-
At The News Desk
Shawn Alexander -
AUG29
Alternative
Monday, August 29, 2011
»
Last update: 4:26 PM (PT)
-
Katy Perry's 'Firework' Wins Video Of The Year At MTV VMAs
Sunday Night
KATY PERRY's "Firework" won Video of the Year as MTV handed out its 2011 Video Music Awards in a nationally-televised show from LOS ANGELES SUNDAY night. BRITNEY SPEARS, NICKI MINAJ, and the FOO FIGHTERS took home top pop, hip-hop, and rock honors, respectively, while ADELE's "Rolling in the Deep" won four technical awards and LADY GAGA's "Born This Way" won two awards.
The awards were ... more »
-
Cleveland's 92.3 The Fan Launches
New
The launch of CBS RADIO's Sports WKRK/CLEVELAND took place this morning as the station officially switches from Alternative RADIO 92.3 to 92.3 THE FAN as first announced earlier this month (NET NEWS 8/4).
OHIO MEDIA WATCH has compiled all the information about the station's new lineup. Mornings, as previously announced, are being handled by the reunited KEVIN KILEY and CHUCK BOOMS, with OMW reporting that former crosstown ... more »
-
More Changes At Tulsa's Z-104.5 The Edge
More changes at SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS Alternative KMYZ (Z-104.5 THE EDGE)/TULSA: Morning co-host GREG KOCAK and middayer DEMKO both exit.
DEREK, who was hired a week ago for afternoons (NET NEWS 8/22), will now do mornings. CHUCK STIKL of THE GREG & CHUCK morning show moves to PM drive. Weekender DREW slides into middays.
LUNCHBOX will continue to serve as the night host.
-
New Book On Seattle's Music History
Released October 11th
The 20th anniversaries of NIRVANA and PEARL JAM will also include a new book entitled, "THE STRANGEST TRIBE: HOW A GROUP OF SEATTLE ROCK BANDS INVENTED GRUNGE" that debunks popular media portrayals about grunge, and examines the conditions that led to the phenomenon.
Over five years, STEPHEN TOW, a professor of 20th century U.S., pop culture, and rock history at DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE in DOYLESTOWN, PA, conducted 120 interviews with the key artists ... more »
-
AUG26
Alternative
Friday, August 26, 2011
»
Last update: 3:45 PM (PT)
-
Nomi Moves To Colorado Springs For Middays At KRXP
Nomi
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS Alternative KRXP (THE ALTERNATIVE RXP @ 103.9)/COLORADO SPRINGS, CO hires NOMI for middays/Promotions Director starting MONDAY, AUGUST 29th. NOMI joins from TRIAD BROADCASTING Rocker KQWB (Q98)/FARGO, ND where she handled nights.
KRXP PD AARON ZYTLE told ALL ACCESS, "We are thrilled to have her on board here at RXP. She'll be a great addition to our staff and the COLORADO SPRINGS COMMUNITY.
-
Stephanie Harty Joins In De Goot Entertainment For Alternative Promotion
In De Goot
Former UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS VP/Alternative & Rock Promotion STEPHANIE HARTY joins IN DE GOOT ENTERTAINMENT for Alternative Promotion.
You can reach STEPH at (773) 454-7872 or madhankmusic@gmail.com.
-
AUG25
Alternative
Thursday, August 25, 2011
»
Last update: 3:55 AM (PT)
-
Peter Gray Is Back In El-Lay
Looks Better With A Tan
Okay, so it's really BURBANK! But ALL ACCESS is pleased to report that WB & REPRISE SVP/Promotion PETER GRAY has sold off his long johns, donated his heavy winter coats and sub-zero parkas to charity, and is happily wearing aloha shirts, shorts and sandals to work each day, versus all those layers of clothes that everyone walks around in, while dodging raindrops and snowflakes in NOO YAWK.
Here's where you can find him:
WARNER BROS. RECORDS & REPRISE RECORDS
3300 Warner Boulevard -- 3rd Floor
BURBANK, CA 91505818 953 3630 Office
818 840 2474 Fax
peter.gray@wbr.com
pg@wbr.com -
AUG24
Alternative
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
»
Last update: 2:44 PM (PT)
-
Kelly Ransford Named Promotions Director At Entercom/Seattle
New Duties
ENTERCOM Triple A KMTT (THE MOUNTAIN)/SEATTLE morning show producer KELLY RANSFORD has been named Promotions Dir. for THE MOUNTAIN and for sister Alternative KNDD (THE END) replacing JOE HAMMILL, who exits for other career opportunities. She will report to PD MIKE KAPLAN, who now programs both stations.
