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Shawn Alexander

Shawn Alexander has been connecting the Alternative Community from Radio & Records (1989-1995) to All Access (1996-2023) to #Happens.

WKQX (Q101)/Chicago Launches Four Q101 Podcasts

Cumulus/Chicago launched a new podcast platform today called Q101 Podcasts, featuring four podcasts produced by WKQX (Q101)/Chicago. The new Q101 podcasts: “The Brian and Kenzie Podcast,” “The ROMANce Podcast,” “A Case For…,” and “Car Con Carne” are available on demand now at Q101.com.  “The Brian and Kenzie Podcast” reimagines the idea of repurposed morning show audio for podcast and features Q101 morning hosts, Brian and Kenzie. The podcast version of the popular morning show focuses on providing listeners with exclusive content, uncensored interviews and comedy segments, and content produced solely for inclusion in “The Brian and Kenzie Podcast.” “The ROMANce

February 5th, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Shinedown Releases Live Version Of ‘A Symptom Of Being Human’

Shinedown has released a live version of their single “A Symptom Of Being Human.” The new version was recorded in Denver this past fall at the final date of their headlining The Revolutions Live Tour. The #1 Active Rock single is marching Top 10 on Alternative chart. The crossover hit, which also reached Top 15 at Hot AC in 2023, is Shinedown’s fourth #1 single from their seventh studio album Planet Zero.  “Live music is such a part of who we are in Shinedown,” shares front man Brent Smith. “As we have said before, in this band we only have

February 2nd, 2024|Alternative, Music Info|

Angelique de Buhr Joins iHeartMedia/Charlotte As Director Of Marketing, Promotions/Client Activation

iHeartMedia/Charlotte has hired Angelique de Buhr as Director of Marketing, Promotions, and Client Activation. As Director of Marketing, Promotions, and Client Activation, de Buhr will execute marketing efforts for the Charlotte market’s brands including 106.5 The End, HITS 96.1, 96.9 The Kat, BIN 98.7, 99.7 The Fox, and 102.9 The Lake. de Buhr joins iHeartMedia/Charlotte from Southern Distilling Company, where she was the Brand Manager and held the esteemed title of Certified Bourbon Steward.  "Joining iHeartMedia is an exciting new chapter in my career,” said de Buhr. "I am eager to work with the dynamic team to develop and execute

February 2nd, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Alternative New Music Friday #Happens

Happy Friday! HotWax return with their new single “Phone Machine” and a glowing endorsement from WEQX/Albany PD Jeff Morad. Brigitte Calls Me Baby officially blast out their new single “Impressively Average.” Get to know the band on this week’s New Artist Discovery Of the Week. This week’s New Music Friday Spotlight is on the debut album from The Last Dinner Party released today. It was an emotional sign off for WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus on Wednesday at midnight. The final hours were streamed on YouTube with “Radio Nowhere” co-host Adam Latek and owner Randy Malloy in-studio for the final hour sharing

February 2nd, 2024|Alternative, Introduction|

WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus Signs Off; New Alternative WXGT 93X Launches

WWCD Ltd. Alternative WWCD (CD92.9)/Columbus, OH signed off at midnight (2/1) ending the station's 33 year history on the radio dial, that began as CD101 under owner Randy Malloy. Check out the local farewell coverage from WCMH-TV NBC4 HERE. The final hours were streamed on YouTube with “Radio Nowhere” co-host Adam Latek and owner Randy Malloy in-studio for the final hour sharing stories and giving a shout out to all the people that were instrumental in the station’s 33 year history on the radio dial, including the late-Andy “Andyman” Davis and Mase Brazelle.  As previously reported earlier this month (January

February 1st, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Wednesday New Artist Discovery Of The Week #Happens

Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative New Artist Discovery Of The Week is Brigitte Calls Me Baby. The band’s new single “Impressively Average” started buzzing at the end of last year. We have VIP access today with Brigitte Calls Me Baby lead singer Wes Leavins. Cosette Nowik is the new PD at WWWX (96.9 The Fox)/Appleton-Oshkosh and Jason Hines/The Roach Motel Radio Show has left KXNA (104.9 The X)/Fayetteville. Find out more in The Latest Alternative News.  The reunited Sublime will headline the inaugural BRIGHTSIDE Music Festival on April 27th. Punk In The Park American Road Trip kicks off in San

January 31st, 2024|Alternative, Introduction|

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