Progressive rock and long tracks are the perfect pair for evening immersions, when you want not just to turn on the radio, but to dive into the history of the genre from the classics of the 70s to neo-prog and modern prog metal. We selected 6 stations where long compositions are the norm, not the exception, and where playlists breathe with live album versions, concerts and true epics.
ISKC Rock Radio XXL - the gold standard of long tracks
Rotterdam has long been the capital of art rock, and ISKC XXL only proves it. Here the broadcast follows a strict rule - only tracks longer than 9 minutes make it to the playlist. Every session turns into a small journey: sometimes Transatlantic takes you to space for 20 minutes, sometimes Neal Morse tells the story of an entire album in a single track. The sound of the station is truly massive, so even at home you feel like you’re in a concert hall.
Labgate Progressive Rock - classics without haste
Quebec has given the world not only maple syrup but also the wonderfully warm Labgate Radio. Here progressive rock flows at an unhurried pace - long suites by Gentle Giant, live recordings of Van der Graaf Generator, early albums by Yes. All of it comes with respect for traditions and album versions. And Labgate has a special charm - as if you were listening to vinyl, only in an online format.
Prog Palace Radio - The Courtyard - modern prog and experiments
Prog Palace Radio is not just a station, it is a platform for new names and bold experiments. On The Courtyard you’ll hear Bubblemath, Panzerballett, and fresh projects like The New Grove Project, where each composition is its own world. Complex rhythms and jazz fusion parts unfold to the fullest. This is the radio for those seeking new edges of the genre.
Epic Prog Radio - balance of new school and classics
Zevenbergen, a small Dutch town, has given us Epic Prog Radio - a true bridge between the past and future of prog. On air you’ll hear It Bites, Vast Conduit, and The Black Noodle Project, as well as night shows and original programs from ten hosts. Here it’s easy to catch that very magic: a long composition turns into a movie, only in sound.
Delicious Agony Progressive Rock Radio - radio of marathons and stories
Salem is famous for its atmosphere, and Delicious Agony reflects that on air. This is not just a music stream - here they organize Yes marathons, invite musicians for interviews, and open up rare live versions. The station has a warm, detailed sound, and the playlist easily surprises: Big Big Train, Robert Wyatt, Morglbl. Everything is presented with love for the genre and respect for the listener.
Prog Frog - epics and rarities on the same wave
Toronto knows how to delight prog fans. Prog Frog is the place where long tracks sound as if time has stopped: Transatlantic’s 26-minute “Duel With The Devil” or Steve Hackett’s live versions lift the mood instantly. Here old suites sit next to rare gems, and every composition becomes an event.
Progressive rock is always a journey where every track lives its own drama. That’s why this selection includes these stations: ISKC XXL strictly sticks to long tracks of 9 minutes or more, Labgate serves classics with warm vintage charm, Prog Palace Radio opens the door to new names, Epic Prog Radio bridges past and future, Delicious Agony adds interviews and marathons, while Prog Frog dives into rarities and 20-minute suites. Together they create a panorama of prog – from old school to bold experiments.
