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!
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
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 […]
Steve Priest of SWEET shows support for listener sponsored radio WORT-...
Steve Priest, founding member of the iconic glam rock band SWEET (“Fox On The Run”, “Ballroom Blitz”, “Little Willy”, “Love Is Like Oxygen”), is interviewed by Sal Serio (aka D.J. el Serpentine of “The Rattlesnake Shake” radio program) backstage in Dubuque, Iowa, after Sweet’s excellent high energy concert on Friday, September 21, 2018. Also present […]
Gender Confetti!!! Open WORT’s Underground Stage on Sunday
Those who attend the 41st Annual Willy Street Fair on Sunday, September 16th will have the opportunity to experience Madison’s (soon-to-be-not-so-)best-kept secret as the local “cute queer punk” duo Gender Confetti!!! opens WORT’s Underground Stage lineup at 12:00 PM. Composed of Elyse Clouthier (she/her and they/them pronouns) and Sylvia Johnson (they/them), Gender Confetti!!! are poised […]
Listeners Wanted: The Graveyard Shift (Inquire Within)
At witching hour it approaches, cloaked in lustrous darkness: goth. Although oft-maligned, and typically mistaken for it’s younger, mall-lurking cousin, goth is ubiquitous. The Mountain Goats‘ Goths addresses “a subject closer to [Peter Hughes’] heart perhaps than that of any…album previous,” Dan Bejar‘s Ken is “definitely the most goth [Destroyer] record you’re going to hear,” and Princess Nokia is carving out a space […]
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