Audacy’s KROQ/Los Angeles hosted its 33rd annual “Almost Acoustic Christmas” at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on December 14th featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, 311, Sublime, Jimmy Eat World, Franz Ferdinand, AWOLNATION, The Linda Lindas, and bby. The sold-out event benefited Para Los Niños and Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, two organizations that support local youth education. Captured backstage are (l-r) Christine Malovetz (Audacy Regional VP, Alternative Programming), James Iha (The Smashing Pumpkins), Jack Bates (The Smashing Pumpkins), Kiki Wong (The Smashing Pumpkins), Kevin Weatherly (Audacy SVP Alternative Programming & KROQ PD), Jimmy Chamberlin (The Smashing Pumpkins), Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), and John Allers (Audacy Regional VP, Alternative Programming).
(Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Audacy)
Blame My Youth played KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR’s December To Remember show on December 8th at the Star Theater. Pictured are KNRK Brand Manager Mark Hamilton (left) with Blame My Youth’s Sean Van Vleet (right).
WTBV-HD2 (97X)/Tampa Bay held its 23rd “97X Next Big Thing” on Saturday, December 7th at BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida. The lineup featured The All-American Rejects, Something Corporate, Dayglow, Judah & The Lion, Gigi Perez, and Jonah Kagen. Pictured on a beautiful day at 97X Next Big Thing are Judah & The Lion’s Judah Akers, Brian MacDonald, The Syndicate’s Billy Burrs, 97X’s Jenna Kesneck, and Sam.
Woody (c) from The Woody Show at KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles with Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong (l) and Mike Shinoda (r) on November 21st before recording a private HeartRadio’s Helpful Honda Music Lounge for an upcoming national broadcast to celebrate their new album, From Zero.
MOD SUN played the Wiltern in Los Angeles on November 11th in support of his new single “Hotel Lights” which is heading Top 30 at Alternative. Pictured backstage are (l-r) Lamp Music’s Chris Moradi, KYSR (ALT 98.,7)/Los Angeles Music Coordinator Christen Limon, MOD SUN, Lil Miss Guided Music’s Artie Gentile, and Shelter Management’s James Robinson.
Letdown. stopped by KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs before he played Vultures on November 13th. Letdown. released his debut album, Be Ok, last Friday (11/15), a bold, unfiltered collection of songs that reflect his journey toward self-acceptance, mental health awareness, and finding strength in vulnerability. Pictured at X1039 are (l-r) Eden (X1039 Overnights), Carly Evans (X1039 PD/Afternoons), Aubrey Bishop (X1039 Promotions Director/Middays), Letdown. a.k.a Blake Coddington, and Starling (X1039 Weekends).
KIWR (89-7 The River)/Omaha had Zero 9:36 stop by the studios on November 12th. Pictured are (l-r) Sophia John (KIWR PD), Skinman (KIWR Middays), Zero 9:36, and Corey (KIWR Amplified Afternoons).
KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa was feeling pretty good at the Jack White pop-up show at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on November 12th. Pictured (l-r) are KMYZ’s Slater, Jack White, KMYZ’s Josh Venable, Deek, and Chuck.
Ekoh (left) with WRIS (The Resistance 106.7)/Madison middayer Pat Gallagher (right) in-studio to chat about his single “Good Things” before his show at The Annex on November 12th.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain backstage at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Friday, November 8th on their From Zero World Tour with Priscella Kincaid (iHeart) & guest, Elliot Wood (iHeart) & guest, Rob Goldklang (Warner Records), Jake Daniels (KATT), Derek Madden (KXXR) & guest, Ryan Castle (KISW), and Chuck Armstrong (Townsquare Media & Loudwire Nights). The band’s new album, From Zero, drops this Friday, November 15th.
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento’s Andy Hawk (left) and Dallas Osborn (right) with Jonah Kagen, who played a free ALT 94.7 Music Discovery Show at Powerhouse Pub on November 6th in support of his single “God Needs The Devil.”
Bishop Briggs (left) joined KROQ/Los Angeles PM Driver Megan Holiday (right) in-studio to discuss her recently released brand new album, Tell My Therapist I’m Fine, featuring her new single “My Serotonin.” Bishop Briggs told Megan Holiday: “The whole origin of the album really began with this session with Travis Barker of all people… Crazy… and it was probably my last session before lockdown, just to give an idea of how long this album has taken. “I remember leaving that session being like, ‘Wow, that was so liberating to sing in that way, to write in that way, but this must be for a different artist.” You can listen to the conversation HERE.
“Eat you up like milk and Lucky Charms”, a line from Neon Trees current single “Bad Dreams”, came into play as KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs MD Brian “Stage” Garris sat down with the band backstage prior to their Palm Springs PRIDE headlining performance on Halloween Night. Can I take your order?
Epitaph Records Head Of Radio Promotion Edie Lundeen (left) came to the office dressed as the infamous Brett Gurewitz (right), owner of Epitaph and Bad Religion fame. Needless to say he was floored and laughed his ass off!
Weathers went out to play KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento’s Free Music Discovery Series Show at Powerhouse Folsom on October 30th in support of their single “Wasn’t Gonna Go Out.” The event included a costume contest. Pictured with Weathers are KKDO’s Andy Hawk (3rd from right) and Dallas Osborn (2nd from right).
WRIS (The Resistance 106.7)/Madison, WI had Declan McKenna stop by the studio to play acoustic and talk about his new single “Champagne” before his show October 29th at The Sylvee. Pictured in studio are (l-r) guitarist Isabel, Declan McKenna, and WRIS APD Miranda Daniels. Please also raise a glass of champagne and say cheers to WRIS on celebrating their 7th Birthday on Halloween!
The Head And The Heart played KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver’s Garage Session to debut their new single “Arrow.” Pictured with the band is KTCL PD/afternooner Nerf (3rd from left).
Congrats to WBNH-LP/Bedford-Manchester, NH on winning “Best LPFM” in New Hampshire from the NH Association of Broadcasters on October 23rd. Also, Tiffany Lewis won second place for “Best Long Form Program” for her weekly show “Souvenir,” a classic alternative show on WBNH-LP. Pictured with his souvenir “award” is WBNH-LP PD Harry Kozlowski.
KFRR/Fresno had AWOLNATION play an intimate acoustic set at a lunchtime New Rock 104.1 Soundhouse at Crawdaddy’s in Visalia on October 23rd. Pictured with AWOLNATION is KFRR PD Jason “Hammer” Squires (center), who must have been shocked when Aaron Bruno showed up in his Dodgers jersey. Squires is a big Padres fan.
311 stopped by SiriusXM on October 21st to preview their new single “Full Bloom” and album set to drop on October 25th. Pictured are (l-r) CO5 Music’s Todd Sievers, 311’s Nick Hexum, SiriusXM’s Chris Patyk, 5B Artists+Media’s Grayson Kirtland, and 311’s P-Nut.
WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. afternoon driver Mike Jones (center) with Shinedown’s Brent Smith and Zach Myers at the “Out Of The Darkness Walk” on October 19th to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jones says DC101 + Leidos’ Team One More Light has raised almost $200,000 with Shinedown’s very generous donation. If anyone wants to get involved, visit DC101.com/AFSP.
