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WORT Music Playlists

What was that song I heard? Who was the artist, what is the album title, where can I get it? Where can I find the entire playlist for a show?

Click on the Playlists button to bring up a calendar where you can choose any date to find the playlists for that day. If you can’t find the right playlist or the song you’re looking for, your best bet is to call the station the next time that program’s on and ask the host yourself. If that’s not possible we may be able to help you, but please have as much information as possible at hand when you contact us, such as: approximate day and time the music was played, what type or genre of music it was, who hosted the show and any other information you remember about the selection and we’ll do our best to track it down.

Once you figure it out, there’s a “Buy It!” link next to each track in online playlists that leads you to a place where you can buy songs and albums, and by doing it that way a small portion of each purchase goes to support WORT.

Contact Information

Music Director: Sybil Augustine – musicdirector@wortfm.org (for music submissions, charts and tracking, promotional exchanges for music events and following up on volunteer applications or other requests. Please include specifics in your subject line, such as “Hiphop Music Submission” etc, )

Music Assistant: Aaron Scholz – musicass@wortfm.org (for record donations and sales, promos recording volunteers, etc.)

Music Calendars: Submit your events online here or send by email to calendar@wortfm.org

How do I get my music played on WORT?

We accept submissions in most genres and styles of music, focusing on noncommercial, out-of-the-mainstream, independent releases (check out our playlists and music charts for more information.) It may take up to a few weeks for us to review and process your submission so we appreciate your patience, and feel free to contact us to follow up. Please send your music, indicating any tracks with language that needs to be aired after 10 pm and including a one-sheet description and any biographical and tour information, to WORT Music Director, 118 S. Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703 and/or to musicdirector@wortfm.org.

We do accept digital files on .wav or mp3, but currently we still prefer CDs to digital submissions because it’s the quickest way to get it into the hands of our programmers and onto the airwaves, though we have a growing digital library. Digital submissions should be .wav or other lossless files, or high quality mp3s [128-320 kbps.]

You can follow up or “track” your submissions by email, or call 608-256-2001 on Wednesdays between 1-4 pm CST to ask if we received it, has it been reviewed, has it been added to our library, and what kind of airplay it’s getting—e.g. light, medium, heavy or charting. Thanks and we look forward to hearing your music!

WORT Joins Community Radio Nationwide to Honor George Floyd

June 10, 2020 by WORT 89.9FM

George Floyd’s gruesome killing on May 25 has been the focus of international protests. Communities across the country, including in Madison, are struggling to face the issues raised by his death, including racial injustice and police reform. George Floyd was killed as he lay face down on a Minneapolis street, and we must examine the […]

Meanwhile, our volunteers record from home…

May 28, 2020 by Chali Pittman

As the station remains closed to volunteers, our dedicated programmers are working from home to put together fresh news and music, using a variety of mics, recorders, sound editing software, and sound insulation. Are you a WORT volunteer recording from home? Email socialmedia@wortfm.org with a photo […]

Remembering Milele Chikasa Anana

May 8, 2020 by 8 O'Clock Buzz

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Milele Chikasa Anana, a prominent leader in Madison’s Black community and mentor to so many, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. For three decades, Ms. Milele was publisher and editor of UMOJA, a monthly magazine highlighting achievements and positive stories in Madison’s […]

WORTstock Rescheduled

April 16, 2020 by WORT 89.9FM

We have secured a new date for WORTstock in Warner Park. June was cutting it way too close, and even if social distancing directives were lifted we felt it would be irresponsible to attempt a large event that soon. We are pleased to announce that WORTstock is now scheduled for Sunday, August 23rd, from 11am […]

How is WORT dealing with COVID-19?

March 19, 2020 by WORT 89.9FM

How is WORT dealing with COVID-19? Updated May 28, 2020 The simple answer: We’ve hunkered down. To limit the possible transmission of coronavirus, WORT is closed to volunteers and visitors. The staff and board is at work to develop a phased reopening plan that best protects everyone at WORT. Our volunteers While you may some […]

Hungry? These Businesses are Open for You

March 18, 2020 by WORT 89.9FM

Closures and precautionary measures due to the novel coronavirus outbreak will leave many local businesses facing financial challenges. WORT would like to recognize the generosity of the following food service businesses who underwrite, donate Pledge Drive meals, gift certificates, chili for our cookoff, sponsor our events, and support WORT in countless other ways. We ask […]

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