WTMD is accepting submissions from independent artists right now. It's a community station in Towson, Maryland, and it plays indie, folk, country. This page is what we've verified about how WTMD takes music from independent artists; the actual submission contact is on your Rotation sheet.
StationWTMD
Frequency89.7 FM
TypeCommunity
CityTowson, Maryland
PlaysIndie, Folk, Country
Status (September 2026)Accepting
How they take musicMail
Posted rules / notesWAV not MP3 + bio; MD/Baltimore bands
What to send WTMD
Post it, don't email it. WTMD works from physical media, so a digital-only artist is stuck until there's something to put in an envelope. Send a clearly labelled CD with your name, the track title and a contact on the disc itself, not only on the sleeve.
Send the clean edit if you have one. WTMD is FCC-bound during the day like nearly every station on this list, and a clean version simply gets played more often.
They ask for lossless audio. Export a WAV or FLAC from the master rather than bouncing an MP3, and keep about a decibel of headroom so broadcast processing has room to work.
Say where you're from in the first line. WTMD says it weighs artists from its own area more heavily, and being nearby is the single easiest advantage to claim if you have it.
WTMD is volunteer-run. The person reading your email is doing it for love of the music, so be brief, be human, and follow up once at most.
Then wait. Give it about two weeks, send one polite follow-up, and let it go after that. Music directors remember the artists who were easy to deal with.
WTMD submission questions
Does WTMD accept music from independent artists?
Yes. WTMD is currently accepting submissions from independent artists, verified against the station's own published information in September 2026.
How do you submit music to WTMD?
Mail. The station's own posted guidance is: WAV not MP3 + bio; MD/Baltimore bands. The exact contact or form address is on your Rotation sheet, and you should confirm it on the station's page before sending.
What kind of music does WTMD play?
WTMD programmes indie, folk, country. Sending an off-format record is the most common wasted submission, so check the fit before you send.
Does WTMD accept digital submissions?
WTMD works from physical media. Plan on mailing a CD or vinyl rather than emailing a file.
Does WTMD favour local artists?
WTMD says it weighs artists from its own area more heavily. Anyone may still submit, so lead with where you are from if you are nearby.
Where is WTMD located?
WTMD broadcasts on 89.7 FM from Towson, Maryland. It is a community station.
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