KROQ/Los Angeles’ Klein.Ally.Show called the manager of Mel’s Drive-In Diner in Hollywood on October 18th and offered a signed framed morning show photo to replace Diddy’s coveted spot on their celebrity wall by the entrance. “We want to give Mel’s the opportunity to replace Diddy with someone who hasn’t been canceled (yet)” said Klein. Surprisingly, the manager agreed, and if you stop by Mel’s Hollywood you’ll see Klein & Ally’s smiling faces, probably judging your food order.” Mel’s Drive-In Diner in Hollywood has a new photo proudly displayed at the front doors of their iconic Hollywood location. Listen to the call HERE.
WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY OM Nik Rivers (right) ran into Flava Flav (left) at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland following the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 19th.
Remember Nada Surf “Popular”? Can’t believe that song was released 28 years ago. KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR morning host Greg Glover (wearing his Mets hat) had a flashback with his old buddy Matthew Caws (lead singer) at Nada Surf acoustic in-store at Music Millennium before their show October 16th at the Wonder Ballroom in support of the band’s 10th album, Moon Mirror, released last month. Pictured at the pre-show are (l-r) Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Greg Glover (KNRK), Ira Elliot (Nada Surf) and Daniel Lorca (Nada Surf).
Sean Van Vleet from Blame My Youth (left) pays a visit to KBZT (ALT 94/9)/San Diego Brand Manager/afternooner Jeremy Pritchard (right) to pour some of San Diego’s finest craft beers and talk about life on “3 Beers 3 Questions” Friday afternoon happy hour feature before playing at Voodoo Lounge on October 11th. Don’t ask Jeremy how he broke his ankle.
WAQX (95X)/Syracuse APD/MD/afternooner Scott “dXn” Dixon (center) caught up with King Falcon on October 10th to talk about their new single “crushcrushcrush” and upcoming tour.
KDKB (ALT AZ 93.3)/Phoenix had Andrew McMahon in for an ALT AZ Session on October 10th before his show with the reunited Something Corporate at Marquee Theatre on October 10th. Pictured are McMahon (left) and KDKB APD/MD/afternooner Dustin Carlson (right). Have you heard Something Corporate/Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness’ new single “Happy”? Andrew McMahon‘s three projects are coming together at one concert. The show, dubbed Three Pianos, takes place at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 23, 2025, and will feature performances from Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness.
KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha’s Skinman (left) and Corey (right) donning their Krispy Kreme hats with honestav (center) who stopped by for a live on-air interview ahead of tour date with MOD SUN and lovelytheband at Slowdown on October 9th to talk about his new single “I’d Rather Overdose.”
Judah & The Lion were determined to make it to KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa. Even though the bus broke an axle, they made it to the station to hang and share some good times with PD/morning co-host Josh Venable (center) before their October 4th show on The Process Tour at Tulsa Theater. The band’s new single “Floating In The Night” was Top 5 Most Added again this week.
KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha had a Judah & The Lion “Eat & Greet” with the band playing an acoustic set for winners with pizza and beer to enjoy during football Sunday ahead of their show October 6th at Steelhouse Omaha. Pictured (l-r) Judah Akers (Judah & The Lion), Michelle (wife of The Morning Fiasco’s Jake Ryan), Brian MacDonald (Judah & The Lion), and Jake Ryan (The Morning Fiasco).
Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Tour rolled through Philadelphia on October 2nd. Hanging backstage at Wells Fargo Center are (l-r) Regime Music Group’s Mike Parrish, Jelly Roll, MX2 Media’s Mike Bacon, and WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia PD Mike Kaplan.
Jonah Kagen stopped by KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs on September 27th for an interview and played a couple songs, including his new single “God Needs The Devil.” He also signed the X1039 door. Pictured in-studio at X1039 surrounding Jonah are PD/afternooner Carly Evans (left) and Promotions Director/Middayer Aubrey Bishop (right).
WAQX (95X)/Syracuse had The Ramona Flowers in-studio before a 95X Low-Dough Show at Lost Horizon on September 25th in support of their new single “Dangerous.” Pictured (l-r) are The Ramona Flowers guitarist Sam Dyson, drummer Ed Gallimore, 95X APD/MD/afternooner Scott “dXn” Dixon, PD/middayer Joe D, The Ramona Flowers lead singer Steve Bird, keyboardist/guitarist Dave Bettes, and U.N.C.L.E.’s Marc Kordelos (right).
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD/afternooner Phil “PK” Kukawinski (left) catches up with Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley (right) at Louder Than Life 2024. They talked about the farewell tour and his upcoming memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell, that will be released on October 8th. It’s a little loud, but check out PK’s interview HERE.
WAQX (95X)/Syracuse had Jakob Nowell performing songs from Sublime and Jakobs Castle at The Westcott Theater on September 20th. Jakobs Castle’s debut album, Enter: The Castle was released in April. Pictured at the station are WAQX MD/afternooner Scott “dXn” Dixon, Jakob Nowell, and his guitarist Zane.
(Photo Credit: Mike Parrish)
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD/afternooner Phil Kukawinski (center) caught up with The Head And The Heart at Bourbon & Beyond 2024. The band has a new single coming on October 17th. Listen to the interview HERE.
The Ramona Flowers, Robert DeLong, and Jakob’s Castle played at WEQX/Albany, NY’s “PearlPalooza” on September 20th. Pictured surrounding The Ramona Flowers on Pearl Street are U.N.C.L.E.’s Marc Kordelos (left), WEQX’s Joy (front, left) and Jeff Morad (front, right).
WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. new night jock Alex Mac (2nd from right) with The Ramona Flowers. The band performed September 17th at DC101 on “Alex Mac Live” in support of their new single “Dangerous.”
WEND (106.5 The End)/Charlotte had The Ramona Flowers play a station session on September 16th in support of their new single “Dangerous.” Pictured with the band is WEND PD Chris Crowley (right). Crowley said, “The pizza we ordered was the most American pizza ever; with slices bigger than your head. And I shared with Ed (drummer) I thought it only fair that I drink the most British drink I could think of – a London Fog (tea with milk and sugar). Ed kindly and politely informed me that drink is actually an American creation (insert: The Price Is Right losing horn here). Great guys, very talented, would recommend to hang out with/listen to again. A+++++”
KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco had Sum 41 play a Live 105 Studio Session on September 2nd in support of their newest single “Dopamine.” Pictured are Audacy RVP/Alternative Programming John Allers and Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley. It was the first time Deryck ever played acoustic.
Jack White played a pop-up show in Jersey City at White Eagle Hall on September 9th in support of his single “That’s How I’m Feeling,” which is heading Top 5 on the Alternative chart Pictured are (l-r) Jack White, Ron Poore (R.P. Music Entertainment), and Matt Pollack (Monotone).
KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs had Michael Marcagi in before his show at The Black Sheep on August 29th. Pictured at X1039 are (l-r) X1039 PD/Afternoons Carly Evans, Michael Marcagi, and X1039 Promo Director/Middays Aubrey Bishop.
KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR had AWOLNATION play a 94/7 Session in support of current single “Panoramic View” on August 30th at Mississippi Studios. Pictured are; (l-r) Greg Glover with his sidekick Biscuit (KNRK mornings), Mark Hamilton (KNRK Brand Manager), and Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION).
