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
Matt Miguez Named PD At KYMK/Lafayette, LA
Delta Media Alternative KMYK/Lafayette, LA has appointed Matt Miguez as PD/middays, replacing Tanya Ardoin. Miguez has hosted middays on Delta Media Sports KLWB (103.7 The Game) and Classic Country KOGM (Country Mustang 107.1)/Lafayette. “I'm so excited to continue the great success of KYMK's mission of bringing the best in rock and alternative to South Louisiana,” said Miguez. “I look forward to helping the station reach new heights as we continue to grow."
Good Neighbours To Join Foster The People On Their 2025 North American Tour
Following last week’s release of their debut self-titled EP, British duo Good Neighbours announce they will be joining Foster The People on the American duo’s 2025 North American tour. The tour kicks off January 25th in Seattle and includes dates in Portland, Phoenix, two nights at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, Philadelphia, Boston, two nights at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York, Atlanta, New Orleans and more, before concluding on March 6 in Dallas. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, October 18th at 10:00am local time. Find the tour dates HERE. Good Neighbours
Vevo Releases The Extremely Existentially Late Show With Glass Animals
Vevo announces the release of Glass Animals’ short film, The Extremely Existentially Late Show, as part of Vevo’s Official Live Performance series. The short Glass Animals film features their Vevo Official Live Exclusive Performances of "Creatures In Heaven," "Show Pony" and "A Tear In Space (Airlock)," all introduced by a robotic television set host accompanied by a special guest: a dog, named 'Krog The Deranged' - played by lead singer Dave Bayley's dog Woody. Watch it HERE. "The world can seem so fast, enormous, and overwhelming sometimes. It can feel like a vacuum and pull you off your feet to
CJKR Switches To Power 97 Winnipeg’s Iconic Alternative
Corus Rocker CJKR (Power 97)/Winnipeg has flipped to Power 97 Winnipeg’s Iconic Alternative. The station is playing a blend of the best alternative from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. "We are tremendously excited to re-imagine a legacy station like Power 97 with this unique and appealing format," said Dustin Collins, PD of Power 97. "Iconic Alternative captures three decades of music that has been a formative soundtrack for the lives of many Winnipeggers, and I am stoked to be on this ride with listeners!" Alan Cross, Canada’s "Icon Of Alternative" will be an ambassador for the station and air his
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative Artist Discovery Of The Week is Balu Brigada. The New Zealand duo has been buzzing at Alternative for the past couple weeks. Tame Impala, Gorillaz, The Strokes, Steve Lacy and Frank Ocean are Balu Brigada’s influences. Thanks to Greg Dorfman from Atlantic for VIP Access. U2 “Picture Of You (X&W)” takes #1 Most Added this week on Mediabase Alternative Add Board. Next up for Interscope’s Robbie Lloyd is the highly-anticipated new single from The Cure “A Fragile Thing” arriving today at 12:05pm (PT)/3:05pm (ET). Stay updated on upcoming ship dates listed on Alternative Impacting Songs
Balu Brigada
Balu Brigada VIP Access. Let's meet Balu Brigada. Band Members: Henry Beasley, Pierre Beasley ARTIST Balu Brigada SONG "So Cold" LABEL Atlantic ORIGIN New Zealand We’re Balu Brigada, a 2-piece alt rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. We grew up in a creative household, our mum being an actor and our dad a dancer, so we leaned into the arts pretty naturally in our childhood. Eventually, we picked up guitars and started playing horrendous rock covers at our parents’ house (Muse/RHCP/Iron Maiden etc) until Pierre was old enough to pass as
KDKB/Phoenix Announces ‘Ugly Sweater Holiday Party’ For December 10 & 14
Hubbard Alternative KDKB (ALT AZ 93.3)/Phoenix has announced two holiday shows. ALT AZ 93.3 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party #1 is a free show on December 10th with Weathers, Culture Wars, and The Ramona Flowers at the Marquee Theatre with donations at the door for local charity Operation Santa Claus. ALT AZ 93.3 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party #2 is December 14th with girl in red, Judah & The Lion, and Sunday (1994) at Mesa Amphitheatre. KDKB APD/MD Dustin Carlson said, "The ugliest yuletide tradition continues! We’re just hoping it drops below a 100 by December or we might need to rethink