-
MoJo Joins WRXL As Production/Imaging Director
Former COX RADIO Alternative WDYL (Y-101)/RICHMOND PD/PM-driver MOJO (a.k.a. JOE RUPP) joins crosstown Alternative WRXL (102.1 THE X) as Production/Imaging Director/on-air.
MOJO has recently been doing music consulting/part-time work at STU-COMM AAA Noncomm WNRN/CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
-
15K Celebrate The Crue At Sunset Strip Music Festival
Rockin' The Strip
The fourth annual SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF), held last weekend in WEST HOLLYWOOD, attracted 15,000 music fans, making this year's event the most successful so far. The fest concluded with a performance by MÖTLEY CRÜE.
The three-day festival launched THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th with a special CRUE tribute hosted by BOB BUCHMANN of KLOS and KENNEDY of 98.7fm. Guests such as RAY MANZAREK of ... more »
-
WEQX Announces Lineup For 2nd Annual 'PearlPalooza'
September 24th In Downtown Albany
On the heels of LOLLAPALOOZA, NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS Alternative WEQX/MANCHESTER, VT-ALBANY, NY announces the 2nd Annual 'EQX-sponsored "PEARLPALOOZA" music and arts festival will take place SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th on Pearl Street in downtown ALBANY.
The free event begins at noon with two stages of national and local acts. Performing on The Real Alternative Main Stage are: MUTEMATH; ... more »
-
AUG23
Alternative
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
»
Last update: 2:38 PM (PT)
-
RCA Records Announces New Leadership Structure
EVP/Promotion Joe Riccitelli To Oversee Pop/Rock
The New Team Unveiled
ALL ACCESS has confirmed that RCA MUSIC GROUP and JIVE LABEL GROUP are now known as RCA RECORDS, with CEO PETER EDGE and Pres./CEO TOM CORSON announcing the new leadership structure for the new RCA RECORDS.
In a joint statement, they outlined: JOE RICCITELLI will now lead the Pop/Rock promotion teams
MARK PITTS remains President Urban Music/BYSTORM ENTERTAINMENT
KEITH NAFTALY, RANI HANCOCK and DAVID WOLTER ... more »
-
AUG22
Alternative
Monday, August 22, 2011
»
Last update: 2:11 PM (PT)
-
Derek Kastner Joins KMYZ For Afternoons
Derek Kastner
SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS Alternative KMYZ (Z-104.5 THE EDGE)/TULSA hires DEREK KASTNER for afternoons, effective immediately.
DEREK was most recently on-air at BUTLER BROADCASTING Alternative KXNA/FAYETTEVILLE, AR.
-
Michael Starr Joins Glassnote Entertainment Group As National Dir./Promotion
Michael Starr
GLASSNOTE RECORDS adds MICHAEL STARR as Nat'l Dir./Promotion, based out of AUSTIN. Starting AUGUST 22nd, STARR will report directly to GLASSNOTE Head of Promotion NICK PETROPOULOS. STARR comes to GLASSNOTE from WIND-UP RECORDS where he worked in promotion since 2001.
"I can't even fully describe to you how excited I am about coming to work with NICK, DANIEL GLASS and the entire crew at GLASSNOTE," said STARR. "I'm looking ... more »
-
KNDD Celebrates 20 Years Of The End In Seattle
ENTERCOM Alternative KNDD (107-7 THE END)/SEATTLE celebrates its "20th Birthday" TOMORROW (8/23). Beginning TUESDAY, THE END will be playing back the TOP 107 END SONGS OF ALL-TIME.
Making appearances from the ghosts of THE END's past are MARCO COLLINS, BILL REID, DICK ROSETTI, DJ NO NAME, ANDY SAVAGE, BRIAN BECK, ... more »
-
Jelli Tweaker User Interaction On Scheduling
Rockets And Bombs
Interactive music scheduling system JELLI has changed the way used can impact the chances their favorite songs are played more and the songs they don't like are played less. Users are now limited to a maximum of 11 Rockets ("likes") and 5 ("dislikes") Bombs in their account.
