Vevo Releases St. Vincent Live Performance
Vevo announces the release of St. Vincent’s Live From Vevo Studios performance of "Reckless," off her seventh album All Born Screaming. "This was recorded during the All Born Screaming album release week and was the first time this band had performed together," said St. Vincent. The newest album from St. Vincent is her first fully self-produced effort. The album is equal parts spiritual desolation and rapturous acceptance. Watch the live performance of “Reckless” HERE.
WWDC (DC101)/Washington Names Alex Mac Night Host
iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC (DC101)/Washington, D.C. announces that Alex Mac has been named night host from 7p-mid, effective August 28th. The night shift has been open since Tamo shifted to middays last fall. Mac joins DC101 from Burwood Media, where he was Marketing Manager. He previously was APD/MD at KDXA/Des Moines, APD at WDCG/Raleigh, and started in nights at WRXL (ALT 102.1)/Richmond. "We are thrilled to welcome Alex back to the iHeartRadio family to host nights on the legendary DC101,” said Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. “I've known him from the beginning of his journey, and
Alternative New Music Friday #Happens
Happy Friday! Alternative New Music Friday #Happens with new albums out today from beabadoobee, Destroy Boys, Four Year Strong, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. It’s a slow week of new singles. You can find the latest new music to listen & download on Happens.vip Alternative Downloads page. The Killers released a new celebratory single “Bright Lights” last night ahead of their Hot Fuss Las Vegas Residency that begins next Wednesday 8/14. Find the new song and more in Alternative Music Info. Ratings Love! More highlights to share from Nielsen July ‘24 PPM Monthly 6+ Ratings were released the
The Killers Release “Bright Lights” Single Ahead Of Las Vegas Residency
The Killers released a celebratory homecoming single "Bright Lights" overnight via Island/Republic. The new track (available HERE) arrives as they head home for their Las Vegas Residency that begins next Wednesday, August 14th. The Killers are celebrating the 20th Anniversary Of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The Killers will perform Hot Fuss from front to back for the first time ever from August 14 thru September 1 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Tonight (8/9) The Killers headline Outside Lands Festival.
KRBZ (ALT 96.5)/Kansas City Flipping From Alternative To Sports
Audacy Alternative KRBZ (ALT 96.5)/Kansas City is flipping to Sports as 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM), effective August 15th. It ends a 22 year run for KRBZ as Alternative. The station rebranded from 96.5 The Buzz to ALT 96.5 in 2020. Longtime ALT 96.5 afternoon drive show, Church Of Lazlo – Lazlo, Slimfast and Snowcone – moves to sister KQRC (98.9 The Rock) for afternoons from 2-6pm (CT). Church Of Lazlo will continue airing on ALT 96.5 via simulcast until August 14th. ALT 96.5 will sign off at 6pm on August 14th and 96.5 The Fan will launch at 6am on
Wednesday Alternative Artist Discovery #Happens
Happy Wednesday! Your Happens.vip Alternative Artist Discovery Of The Week is Jack Kays. “I would describe my music as a blend of folk music and punk music,” says Kays, who hails from Cincinnati. Jack Kays is playing shows next month, including Riot Fest on September 21st. Big thanks to Lisa Sonkin at Columbia for VIP Access. The Smashing Pumpkins “Sighommi” is #1 Most Added this week on the Mediabase Alternative Add Board. Congrats to Thirty Tigers Mike DePippa & team! Ratings Love! Nielsen July ‘24 PPM Monthly 6+ Ratings are being released this week. Here are the latest stations to
Jack Kays
Jack Kays VIP Access. Let's meet Jack Kays. ARTIST Jack Kays SONG "Blow It", "GET A JOB" LABEL Columbia ORIGIN Cincinnati, OH What's up my name is Jack Kays, I've been making music my whole life, and playing guitar for the past 12-13 years. Writing songs is my favorite thing in the world. I was born in Toledo, OH and raised in Cincinnati, a true mid-westerner. I would describe my music as a blend of folk music and punk music. My biggest influences are Bob Dylan, Nirvana, bands like