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento had Blue October play a private performance on the brand new Hard Rock Live Soundstage at the Audacy Studios on August 28th in support of their current single “Everything We Lost In The Fire.” Pictured at the inaugural performance (l-r) are Social Media Captain/Night host Dallas, Brand Manager/afternooner Andy Hawk, Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld, and Audacy Sacramento/San Francisco Market Manager, Stacey Kauffman. This fall, Justin begins his Open Book one-man show with storytelling, audience Q&A, and acoustic versions of Blue October fan favorites.
Blue October was in Salt Lake City on August 24th as part of the Help From My Friends Summer Tour. Enjoying a friendly hang backstage at The Utah First Credit Union are (left to right) Brando’s Steph Harty, Todd Nuke ’Em’s wife Boofy, KXRK (X96)/Salt Lake City PD Todd Nuke ’Em, and Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld.
almost monday played a private free acoustic session for KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs, CA listeners at The Palm Springs Surf Club on August 22nd in support of their single “can’t slow down.” Meanwhile, “The Sun Keeps on Shining” (left to right) are So.Cal country singer/songwriter Presley Tennant stand-up comedian Katie Frank, ALT 101.5 MD Brian Garris, almost monday’s Luke Fabry, Dawson Daugherty, and Cole Clisby.
When Culture Wars recently rolled through Cleveland, there was tornado activity in the area that knocked out power at Beachland Ballroom until almost show time. Culture Wars new single “Heaven” continues to power up and is now chart bound. Pictured on memorable evening are (l-r) Dillion Randolph (Culture Wars), Bill Burrs (The Syndicate), Caleb Contreras (Culture Wars), Alyssa Ray (WNWV 107.3 Alternative Cleveland), Alex Dugan (Culture Wars), Josh Stirm (Culture Wars), and David Grayson (Culture Wars).
AWOLNATION/Aaron Bruno (left) signed TekniColour Marketing’s Jack Springer (right) Diamond Record “With love, from the beginning” for AWOLNATION’s very first single “Sail” at Cleveland show on July 28th. AWOLNATION’s latest single “Panoramic View” is trending Top 10 on the Alternative chart. Check out the AWOLNATION – Phantom Five Chronicles with Mr. Cleveland, Jack Springer (and Sara too) HERE.
KNRQ/Eugene, OR PD Andrew “Icky” Rosenborough with Blake/Letdown., who stopped by the station for an on-air interview and acoustic performance on August 11th.
311 provided an unforgettable experience for WWDC (DC101)/Washington listeners on the DC101 Sound Stage on August 8th. Pictured with 311 is DC101’s Dustin Matthews (3rd from left).
Dehd stopped by WRIS (106.7 The Resistance)/Madison, WI on August 6th to catch up with Pat Gallagher (right) about their single “Dog Days.”
WWDC (DC101)/Washington afternooner Mike Jones (left) chats with The Struts lead singer Luke Spiller (right) before their Pretty Vicious headline Tour stop at The Anthem in DC on August 1st. Luke told Jones about how special it was since they were the first band to officially play on the stage, back when they opened up for the Foo Fighters on that first night. Spiller also spilled the beans on a new solo album he is working on in Los Angeles and talked about The Struts Life Podcast. Listen to the interview HERE.
Blue October spends some quality time with WOKV-HD2 (X995)/Jacksonville’s Justin Cousart (2nd from right) with his wife Nicole and daughter Quinn (being held by Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld) before their show in St Augustine Amphitheater show on August 3rd in support of their single “Everything We Lost In The Fire.” How’s this for a cool moment! Quinn was out on stage with her daddy for the stage announce for Blue October.
Neon Trees took a break from their tour with 311 & AWOLNATION for a FREE WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY acoustic show at Record Archive on August 1st in support of their new single “Bad Dreams.” Pictured with Neon Trees are WZNE OM/PD Nik Rivers (center) with his wife Meghan and daughter Kinley. Rivers said, “She loved it! So funny, we’re in the car yesterday and she says, ‘Daddy, can you play music from the band I saw in concert last week?’ They’ve got a new fan.”
Allison Hagendorf chatted with Sublime’s Bud Gaugh & Jakob Nowell on July 30th. Remarkably, it was on the same day in 1996 that Sublime released their ground-breaking self-titled album. They talked all about the new chapter of Sublime and so much more. Listen to the interview HERE.
Kevin Zinger (Regime) and Nerf (KTCL/Denver) at the sold out Sublime and Stick Figure show at Fiddlers Green in Denver on July 27th.
Jack & Sara Springer (TechniColour Marketing) were at the 311 Unity Tour with AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. Yes, they got it! Jack shares, “OUR LONG history with 311 – got plaque from CAPRICORN days (1st album) – we actually stayed on NICK Hexam’s island he bought (MONEY KEY) in the Florida Keys before hurricane took away (a long time ago !!!)”
Blame My Youth show their appreciation for KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento’s Dallas Osborn (2nd from left) and Andy Hawk (third from right) during the season finale of Concerts In The Park 2024 free show series on July 26th at Cesar Chavez Plaza.
Valley did a mini session at WRIS (106.7 The Resistance)/Madison, WI on July 24th in support of their new single “When You Know Someone.” Pictured are (l-r) Alex Dimauro (Valley bassist), Rob Laska (Valley vocalist), Kiernan (WRIS), Pat Gallagher (WRIS), Karah James (Valley drums/harmonica). You can watch the session HERE.
Blame My Youth breaks into the Top 10 this week on the Alternative chart with their single “The Break.” Blame My Youth recently played on WTVB-HD2 (97X)/Tampa’s Sound Stage. Pictured are (l-r) Artie Gentile (Lil Miss Guided) Sean (BMY) Jenna (97X) Will (BMY) and Sam (97X).
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD/afternooner Phil “PK” Kukawinski (right) recently caught up with Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld (left), who was an “Open Book” and chatted about everything from PK’s beard and multiple upcoming new albums and a box set. First up will be an album called, Happy Birthday featuring a remix of Blue October favorites and new material. In the meantime, Blue October’s current single “Everything We Lost In The Fire” is building at Alternative as the band’s summer nationwide tour begins July 24th followed by a fall solo Open Book tour. Check out the interview HERE.
almost monday stopped by KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver for a Garage Session on July 19th ahead of their concert at Ball Arena opening for AJR. Pictured with almost monday are KTCL MD/morning host Steve Burrell (3rd from left) and PD/afternooner Nerf (2nd from right).
Ella Red stopped by KQCJ (Planet 93.9)/Quad Cities on June 27th to debut her new single “I Like You Best” on the Dave & Darren Morning Show. Check out what Ella Red said and hear an acoustic in-studio performance of “I Like You Best” and her first single “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” HERE.
Sublime’s Jakob Nowell got to throw at the first pitch at the Braves vs. Padres game at Petco Park on July 14th. “Santeria” rocked on the PA system as Jakob walked off the field. Sublime & Stick Figure’s new single “Feel Like That” is heading Top 15 on the Alternative chart. Pictured at the game are (l-r) Hilary Doneux (91X), Jakob Nowell (Sublime), and Kevin Zinger (Regime).
KFRR (New Rock 104.1)/Fresno had a special live pop-up Soundhouse with Jacoby Shaddix & Jerry Horton of Papa Roach playing a free acoustic set for all New Rock Nation winners at Crawdaddy’s in Visalia on July 11th in support of their single “Leave A Light On.” Popping up for picture are (l-r) Jerry Horton (Papa Roach) Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Jason Squires (KFRR), Anthony (Papa Roach), Kyle Mack (KFRR), and Steve (Crawdaddy’s).
