Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! This week’s #Happens Alternative Artist Discovery is Slow Joy. It’s the solo project from Esteban Flores, who grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico and moved to Dallas after his mom died. His new single “Gruesome” was released last week and he says, “I was talking to a few friends about how easy it is to feel numb nowadays. It seems like it takes exceptionally horrible things to happen to get us to see humanity in others. I just don't want to need things to be gruesome to feel them.” Thanks to Amy Kaplan from Mick Music for VIP
Slow Joy
Slow Joy #HAPPENS VIP Access Let's meet Slow Joy, the solo project of Esteban Flores. ARTIST Slow Joy SONG "Gruesome" LABEL Mick Music ORIGIN Carlsbad, NM/Dallas, TX I came from a super musical family so it was kind of expected of me to play some kind of instrument. Most of my life I wanted to be in a band or play music in some capacity. I gave up the dream when my mom passed away and started to do work on myself in counseling. I was recommended by my counselor to
Spacehog And EMF Announce Co-Headline West Coast Tour
EMF and Spacehog will kick off a West Coast tour beginning in San Jose on June 14th with 10 additional dates around the West Coast, including San Francisco on June 15th, Portland, OR on June 17th, Seattle on June 18th, June 20th in salt Lake City, Denver on June 21st, Phoenix on June 23rd, San Diego on June 24th, Santa Ana, CA on June 26th, Los Angeles on June 27th, and wrapping up in Las Vegas on June 28th. "We’re so looking forward to getting back on the road, reconnecting with everyone, and sharing these moments together again," says Spacehog
Women’s History Month #Happens
Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! It was great seeing you at #HAPPENS 2025 Las Vegas! It happens every year beginning the last Wednesday in February. WKQX (Q101)/Chicago middayer Lauren O'Neil kicks off a celebration of "Women's History Month" today (3/3) with a daily weekday special featuring the female artists who shape the sound of Q101 sharing their personal stories and musical journeys. The month-long weekday Q101 music special airs at noon (CT) and airs through March 31st. Find more details posted on the Alternative News page. Justice “Neverender (feat. Tame Impala)” is your #1 song this week
Week of 3/3
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to former WQMP (FM 101.9)/Orlando PM Driver/Imaging Director James Steele (3/3), Nettwerk SVP/Promotion & Streaming Strategy Jeff Ballard (3/5), KXRK (X96)/Salt Lake City PD Todd Nuke'Em (3/6), Lucky Man Promotions’ Tommy Delaney (3/7), McClusky & Associates Project Manager & Vice President Samantha St. Leger (3/8).
WKQX/Chicago Celebrates Women’s History Month With ‘Women Who Make Q101’
Cumulus Media Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago middayer Lauren O'Neil kicks off a celebration of "Women's History Month" today (3/3) with a daily weekday special featuring the female artists who shape the sound of Q101 sharing their personal stories and musical journeys. The month-long weekday Q101 music special airs at noon (CT) and airs through March 31st. Artists featured will include Anne Clarke of St. Vincent, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Amy Lee of Evanescence, and Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny. "I am always grateful for the opportunity to honor, amplify and celebrate the incredible Women Who Make Q101," said Lauren O'Neil. "These
The Head And The Heart Announce New Album And 2025 ‘Aperture’ Tour
The Head And The Heart have confirmed a May 9th release date for their sixth studio album, Aperture, which also marks their debut for Verve Forecast via Interscope Capitol Labels Group. Aperture is the first record self-produced by the band since their self-titled debut album in 2011. The band has also announced the "Aperture” tour kicking off on May 31st at The Fillmore Detroit and ending October 10th at The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. "I believe we’ve made a very great record together and obviously the title is an important aspect of the final product,” says the band's Matty Gervais.
Garbage To Release New Album In May
Garbage will release a new album Let All That We Imagine Be The Light on May 30th via their own label Stun Volume. The band's eighth studio album and first in four years was recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Butch Vig’s studio Grunge Is Dead, and Shirley Manson’s bedroom. The record was produced by the band and longtime engineer Billy Bush. Speaking about Garbage’s new album, Shirley Manson says: "Going into making this record, I was determined to find a more hopeful, uplifting world to immerse myself in. The title of the album, Let All That We
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday & Welcome to #HAPPENS 2025 Las Vegas! See you tonight at the Opening Night Kick-Off Party! This week’s Alternative Artist Discovery is Sleep Theory. The quartet from Memphis debuted on the Alternative chart 3 weeks ago with their infectious single “Stuck In My Head.” Lead singer Cullen Moore says, “"Stuck In My Head’ is about someone you just can’t shake, no matter what you do. While the feeling can be more annoying than fun, we wanted to make the song both relatable and energetic—which is what makes it so enjoyable.” Wait till you see Cullen’s wide range of
