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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.

The Last Dinner Party Win BRITs Rising Star Award For 2024

Big news from the Q Prime team: The Last Dinner Party have been announced the winner of the BRITs Rising Star Award for 2024. The shortlist nominees were Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party, and Sekou. The BRIT Awards 2024 will take place on March 2nd. The Last Dinner Party stated: “We are so proud beyond measure to have won the BRITs rising star. It’s an honour to achieve something so iconic so early on in our career and we can only hope to keep making music that connects with all the incredible people who have listened to and supported

December 7th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

311 Replace Red Hot Chili Peppers On KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Lineup

311 has been added to the Audacy Alternative KROQ/Los Angeles “Almost Acoustic Christmas” on Saturday, December 9th at the Kia Forum replacing Red Hot Chili Peppers, who announced an undisclosed band member injury will prevent them from touring for at least 6 weeks. The band was scheduled to headline Almost Acoustic Christmas. Red Hot Chili Peppers posted the following message on social media late Tuesday (12/5): It is with deep regret that we will not be able to perform this weekend at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas. A band member was injured, preventing us from being able to perform for at

December 7th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

beabadoobee Releases Live In LA

beabadoobee has released a new live album, Live In LA, via Dirty Hit. It's a live recording of 22 songs from her sold out headline show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The UK artist released her first live album, Live In London, in September. She released her debut album Fake It Flowers in 2020 and her sophomore album Beatopia was released in 2022. Live in LA tracklist: Talk Apple Cider 10:36 Together Charlie Brown Care She Plays Bass Last Day On Earth Pictures Of Us Animal Noises the perfect pair See you Soon Sunny day  Glue Song Don’t

December 6th, 2023|Alternative, Music Info|

Wednesday Alternative Add Board Recap

Happy Wednesday! Shinedown is this week’s #1 Most Added at Alternative. Speaking of #1’s, 300 Elektra is the #1 Alternative Label Of The Year on the Mediabase 2023 Year End Chart. Fall Out Boy is the #1 Most Played Alternative Artist. Linkin Park “Lost” scores #1 Alternative Song Of The Year. The holiday shows are in full swing. WKQX (Q101)/Chicago has 4 nights of "Twisted XMAS" concerts that began last night. WLUM (FM 102.1)/Milwaukee has “Big Snow Show 17” shows tonight and tomorrow. The last ALT Video Spotlight of 2023 is on Future Islands “The Tower.” There will be a

December 6th, 2023|Alternative, Introduction|

KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver Announces 303 Day

iHeartMedia Alternative KTCL (CHANNEL 93.3)/Denver will celebrate 303 Day on March 3rd, 2024 with 3OH!3, Matt & Kim, lovelytheband and special guests N3PTUNE + RSTY at Mission Ballroom. Tickets go on sale starting at $30.03 on Friday, December 8th at 10a (MT) at www.axs.com.

December 5th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

Taking Back Sunday Announces Headline Tour

Taking Back Sunday has announced dates for their spring/summer 2024 North American headline tour in support of their latest release 152. The two-part run, featuring support from Citizen, is set to take place May 19th through August 17th with stops in Dallas, Portland, Cleveland, Orlando, Boston, New York, and more.  The band shares: “Man, just taking it all in. We’ve been on a whirlwind on finishing the record, getting everything ready to put it out, making all the plans. Now comes our other favorite part, getting to visit so many cities in North America and playing live. The set will

December 5th, 2023|Alternative, Music Info|

KROQ/Los Angeles Has On-Air Opening

Audacy Alternative KROQ/Los Angeles has a part-time on-air job opening. Are you a music enthusiast with a deep understanding of Los Angeles and Orange County? If you've got a finger on the pulse of the local scene and a passion for KROQ music, Kevin Weatherly and Miles Anzaldo want to hear from you. Make sure to include your resume, a demo reel, and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit to kdweatherly@kroq.com and miles@kroq.com.  Apply for the job opening on Audacy's job portal HERE. 

December 5th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

Duran Duran To Headline Cruel World 2024 Lineup

Goldenvoice has announced the Cruel World Fest 2024 lineup featuring Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie, Simple Minds, Placebo, Soft Cell, Adam Ant, and more set for on Saturday, May 11th at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. On sale begins this Friday, December 8th. Find more info at cruelworldfest.com.

December 5th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

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