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento had The Band CAMINO play a private acoustic set on the Hard Rock Live Soundstage at the 94.7 Studios for listeners on July 11th in support of their new single “Nostalgia” impacting on July 16th. Hanging with the band are KKDO’s Dallas Osborn (2nd from left) and Andy Hawk (2nd from right).
WRIS (106.7 The Resistance)/Madison APD Miranda Daniels (left) with Ella Red (right) during her midwest radio promo tour in advance of dropping her newest single “I Like You Best.” Ella shared the story behind her new single on Discover New Alternative on The Resistance and you can hear the acoustic version of “I Like You Best” HERE.
WNWV/Cleveland had so much fun with almost monday when they played an exclusive 107.3 Alternative Cleveland Small Stage show for listeners in support of their new single “can’t slow down” ahead of their June 27th show at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse opening for AJR. Pictured (l-r) Daniel Griffo (almost monday), Cole Clisby (almost monday) Dawson Daugherty (almost monday), Alyssa Ray (WNWV PD/Middays), Justina Bucceri (WNWV Promotions Director), Luke Fabry (almost monday), Carrie Danger (WNWV Afternoons), Steffany Nicole (WNWV Weekends); kneeling up front are Aaron Lux (WNWV Evenings), and Brady Marks (WNWV Mornings).
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento had Michael Marcagi play Concerts In The Park in Downtown Sacramento on June 28th in support of his Top 10 Alternative single “Scared To Start.” Pictured are (left to right) KKDO’s Dallas Osborn, Michael Marcagi, Warner’s Rob Goldklang, and KKDO’s Andy Hawk.
KFRR (New Rock 104.1)/Fresno had another packed acoustic “New Rock Soundhouse” event at Crawdaddy’s in Visalia – this time the New Rock Nation saw Letdown. go acoustic in the Soundhouse on June 25th in support of “Hate Myself” single. Pictured are Letdown.’s Blake Coddington and KFRR PD Jason “Hammer” Squires.
KDKB (ALT AZ 93.3)/Phoenix had Blame My Youth play a session at Walter Studios on June 18th in support of their single “The Break” now approaching Top 10 on the Alternative chart. Pictured are (left to right) Sean (Blame My Youth) Dustin Carlson (KDKB), Will (Blame My Youth), and Artie Gentile (Lil Miss Guided).
Following Something Corporate Big Loud Rock signing announcement and first release in 20 years with “Death Grip,” the team gathered at the sold-out reunion tour night one at Brooklyn Steel on June 20th. Pictured are (back row, left to right) Dave Barbis (Big Loud Rock), Lloyd Norman (Big Loud Rock), AJ Kasen (Big Loud Rock), Bari Lieberman (Press Here), Greg Thompson (Big Loud Rock), Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate), Brian Ireland (Something Corporate), William Tell (Something Corporate), Josh Partington (Something Corporate), Kevin “Clutch” Page (Something Corporate), Russell Baltera (C3), Ryan Carignan (C3); (Front row, left to right) Morgan Young (C3), Nicole Rich (Big Loud Rock), Valeri Hedges (C3), and Michael Coughlin (WME).
WNWV 107.3 Alternative Cleveland had Taking Back Sunday play an exclusive performance for station winners as well as Q&A and meet and greet on June 18th. Pictured are (l-r) Adam Lazzara (TBS) Ryan Lang (Mornings) Carie Danger (Afternoons), Justinia Bucceri (Promotions Director), Alyssa Ray (PD/Middays), Steffany Nicole (Weekends), and John Nolan (TBS)
Behind-The-Scenes Atlanta Rock Legend Dave Scruggs (left) with WNNX (99X)/Atlanta PD Steve Craig (right) grab a photo-op with “The Big Ticket” at Dave Matthews Band concert at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on June 12th. Craig said, “We have ‘The Big Ticket’ at our shows… since everything is digital now, we give fans and listeners a photo-op (social media) and souvenir!”
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento had Wallows play a lunchtime pizza party on June 14th in support of their single “Calling After Me.” Pictured with Wallows is Audacy Regional Brand Manager Andy Hawk (2nd from left), who said, “Love a station event where everyone winner not only shows up but sings along to every word.”
KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs, CA hosted The Driver Era for a private acoustic performance at The Palm Springs Surf Club on Monday, June 10th. Pictured are (l-r) ALT 101.5 Music Director Brian Garris, Ross and Rocky Lynch (The Driver Era), singer/songwriter Kylie Trout, Kevin Franklin and Landis Daniels (The 27s), Scheana (Vanderpump Rules), Tanner Adams and Kylie Benn (In Blondes We Trust brand).
WNNX (99X)/Atlanta PD Steve Craig and Protocol Entertainment’s Randy Sadd were at The Guardians Of the Jukebox concert to see The Ultimate 1980’s Time Machine Experience at the Woodstock Concert Series in Atlanta on June 8th. Craig did the stage announcement for the Atlanta band that features Rich Ward, co-founder of Fozzy with Chris Jericho. Pictured are (l-r) Randy Sadd (Protocol Entertainment), Sean Delson (GOTJ), Grant Brooks (GOTJ), Steve Craig (99X), Seersha (GOTJ), Rich Ward (GOTJ), and Doug Busbee (GOTJ).
311 did a private show with KROQ/Los Angeles in the Helpful Honda Sound Space that will air on Sunday, June 9th to support their new single “You’re Gonna Get It.” KROQ middayer Nicole Alvarez caught up with 311’s Tim Mahoney, Aaron “P-Nut” Willis, Nick Hexum, Chad Sexton, and Doug “SA” Martinez. Nicole said, “Their new song is 311 on steroids. It’s about the crazy choices we make in our youth and the voice of consequence. This is all teasing a new album which we will know more about very very soon. They leave for Europe in a few days to tour there for the 1st time in 20 years. They are very excited about what’s ahead!”
Blame My Youth played a KNRK/Portland, OR 94/7 Session for 30 minutes for listeners at Mississippi Studios on June 4th. Pictured are (l-r) Blame My Youth’s Sean Van Vleet and 94/7 Alternative Portland Morning Host Greg Glover and his infamous sidekick Biscuit.
Blame My Youth played a Garage Session at KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver on June 3rd. Pictured in-studio are (l-r) Will (Blame My Youth), Julio, Steve (KTCL MD/mornings), Sean (Blame My Youth), and Mike (Blame My Youth).
Blame My Youth kept KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs wide awake with their single “The Break” on June 3rd. Pictured are (l-r) Aubrey Bishop (X1039 Promo Director/Middays), Summer Justice (X1039 News Director/Host of The 103 Free), Sean Van Fleet (Blame My Youth lead singer), and Carly Evans (X1039 Program Director/Afternoons)
KXRK (X96)/Salt Lake City had Letdown.in-studio for a Live X Lounge performance in support of Top 30 single “Hate Myself. Pictured are (l-r) Artie Gentile (Little Miss Guided), Austin (Letdown.), Blake (Letdown.), Todd Nuke’Em (X96 PD/afternoons), Dominic (Letdown.), and Nick Davis (X96 late-night jock/promo asst.)
