Fans of local music, would you like to seek out and share the best of our scene with radio and online listeners? Apply to be a host of our monthly Friday night local music hour! Deadline is Aug. 10 — see more details below. WORT LOCAL MUSIC SHOW: HOSTS/PRODUCERS WANTED TIME SLOT AVAILABLE: First Friday […]
Wurk w/The Earthlings
Wurk is a six-piece funk fusion band striving to bring musical complexity and irresistible grooves to the forefront of the Madison music scene. The Earthlings are Madison’s musical collective that brings eras of electronic sonic rock together with a laid back psychedelic indie emphasis, euphoric space, and positive vibrations from the 60’s, early 70’s, and […]
All Stars Bring Funky Drummer’s Legacy to WORT Block Party
Few drummers have left a legacy behind on par with the one that Clyde Stubblefield has. The time we were blessed with his talent will surely leave its mark on generations of musicians to come. His personal style and the countless beats borrowed from him as one of the most sampled drummers of all time […]
Miyha on what’s growing in their guts
Madison band Miyha’s first EP, the recently released Happy Birthday, Nick, combines bright guitar-pop with unsparing lyrics. Guitarist/singer Alejandra Perez, formerly of Tarpaulin and Automatically Yours, uses the EPs five songs to unpack the fond memories and indignities of a broken relationship. Songs like “Dodge Or Pine,” “92/69/39 (Ryan Adams),” and “Raspberry Kombucha” feel very true […]
MAMA Awards WORT “Best Music Radio”
The Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) held their 13th annual awards ceremony on Sunday June 19th and guess who won “Best Music Radio Station”? Why yes, it was YOUR community radio station WORT 89.9 FM! MAMAs voters have selected us as their favorite many times over the past decade and we appreciate the recognition. The […]
Wisconsin pride vs. nice things
Tone Madison‘s Scott Gordon and LakeFrontRow editor David Klein discuss the conflicting roles that state and local pride play in the local arts and culture conversation. A panel at this year’s Wisconsin Film Festival prompted Klein to write that “State connections are the start of the Wisconsin film conversation, not the subject.” To put it another way: […]