Shinedown Sets Chart Record For Top 10 Across Multiple Formats
Congrats to Shinedown on achieving a remarkable milestone on their latest single, “A Symptom Of Being Human.” It's the first song to chart in the top 10 on three Mediabase charts: Alternative, Active Rock, AC. "Mediabase would like to congratulate Shinedown, Atlantic-Elektra and the In De Goot Management team on this accomplishment for "A Symptom Of Being Human." To be able to go top 10 at these three formats, as well as having successful runs at Top 40 and Hot AC is very rare for a rock song," shared Philippe Generali, President and CEO. Shinedown has achieved a record-breaking 23
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today from The Smashing Pumpkins, Jack White, Orville Peck, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby. The Smashing Pumpkins also dropped the first single from their new collection overnight and Australia’s Teenage Dads has a new single. Both are available now for you to listen & download on Happens.vip Alternative Downloads. Some good news and bad news. Let’s start with the good news. Big props to Eddie Gutierrez at KJEE/Santa Barbara, CA. The station continues to be one of the top rated stations in the format in its 30th year. In
Ron “CRASH” Kissell Exits WKZQ/Myrtle Beach
Dick Broadcasting Alternative WKZQ/Myrtle Beach, SC PD/afternooner Ron “CRASH” Kissell exits due to budget cuts. Kissell said, "I have enjoyed the past 16 years working at WKZQ. Music has been my life and it always will be. I have met so many great people and I feel like I have made a difference in my community. I will continue to make a difference and continue to spread good vibes. I’m interested in what my future holds. My email is Ron.kissell@gmail.com."
Audacy RVP/Alternative Ross Mahoney Has Position Eliminated; WQMP (FM 101.9)/Orlando Flips From Alternative To 102 JAMZ
Audacy RVP/Alternative Ross Mahoney had his position eliminated. Mahoney was overseeing WQMP (FM 101.9), WSFS (104.3 The Shark)/Miami, KBZT (ALT 94.9)/San Diego, and KRBZ (ALT 96.5)/Kansas City. Mahoney said, “I had a great 2 year return to Audacy. I got to work with an amazing group of smart Programmers and talent. It’s never fun to be out of a gig, but the radio business is a business. I don’t take it personally and am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the brands that I was able to. I can hold my head up high and take comfort
BMG To Release Yo Gabba GabbaLand Soundtrack August 9
Yo Gabba GabbaLand! Original Soundtrack is being released on August 9th via BMG. The premiere of the first season of the series debuts the same day on Apple TV+. The soundtrack includes Portugal. The Man, Thundercat, Local Natives, Lucius, Kurt Vile, Twin Shadow, Ty Segall, Dayglow, The Drums, The Interrupters, and The Linda Lindas. In celebration of the announcement, The Linda Lindas have premiered their contribution to the album, "I’m So Happy To Be Little," written and produced by the Yo Gabba Gabba! Team. "I’m So Happy To Be Little" is the perfect taste of a soundtrack that will delight
Corus Launches Iconic Alternative 107.3 The Edge In Calgary
Corus/Calgary launched Classic Alternative on CFGQ as "107.3 The Edge" on July 31st under Regional PD Greg Johnson. The station was previously simulcasting News/Talk CHQR-AM. 107.3 The Edge is a blend of the best alternative music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The station will play 30 years of hits from artists such as the Foo Fighters, Tears For Fears, Green Day, Florence and the Machine, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Talking Heads, The Cure, David Bowie, The Killers, Blondie, Stone Temple Pilots and more. “We’re excited to launch this one-of-a kind, unrivaled format,” said Johnson. “Iconic Alternative captures three
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative Artist Discovery Of The Week is honestav. “An orgasm for your ears maybe,” says Avrey, who records under the name honestav. “It's all of everything I've ever been influenced by packed into one song. Hip hop - punk - folk I think you can hear a lot of different influences in my music.” Big thanks to Billy Burrs at The Syndicate for VIP Access. KROQ is among the early leaders on honestav & MOD SUN “I’d Rather Overdose.” Impact is next week! Imagine Dragons “Wake Up” posts up #1 Most Added this week on the