Following the Big Loud Rock Showcase in New York at Bowery Electric last week, Blame My Youth stopped by WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia for a session in the Philly Dunkin’ Music Lounge in support of “The Break” now pushing Top 15 on the Alternative chart. Enjoying a Blame My Youth memory are (l-r) Little Miss Guided’s Artie Gentile, Blame My Youth’s Sean Van Vleet, and WRFF PD Mike Kaplan.
The first Big Loud Rock showcase in NYC featured performances from Zoe Koe, Letdown., Yam Haus and Blame My Youthwas at The Bowery Electric on May 20th. There were over 300 guests in attendance, including new partners at Mercury/Republic, as Letdown. climbs Top 25 at Alternative radio. Lining up for the big photo are (Back Row, l-r) Yam Haus, Letdown., President/Partner Greg Thompson; (Middle Row, l-r) VP/Creative Paul Wright, SVP Lloyd Norman, SVP/A&R AJ Kasen, Operations Manager Colleen Kennedy, Administrative Coordinator Elle Davidson, SVP/Promotion Dave Barbis, Project Market Manager Delaine Halpin; (Front Row, l-r) Director Promotion & Publicity Nicole Rich, Zoe Ko, and Exec. Assistant Bella DiDomenico.
KNRK (94/7) Portland, OR Morning Host Greg Glover and Biscuit hosted a free 94/7 Alternative Portland Session with Royel Otis at Mississippi Studios before their soldout show at the Aladdin Theater on May 20th. Pictured are; (l-r) Otis Pavlovic, Greg Glover and Mr. B, and Royel Maddell.
Cage The Elephant dropped their first new album in five years on May 17th and have an exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party on May 20th in virtual reality. Cage The Elephant will perform some of their new music from their sixth album, Neon Pill, at the iHeart Theater for fans to watch at 5pm PT/8pm ET in VR only in Meta Horizon Worlds and hang out from across the globe in an intimate way. Cage The Elephant’s Brad Shultz (left) and iHeart SVP/Rock & Alternative and KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles PD Lisa Worden (right) hang out backstage at the iHeart Theater. Worden said, “We are airing the Album special at 8pm local time across all iHeart ALT stations in celebration of their new album! So happy to have the guys back – this new album is incredible!”
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento had Royel Otis play May 17th at “Concerts In The Park,” as part of its free Friday night summer concert series. Unfortunately, Brand Manager Andy Hawk was under the weather and missed “Murder On The Dancefloor” and all the fun. Pictured; (l-r) Audacy/Sacramento Operations Director Aaron Roberts, Otis, Royal, and Audacy/Sacramento GM Stacy Kauffman.
ALEXSUCKS was at KXTE (X107.5)/Las Vegas for a session before a sold out show at The Beverly Theater on May 15th. Pictured (l-r) Garret Orseno (ALEXSUCKS), Ethan DeMoulin (ALEXSUCKS), Cat Thomas (KXTE), Carlota (KXTE), John Luther (ALEXSUCKS), Alex Alvarez ((ALEXSUCKS), and Chris Moradi (Hallwood Media).
KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs, CO PD/afternooner Carly Evans with Letdown. (Blake Coddington), who played an acoustic performance for X1039 listeners at Metric Brewing on May 15th in support of new single “Hate Myself.”
KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa’s Morning Edge with Josh (left) and Chuck (right) had Wilderado in-studio on May 14th to announce their new album and debut new single, “Talker.”
Beck joined Cage The Elephant on stage at an underplay show at The Echoplex on May 7th in Los Angeles when they played “Trouble.” Cage The Elephant drop their new album, Neon Pill, this Friday, May 17th.
(Photo Credit: @andrewbernasconi and @theechola)
KPNT (105.7 The Point)/St. Louis OM/PD Tommy Mattern (left) with Blame My Youth’s Sean Van Vleet (center), and Big Loud Rock SVP/Promotion Dave Barbis (right) at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis on May 9th. Blame My Youth’s single “The Break” breaks into the Top 20 on the Alternative chart this week.
KDKB (ALT 93.3)/Phoenix APD/MD/afternooner Dustin Carlson (center) with ALEXSUCKS during ALT Session at Walter Studios, where the band did a Q&A and acoustic performance on May 7th in support of their current single “What’re We Doing Here.”
Krooked Kings stopped by KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha for an interview and acoustic set with Corey from Amplified Afternoons (third from the left holding the poster) in support of their single “Sick Of Being Young” before their show at Slowdown on May 8th.
WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. afternooner Mike Jones (right) with Royel Otis on the DC101 Soundstage before their May 4th show at the Howard Theatre in support of their fast-rising single “Murder On The Dancefloor.” They discussed selling out this first U.S. tour vs. playing for nobody, what they love about America, keeping it between themselves to make their music, how big “Murder On The Dancefloor” is and when they’ll finally get to go back home to Australia (but without homes for now)! Check out the interview HERE.
The Struts hang with Zack Skyler (center) at WGBJ (ALT 102.3)/Ft. Wayne on May 1st before their “Pretty Vicious Tour” date at the Clyde Theatre.
KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs had Krooked Kings play a few acoustic songs, including their single “Sick Of Being Young” at Voodoo Brewing Co on April 27th before their sold out show at Vultures. Pictured with Krooked Kings are (front row, l-r) Willy Will (X1039 Nights), Carly Evans (X1039 PD/Afternoons), Aubrey Bishop (X1039 Promo Director/Middays), and Eden Sykes (X1039 Overnights).
WOKV-HD2 (X99.5)/Jacksonville PD Justin Cousart and his daughter Quinn with KNOX at the station’s live acoustic performance at Institution Ale Works on April 27th in support of his single “Not The 1975.” KNOX added his signature to 3 guitars that are signed by all X99.5 performers each year that will be used at an auction for our Care-A-Thon that goes to benefit the North East Florida Child Cancer Fund.
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento Brand Manager/afternooner Andy Hawk (right) and night host Dallas (center) with almost monday before their sold out show with Beach Weather on April 30th in Roseville, CA. Earlier this month, almost monday released a new song “is it too late?” in support of the tour.
Greg & Biscuit (second from right) from KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR mornings hosted a 94/7 Session with Beach Weather at Mississippi Studios on Sunday, April 28th. The band performed their new single that is coming soon.
Flood FM Head Of Programming & KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco Soundcheck host Aaron Axelsen (center) enjoyed a visit with 300 Elektra’s Greg Dorfman (left) and Mark Chotiner (right) on April 24th. I wonder if they were voting on their favorite name for Utah’s new NHL team.
KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa’s Josh Venable (third from left) & Slater (right) took Silversun Pickups to lunch with listeners and took an Edge excursion to the Philbrook Museum Of Art on April 22nd before their show at Cain’s Ballroom.
KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR morning host Greg Glover & his pup Biscuit (center) with Brigitte Calls Me Baby at “94/7 Session” at Mississippi Studios in support of their single “Impressively Average” on April 19th. Nice shirt, Greg!
Ella Red with KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver MD/morning host Steve Burrell (left) and PD/afternooner Nerf (right) during “Channel 93.3 Garage Session” on April 19th before her headline show at Globe Hall. KTCL was the first station to play Ella Red’s single “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” when it was released almost a year ago. The song made it all the way to power rotation on the station.
