YELLOWCARD, SIMPLE PLAN Give Disney New No. 1s
Pop-punk bands gave the House of Mouse a pair of new No. 1s. A Whole New World sees rock bands covering classic Disney songs, including “A Whole New World” (from Aladdin), “Part of Your World” (The Little Mermaid), and “Remember Me” (Coco). The 12-song set debuted atop Billboard's Kid Albums and Compilation Albums charts (dated Sept. 21). The album boasts Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Magnolia Park, and New Found Glory, among others. “We grew up watching Disney movies with our families, and now we get to enjoy them with our kids, so it’s pretty amazing to have been invited to be on
Lazer 103.3 Welcomes WES STYLES
Lazer 103.3 KAZR has a new Program Director and afternoon host. The Pella / Des Moines, Iowa, Rock station welcomes Wes Styles. "Not on air until next Monday (9/23), possibly this weekend," Styles revealed in an Instagram post.
Rock Industry Mourns MICHELLE KERR
Michelle Kerr passed away on September 14. The veteran hard rock and metal publicist died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones after a five-year-long fight against cancer. I first met Michelle when she ran the publicity department for Roadrunner Records' UK office, where she worked with Nickelback, Korn, Rob Zombie, Slipknot, and Type O Negative, among others. After 17 years with the company, she cofounded Cosa Nostra PR with fellow Roadrunner alum Kirsten Sprinks. The boutique firm quickly expanded into the United States with the additions of Charley Johns and Becky Black. Cosa Nostra PR clients in the US office
LAURA LEE Joins Wisconsin’s 105.7 WAPL
LAURA LEE joins 105.7 WAPL / Appleton-Oshkosh-Green Bay as morning show co-host. Mornings with Laura Lee & Cutter debuts on the Wisconsin Classic Rock station on September 23. “I’m excited to have someone join me who can help propel this legendary radio station into the future,” said Cutter in a press release. “Laura embodies the spirit of WAPL; she knows the music and understands our listeners. Plus, she's willing to put up with me, which is a great start!” Added Lee: "I'm glad I never got rid of my 32oz truckers mega-mug for coffee last time I did mornings. I
Week of September 16, 2024
Happy birthday wishes to Emma Boster (Dying Wish), Jason Pettigrew (journalist), Anna Sentina, Michael Iurato (In De Goot), George Tonikian (Serjical Strike Records), Derek Brewer (Shelter Music Group) (September 16); Johnny Valles (Black Braid), Tami Morrissey (Megaforce Records), Simona Vackova (Gibson TV), Ian Dietrich (10th Street) (September 17); Dave Hansen (Exceleration Music) (September 18); and Ashley Di Buduo (A12 Entertainment (September 19).
In Conversation with ZERO 9:36
I recently caught up with Zero 9:36 (aka Matthew Cullen) about how he started making DIY songs as an 11-year-old, his creative process, working with different producers, and his new single, “Chasing Shadows,” from the recently released None of Us Are Getting Out EP (ONErpm). Zero 9:36 Photo: Jimmy Fontaine RYAN J. DOWNEY: Tell me about the creation of “Chasing Shadows.” ZERO 9:36: My producer, No Love for the Middle Child, and I start on acoustic whenever we write anything. Then, we’ll tune everything strangely to see if that gives us any different inspiration. He’s like a musical genius so
Fantasy Merges with Concord Records
The Concord Label Group, which includes Fearless Records and Loma Vista in its portfolio, has merged Fantasy Records with its flagship brand, Concord Records, complete with a new logo. The Fantasy roster boasts rock acts Seether, Taking Back Sunday, and L.S. Dunes, among others. Concord was already home to The Offspring, 30 Seconds To Mars, and I Don't Know How But They Found Me. The news appeared on the label's website and in a press release on September 10, 2024. Concord Records is led by co-presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams, who worked together at Virgin Records. They are based in
KISW The Rock Welcomes Back JOLENE
Jolene Skisw was the subject of a KISW "Where Are They Now?" post in 2021. Well, guess where she is now? Back at KISW! Skisw returned to the evening shift at KISW 99.9 "The Rock" in Seattle. She can be heard Monday through Friday from 6pm to 10pm PST. Jolene was previously at the station for 11 years.
Week of September 9, 2024
Happy birthday wishes to Edward Verhaeghe (Good Life Recordings), Skyler Acord, Larry Tull (Laffitte Management Group) (September 12); Eliran Kantor (artist), Samantha Alaimo (Gramophone Media), Sharky Laguana (Bandago), Corrie Christopher Martin (Wasserman Music) (September 13); Austin Griswold (Secret Service PR) (September 14); Joe Litvag (The Just Listen Company), and Don Robertson (Avalanche Management) (September 15).
