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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.

Andrew ‘Tiny’ Aasen From The Marconi Show Passes

Sad to report that Andrew "Tiny" Aasen, formerly of The Marconi Show, has passed away at 43 years old. Tiny was known for his humor and warmth on The Marconi Show in the 2000s, dedicated his life to helping others through a career in medicine. "Andy was an incredible force who changed everyone for the better," said Marconi. "He was my silly, goofy baby brother and will always be with me. Our hearts are broken." Tiny is survived by his siblings, Michelle, Aaron, and sister Lynn. Marconi and Nik Miles plan a tribute podcast episode soon. They reunited in 2020

February 18th, 2025|Alternative, News Updates|

Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday

Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! If you are reading this on President's Day and off for the holiday, enjoy the extra long weekend. We kickoff the first day of the week with The Rev from KFRR (New Rock 104.1)/Fresno sharing his fun stories on #HAPPENS Famous Firsts. The Black Keys “The Night Before” is the #1 Most Picked song on Alternative Picks this week. The band’s new single is buzzing at Alternative and already heading Top 20 on the Alternative chart. The Offspring “Ok, But This Is The Last Time” is your #1 song this week on

February 17th, 2025|Alternative, Introduction|

Week of 2/17

ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to WWDC (DC101)/Washington DC morning host Elliot Segal (2/17), C3’s Mike Newman (2/19), Mute Records VP/Marketing & Project Management Mona Dehghan (2/23).

February 17th, 2025|Alternative, Birthdays|

Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion Announce Co-Headlining U.S. Tour

This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will be co-headlining for the first time during their U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour with openers The Mainliners from July 22nd through August 17th. Tim Brennan from Dropkick Murphys said, “Being able to tour with Bad Religion is such an exciting thing for us. It’s not everyday we get to rub elbows with a band that has that kind of legendary status and we are over the moon to hit the road with them.” Greg Graffin from Bad Religion said, "Bringing together our two bands and our respective audiences

February 17th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

Chris Crowley Exits iHeartMedia Charlotte & Raleigh

iHeartMedia Alternative WEND (106.5 The End) & Classic Rock WRFX (99.7 The Fox)/Charlotte PD Chris Crowley was unfortunately let go last week. Crowley also programmed iHeart’s Raleigh’s Classic Rock WRDU. Crowley joined iHeart in October 2021. He previously was Director Of Content at Townsquare/Buffalo and has 25 years of programming experience. Crowley said, “After 34 incredible years in radio—thank you, Mark Murphy, for giving me my first shot at KGOT. Last week, I got the news: my time with iHeart Media has come to an end. And likely, my career in radio along with it. "While I’m not shutting the

February 17th, 2025|Alternative, News Updates|

Alternative New Music Friday #Happens

Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with The Lumineers leading a big list of new albums out for Valentine’s Day. The Lumineers fifth album arrives on the heels of a just-announced Automatic 2025 World Tour and the band was on Jimmy Fallon last night. There are several other new albums out today for you to check out, including Capital Cities, Horsegirl, Mallrat, Saint Motel, Two Car Garage, The Velveteers, and The Wombats. Plus, David Kushner drops 20 Years From Now EP. There's a sweet Valentine's Day concert tonight, celebrating 50 years of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Jimmy Fallon.

February 14th, 2025|Alternative, Introduction|

David Kushner Releases 20 Years From Now EP

David Kushner shares a new EP, 20 Years From Now, on Valentine’s Day. Today’s release arrives with an official music video for "Love Worth Saving," sees Kushner unpacking the passing of time and the lingering question of where love will weave itself into the story two decades down the line. Inspired by his parents’ rocky relationship, Kushner reflects on how love, even in its most fragile state, leaves an undeniable imprint while asking a compelling question: Where will love be in 20 years? Watch the "Love Worth Saving" video HERE. Kushner celebrate the arrival of 20 Years From Now with

February 14th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

The Lumineers Release New Album And Announce Automatic World Tour

The Lumineers released their highly anticipated fifth album, Automatic, today via Dualtone. The band has also revealed a North American leg of their Automatic 2025 World Tour beginning July 3rd. The new collection features 11 songs that were recorded in less than a month. It’s the Denver band's most raw and personal release and marks 20 years of co-founders Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites writing together.  Schultz says, "The album explores some of the absurdities of the modern world, like the increasingly blurry line between what’s real and what’s not, and the variety of ways we numb ourselves while trying

February 14th, 2025|Alternative, Music Info|

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