Katastro To Release Final Album To Honor Late Lead Singer Andy Chaves
Katastro announces final album, Until The End Of Time, in honor of their late lead singer Andy Chaves. The band's seventh album will be released on October 4th via Kamp Records/Controlled Substance Sound Labs. The Arizona-based quartet began working on new music in May 2022 when a tragic car accident took the life of Chaves. Over the last two years, Katastro’s surviving members – Ryan Weddle (bass), Andrew Stravers (drums), and Tanner Riccio (guitar) – searched through hard drives and past recording sessions to collect any vocal takes from Chaves they could find. Until The End Of Time took shape
blink-182 Announce ONE MORE TIME… PART-2
blink-182 will release ONE MORE TIME… PART-2 on September 6th via Columbia Records. The band's new 8 tracks on ONE MORE TIME… PART-2 will include the first single "ALL IN MY HEAD" set to be released this Friday, August 23rd. Last year's ONE MORE TIME… marked the first album to feature the group’s iconic lineup — Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker since 2011. The new single arrives nearly one year after the title track "ONE MORE TIME" was released. ONE MORE TIME… PART-2 will be released in multiple physical configurations in addition to digital. These include the 2
Christine Malovetz Named Brand Manager Of WSFS (104.3 The Shark)/Miami
Audacy has named Christine Malovetz as Brand Manager of Alternative WSFS (104.3 The Shark)/Miami, effective immediately. Malovetz replaces Ross Mahoney, who was overseeing 104.3 The Shark as part of his RVP duties until his position was eliminated two weeks ago. Malovetz will continue serving as Vice President of Alternative Programming and Operations, overseeing KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle, WDZH (ALT 98.7)/Detroit, WRXL (ALT 102.1/Richmond, and WINS-HD2 (ALT 92.3)/New York. Audacy SVP/Programming Dave Richards said, "Christine has an unwavering dedication to all of her brands and this format. She’s created waves here at Audacy and she’s extremely deserving of this opportunity. I
Famous Firsts #Happens On Monday
Happy Monday! We kickoff the first day of the week with Amy Grey from WMRQ (Radio 104.1)/Hartford sharing her Famous Firsts. Jack White “That’s How I’m Feeling” lands #1 Most Picked Song on New Music Discovery Picks for the second week in a row. In week #2 on the Alternative chart, Jack White is already Top 15! twenty one pilots “The Craving” hits #1 on the Mediabase Alternative Chart this week. Congrats to Greg Dorfman & the Elektra team! It’s the 12th #1 single for twenty one pilots! Love And Rockets will release “So Alive” Remix EP on August 30th.
Week of 8/19
WGBJ (Alt 102.3)/Ft. Wayne Programming Asst./Afternoon Drive Zack Skyler (8/19), Audacy Regional Brand Manager, Alternative Christy Taylor (8/21), KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles Music Coordinator/Nights Christen Limon (8/22), Contraband/#Happens’ Beatrix Danko (8/23).
WEQX/Albany Sets Stage For PearlPalooza 2024
Northshire Communications Alternative WEQX/Manchester, VT-Albany, NY has announced the lineup for PearlPalooza 2024 on September 21st. The annual free event on Pearl Street in Downtown Albany will feature Robert DeLong, Jakob Nowell (performing songs from Sublime and Jakobs Castle), The Ramona Flowers, Laveda, and The Sugar Hold. All the fun begins at 12noon. More details HERE.
Love And Rockets Celebrate The 35th Anniversary Of ‘So Alive’ With Remix EP
Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of their hit single “So Alive,” Love And Rockets will release a limited-edition remix EP that contains remixes of the track by The Crystal Method and D.J. K. on August 30th. The EP will be available on limited edition clear picture disc and digitally. “So Alive” was released in 1989 off of Love And Rockets self-titled breakthrough fourth album. Last year, Love And Rockets -- Daniel Ash (vocals and guitar), David J (vocals and bass) and Kevin Haskins (drums) reunited and played their first show in 15 years at Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, CA.
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
TGIF! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today from Falling In Reverse, Father John Misty, and Foster The People. Yes, all 3 start with the letter “F.” Isn’t that ironic? It’s certainly been one F’n week. Still shocked about the heartbreaking news on the sudden passing of Ian McCain from WLUM (FM 102/1)/Milwaukee. Michelle Rutkowski has a special on-air tribute show planned for today at 2p (CT). The station is collecting favorite memories of Ian for the tribute. Please share them HERE. You can tune in HERE. Get more details in Alternative News. The Lumineers will release
