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Prog Radio is a global, commercial-free online radio platform dedicated entirely to progressive rock — past, present, and future. We feature three distinct 24/7 channels: • The Crimson Hall – modern progressive rock • The Wizard’s Forest – classic progressive rock • The Dragon’s Tower – heavier and progressive metal • Each channel is carefully curated to deliver deep musical discovery, wide variety, and long gaps between repeat plays. Sound quality is central to everything we do. We stream at up to 320 kbps and use a philosophy that preserves the natural dynamics of the music — no crushing compression, no loudness-war processing. Prog deserves to breathe. Prog Radio is also 100% commercial-free and supporter-funded. There are no advertisers influencing what gets played. Every programming decision is driven by a passion for the genre and respect for the listener. Whether you’re revisiting the classics or discovering your next favorite band, Prog Radio is designed to be the most immersive, high-fidelity way to experience progressive rock anywhere. You can read more about our story and philosophy on our About page.(https://www.progradio.com/home)

At Prog Radio, our mission is simple: to help you discover exceptional progressive rock — past, present, and future. We exist to connect listeners with great music they may not have encountered otherwise. Progressive rock has always thrived beyond the mainstream, and our goal is to bring that rich world of artistry, melody, and musicianship to the forefront. Prog Radio is more than a stream. Through our Charts, Reviews, and Best Of lists, we provide curated pathways to explore hundreds of prog artists quickly and easily. We include direct links to band websites, social media pages, and major music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, making it simple to dive deeper into the music you discover here. We celebrate both classic pioneers and modern innovators. Our motto — “Honor the past, spotlight the present, and inspire the future” — reflects our commitment to showcasing the full continuum of progressive rock and helping the genre continue to grow.

Prog Radio began for a simple reason: I wanted it to exist. I'm Kevin Carmony, the founder of Prog Radio, and I grew up discovering and loving progressive rock long before I even knew it had a name. But from the early ’80s through about 2015, I largely stopped listening to music radio. I assumed the kind of music I loved had faded away. Then in 2015, I bought a new car with Slacker Radio built in. While exploring stations, I heard a song that completely floored me. I remember thinking, Who is this band? It was Transatlantic. That discovery opened the floodgates. From Transatlantic I found Neal Morse, Spock’s Beard, Flying Colors… which led to The Flower Kings, Karmakanic, IQ, and many others. I realized the music I grew up loving hadn’t died at all — it just wasn’t on mainstream radio anymore. So I built the station I wished existed. From day one, I had four non-negotiable goals: 1. Perfect sound quality. 2. A massive library featuring thousands of artists, with huge gaps between repeat plays. 3. Carefully curated, accessible & melodic progressive rock, from all eras. 4. 100% commercial-free. Period. What started as a personal passion project has grown into a global progressive rock community — but the mission remains exactly the same.

Prog Radio was founded by Kevin Carmony, a lifelong progressive rock fan who built the station to create the ultimate place to experience great prog — with perfect sound quality, deep discovery, and zero commercial interruption. Kevin remains the founder and guiding force behind the station’s philosophy, curation standards, and sound quality approach. Every decision — from audio processing to playlist depth — is rooted in a commitment to fidelity, musical integrity, and respect for the listener. Today, Prog Radio is supported by a growing community of hosts and contributors, including shows like The Prog Couple, The Underlying Theme with Ian Beabout, Can You Dig It, and more. Together, they help expand the universe of progressive rock we explore. Prog Radio is also 100% commercial-free and supporter-funded. There are no advertisers influencing programming decisions. The music comes first. Always. No one is getting rich here — at least not monetarily. But musically? We’re all getting richer every day.

Prog Radio was founded and is operated by passionate fans of the progressive rock genre. All team members work as volunteers, and the founders cover all costs, including server fees, bandwidth costs, licensing fees, and overhead expenses. If you'd like to contribute or donate to support Prog Radio, please don't hesitate to contact us.(mailto:progradio@progradio.com)

Yes, Prog Radio is committed to supporting artists and their work. We pay thousands of dollars annually in licensing fees for both sound recordings (through organizations like SoundExchange) and performance rights (through ASCAP, BMI, etc.). This ensures that artists, songwriters, bands, and labels are appropriately compensated for their creations, in addition to the exposure they receive from our thousands of listeners. When you listen to Prog Radio, you're helping support these amazing artists. You can further support them by purchasing their albums, merchandise, and attending their concerts. As Prog Radio is a commercial-free platform, all licensing fees are covered by the site's operators to promote the progressive rock genre. If you'd like to contribute, please feel free to contact us.(mailto:progradio@xsmail.com)

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