Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative New Artist Discovery Of The Week is J Duran. His new single “Sweet Tooth” was produced by Brad Schultz of Cage The Elephant and you get VIP Access today.

Congrats to Josh Venable on big ratings at KMYZ (Z-104.5 THE EDGE)/Tulsa, which leaps 2.7-3.6 in the latest Nielsen January ‘24 12+ Ratings. 

Sending positive vibes to our Alternative label friends Ron Poore, Ed Brennan, Myra Dehais, Drew Hauser, Jennifer Zeller, and Jamie Hartley, who were among a massive round of layoffs that began at the start of last week.  

Our old friend Paul Kriegler has his hands on the newest Alternative radio station KKRX/Lawton, OK. Get the details in The Latest Alternative News.

In Music Info, Cage The Elephant announces a new album and summer tour. Dropkick Murphys set 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Livestream in Boston. Sea.Hear.Now release 2024 lineup.

The latest Photos posted in Radio & Records Exposure includes Blame My Youth with Cat Thomas & Carlota at  KXTE (X107.5)/Las Vegas and Grouplove goes record-shopping with KNRK (94/7)/Portland Morning Host Greg Glover and a very lucky listener.

ALT Video Spotlight Of The Week is on twenty one pilots “Overcompensate,” which is quickly gaining traction following last Thursday afternoon’s delivery. The band’s 7th album, Clancy, arrives May 7th.