Ella Red stopped by KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs on April 18th before her show in Denver at Globe Hall. Pictured are (l-r) Willy Will (X1039 Nights), Cliff Cage (X1039 Weekends), Ella Red, Carly Evans (X1039 PD/Afternoons), Summer Justice (X1039 News Director/Host of the 103 Free), Aubrey Bishop (X1039 Promo Director/Middays), Rianna Lundy (Account Executive/X1039 Weekends).
Dallon Weekes from I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME was spotted at KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs before sold out show at The Black on April 15th. Pictured are (l-r) Willy Will (X1039 Nights), Eden Sykes (X1039 Overnights), Dallon Weekes (iDKHOW), Carly Evans (X1039 PD/Afternoons), Aubrey Bishop (X1039 Promo Director/Middays), and Summer Justice (X1039 News Director/Host of the 103 Free)
KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs, MD/midday jock Brian Garris (left) sits down with Sublime members Jakob Nowell, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh backstage at Coachella, prior to their Weekend 1 set. Sublime performs again on the Main Stage this Saturday, April 20th at 6:05pm.
Audacy RVP/Alternative Programming Ross Mahoney (front) catches up with Glass Animals at Village Studios in Los Angeles during the band’s album preview of I Love You So F***ing Much that comes out July 19th.
The Driver Era got off their phone and stopped by KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha to chat about their past and the concept of their new single “Get Off My Phone.” Pictured in-studio are (l-r) Corey (KIWR Amplified Afternoons), Skinman (KIWR nooner), Rocky Lynch (The Driver Era), and Ross Lynch (The Driver Era). Listen to the interview HERE.
Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld (left) with WAQX (95X)/Syracuse PD Joe D (right) at 95X Live studio session before their show on April 10th at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in support of their new single “Everything We Lost In The Fire.” Check out the unplugged performance of the new single HERE.
The Driver Era stopped by WRIS (The Resistance 106.7)/Madison, WI for in-studio session before their show at The Sylvee on April 10th in support of their single “Get Off My Phone.” Staying off their phone for the photo are (l-r) Kiernan (WRIS), Miranda Daniels (WRIS), Ross (The Driver Era), Pat Gallagher (WRIS), Rocky (The Driver Era), and Ebo (WRIS).
Green Day played the Fillmore on April 2nd! WTF?! Bay Area icons in the most iconic Bay Area venue… truly amazing! Thanks to Jayn at KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco for sharing this epic photo. The Saviours Tour hits stadiums this summer with Green Day playing Dookie and American Idiot albums from start to finish beginning in DC on July 29th. (Photo Credit:Marc Fong)
Patrick Carney (right) of The Black Keys sat down with Brian Garris (left) of KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs, CA over Zoom on April 1st for 10 minutes to chat about the band’s new album, Ohio Players, which drops on Friday, April 5th. They talked about the series of hilarious Instagram Reels the band created to promote the new album, as well as writing, and recording with Beck, and Noel Gallagher of Oasis. Check out the interview HERE.
KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs Host Of 103 Free Weekdays from 9-11am Summer Justice (center) with Colorado Springs-based husband and wife duo VOLORES made up of Nathan (bassist for Flogging Molly) and Shelby Maxwell before their show at Boot Barn Hall on March 29th in support of their newest single “All That We Could Need” from their album Ages.
WWDC (DC101)/Washington PM Driver Mike Jones (right) chats with Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Atkins (center) and Zach Lind (left) before they played in Baltimore at CFG Bank Arena on March 21st. Check out their chat about Clarity’s 25th Anniversary and more HERE.
KJJZ-HD2 (ALT 101.5)/Palm Springs had ALEXSUCKS play at The Palm Springs Surf Club on March 19th. Pictured poolside are (l-r) Ethan DeMoulin (ALEXSUCKS), Alex Alvarez (ALEXSUCKS), Brian Garris (ALT 101.5), Garrett Orseno (ALEXSUCKS), John Luther (ALEXSUCKS), Chris Moradi (Hallwood Media), and Bean (Ethan’s dog). Fun Fact: It was guitarist John Luther’s birthday!
Hard to believe it was 3 weeks ago that #Happens 2024 Las Vegas happened. Our good friend/label honcho Artie Gentile shares a collector’s edition group photo from a secret location. Pictured are (l-r) Chris Payne (KDOT), Andy Hawk (KKDO), Gary Gorman (RCA), Dave Barbis (Big Loud Rock), Rob Goldklang (Warner), Bill Burrs (The Syndicate), Bryan Schock (WYBB/ WCOO/Charleston, SC), Audri (Ross Mahoney’s girlfriend), Ross Mahoney (Audacy), Allison Smith (Big Machine), Edie Lundeen (Epitaph), Amy Kaplan (Mick Mgmt.), Michelle Rutkowski (WLUM/Milwaukee), Nicole Rich (Big Loud), Joe Roselli (Columbia), Artie Gentile, Chris Crowley (WEND/Charlotte), and Dustin Matthews WWDC/Washington.
WOKV-HD2 (X995)/Jacksonville PD Justin Cousart (center) with The Maine at X995 Farah and Farah performance at The USS Orleck on March 16th before their show with Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World.
KROQ/Los Angeles just had ratings that didn’t suck. In fact, KROQ scored its best month of ratings in 6 years with a 2.2-2.8 bump in the Nielsen February ‘24 PPM 6+ Ratings and right on queue Chris Moradi from Hallwood Media shared this photo of KROQ MD/Regional Brand Manager Miles Anzaldo with ALEXSUCKS in support of their latest single “What’re We Doing Here.” ALEXSUCKS opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on March 2nd.
KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver PD/afternooner Nerf (right) chats with The Ramona Flowers at Keggs & Eggs on March 15th. The annual free station show had to move from a morning event at 7am to 7pm due to a snowstorm.
(Photo Credit: Greeblehaus)
KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver middayer Smitty (center) with MisterWives at “Keggs & Eggs” on March 15th. A snowstorm forced the station to shift “Keggs & Eggs from 7am to 7pm for the first time ever. William the bassist from MisterWives said, “Well, it’s gotta be 7am somewhere!”
KRXP (X103.9)/Colorado Springs PD/afternooner Carly Evans (center) catches up with The Ramona Flowers, who stopped by the station on March 14th before their show at Vultures in support of their single “Up All Night.”
WEDG (103.3 The Edge)/Buffalo afternooner Lexi Ziccardi gets a huge hug from Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld when he dropped by the station on March 13th before the band’s Buffalo show on their Spinning The Truth Tour Part II in support of their brand new single “Everything We Lost In The Fire.”
WWCD Radio Owner Randy Malloy gets the station van rebranded for a McConnell’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Tour this weekend. The station continues streaming online with a full on-air lineup at WWCDRADIO.COM.
The Beaches performed in the iHeartradio Soundstage and chatted with Mike Jones about how they’re selling out shows all over the place, signing their first record contract in high school, playing out every Wednesday night, the teacher that wanted them to quit, how music has always been the plan and Jimmy Kimmel / other late night TV shows in the US vs. Canada. Listen to Jones chat with the girls HERE.
Big props to Big Loud Rock new VP/Promotion Dave Barbis (not pictured), who has has been running around with Blame My Youth in support of the new single “The Break.” Prior to playing at #Happens Las Vegas on February 29th, Blame My Youth stopped by KXTE (X107.5)/Las Vegas to see who is wearing the most black. Pictured (l-r) KXTE OM/PD Cat Thomas, APD/middayer Carlota, and Blame My Youth’s Sean Van Vleet.
