Artemas Ends Breakout Year With New Music
UK-based singer/songwriter/producer Artemas released two brand-new singles "fancy" and "xvideos" on December 18th. The announcement of the two tracks arrives as his breakout “i like the way you kiss me” surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify and he wraps up his second global headline tour of the year – selling over 50k tickets and performing at over 75 dates. Artemas will be playing at Coachella this April. You can check out the two new tracks HERE.
KTBZ (94.5 The Buzz)/Houston’s Tessa Barrera Reveals Last Day On The Rod Ryan Show Is December 20
iHeartMedia Alternative KTBZ (94.5 The Buzz)/Houston morning show co-host Tessa Barrera announced on-air on December 17th that she is exiting The Rod Ryan Show on Friday, December 20th. Tessa joined The Buzz 5 years ago. She will continue to co-host Houston Life on KPRC-TV/Houston. The Rod Ryan Show posted on social media: "Tessa dropped a bomb on the show this morning. Friday will be her last day on The #RodRyanShow. Before you freak out... SHE made this decision, it wasn't made for her. We wish her all the best." KTBZ PD Elliott Wood said, "Tessa's contract ended Sept 30, and
Pennywise To Headline Punk In The Park San Francisco 2025 Lineup
The second annual Punk In The Park San Francisco returns to the Cow Palace on Saturday, May 3, 2025 with Pennywise, Screeching Weasel, Lagwagon, Comeback Kid, Good Riddance, Dead To Me, Manic Hispanic, RKL, The Queers, Channel 3, The Side Eyes, Knocked Down and more. Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise said, "What up peoples? Super stoked to be heading back to SF for Punk In The Park number 2!! This lineup is absolutely insane; nothing better than sharing the stage with some of your favorite bands, good friends, and a few cold beverages! This one is gonna go hard! Can’t wait!
Fontaines D.C. #1 On Alternative Year End Picks: The Best Albums Of 2024
My annual tradition is to ask: What are your Top 5 Favorite Albums Of The Year? There are over 90 Top 5 lists from your friends in the radio & record industry for the #HAPPENS Alternative Year End Picks - Top 5 Albums Of 2024. Fontaines D.C. - Romance is the #1 Most Picked Album Of The Year. The Dublin 5-piece with GRAMMY nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance are on 41 of the 94 Top 5 lists of favorite albums of the year. Here are the Top 5 Most Picked Albums Of 2024: Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. #1 On Alternative Year End Picks: The Best Albums Of 2024
My annual tradition is to ask: What are your Top 5 Favorite Albums Of The Year? There are over 90 Top 5 lists from your friends in the radio & record industry for the #HAPPENS Alternative Year End Picks - Top 5 Albums Of 2024. Fontaines D.C. - Romance is the #1 Most Picked Album Of The Year. The Dublin 5-piece with GRAMMY nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance are on 41 of the 94 Top 5 lists of favorite albums of the year.Here are the Top 5 Most Picked Albums Of 2024: Fontaines D.C.
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! We kickoff the first day of the week with Gregr from KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle sharing his Famous Firsts. The End just had its best ratings in 5 years and Gregr may be the tallest dude in Alternative Radio. Check out his fun stories on #HAPPENS Famous Firsts. Linkin Park “Heavy Is The Crown” is this week’s only Alternative Chart Debut at 39*. WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville begins "Blockin' Around The Christmas Tree" this Friday, December 13th at 5pm. Get the details in The Latest Alternative News. Sam Fender “People Watching” is really
Week of 12/9
ALT Happy Birthday wishes to former WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH Owner Randy Malloy (12/9), Big Loud Rock SVP/Promotion David Barbis (12/10), KJEE/Santa Barbara MD Dave Hanacek (12/10), Audacy/Kansas City OM Jim Fox (12/15), Alternative Soundcheck’s John O’Connell (12/16), former WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus MD Tom Butler (12/18), Capitol’s Dan Connelly (12/22), INgrooves Label Manager Jon Manley (12/23), The Artist Cooperative’s Bob Divney (12/25), Columbia SVP/Rock Formats Lisa Sonkin (12/25), Mom & Pop West Coast GM & VP/Radio Promotion David Jacobs (12/26), 91X/San Diego's Zach Van Lue (12/27), U.N.C.L.E. Agent 001 Marc Kordelos (12/29), KROQ/Los Angeles Brand Manager Miles Anzaldo (12/31).
