Fontaines D.C. ‘Starburster’ Lights Up ‘Your Music Plus’ On Cumulus Alternative Stations
Cumulus Media announces Fontaines D.C. single "Starburster" has been selected for the latest installment of its exclusive multi-part audio series, "Your Music Plus." Over the next 8 weeks, Cumulus Alternative stations will feature stories around airplay of the Dublin-made, now London-based band’s new single from the Fontaines D.C. leading up to their Romance album out August 23rd. Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: "“Fontaines D.C.’s new song, 'Starburster' shows the band expanding their sound with cinematic lyrics and deeper wells of art rock, hip hop beats, electronica and more. Coupling that with exclusive audio from lyricist Grian
Week of 7/8
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to former WKQX (Q101)/Chicago PD Troy Hanson (7/9), KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs Middayer/Promotions Director Aubrey Bishop (7/9), Swan Promotion's Ronnie Raphael (7/9), former WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH PD Laura Lee (7/10), Ultra’s Phil Nieves (7/12), Concord SVP/Promotion Angelo Scrobe (7/13), Jacobs Media Consultant Mike Stern (7/13), and Sumerian VP/Promotion Mike Jakubow (7/14).
Lyndsey Marie Lands Nights At WKQX (Q101)/Chicago
Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago taps Lyndsey Marie as night host from 7pm-midnight, replacing The Greg Beharrell Show. Lyndsey was previously on-air in the market on former Classic Rock WLUP (The Loop) and Classic Hits WLS-FM.
Marconi Bologna Ups Role With idobi Network
idobi Network Creative Imaging Voice & Audio Alchemist Bolognious Francine Marconi (aka Marconi Bologna) is upgrading his role in the day to day creative aspects of the sound of all idobi brands – idobi Radio (pop punk + alt rock + personality shows), idobi Howl (new metal + hardcore), idobi Anthm (indie + indie rock), and assisting in the idobi Network social media algorithms. “I am elated about this upgrade. I love radio, I’ve found however there have been less and less opportunities that seemed like a fit for me on traditional radio," said Marconi. "With idobi I get to
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! Can you believe it’s July? We kickoff the first day of the week with Justin Cousart from WOKV-HD2 (X99.5)/Jacksonville sharing Famous Firsts. Fun stuff! Hozier “Too Sweet” moves to #1 this week on the Alternative chart. Congrats to Lisa Sonkin & The Columbia team! Remarkably, it was almost 10 years ago that his first breakthrough single “Take Me To Church” made its debut on the Alternative chart and eventually ascended to #1. Cage The Elephant “Rainbow” is the #1 Most Picked song this week on New Music Discovery Picks. Alternative programmers are
Week of 7/1
Flood FM Head Of Programming Aaron Axelsen (7/1), Severance Records Co-President Steve “Stevo” Robertson (7/2), WAQX (95X)/Syracuse APD/MD Scott Dixon (7/3), 300 Elektra SVP/Promotion Aimie Vaughan (7/3), Further. Co-Founder Brent Battles (7/3), and Mid-West Family/Madison VP/Programming Randy Hawke (7/6).
KQCJ (Planet 93.9)/Quad Cities Debuts New Specialty Show ‘Planet 93.9’s Raccoon Motel Front Desk’
Regional Media Alternative KQCJ (Planet 93.9)/Quad Cities, IA has a new Sunday night specialty show called "Planet 93.9's Raccoon Motel Front Desk." Planet 93.9 PD Dave Levora said, "We launched a new specialty hour last night. The super cool venue here for alternative/indie bands is a place called The Raccoon Motel. Sundays at 7PM, we're airing Planet 93.9's Raccoon Motel Front Desk. It's an hour of music from the artists who will be making their way to town."
The Greg Beharrell Show Added To Late-Nights On Chicagoland’s Classic Alternative WERV 95.9 The River
Alpha Media Classic Alternative WERV (95.9 The River)/Aurora, IL adds The Greg Beharrell Show to its on-air lineup from 10pm-2am, beginning tonight. The syndicated YEA Media Group show was previously running on Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago from 7pm-midnight.
Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag To Play Punk In The Park Orlando
Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced the first wave of bands for Punk In The Park Orlando set for Saturday, September 14th at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida. This marks the second stop for Punk In The Park – American Road Trip, originally known as Southern California’s favorite punk rock and craft beer tasting festival, following May's Road Trip debut at The Cow Palace in San Francisco. The initial lineup for Punk In The Park Orlando includes Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, T.S.O.L., Down By Law, Swingin’ Utters and Dwarves, with more to be announced. The
