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Shawn Alexander

Shawn Alexander has been connecting the Alternative Community from Radio & Records (1989-1995) to All Access (1996-2023) to #Happens.

RADIOHEART: Kevin Cole Film Illustrates The Power Of Music To Inspire, Comfort, Connect & Build Community

Longtime Alternative programmer/on-air personality Kevin Cole checks in with some exciting news. There is a full-length, indie documentary film in production entitled RADIOHEART: The Drive and Times of DJ Kevin Cole. Directed by Peter Hilgendorf, the film follows Cole’s 50 years in the music business, from the early First Avenue days, through the founding of Alternative REV 105 in Minneapolis, helping launch Amazon.com’s music store (back when Amazon was a small, independent bookseller) to 25 years at KEXP/Seattle. Cole stepped down last summer from KEXP, where he was Director Of Programming/Afternoon Drive for the last 18 years. He continues to

February 11th, 2025|Alternative, News Updates|

Magdalena Bay Announces Fall 2025 Headline Tour Dates

Magdalena Bay has added Fall 2025 headline dates to its Imaginal Mystery Tour, beginning in San Francisco on September 18th with stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Dallas, Indianapolis, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Houston, New Orleans, St. Petersburg, Atlanta, Raleigh, Norfolk, Boston, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. This fall run will find Magdalena Bay playing their largest rooms to date, including The Anthem in Washington D.C., MGM Music Hall in Boston and two nights at Los Angeles’ Fairbanks Lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The upcoming headline run is in support of the band’s sophomore album, Imaginal Disk, released last August via Mom+Pop Music.

February 11th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday

Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! We kickoff the first day of the week with Nik Rivers from WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY sharing his fun stories on #HAPPENS Famous Firsts. Momma is buzzing at Alternative! “I Want You (Fever)” is the #1 Most Picked song on this week’s Alternative Picks. Momma says, "'I Want You (Fever)' is a song we wrote about wanting to be with someone who has a girlfriend, or someone who isn’t over their ex. "It’s pining after someone, but there’s also some confidence knowing that that person wants to be with you. The

February 10th, 2025|Alternative, Introduction|

Kenny Wall Appointed PD At KXNA (The X 1049)/Fayetteville, AR 

Kenny Wall is taking the programming reins of Rox Radio Group Alternative KXNA (The X 1049)/Fayetteville, AR. "I'm so excited for this bucket list opportunity," says Wall. "I have admired The X from afar. I can't wait to work with Haystack, the market manager Noel Sosa, and the amazing staff." Mark "Haystack" Wells, the Operations Manager for the group, says, "Kenny is an experienced air talent, program director, and operations manager and knows our market well after working at Cumulus here for many years." Kenny will be doing the job remotely and Dave Jackson will continue consulting the station. Reach

February 10th, 2025|Alternative, News Updates|

Week of 2/10

ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to CO5 Music's Ken Pittman (2/10), Jeff Naumann Promotions' Jeffrey Naumann (2/10), KBZT (ALT 94.9)/San Diego Brand Manager/Afternooner Jeremy Pritchard (2/11), Bright Antenna President Braden Merrick (2/11), Glassnote Records Head Of Promotion Michael Starr (2/11), WGHL (ALT 105.1)/Louisville PD Phil “PK” Kukawinski (2/12), WNNX (99X)/Atlanta morning co-host Leslie Fram (2/13), Virgin Music Sr. Director National Alternative/Rock Promotion Marisa Di Frisco (2/14), Crush Music GM Rock Music Garrett Capone (2/14), Shawn Alexander Delivers/#HAPPENS’ Shawn Alexander (2/14).

February 9th, 2025|Alternative, Birthdays|

Descendents To Headline Punk In The Park Portland, OR On June 28

Punk In The Park will make its debut in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, June 28th at Waterfront Park featuring Descendents, Screeching Weasel, Propagandhi, 7Seconds, Mustard Plug, Swingin’ Utters and more.  Since expanding beyond Southern California in 2022, Punk In The Park has grown to include events in Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Ventura, with more to come. Punk In The Park is produced by Brew Ha Ha Productions.  Tickets are on sale now. Find more info HERE.

February 7th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

Alternative New Music Friday #Happens

Happy Friday! It’s been a slow week of new music. Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new music from The Black Keys “The Night Before.” I have their new single queued up for you to listen, download and get song info below on Happens.vip Alternative Downloads.  Mumford & Sons announce an intimate club tour for March. Get the dates in Alternative Music Info. Billy Burrs shares a photo from WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia’s Winter Jawn with Judah & The Lion. Check out the smiles on Alternative Photos. ICYMI: Gigi Perez was on Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night playing her Top 10

February 7th, 2025|Alternative, Introduction|

Mumford & Sons Confirm Intimate Global Club Tour

Mumford & Sons has announced nine intimate live dates for a Global Club Tour with shows in Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, London, Sydney, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. The Global Club Tour begins March 5th and leads into the band's new album, Rushmere, set to be released on March 28th via Glassnote. It will be Mumford & Sons' first album in seven years. The title-track and lead single off the album is marching up the Alternative chart. The band's North American run is March 20th in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium, March 22nd in Chicago at Chicago Theater,

February 6th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

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