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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.

Christine Malovetz Adds RVP/Programming Of KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle

  Audacy ups Christine Malovetz to RVP/Programming of Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle. Malovetz continues overseeing Alternative WINS-HD2 (ALT 92.3)/New York, WDZH (ALT 98.7)/Detroit, and WRXL (ALT 103.1)/Richmond, based out New York. She replaces RVP John Allers, who relinquishes KNDD to focus on the re-launch of  Alternative KITS (LIVE 105)/San Francisco. In addition, Allers continues as RVP/Programming KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas, KNRK (94/7 FM)/Portland, and KKDO (ALT 94.7)/Sacramento. In a staff memo, Audacy/Seattle SVP/Market Manager Jack Hutchison said, “Let me start by expressing a very big thank you to John Allers for all of his hard work and focus around 107.7

October 12th, 2023|News Updates|

Mike Jones And Tamo Promoted At WWDC (DC101)/Washington

iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. ups Mike Jones to PM Drive and Tamo to APD/MD/middays. As Afternoon Host, Mike Jones will be responsible for hosting “The Afternoon Adventure” from 3-7p. As midday host, Tamo will be responsible for hosting “It’s Tamo Time” following “Elliot in the Morning.”  “For nearly 50 years, the success of DC101 has been rooted in larger-than-life personalities who are passionate about the music and put the audience first,” said Dustin Matthews, Director Of Rock Programming. “Mike Jones and Tamo are two shining examples of that legacy, uniquely connecting to the DMV through the music, lifestyle and

October 12th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

Cumulus Selects Maneskin ‘Honey (Are U Coming?)’ For ‘Your Music First’ Campaign

Cumulus Media launches the 10th installment of its exclusive “Your Music First” featuring Arista Records recording artist, Maneskin new single “Honey (Are U Coming?).” Beginning October 9th, the campaign will air for four weeks on Cumulus Rock and Alternative radio stations across the U.S. and will share personal stories and insights from the Rome, Italy four-piece band Maneskin.   Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said, “Mäneskin is the rare current band able to channel old school glam into their music through powerful hooks and rock star personalities. Thanks to our partners at Arista Records, that personality will get

October 9th, 2023|Alternative|

Rob Riccitelli Returns To WCYY/Portland, ME To Host Mornings

Townsquare Alternative WCYY/Portland, ME welcomes back Rob Riccitelli to host mornings, effective October 9th. Riccitelli previously worked at WCYY from 2000-2016. He replaces syndicated “Toucher & Rich in mornings. Riccitelli will continue his full time job as a real estate agent. On Facebook, he posted: My Townsquare Media family has invited me to come back to do the only shift I never did in the 16 years I was there and will also allow me to continue to be a full time real estate agent – I’m just going to need to wake up a bit earlier… Starting next Monday,

October 6th, 2023|Alternative, News Updates|

iDKHOW Reveals Next Chapter With Gloom Division Album Coming in February

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW), the musical project of Salt Lake City-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Dallon Weekes, unveils his new single, "What Love?" from sophomore album, GLOOM DIVISION, scheduled to drop on February 23rd via Concord. "What Love?" is an homage to the sexually suggestive R&B hits of the 90s. It arrived with a visually captivating video directed by iDKHOW’s longtime collaborator, Raúl Gonzo. The mastermind of Dallon Weekes is on a bewitching journey through a vivid set, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a John Waters film, seamlessly transitioning between various eccentric characters. Watch the video

October 6th, 2023|Alternative, Music Info|

BoyWithUke Reveals Lucid Dreams On New Music Friday

BoyWithUke unveils his new album, Lucid Dreams, (10/6) via Mercury/Republic. He  celebrated the release by making his late night television debut with performance of the single “Migraine” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! last night Watch the performance HERE. The 14-track album blends alternative, pop, and electronic elements and traces BoyWithUke’s journey thus far, holding nothing back in terms of intention, emotionality, and truth. Lucid Dreams encapsulates in BoyWithUke’s words: “my desires, my fears, my past, and my dreams.” He wrote, recorded, and produced a majority of the new songs in just a three-week period. BoyWithUke continues racing towards a major

October 6th, 2023|Alternative, Music Info|

Foo Fighters Announce Summer 2024 Tour Dates

Foo Fighters have confirmed a massive run of summer 2024 U.S. Stadium tour dates. The newly announced leg of the Everything Or Nothing At All Tour will kick off with the band’s return to New York’s Citi Field for a doubleheader on July 17th and July 19th. The tour includes 12 dates at 10 stadiums, including a pair of shows August 9th and August 11th at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Pretenders, The Hives, Mammoth WVH, Amyl and The Sniffers, Alex G, and L7 will support Foo Fighters on various tour dates. General on sale for tickets begins Friday, October

October 5th, 2023|Alternative, Music Info|

KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver Sets Lineup For ‘Not So Silent Night’

KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver Sets Lineup For ‘Not So Silent Night’ iHeartMedia Alternative KTCL (Channel 93.3)/Denver announces its "Not So Silent Night" holiday concert will be Monday, December 11th at Mission Ballroom. The lineup is: Lovejoy, Colony House, Ella Red, and Seth Beamer. Tickets on go on sale on Friday, October 6th. 

October 4th, 2023|News Updates|

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