these amazing artists.
• After each song, our DJs provide insights including the song title, artist's name, country of origin, release year, album name, album number, and occasionally some trivia. (This makes it ideal to listen to on runs, driving, laying in bed, etc., where you can't always look down to see what's playing.)
• To keep listening interesting, we occasionally play "Prog adjacent" songs. (Songs from bands that may not always be considered "Prog," but that are sure to please the ear of a Prog fan. Tune in to hear what we mean.)
• History button to view the last 15 songs played.
• Top of the Hour News Headlines (Monday-Friday).

You're sure to discover dozens of bands you might not know yet but will certainly love. Visit progradio.com for a list of the 500+ bands featured on Prog Radio, from the well known:

Pink Floyd, Rush, Yes, Genesis, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Dream Theater, Marillion, Queensrÿche, King Crimson, ELP, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, The Neal Morse Band, Gentle Giant, and many more...

As well as lesser-known, but equally great progressive rock bands such as:

The Dear Hunter, Pendragon, Riverside, Pattern-Seeking Animals, Lifesigns, Barock Project, and hundreds more!

Have suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us at: [email protected]

App Changes

• October 08, 2021 Initial release
• October 03, 2023 New version 1.25
• March 19, 2024 New version 1.26