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 […]
WORT Charts Your Future For You!
“There’s no good new music coming out anymore.” You may have heard people say that, but here at WORT we’re scratching our heads over why, when we’re surrounded by so much great new music every day! Don’t miss out – keep up with the latest by listening to Back Porch Radio, and visit our playlists […]
Grrrls to the Front!
A cursory glance at documentary filmmaker Sam Dunn‘s “Heavy Metal Family Tree” reveals a familiar, tiring, and altogether incorrect assumption: only cis-gendered men create anything of merit. From the exclusion of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a black woman who practically invented rock ‘n’ roll, to the complete omission of the riot grrrl movement, Dunn’s “family tree” overlooks the […]
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 […]