In support of Grouplove’s new single “Chances,” KNRK (94/7fm)/Portland, OR listener Corrina McGuire (left) won a contest to go record shopping with Grouplove on March 2nd along with VIP pre-show experience and tickets to the band’s show that evening at the Crystal Ballroom. Also pictured are (l-r) Morning Show Hosts Greg Glover and sidekick Biscuit, Grouplove’s Daniel Gleason and Andrew Wessen.
KROQ/Los Angeles afternooner Megan Holiday (center) pictured with The Beaches before the band’s KROQ Helpful Honda Sound Space performance aired on Sunday, February 25th at 9p. The full performance and interview posts Monday (2/26) at 9am on YouTube.com/kroq.
KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR morning trooper Biscuit bounced back from his recent surgery for a day with The Beaches. 94/7 Alternative Portland AM Drive Host Greg Glover and his mighty mutt hosted have fun with The Beaches at the station’s exclusive live session for 94/7 listeners in support of the band’s newest single “Blame Brett” on Saturday, February 17th.
KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR morning host Greg Glover (center) with Brian Aubert (left) and Nikki Monninger (right) of Silversun Pickups at 94/7 Session for a group of listeners at Mississippi Studios on February 14th. Not pictured is 94/7 AM sidekick Biscuit. Greg’s poor pup was recovering from surgery.
KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa PD/morning co-host Josh Venable (center) with Cold War Kids at Private Acoustic Show on February 13th at Philbrook Museum Of Art.
WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia’s Winter Jawn was Saturday, February 10th at Xfinity Live! with The Maine, SHAED, Barns Courtney, DJ Reed Streets and a solo acoustic set from Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy. Pictured backstage chatting with SHAED about their new single “Everybody Knows I’m Here” and more is Mike Jones (r) host of The Afternoon Adventure on ALT 104.5.
L.A.’s Trapdoor Social has signed to Pasadena Records. The band will have a new album that will drop by early summer with a brand new single coming very soon. Celebrating at dinner are (l-r) Bruce Rave (the band’s manager), Lisa Cristiano (Pasadena), Louie Gonzalez (Trapdoor Social), Grant Dickerson (Trapdoor Social), Bob Divney (Pasadena), and Skylar Funk (Trapdoor Social).
KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR had Cold War Kids perform a special afternoon set for listeners on February 1st at Mississippi Studios as part of the return of the 94/7 Sessions. Pictured with Cold War Kids is 94/7 Morning host Greg Glover (left) and his sidekick Biscuit.
WAQX (95X)/Syracuse had Royel Otis play an intimate 95X invite-only show with Royel Otis on February 1st at Gorham Brothers. Pictured are (l-r) WAQX APD/MD/afternooner Scott “dXn” Dixon, Otis Pavlovic. and Royel Maddell.
WAPS (The Summit FM)/Akron, OH PD Brad Savage drove to WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH to soak up the memories. Savage couldn’t have said it any better in his Facebook post: I think there is magic in the airwaves. 🎚️🎙️📻 🪄 🧙♂️ I saw the magic and community the airwaves can build last night in Columbus. It was the final day on-air for CD 92.9 FM 33 Years of music, goodwill, community and discovery: A cottage industry customized for their city. A job well done and a brand that really means something to their audience, and now spanning generations in their case.
I was inspired upon listening to their last day online. I wanted to support our nearby friends and bid farewell properly. So after work I just kept driving, and ended up at their farewell party last night. CD101/CD102.5/CD 92.9 was one of the last independent radio stations. Their great team and history “against the odds” for 33 years is something to be very proud of. So many people and recording artists themselves have contributed to that legacy. What a great crew. Well done! I’m glad they will continue online, and I hope there is still more to come. For now at least, they march on at a new site: www.wwcdradio.com
I had to be there for this, for Bailey, and for the late “Mase” (Mason) (RIP), and I’m so glad I spontaneously decided to attend. But these radio goodbye send-offs are never easy, and I’ve seen to too many of them through the years. “I’ve seen this movie before.” I hope that if you care about something and the product someone crafts out of love, passion, loyalty, and their own hands, that you’ll support it and champion what they do. It’s important because with our time, our legacy is what we create. WWCD has done an exemplary job making the magic shine. Radio and music build community and that’s very powerful. That’s why I still believe in radio!
Pictured with Savage (2nd from left) in-studio are (l-r) WWCD’s Andy Latek, DJ Nate, Tom Butler, and Randy Malloy.
Big Loud Rock held their 2nd annual Showcase on January 23rd at Winston House in Venice, CA featuring BIZZY, Yam Haus, and Letdown. Pictured (back row l-r) Dave Barbis (Head of Promo), Lloyd Norman (SVP), AJ Kasen (Head of A&R), Letdown., Greg Thompson (President/Partner), BIZZY, Delaine Halpin (Marketing Coordinator), Colleen Kennedy (Marketing Coordinator), Ava Boney (A&R Manager); (front Row, l-r) Lars Pruitt (Yam Haus- Lead singer), Zach Beinlich (Yam Haus guitarist), Nicole Rich (Director of Promo & Publicity), and Jake Felstow (Yam Haus drummer).
It was a heavy pre-ALTer Ego 2024 hang at Laurel Tavern on January 12th before the sold-out ALTer Ego 2024 at Honda Center. Pictured are (Back row, l-r) Dustin Matthews (WWDC/Washington), Gary Gorman (RCA), Lisa Worden (KYSR/Los Angeles), Chris Muckley (SiriusXMU), Angelo Scrobe (Concord), Warren Christiansen (Q Prime); (Middle row, l-r) Amy Vaughn (300 Entertainment), Rob Goldklang (Warner), Nerf (KTCL/Denver), Elliott Wood (KTBZ/Houston), Brad Hardin (iHeartMedia); (Front row, l-r), Chris Patyk (Pandora), Ayelet Schiffman (Island), Amanda Walk (Republic), and Artie Gentile (Lil Miss Guided Music).
The Woody Show with Yellowcard at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO on January 13th at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA It was 20 years ago that Yellowcard’s Ocean Avenue was released.
WWCD (CD92.9)/Columbus, OH Owner Randy Malloy shares: I’ve applied for and interviewed for #survivor so I feel at this moment the only thing missing is @jeffprobst #randsanity #viptilrip @cd929fm #cd101
Ella Red played KTCL (CHANNEL 93.3)/Denver’s Not So Silent Night on December 11th. Pictured with Ella Red (c) in the holiday spirit are (l-r) KTCL middayer Smitty, APD/night host B-Large, MD/morning host Steve Burrell, and PD/afternoon host Nerf.
Dexter Holland of The Offspring, Kevin Weatherly, SVP of Programming and Brand Manager, KROQ and Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman of The Offspring at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2023 at The Kia Forum on December 9th. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Audacy)
Audacy ALT night host Kevan Kenney and Jack Antonoff of Bleachers chat backstage at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2023 at The Kia Forum on December 9th. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Audacy)
KROQ/Los Angeles afternooner Megan Holiday and Shirley Manson of Garbage had a great laugh backstage at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2023 at The Kia Forum on December 9th. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Audacy)
The Black Keys headlined the 22nd Annual “97X Next Big Thing” at The Sound in Clearwater, FL on December 3rd. Pictured are; (l-r) The Black Keys lead singer/guitarist Dan Auerback, 97X Director Of Branding & Programming Jenna Kesneck, The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, and Warner Records SVP/Rock Formats Rob Goldklang. Here’s a fun fact: The Black Keys started as a band 22 years ago.
