Ty Segall keeps his chart-topping spot this week, but Escape-ism, aka Ian Svenonius, makes a move to overtake him with his new album on Merge Records. And Charles Bradley zooms to #1 on our Blues chart with the posthumously-released Black Velvet. Read on to see what’s hot on our jazz, world, metal and electronic shows this […]
Who Doesn’t Want A Beach House?
Summer’s here, along with visions of trips, vacations and outdoor fun! Can’t go sun yourself on a sandy shore? Try the next best thing: listen to wonderful music curated by our knowledgeable, passionate DJs. Here’s what’s getting the most love from WORT hosts during the past week. Just close your eyes, kick back and listen, […]
Your Source for the Best New Music = WORT!!
Our top add is the new John Fogerty album The Holy Grail featuring Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Support WORT Community Radio today with your pledge at wortfm.org or call 608-256-2001 now! WORT top 30 for June 12, 2018 Artist Record Label 1 BEACH HOUSE Seven (7) Sub Pop 2 KING TUFF The Other Sub […]
WORT Charts for the week of May 15
We’re catching up with some charts from the past few weeks, as time has just sped by this month! You’ll hear a lot of great new music on WORT from bands coming to town this summer, and some have CDs available as thank-you gifts for your pledge of support – please call or pledge online […]
Rockin’ John Hosts His 2000th Show on WORT!!
John McDonald, known as “Rockin’ John” on the air with his weekly 1950s-’60s rock show “I Like It Like That,” has hit another milestone — he’s hosting for the 2000th time this Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 8 PM. If anyone embodies the spirit of community radio, it’s Rockin’ John. For over 43 years, […]
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 […]