Progressive Rock AZUSA

The American online radio station Progressive Rock AZUSA is exclusively dedicated to the progressive music history from the 1960s to the present. Founder, curator, and host Sam Butters operates the platform as a pure internet stream, which is updated with a new rotation of tracks every two weeks. The musical spectrum includes, in addition to classic prog rock, ambient, electronic sounds, jazz fusion, and numerous live recordings that make up around half of the entire program. Historical artists such as Genesis, King Crimson, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer are played alongside modern formations such as Riverside and Big Big Train.

The program is supplemented by specialized shows. In The Recollections Show, Sam Butters shares personal memories of concerts and compares originals with modern cover versions. Lord Sami presents soundtracks from the fields of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy in his show. The weekly format The Sunday Night Special also brings together cross-genre thematic features such as Ambient Nights, The Electric Lab for electronic music, The Jazz Fusion Show, as well as show series on tribute bands and live concerts.