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New Music That Grows On You!

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New releases are going to start slowing down in December, so here’s your chance to review what you want to put on your holiday wish and gift lists. Count on WORT to always bring you the best new rock, blues, jazz, world, electronic, heavy music and much, much more to help you make your decisions! […]

WORT Charts warm up for November!

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The weather may have turned more quickly than the leaves, but as always, we have hot steaming platters and files of new music to please every taste on WORT Community Radio!  Dig the charts below and stream any show on demand by clicking here. Kurt Vile (pictured) and the Violators play The Sylvee Thursday, Dec. […]

Ring In The Fall With New Music on WORT!

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Richard Thompson‘s brand new album shoots straight to the top this week, and soon he’ll be here in town to showcase these tunes live!  Other notable additions to our playlists include the latest from longtime indie darlings Low, a star-studded tribute to Roger Miller (who wrote “King of the Road” and other hits,) a striking new […]

20 Years of Something Wonderful on WORT!

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Ryan Parks, the wonderful host of Something Wonderful, an exploration of electronic music, celebrated his 20th anniversary with WORT during his Monday, September 17 show from 8–11 pm. He’s on again tonight to raise more funds in support of community radio during the last few days of our fall fundraiser. The traditional 20th anniversary gift […]

Slither Through Rock with DJ el Serpentine

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While Madison offers abundant opportunities to see nationally-recognized artists, the area’s local music scene is particularly delightful. Whether one finds it on community airwaves or at intimate venues, homegrown talent affirms Madison’s creative energies. Highlighting such acts has proven a sustained commitment for The Rattlesnake Shake host Sal Serio (DJ el Serpentine). The Rattlesnake Shake, which is […]