Jay Som Announces New Album With Songs Featuring Jim Adkins And Hayley Williams
Jay Som has announced her first new album in six years. Her third album, Belong, will be released on October 10th via Polyvinyl. It's the project of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Melina Duterte, who has producing credits on the GRAMMY-winning boygenius album the record, Lucy Dacus’ latest Forever Is A Feeling, among others. While Jay Som has always been a solo project for Duterte, her upcoming album finds her collaborating with outside musicians, writers and producers. The album features guest vocalists Hayley Williams (of Paramore), Jim Adkins (of Jimmy Eat World), and Lexi Vega (of Mini Trees). The
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! Hope you had an amazin’ holiday weekend. This week’s #HAPPENS Alternative Artist Discovery is The Happy Fits. The New Jersey quartet’s lead singer Calvin Langman says he grew up listening to WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Easton, PA. Calvin says, “We pull a lot of influence from the indie and alternative rock of the aughts, but you can definitely hear a lot of 60’s and 70’s classic rock inspiration, too. We infuse a cello into all of our songs since that was my primary instrument growing up.” The Happy Fits release their new album Lovesick on September 19th and begin
Yellowcard Release Third Song From Highly Anticipated New Album Better Days
Yellowcard has released a third song "Take What You Want" from the band's forthcoming studio album Better Days out October 10th via Better Noise Music. The highly anticipated new album is produced by Travis Barker, who also plays drums on every song. The album’s title track and lead single “Better Days” is heading Top 10 on the Mediabase Alternative chart. The band celebrates the gloval release of "Take What You Want" with an accompanying music video (watch it HERE) showcasing footage taken during the band’s recent tours in Japan, Australia and Europe. “Take What You Want” is the third new
The Happy Fits
THE HAPPY FITS #HAPPENS VIP Access Let's meet The Happy Fits Band Members: Calvin Langman (lead singer, cello), Raina Mullen (vocals, guitar), Luke Graydavis (vocals, drums), Nicole Rosenbach (vocals, guitar) ARTIST The Happy Fits SONG "Everything You Do" LABEL The Happy Fits (distributed by Diamond City and Many Hats) ORIGIN Pittstown, New Jersey Hi! This is Calvin, the lead singer and cellist of the project. We started wayyyy back in our Junior Year of High School just writing music to perform for our friends and family. We released our first
Edie Lundeen Upped To SVP, Radio Promotion At Epitaph & Anti- Records
Epitaph/Anti- Records has upped Edie Lundeen from Director/National Radio Promotions to SVP, Radio Promotion. Lundeen, who joined Epitaph in August 2020, says, "I'm honored to have received this new promotion at Epitaph. Working with the legendary, Brett Gurewitz along with the incredible leadership of Sue Lucarelli and Matt McGreevey is really a dream job. Being a part of breaking and building artist careers like Falling In Reverse, Sleep Theory, Bad Suns, The Linda Lindas and many more has been extremely rewarding. Working along with Anti-'s stellar roster - MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, The Beths, and many others gives our label group
#HAPPENS Alternative Post-Holiday Update
Hope you had an amazin’ 4th Of July Holiday Weekend. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s happening at Alternative after the holiday weekend. Myles Smith “Nice To Meet You” is #1 on the Mediabase Alternative Chart this week. Congrats to RCA’s Gary Gorman & the Myles Smith team. It’s the second straight #1 single for the UK new artist Myles Smith, following his debut #1 single “Stargazing.” Foo Fighters made a surprise return last Wednesday (7/2) marking the 30th Anniversary of the band’s 1995 debut. The band’s new single "Today's Song" debuts at 25* on the Mediabase Alternative Chart this
Week of 7/7
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs Middayer/Promotions Director Aubrey Bishop (7/9), Swan Promotion's Ronnie Raphael (7/10), WAPL/Appleton morning co-host Laura Lee (7/10), Concord SVP/Promotion Angelo Scrobe (7/13), Jacobs Media Consultant Mike Stern (7/13).
Eric ‘E.’ White Returns To iHeart As PD Of WEND (106.5 The End), WRFX (99.7 The Fox)/Charlotte & WRDU/Raleigh
iHeartMedia names Eric “E.” White to fill its PD vacancy at WEND (106.5 The End), WRFX (99.7 The Fox)/Charlotte and WRDU/Raleigh. White replaces Chris Crowley, who exited back in February. White has worked with iHeartMedia his entire career, including Top 40 KZHT/Salt Lake City, Top 40 KDWB/Minneapolis, and Top 40 KKDM (107.5 KISSFM)/Des Moines. iHeartMedia Charlotte & Raleigh SVP/Programming Trevor Morini said, "We searched nationwide to fill this vital role. Eric’s fresh ideas and passion for the formats were immediately evident, and I’m excited for the next chapter for these heritage brands with Eric at the helm!" White said, "This
Famous Firsts & New Music Discovery #Happens
Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! This is going to be a quick week. Are you ready for a long 4th Of July Weekend? We kickoff the first day of the week with Carrie Danger from WNWV 107.3 Alternative Cleveland sharing her fun stories on #HAPPENS Famous Firsts. Muse is buzzing at Alternative. “Unravelling” is the #1 Most Picked song this week on Alternative Picks. Find the rest of the Top 5 Most Picked Songs on Alternative Picks. Muse is also the highest chart debut at 24* this week on the Mediabase Alternative Chart. Lola Young “One Thing”