New to the system us a Rocket expiration feature in that when a user rockets up a track on JELLI, a countdown timer on the track will indicates the time remaining until the rocket expires. When the timer reaches 00:00:00, the rocket is removed and the track's score is decreased. Rocket expiration times vary by station, but generally range from two to four hours.
-
CBS Interactive Music Group To Launch 50 Net Music Stations, Asks For Product
CBS RADIO’s Interactive Music Group will be launching 50 new music Internet radio stations in SEPTEMBER that will be available on its Radio.com player and promoted throughout its network. Genres covered include: Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Country, Blues, Alternative, New Age, Reggae, Dance, Christian, Gospel, Latin and Classic Hits stations.
Since several of our stations will be uncensored, please make to send the unedited versions. They also accept WAV files -- but NO mp3s.
Please send physical releases to SETH NEIMAN, CBS RADIO, 40 W. 57th St. 14th Floor, NEW YORK, NY 10019
-
CBS Teams Up With Red Hot Chili Peppers For Exclusive Radio Special
Red Hot Radio
CBS RADIO stations across the country will feature the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS first exclusive radio interview prior to the release of their new record next MONDAY, AUGUST 29th. RED HOT RADIO, as it will be called, will air on select CBS RADIO stations beginning TONIGHT (8/22) at 7p, with a special interview conducted by Alternative KROQ/LOS ANGELES PM-driver STRYKER.
During the program, the band will discuss and ... more »
-
KXTE Announces 'X-Fest: Free Music For The People Festival'
Free Vegas Show On 9/10
CBS RADIO Alternative KXTE (X-107.5)/LAS VEGAS announces "X-FEST: FREE MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE FESTIVAL" will be held at the SUNSET STATION AMPHITHEATER on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th. The free show kicks off at 6p with AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, SLEEPER AGENT, REDLIGHT KING, and OTHERWISE.
Tickets for this event can be won through SEPTEMBER 9th by listening to X107.5 on-air, online, and through mobile devices or by visiting a station van stop.
Find all the van stops and more info posted on www.x1075lasvegas.com.
-
KVGS Announces Local 107.9's 5th Birthday Blowout Weekend In Las Vegas
August 26th-28th
GGB LLC Alternative KVGS (107.9 THE ALTERNATIVE)/LAS VEGAS announces the "LOCAL 107.9 5th BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT WEEKEND," AUGUST 26th-28th at THE ROYAL RESORT. KVGS will celebrate five years of supporting local music -- "LOCAL 107.9" airs on SUNDAY nights at 10p -- by showcasing 22 local artists over the course of the weekend.
The showcases will take place poolside at THE ROYAL RESORT and inside at ... more »
-
AUG19
Alternative
Friday, August 19, 2011
»
Last update: 5:21 PM (PT)
-
KMYZ PD Kenny Wall Exits
Paul Kriegler Tapped Interim PD
SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS Alternative KMYZ (Z-104.5 THE EDGE)/TULSA PD KENNY WALL exits after over five years at the station. Reach out to KENNY at (918) 284-3540 or kenwall1965@cox.net.
Sister Classic Hits KTSO (94.1 THE SOUND) PD PAUL KRIEGLER adds Interim PD duties of THE EDGE. KRIEGLER programmed KMYZ from '95-'97. He will take music calls on THURSDAYS from 1-3p. He can be reached at (918) 632-7113 or paul@edgetulsa.com.
-
Pearl Jam's 20th Anniversary Film And Soundtrack Arrives Worldwide On September 20th
'Crown Of Thorns' Is The First Song Released
SONY MUSIC held an intimate PEARL JAM TWENTY Screening on THURSDAY (8/18) evening in LOS ANGELES. The stunning two-hour documentary honoring PEARL JAM’s 20th Anniversary is told by ACADEMY AWARD-winning director and music journalist CAMERON CROWE.
The film includes rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus recently shot concert and interview footage. PEARL JAM TWENTY chronicles the years leading up to the band’s formation after ... more »
-
KXTE's 'Locals Live' Battle Of The Bands Starts Sunday
The final nine weeks of CBS RADIO Alternative KXTE (X107.5)/LAS VEGAS' Locals Live battle of the bands competition will be held at Crossroads at HOUSE OF BLUES, starting SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st. Bands will take the stage for a chance to open for X107.5’s Holiday Havoc 2011 and $5,000 in SAM ASH merchandise.
Three great bands on a nightly basis every SUNDAY will have 30 minutes to convince the crowd they have what ... more »