Lenny Diana Re-Ups PD Contract With ST Radio’s WTTS/Indianapolis & WGBJ (ALT 99.5/102.3)/Ft. Wayne
Lenny Diana has signed a new long-term contract with ST Radio as PD of Triple A WTTS/Indianapolis and Alternative WGBJ (ALT 99.5/102.3)/Ft. Wayne. He's been with the company for the last 3 years based out of Indianapolis. ST Radio President Brad Holtz said, "Since joining ST Radio, Lenny has established a remarkable record, driving WTTS to new rating highs while supporting and working in tandem with our sales team, helping the station achieve all-time revenue records. He's a strong partner and collaborator, and we are excited to have him on the ST Radio team for years to come." "I'm thrilled
Lineup Announced For NOFX Final 3 Tour Dates Of 40 Years, 40 Cities, 40 Songs Per Day
The full band lineup has been announced for the last NOFX shows ever, October 4, 5 and 6 in Los Angeles – closing out where it all started. For the LA dates of NOFX Final Tour: 40 Years, 40 Cities, 40 Songs Per Day, NOFX will be joined by Dropkick Murphys (Friday 10/4), Descendents (Saturday 10/5), Pennywise (Sunday 10/6) and many more at San Pedro’s Berth 46. The daily band lineups for NOFX Final Tour in San Pedro are as follows: Friday 10/4: NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, MxPx, Bouncing Souls, Sick Of It All, 7 Seconds, DOA, D.I., Luicidal, The Last
New Music Friday #Happens With Me Firsts And The Gimme Gimmes
San Francisco punk rock supergroup Me First And The Gimme Gimmes release their 12th album, Blow it...at Madison's Quinceanera! today via Fat Wreck Chords. It’s the band’s first release in 7 years. Frontman Spike Slawson said, "It was really tense for me going out to no applause—and to people actually walking away when we were playing. A Quinceañera is a very celebrated and important event, not just in a young girl's life, but in the whole families. Mom and Dad were great, but it took the uncles a little while to warm up to me and our off-color jokes, though
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens With Me First And The Gimme Gimmes releasing their first album in 7 years. The punk rock supergroup’s 12th album, Blow it...at Madison's Quinceanera! is out today via Fat Wreck Chords. It’s the band’s first release in 7 years. Enjoy the fun covers from Me First And The Gimme Gimmes. New Music this week from Dexter And The Moonrocks, Mondo Cozmo, and Sum 41 is now available for airplay on Happens.vip Alternative Downloads. Ratings Love! Huge month for KXRK (X96)/Salt Lake City, which soars 3.7-4.8 in the Nielsen May ‘24 PPM 6+ Ratings.
WERV (95.9 The River)/Aurora, IL Switches To Classic Alternative
Alpha Media's suburban Chicago station WERV (95.9 The River)/Aurora, IL has shifted from Classic Hits to Classic Alternative. The River adjusts its positioning statement from "Rock 'n Roll Favorites" to "Chicagoland’s Classic Alternative.” Phil Becker, Alpha Media's EVP/Content, elaborated on the strategic shift: "Classic Alternative is a natural extension of Classic Rock. Just as throwback hip-hop stations tapped into a rich vein of nostalgia for 90s rap and R&B about ten years ago, we believe Classic Alternative will do the same for the alternative hits of the 90s. There's a valuable audience in Chicagoland that's been overlooked, and 95.9 The
Fall Out Boy, The Offspring, Sublime On Lineup For Riot Fest 2024
The lineup for Riot Fest 2024 has been announced September 20-22. After a 10-year run in Chicago’s Douglass Park, Riot Fest is moving to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL. The 3-day lineup includes Fall Out Boy, Beck, The Offspring (playing new SUPERCHARGED album), Pavement, St. Vincent, Public Enemy, Bright Eyes, Sublime, Spoon, Sum 41, Taking Back Sunday, Beach Bunny, The Hives, and more. Find more Riot Fest 2024 info HERE.
Pale Waves Announce Fourth Album
UK's Pale Waves announce their upcoming fourth studio album Smitten, will be released on September 20th via Dirty Hit. The announcement arrived with the lead single "Perfume" which premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. Watch the video HERE. The album was written between the US and UK over a two-year period. "'Perfume' is the perfect introduction into the new world we’ve created,” shares lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie. "It's queer, feminine and romantic and it encapsulates the essence of 'Smitten.'" Heather adds, "I found myself writing about not just a certain time period, but my whole life, from years ago.
