Week of 12/2
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to WWDC (DC101)/Washington APD/MD/Middayer Tamo Sein (12/2), Rent-A-Label’s Barry Lyons (12/3), iHeartMedia National Programming Group COO Brad Hardin (12/6), TekniColour Marketing’s Jack Springer (12/7), SiriusXM's Rob Cross (12/8).
iHeartMedia Selects Damiano David As ‘On The Verge’ Artist For Multiple Formats
Damiano David is the latest iHeartMedia "On The Verge" artist with his new solo single "Born With A Broken Heart." In a first for iHeart, the Måneskin frontman will be featured across three formats - Alternative, Top 40, and Hot AC. “Part of Damiano’s brilliance is that he creates music that defies genres,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. "When our iHeart programmers first heard 'Born With A Broken Heart' we knew it didn’t fit into just one format, so we decided to do something we’ve never done before; our first multiple format 'On The Verge' across three
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! We kickoff the first day of the week with Brian Phillips from WKQX (Q101)/Chicago sharing his Famous Firsts. In addition to PM Drive, Brian is host/curator of Q101’s History Of Alternative on Sunday mornings. Check out Brian’s history on Famous Firsts. Sam Fender “People Watching” is buzzing at Alternative! It’s this week’s #1 Most Picked song on Alternative Picks with the official impact happening December 3rd. This week’s only chart debut at Alternative is Ekoh “Good Things f/Lo Spirit” at 40* led by Lil Miss Guided Music’s Artie Gentile. WLUM (FM 102/1)/Milwaukee announces new 'Big Snow Show 18'
Week of 11/25
ALT Happy Birthday wishes to Jacobs Media’s Bill Jacobs (11/25), Record Promo Vet Michael Plen (11/28), Cumulus/Chicago’s James Vanosdol (11/28), Land Shark Promotion’s Gary Jay (11/30).
WLUM (FM 102/1)/Milwaukee’s New ‘Big Snow Show 18’ Lineup
Milwaukee Radio Alliance Alternative WLUM (FM 102/1)/Milwaukee has announced “Big Snow Show 18” is now 3 nights -- December 9, December 11 and December 12th at The Rave. Here is the updated FM 102/1's Big Snow Show 18 lineup: Night #1 – 12/9 – Girl In Red, Jonah Kagen, and Sunday (1994) Night #2 – 12/11- Cage The Elephant and Badflower Night #3 – 12/12 – The All-American Rejects, Andrew McMahon, MOD SUN, and Dexter And The Moonrocks Find more info on FM 102/1's Big Snow Show 18 HERE.
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today from U2, Father John Misty, Jack Kays, and Kim Deal. twenty one pilots have a new single "The Line" (from the series Arcane League of Legends) out today. The Kooks & lovelytheband have collaborated on a new single “Jeanie.” I have these singles queued up for you to listen & download below on Happens.vip Alternative Downloads. There’s also a new Jack White single “Archbishop Harold Holmes” out today. How about Green Day headlining Coachella 2025! I have the full lineup posted for you on Alternative Music Info. Cumulus
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.
