Hello and thanks for your interest in submitting music to KAOS Community Radio!

We are a freeform non-commercial radio station, which means we allow our DJs to program their shows with music and content they choose, without a rotation. When KAOS receives physical music submissions, we process everything and make them available to our DJs. Albums that get enough plays in a three month trial period are added to our permanent library. KAOS prides itself on highlighting local and independent voices - our Independent Music Policy ensures that 80% of the music we play does not come from major labels.

While there’s no way to guarantee play on KAOS, here are some things to know that could increase your chances at getting airplay:

• We prioritize and prefer physical submissions. However, we also accept digital submissions when time allows.

• No singles please. We would be more than happy to receive an upcoming full release.

• Include a one-sheet or press release. This is what it sounds like: One page with a brief bio and album description that notes your focus tracks and any FCC violations or clean radio edits. We make these sheets available to our DJs as well.

  • Please note that KAOS does not have a safe harbor. This means we NEVER air material that is considered profane or indecent, no matter the hour.

• Let us know if you’re local. Our DJs love to spin artists from the Pacific Northwest.

• Tell us if you have an upcoming show in the area. You can also submit South Sound Events here.

Send your CDs, vinyl, and cassettes to:
ATTN: Music Dept
KAOS-FM
CAB 101
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, WA 98505

Send your digital submissions with the headline “Music Submission” to: kaosmusicdirector@gmail.com
Send us streaming and download links to WAV files of your music. Please do not send attachments or files directly.

Please be patient! We receive a high volume of new submissions every day and we listen to every physical submission we receive.

If you would like to see how your music is spinning, our DJs upload all their playlists to Spinitron. Use their free Search function to see your last 24 hours of spins sitewide.

We highly recommend this article from KEXP to learn more about getting radio airplay on non-commercial stations.