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Shawn Alexander has been connecting the Alternative Community from Radio & Records (1989-1995) to All Access (1996-2023) to #Happens.

KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas Debuts New On-Air Lineup 

Audacy Alternative KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas debuts new weekday on-air lineup, effective today (11/4). Ian Camfield moves from middays to mornings from 7am-1pm (CT) with Marci Wiser joining lineup for middays from 1pm-4pm, and Nicole Alvarez is now on from 4:00pm-7pm. Kevan Kenny remains in nights from 7pm-11pm.  "We’re excited to unveil this dynamic new lineup, designed to enhance our overall weekday programming slate,” said John Allers, Regional Vice President of Programming, Audacy. “We’re committed to delivering an exceptional listening experience to our listeners in the DFW area and beyond, and we look forward to this revamped lineup entertaining them throughout

November 4th, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Alternative New Music Friday #Happens  

Happy Friday! Welcome to November! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with The Cure, Songs Of A Lost World. The highly-anticipated new album is out today. The 8 song collection is The Cure’s first new album in 16 years. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. Robert Smith created the sleeve concept, and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album's art and design. The cover art features 'Bagatelle', a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat. To celebrate the release, The Cure will be playing Live At Troxy in London. You can watch the Global Live Stream today on

November 1st, 2024|Alternative, Introduction|

Weezer Releases 30th Anniversary Edition Of Blue Album 

Weezer celebrates three decades of their debut full-length album with a 30th Anniversary release today of the Blue Album via Geffen/UMe.  The Super Deluxe Edition box set includes the classic album newly remastered from the original analog tapes. Across four 12-inch 180-gram LPs, a 10-inch EP, and 7-inch, it consists of 50 songs in total—with thirty-six previously unreleased tracks (encompassing 8 “Kitchen Tape Demos”), twenty-two early practices and live recordings, six BBC radio recordings – two of which have never been heard before – and four tracks from their LMU sessions. Longtime friend, collaborator, and de facto band historian Karl

November 1st, 2024|Alternative, Music Info|

ALT 94.3 Debuts In Winnipeg

Pattison Media Hot AC CHNW/Winnipeg has flipped the switch from 94.3 Now! Radio to Alternative as ALT 94.3 – Winnipeg’s Music Alternative. The station plans to establish The Alternative Music Experience in Winnipeg with music from the 2000s and on-air talent providing local vibes. ALT 94-3 PD Dale Davies said, "Winnipeg is long overdue for a station dedicated to new Alternative Music and I couldn’t be prouder to bring the best in Alternative to my hometown." “We are excited to be Winnipeg’s Music Alternative and specialize in what alternative music is today and has been over the past 20+ years,"

October 31st, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Hook Partners With Glassnote Records

Hook, the new AI-powered social music app that allows music fans to create, share and discover authorized remixes and mashups of their favorite songs, has partnered with Glassnote Records in an innovative deal to add new tracks from Glassnote's roster, which includes bby, Dylan Cartlidge, Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, GROUPLOVE, CHVRCHES, and AURORA. Daniel Glass, Founder and President of Glassnote said, "Glassnote Records is proud to embrace progressive, open-minded, and forward-thinking ideas. It has always been our goal to run toward what's next, focusing on the potential of new technologies while recognizing artists' creative integrity as

October 30th, 2024|Alternative, News Updates|

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2025 Tour Performing The Get Ready Album From New Order

Peter Hook & The Light have announced a North American tour beginning in May 2025 where they will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety, alongside a selection of the most seminal tracks from Joy Division and New Order. Hook is the founder/bassist of both Joy Division and New Order.  The Get Ready album was released in 2001; it was the seventh studio album from New Order. The album was dedicated by the band to Rob Gretton, the manager of both Joy Division and New Order who had died in 1999. Peter Hook & The Light first

October 30th, 2024|Alternative, Music Info|

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