Audacy’s Justin Cole, Claudia Menegus, Ross Mahoney, and Von Freeman surround Jelly Roll at day 2 of Audacy’s Riptide Music Festival 2023 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on December 3rd. (Photo Credit: John Parra/Getty Images for Audacy’s Riptide Music Festival)
C3’s Dave Barbis (l) and Audacy/Sacramento Regional Brand Manager Andy Hawk (r) outside Golden-1 Center after watching the Sacramento Kings stunning 124-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors on November 28th.
Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld (l) chats with KFRR (New Rock 104.1)/Fresno’s Jason “Hammer” Squires (r) at the Tower Theatre on November 15th during the Spinning The Truth Around (Part II) Tour in support of their single “Down Here Waiting.”
KBZT (ALT 94.9)/San Diego Brand Manager/Afternoon Drive Jeremy Pritchard (2nd from right) and Up Down/Brando Records VP/Marketing & Promotion Steph Harty (3rd from right) hang with Blue October on their San Diego tour date at The Magnolia in El Cajon in support of their Top 20 single “Down Here Waiting.”
Campbell from Vacations with Carly from KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs after an acoustic listener session at What’s Left Records on October 28th in support of the single “Next Exit.”
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD Phil “PK” Kukawinski (c) with Mac Saturn’s Nick, Carson, Angelo and Evan. Mac Saturn kicked off the second leg of opening on The Struts tour in Louisville on November 6th.
Autopilot were in-studio at KQCJ (Planet 93.9)/Quad Cities with Dave & Darren In The Morning Show on November 6th to play their new single “Unwound” before their live show in Bishop Hill. Dave Levora said, “The band has quickly become our favorite band out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Sorry, Joni Mitchell, let’s all admit you had a good run.” Flanking Autopilot are Dave (l) and Darren (r)
Portugal. The Man’s Zach Carothers (l) woke up early to visit KNRK (94/7 fm)/Portland, OR Morning Host Greg Glover (r) to announce the band will play night #4 of “December To Remember 2023” at The Crystal Ballroom.
Del Water Gap was at WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH on October 30th to play in “The Big Room” to support his newest album, I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet. Pictured with DWG is CD 92.9 PD Laura Lee.
Jakobs Castle aka Jakob Nowell (l) with KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento night jock and Audacy Alternative Social Media Captain Dallas (r) during a New Music Discovery Series free show on October 25th.
UK artist Tom Odell was in the U.S. for west coast dates this week in support of his new single “Black Friday.” It’s the title track from his forthcoming album coming January 26th via UROK/Virgin. Pictured backstage at the Wiltern on October 23rd are (l-r) UROK GM Kate Hardwick,, Gold’n Retriever Entertainment President Joe Riccitelli, Tom Odell, Virgin Music President Jacqueline Saturn, and iHeartMedia VP/Alternative Programming & KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles PD Lisa Worden.
Audacy KITS (Live 105)/San Francisco MD Jayn shares a selfie with Tom Odell at The Fillmore on October 24th. On the final night of the tour on October 25th at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Odell was joined on stage by Hozier for a special version of “Another Love.” Check it out HERE.
Deryck Whibley (l) of Sum 41 chats with Mike Jones (r) of WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. about their final double album and tour, how he worked hard to get back from Covid & pneumonia for When We Were Young Festival, how they’re playing iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO in January and a bunch more. Check out the interview HERE.
Audacy RVP Christine Malovetz (left), RVP Ross Mahoney (3rd from left), RVP John Allers (2nd from right), and Regional Brand Manager Andy Hawk (right) living the American dream with Green Day’s Mike Dirnt, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Tre Cool during the band’s intimate L.A. show at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood.
Noah Floersch was live in-studio at KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha on October 19th before his hometown show at Slowdown. Pictured in-studio are (l-r) KIWR afternooner Corey, Noah Floersch, guitarist Ross Grieb, and KIWR PD Sophia John, who made “Ghost Of Chicago” a staff pick and added his new single this week. The Nashville-based unsigned artist just released his sophomore album, NOAH.
WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. afternooner Mike Jones (right) chats with Shinedown’s Brent Smith (left) about the Out Of The Darkness Walk at Lincoln Memorial to benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention on October 21st and his personal connection to the cause. The band’s new single is “A Symptom Of Being Human” and they donated a whopping $75,000 and Brent pledged $10,000 more for DC101 + Leidos’ Team One More Light. Jones said, “That’s so huge of them to do and I can’t thank Brent enough.” Brent also talked about touring costs and being out on the road with Papa Roach and reinforced an important message for all bands: “Don’t ever stop talking to your fanbase.” Check out the interview HERE.
Grouplove played a KDKB (ALT AZ 93.3)/Phoenix “Exclusive ALT AZ Session” at Walter Studios in support of their newest single “Cheese.” On queue saying cheese with Grouplove is KDKB APD/MD Dustin Carlson (third from right) and members of the station’s promo team.
Audacy RVP Christine Malovetz and Regional Brand Manager Brad Steiner (center) got to catch up with The Beaches before they played at The Mercury Lounge in New York on October 17th. You can blame In2une’s Dave Lombardi (left) and Dale Connone (right) for the photo op. The Beaches new single “Blame Brett” is climbing up the Alternative chart following its debut in early October.
KIWR (89.7 The River)/Omaha had Hollywood Undead in town on October 17th and Jake from The Morning Fiasco and listeners got to hang with the band at a scary haunted house.
KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs PD/afternooner Carly Evans (left) and AE/weekender Rianna Lundy (right) catch up with The 1975 at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on October 7th.
KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento Regional Brand Manager Andy Hawk (center) had a real fun time hanging with White Reaper at Aftershock Music Festival on October 5th.
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD Phil “PK” Kukawinski (left) caught up with AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno (right) at Louder Than Life festival. AWOLNATION has a new EP, Candy Pop, and the title track is the newest single. Aaron talked about building the set list for Louder Than Festival and being a new father. Check out the interview HERE.
Blue October was Spinning The Truth Around in The Big Room at WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH to promote their current single “Down Here Waiting” and newest album, Spinning The Truth Around: Part II. Pictured are WWCD Owner Randy Malloy (left) and Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld (right).
ALEXSUCKS hangs with WZRH (ALT 92.3)/New Orleans PD Jason Ginty (3rd from left) and night host Daniel Merry (2nd from right) at “ALT 92.3 Day” on September 25th at Tipitina’s.
WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD Phil “PK” Kukawinski (r) chats with The Black Keys at Bourbon & Beyond before their headline performance. The secret sauce from The Black Keys… play your big hit second. Check out the interview HERE.
Colony House played at WRIS (The Resistance 106.7)/Madison’s “Taste Of Madison” on September 3rd. Pictured with the band are APD Miranda Daniels (2nd from right) and morning man Pat Gallagher (right).
The Offspring were joined by Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley and Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier Simple Plan for a collab performance of “Why Don’t You Get A Job?” in Wantagh, NY on their Let The Bad Times Roll tour. This was the first time on the tour that special guests joined The Offspring and it was a fun and memorable performance. Watch the performance now HERE.
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