Pearl Jam ‘Dark Matter’ Lands Cumulus Media’s ‘Your Music Plus’ Feature
Cumulus Media announces the latest installment of its exclusive multi-part audio series, Your Music Plus, featuring exclusive insights and personal stories from Pearl Jam about the making of their new single, “Dark Matter.” The 8-week campaign launched today (2/20) on Cumulus Media’s Alternative and Rock stations. The new Pearl Jam single releases on February 13th is from the band's forthcoming 12th studio album, Dark Matter, coming April 19th via Monkeywrench/Republic Records. It will be followed by the launch a 35-date worldwide tour this May. Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: "It’s a genuine joy to partner with
PJ Kling Exits NuVoodoo
NuVoodoo VP/Marketing PJ Kling has exited as his position has been eliminated. Kling had been with NuVoodoo for the past eight years. He previously programmed Alternative WKQX/Chicago from 2012-2015. Reach out to Kling at virtualpj@gmail.com or (312) 622-1544.
Val Garris Exits Cumulus Media
After over two decades at Cumulus Media, Val Garris exits his position as Corporate VP/Programming/Format VP. Over the course of his career, Garris has worked across multiple music formats, including Alternative, Rock, Triple A, Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Adult Hits, Top 40. He is an expert at scheduling along with research design & analysis. Garris is also a creative writer with audio production skills. Garris said, "I look back on my tenure at Cumulus with fond memories having launched countless stations, hired and helped PDs grow into their role while serving on numerous industry committees. I prided myself on being
Week of 2/19
ALT Happy Birthday wishes this weekend to Mute VP/Marketing & Project Management Mona Dehghan (2/23), KFRR (New Rock 104.1)/Fresno PD Jason Squires (2/25), Station Domination’s Jeff Sanders (2/25), Arista Sr. Director/Promotion Jonathan Jacobs (2/25), and KEXP/Seattle’s Marco Collins (2/25).
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! If you were lucky enough to get Presidents’ Day off, hope you're having an amazin’ long weekend! We kick off the first day of the week with Nick Chappell from WROX (96X)/Norfolk sharing Famous Firsts. Fun stuff! Royel Otis “Murder On The Dancefloor” continues to be #1 Most Picked Song on New Music Discovery Picks and the new single lands an Alternative chart debut this week! The duo also made the cover of this week’s NME. Val Garris has exited Cumulus after more than 20 years. More in The Latest Alternative News. Find all the latest updates on
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Big week for Pearl Jam with the return of their new single “Dark Matter,” already building Top 15 on the Alternative chart following #1 Most Added! New Music Friday with IDLES as the UK band released their fifth album today. Vampire Weekend release first new music in 5 years and annouce a 39-date tour. Dexter And The Moonrocks sign with Severance Records, the new division of Big Loud Rock. Nik Rivers at Stephens Media Group/Rochester, NY checks in. He is looking for a Promotions Director. Greg Glover from KNRK (94/7)/Portland, OR shares a photo from this week’s 94/7 Session
Vampire Weekend Releases Tour Dates With First New Music In 5 Years
Vampire Weekend follows last week’s album announcement (Only God Was Above Us out 4/5 via Columbia) with a 39-date God Was Above Us North American headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour includes three unique two-show engagements that will see Vampire Weekend play Saturday night shows followed by Sunday morning sets at the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA, KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner MT and New York’s Madison Square Garden. Vampire Weekend has also released a pair of advance tracks to showcase distinctly different aspects of Only God Was Above Us, while feeling very much parts of the same whole.
New Music Friday With IDLES
Bristol UK’s IDLES release their fifth album, TANGK, via Partisan. The 11-track album was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band’s Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Benee). In an explosive run of unerringly stirring albums, TANGK—pronounced “tank” with a whiff of the “g” and an onomatopoeic reference to the lashing way the band imagined the guitars sounding that has grown into a sort of sigil for living in love – is this band’s most ambitious and striking record yet. Speaking about the album, lead singer Joe Talbot says, "TANGK. I needed love. So
Stephens Media Group/Rochester, NY Seeks Promotions Director
Stephens Media Group’s three station cluster WZNE (94.1 The Zone), WRMM (Warm 101.3), Adult Hits WFKL (Fickle 93.3)/Rochester, NY is seeking an organized, detail oriented and outgoing professional to lead our Promotions and Experiences team. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Market Manager to proactively manage all market needs in regards to events, promotions and contesting. We are looking for someone that can help to create and develop top tier events and promotional opportunities, and who can work closely with programming and sales to develop revenue generating ideas. What You’ll Do: Work with the Programming and Sales
