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
KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver Serves Up ‘Keggs And Eggs’ With Neon Trees, Balu Brigada, And CITRA
iHeartMedia Alternative KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver has announced its annual "Keggs And Eggs" is March 14th featuring morning performances by Neon Trees, Balu Brigada, and CITRA at ViewHouse. The free show begins at 7am and the event is on a first come first served basis. Find more info HERE.
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.
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
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
Big Loud Rock Names Brooks Roach SVP Of Marketing
Big Loud Rock, the alternative/rock imprint of Big Loud Records, has announced the appointment of Brooks Roach as SVP/Marketing. Roach previously was SVP/Marketing at Giant Music, VP/Marketing at Atlantic Records, and began his career at The Agency Group, where he honed his skills in tour marketing and artist representation. "I am very excited to join the innovative team at Big Loud Rock," said Roach. "I'd like to thank Joey, Seth and Lloyd for their trust and their amazing team for welcoming me." Big Loud Partner Joey Moi added, "We are thrilled to welcome Brooks to the Big Loud Rock team.
Dexter And The Moonrocks Release New Single ‘Ritalin’
Abilene, TX 4-piece Dexter And The Moonrocks released their newest single "Ritalin" today (2/12) via Severance/Big Loud Rock. The angsty, distorted guitar-driven single underlines the "grunge" tone within their fan-coined "Western Space Grunge" brand. It arrives with a medicating" lyric video highlighting the song's very personal tale of despair and addiction. Watch it HERE. "Ritalin" follows the surprise success of the band's live cover of Tyler Childers' "Messed Up Kid," which averaged 900,000 streams per week following its release last fall, with Whiskey Riff claiming the band proved that the song "was destined to be a rock song." The band's
Hozier, The Killers, The Lumineers Headline Summerfest 2025
The lineup has been announced for Summerfest 2025. The massive 3 weekend festival in Milwaukee happens over 9 days on June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5 on 12 stages. Hozier, The Killers, The Lumineers are among the headliners. The lineup features Gigi Perez, Gary Clark Jr., The Head And The Heart, Japanese Breakfast, Artemas, Good Neighbours, The Record Company, The Avett Brothers, Young The Giant, Cake, Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Psychedlic Furs, Dirty Heads, Social Distortion, Lovejoy, and so many more. Find Summerfest 2025 tickets and more HERE.
Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy To Headline Oceans Calling Festival 2025
Oceans Calling Festival 2025 has revealed its 2025 lineup for September 26-28 in Ocean City, MD at the Maryland Boardwalk. The 3-day festival will be headlined by Green Day (9/26), Noah Kahan (9/27), and Fall Out Boy (9/28). The lineup includes Cake, Vampire Weekend, Good Charlotte, Modest Mouse, Jack's Mannequin, Franz Ferdinand, Weezer, DEVO, Vance Joy, 4 Non Blondes, and more. Pre-sale begins February 14th at 10am (ET). More info on Oceans Calling, produced by C3 Presents HERE.
