KMYZ/Tulsa Announces ‘The Edge Christmas Concert’ For December 15
Stephens Media Group Alternative KMYZ (Z104.5 The Edge)/Tulsa announces "The Edge Christmas Concert" happens December 15th at Cain’s Ballroom featuring Royel Otis, Badflower, and MOD SUN. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 18th at 10am. Find more info HERE.
WKQX (Q101)/Chicago’s ‘Twisted XMAS 2024’ Lineup Set For December 10-13
Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago announces the lineup for "Twisted 2024" on December 10-13 at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. The 4-nights of Q101 Twisted 2024 holiday shows are: 12/10- Cage The Elephant, Franz Ferdinand, and almost monday 12/11 - The All-American Rejects, The Maine, Andrew McMahon, and Dexter & The Moonrocks 12/12 - The Smashing Pumpkins, AWOLNATION, and Badflower 12/13 - Bush, Bishop Briggs, and Palaye Royale Q101 Director/Content And Programming James Kurdziel said: "We’re thrilled to continue what’s become a mainstay of Chicagoland with Twisted 2024. We challenged ourselves to provide four marquee nights of unforgettable shows filled with
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! It’s Columbus Day. We kickoff the first day of the week with Lynn Barstow from KROX (101X)/Austin sharing his Famous Firsts on the heels of weekend #2 of ACL Fest. Fun stuff! Ratings Love! Nielsen September ‘24 12+ Ratings were released last Friday. Here’s the latest Alternative stations to post 12+ increases: WRXL (ALT 102.1)/Richmond adds a full share 3.6-4.6 and WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY posts up 0.9-1.1. Balu Brigada is really buzzing at Alternative! “So Cold” continues to be a big Hot Pick. It’s the #1 Most Picked song for the 3rd straight week on Alternative
Week of 10/14
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this week to KROQ/Los Angeles PM Drive Megan Holiday (10/14), WBTZ (99.9 The Buzz)/Burlington, VT PD/MD Kevin Mays (10/15), former Epic VP/Promotion Christine Chiappetta (10/17), KRXP (X1039)/Colorado Springs VP/GM Jason Janc (10/17), Red Light Management Head Of Promotion Ed Green (10/19), Q Prime VP/Promotion Trina Luth (10/20).
Michigander Announces Debut Album
Michigander has announced his eagerly awaited self-titled debut album will be released on February 7, 2025 via Totally Normal Records/Thirty Tigers. "Emotional" is the lead single from the Kalamazoo, Michigan singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jason Singer, who goes by the stage name Michigander. "I’ve worked my whole life to create my first album," says Jason. "And this moment truly feels like a special one. With the release of 'Emotional' I finally get to share this feeling with my fans and let them know it's coming. I can’t wait for people to hear it and to play all this music live. "‘Emotional’ was one
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today to check out from The Offspring, Jelly Roll, The Linda Lindas, RUFUS DU SOL, StrateJacket, Vienna Vienna, and The Last Dinner Party release an expanded version of debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy: Acoustics & Covers with nine new recordings, including covers from Sparks “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us” and Chris Isaak "Wicked Game." Local H released a remastered version of "Everyone Alive" from the band’s Deluxe 20th Anniversary of Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? and it’s featured in the band’s upcoming movie, Lifers. King
