Marv Nyren Promoted To Cumulus RVP For Chicago And Minneapolis
Cumulus Media Chicago VP/Market Manager Marv Nyren has been upped to RVP of Chicago and Minneapolis markets. Nyren, who has been with Cumulus/Chicago since 2017, will oversee Alternative WKQX (Q101), News/Talk WLS-AM, and Classic Hits WLS-FM in Chicago and Classic Rock KQRS, Active Rock KXXR (93X), and AC WGVX-WWWM-WLUP (Love 105 FM) in Minneapolis. Dave Milner, President, Operations, Cumulus Media, said: "Marv brings a wealth of experience across multiple U.S. markets to this expanded role. Known for his highly effective and impactful leadership in Chicago, Marv will be a tremendous asset to our talented teams and strong brands in the
Green Day to Headline Coachella 2025
Coachella has released the 2025 lineup for April 11-13 and April 18-20 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. The multi-weekend festival will be headlined by Lady Gaga on Friday, Green Day on Saturday, and Post Malone on Sunday. Some of the Alternative artists playing Coachella 2025 are Benson Boone, The Go-Go's, Artemas, MISFITS, Clairo, Sam Fender, Jimmy Eat World, The Dare, Kraftwerk, beabadoobee, Circle Jerks, Amyl & And The Sniffers, and The Beaches. Presale begins Friday, November 22nd at 11am (PT). Find the full lineup details HERE.
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative Artist Discovery Of The Week is Tunde Adebimpe. It’s the solo debut for the frontman of TV On The Radio. He says, “‘Magnetic’ is an all purpose power up. A lot of the songs on the record were written during the pandemic and read like spells / sounds to break an evil hex. This is one of those, It’s a hex repellent, a companion to Bad Brains’ “Supertouch / Shift” TV On The Radio celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babe, with a run of shows in New York, L.A.,
Tunde Adebimpe
Tunde Adebimpe VIP Access. Let's meet Tunde Adebimpe ARTIST Tunde Adebimpe SONG "Magnetic" LABEL Sub Pop My name is Tunde Adebimpe, I am a musician and artist living in Los Angeles. In 2019 TV On The Radio took a break and I went through a bunch of old songs I had, culled together some demos and began to shop them around. I have loved Sub Pop since I was a teenager, the label and their output (specifically at that time Nirvana, Mudhoney and Billy Childish) are a huge part
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a world tour and exclusive new reissue. The first leg of the global headline run gets underway with North American dates beginning March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC with more than 20 more shows including a very special homecoming performance on May 10th in Philadelphia. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22nd. Find tour dates HERE. The 20th anniversary of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will be commemorated with a special new reissue, arriving on limited-edition vinyl LP early next year via Secretly Distribution.
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! We kickoff the first day of the week with Jay Michaels from WHJT-HD2 (Rock 93.1)/Jackson, MS sharing his Famous Firsts. Michaels launched Rock 93.1 - Jackson’s Rock Alternative one month ago. It’s the first-ever Alternative station in the market. Find more info on the new station HERE. Check out Jay's memories on Famous Firsts. Jonah Kagen “God Needs The Devil” is buzzing at Alternative! It’s this week’s #1 Most Picked song on Alternative Picks. Jonah debuted on the Mediabase Alternative Chart three weeks ago. Sum 41 “Dopamine” is the #1 song on the Alternative Chart this week. Congrats
Week of 11/18
ALT Happy Birthday wishes to WEQX/Manchester, VT MD Luke Gelheiser (11/18), KOSU (The Spy)/Oklahoma City PD Ferris O’Brien (11/18), Audacy Regional Brand Manager & KKDO (Alt 94.7)/Sacramento PM Driver Andy Hawk (11/21), In de Goot's Brett Greenberg (11/24).
