Longtime Alternative Programmer Jonathan L Passes
Sad to report that longtime Alternative programmer Jonathan L Rosen passed away in Berlin, Germany on September 9th at the age of 76. Jonathan had been battling lung cancer; his last "Lopsided World Of L" two-hour syndicated show aired in March. At the time, JL said, "Time to say goodbye for now — not permanent but temporary for sure. The end of an 18 year career of this version of Lopsided World Of L 1.0. Love spending my whole life within the world of discovering new artists and new music. That will never stop. "So, I am announcing I am
Max Exits WWWX (96.9 The Fox)/Appleton-Oshkosh
Cumulus Alternative WWWX (96.9 The Fox)/Appleton-Oshkosh, WI PD/afternooner Max has exited out of the business. Max first started working at The Fox in 2002. He left in 2009 and returned to the station in 2018 and was promoted to PD in 2020. OM Jay Philpott is on the hunt for a new PD. Find the job posting HERE
Taking Back Sunday To Release First New Album In 7 Years
Taking Back Sunday released their new single “S’old” on September 6th via Fantasy/Concord. It arrived with the announcement that their eighth studio album 152, will drop on October 27th. Named for the section of road in North Carolina between Highpoint, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh where the band and their friends would meet up as teenagers. 152 is the band’s first full-length offering since 2016’s Tidal Wave. Commenting on their new album 152, Taking Back Sunday stated: "152 offers a lot more hope and light than we first realized when we were in the thick of it, putting it all together.
Blue October Spin The Truth Around Part II
(Photo Credit: Rachel Ziegler) Blue October has shared their new video for their single "Down Here Waiting." Watch it HERE! It's from the band's new album, Spinning The Truth Around Part II, set to drop September 29th. "We feel like we’re at the height of our craft," said Justin Furstenfeld, who found inspiration in R&B and hip-hop, namely J Dilla and Marvin Gaye. The album is the story of two people growing apart. Even if you did love someone, it’s okay if you both fall out of love. It’s the story about a loving relationship that changed, when the world
Mike Kaplan Joins WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia As PD
iHeartMedia Alternative WRFF (ALT 104.5)/Philadelphia has named Mike Kaplan as PD. Amber Miller shifts to APD/MD and continues to host nights from 7-mid. Philadelphia is a return to Kaplan's hometown. He was last at Audacy as Alternative Format VP and previously held SVP/Programming duties for Alternative KROQ/Los Angeles. Prior to Audacy, Kaplan was PD at iHeartMedia Alternative KYSR (ALT 98.7)/Los Angeles, then-Entercom Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle and KRBZ (96.5 The Buzz)/Kansas City.
