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.
The Monday Alternative Music Meeting
Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazin’ weekend! blink-182 “One More Time” returns to #1 on the Mediabase Alternative chart this week. Green Day “The American Dream Is Killing Me” snuck in for a week following Thanksgiving after blink-182 had a 6-week run at #1. Thirty Seconds To Mars lands the only chart debut this week. Bakar “Alive!” is the #1 song this week on New Music Discovery Picks. I have some Alternative ratings highlights from the last batch of Nielsen November ‘23 PPM Monthly 6+ results. Huge month again for WOLT (INDY 103.3)/Indianapolis. INDY 103.3 is up a full
Week Of 12/4
ALT Happy Birthday Wishes this weekend to SiriusXM's Rob Cross (12/8), WWCD (CD 92.9)/Columbus, OH Owner Randy Malloy (12/9), C3’s David Barbis (12/10), and KJEE/Santa Barbara MD Dave Hanacek (12/10).
Audacy Launch Artist Jelly Roll Headlined Audacy’s Riptide Music Festival
Audacy’s Riptide Music Festival returned this past Saturday, December 2rd and December 3rd on Fort Lauderdale Beach headlined by The Black Keys and Jelly Roll. The two-day event also featured Bleachers, Young the Giant, Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome, Lovejoy, Cannons, Silversun Pickups, AWOLNATION, lovelytheband, MisterWives, Beach Weather, Barns Courtney, Weathers, The Moss, little image, The Beaches, Jack Kays, Girlfriend Material, Alex Di Leo and KC Chopz. "Riptide Music Festival’s highly anticipated return was met with unmatched energy from locals and tourists alike,” said Claudia Menegus, Regional President, Audacy. “The weekend was a shining success in more ways than we
KRXF (92/9FM)/Bend, OR Hit By Ransomeware Attack
BackyardMedia/Bend, OR and all four stations, which include Alternative KRXF (92/9FM)/Bend, OR had a ransomeware attack and lost all the music, commercials, and production. KRXF PD Kris Metzdorf said, "We will rebuild from the ground up. I am beyond devastated. 92/9’s library was massive and the thought of rebuilding is so daunting." Backyard Media GM Andy Hilmes issued the following statement on Facebook: "You may have noticed a slight difference in the sound of our radio station the last couple of days. That’s because foreign cyber terrorists took all of your favorite songs hostage and are demanding large sums of
Cumulus Ups Beth Coughlin to Regional VP For Buffalo, Erie, And Syracuse
Cumulus Media/Syracuse VP/Market Manager Beth Coughlin has been promoted to Regional VP of Buffalo, Erie and Syracuse. Coughlin adds responsibilities for Cumulus Media’s five stations in Buffalo, which includes Alternative WEDG (103.3 The Edge) and five stations in Erie, PA. The Syracuse 4-station cluster includes Alternative WAQX (95X)/Syracuse. Bob Walker, President, Operations, Cumulus Media, said, “We are pleased to expand Beth’s responsibilities over these three key markets for Cumulus. Her deep experience and effectiveness as a leader make her a natural choice for this enhanced role.” "I am delighted to be working with the Cumulus teams in Buffalo and Erie,"
Alternative New Music Friday
Happy Friday! Welcome to December! Did you hear Noah Kahan is the musical guest tomorrow on Saturday Night Live? Busy weekend of holiday shows… WWDC/Washington has its DC101-derland tonight. Audacy’s Riptide Music Festival is this Saturday 12/2 and Sunday 12/3 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. KNRK (94/7 fm)/Portland, OR kicks off a series of December To Remember holiday shows. Tis the season. Last call! Today is the deadline to submit your Year End Picks - The Best Albums Of 2023. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this annual tradition. If you haven't already sent me your Top 5
Mike Shinoda Has The Crimson Chapter On New Music Friday
L.A.’s Mike Shinoda drops his new EP, The Crimson Chapter today (12/1) via Warner. The new collection features 8 tracks, including new remixes of his latest solo single, “Already Over” and his previous single “In My Head (f/Kailee Morgue)” from the Scream VI Soundtrack. Shinoda said, "’Already Over’ came to me as I was sitting with my favorite guitar in my hands—the same guitar I used on songs from ‘What I’ve Done’ to ‘In My Head.’ There was a familiar DNA to the song that I think Linkin Park fans will recognize. For me, it creates a bridge from the
