Neko Case (pictured) is riding high on charts across the country & straight into Madison Fri July 6 at Breese Stevens Field with Ray LaMontagne. Other chart debuts this include locals Proud Parents on the recently-relocated to Madison Dirtnap Records label, Angelique Kidjo‘s Benin-flavored tribute to the Talking Heads album Remain in Light, and if you haven’t […]
Celebrate Record Store Day with WORT DJs!
WORT celebrates the 11th Annual International Record Store Day on Saturday, April 21 with live DJs spinning all day at Sugar Shack Records and several other area music purveyors. Since 2007, Record Store Day has been a celebration of the unique culture of independently-owned record stores. WORT DJs will again be live in person at several […]
Everything Was Beautiful, According To Moby
The expression “Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt” is taken from Kurt Vonnegut‘s novel Slaughterhouse Five. Richard Melville Hall (aka Moby) uses it here to juxtapose his contrasting feelings on the current state of the world. Moby’s new album with that title hits #1 on our electronic dance music top 10. See what else is […]
WORT’s In Store: Upcoming Music Specials & Events
Music lovers, here’s a little taste of what’s in store for the next few days on air, and out and about with our upcoming big events. Listen, explore and please, don’t forget to pledge your support! SHOW SPECIALS: Friday, February 26: Songs of Safety and Manners, 8-11:00 pm Ted Offensive presents: THE FINE CONSTANT ‘live’ on […]