Sybil Augustine, Author at WORT 89.9 FM

WORT Music Playlists

What was that song I heard? Who was the artist, what is the album title, where can I get it? Where can I find the entire playlist for a show?

Click on the Playlists button to bring up a calendar where you can choose any date to find the playlists for that day. If you can’t find the right playlist or the song you’re looking for, your best bet is to call the station the next time that program’s on and ask the host yourself. If that’s not possible we may be able to help you, but please have as much information as possible at hand when you contact us, such as: approximate day and time the music was played, what type or genre of music it was, who hosted the show and any other information you remember about the selection and we’ll do our best to track it down.

Once you figure it out, there’s a “Buy It!” link next to each track in online playlists that leads you to a place where you can buy songs and albums, and by doing it that way a small portion of each purchase goes to support WORT.

Contact Information

Music Director: Sybil Augustine – musicdirector@wortfm.org (for music submissions, charts and tracking, promotional exchanges for music events and following up on volunteer applications or other requests. Please include specifics in your subject line, such as “Hiphop Music Submission” etc, )

Music Assistant: Aaron Scholz – musicass@wortfm.org (for record donations and sales, promos recording volunteers, etc.)

Music Calendars: Submit your events online here or send by email to calendar@wortfm.org

How do I get my music played on WORT?

We accept submissions in most genres and styles of music, focusing on noncommercial, out-of-the-mainstream, independent releases (check out our playlists and music charts for more information.) It may take up to a few weeks for us to review and process your submission so we appreciate your patience, and feel free to contact us to follow up. Please send your music, indicating any tracks with language that needs to be aired after 10 pm and including a one-sheet description and any biographical and tour information, to WORT Music Director, 118 S. Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703 and/or to musicdirector@wortfm.org.

We do accept digital files on .wav or mp3, but currently we still prefer CDs to digital submissions because it’s the quickest way to get it into the hands of our programmers and onto the airwaves, though we have a growing digital library. Digital submissions should be .wav or other lossless files, or high quality mp3s [128-320 kbps.]

You can follow up or “track” your submissions by email, or call 608-256-2001 on Wednesdays between 1-4 pm CST to ask if we received it, has it been reviewed, has it been added to our library, and what kind of airplay it’s getting—e.g. light, medium, heavy or charting. Thanks and we look forward to hearing your music!

Extra! Extra Found Footage Footage Found!

November 27, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Headline: Wisco Boys Make Good! Homegrown talent doesn’t get any better than the comedy coming out of this state, and this week WORT casts a spotlight on FFF. The hosts of the long-running, critically acclaimed Found Footage Fest returned to Madison with a live-hosted video show featuring Tape Trading Classics on Nov 20 at the […]

Have You Ever Done Video, But On The Radio?

November 19, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Psychoacoustics Radio Show celebrated the live return of the long running, critically acclaimed Found Footage Festival to Madison with a “Video is the Radio Star” special! On Thurs. Nov. 18 Rev. Velveteen & Bad Sister Heidi took us on a musical trip through the world of TV and videos with special guest videotape connoisseur Nick Prueher, […]

Tribute to Friday Rock Host Chrissy “Predator” Bocan

November 13, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Fierce. Free spirited. Larger than life. Chrissy Bocan, aka “Predator.” The world lost this beautifully formidable force on November 1st, leaving behind a colossal treasure trove of remarkable memories and extraordinary stories. Chrissy had moved from Madison to be near her family back in Pennsylvania, and on the night of Oct. 31st was fatally injured […]

See You At The Show!!

November 6, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Concerts are coming back, and WORT’s always been a local leader in promoting a fantastic variety of live music. Stay tuned to your favorite shows and follow us on social media, and you could win FREE tickets to one of these fresh fall events! Before you call, make sure you’re aware of any COVID prevention […]

New FPC Live Concert Announcements

October 23, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Huzzah! More new concert events are starting to be announced now, but please be aware of all venue requirements to attend indoor shows and check for changes, postponements and cancellations regularly to stay up-to-date. WORT-sponsored shows coming up include Don’t Mess With Cupid on October 23 and various rock, folk and blues tribute bands for […]

Show Update: Keller Williams cancels, H&HG plays 2 sets

October 22, 2021 by Sybil Augustine

Wisconsin-grown bluegrass mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades return to the Sylvee Friday, Oct. 22 along with Chicken Wire Empire featuring Chris Castino of The Big Wu. H&HG is playing 2 sets now, since Keller Williams had to cancel due to the death of his father. Our condolences to Keller and hope he’s able to come […]

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