New Music Weeky’s Inside AC Radio focuses weekly on the hottest artist at Adult Contemporary radio. Chart activity, new releases and where to find them at U.S. radio.
The Backstreet Boys are back at radio and that’s always a welcome sight at the AC40 format. “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (RCA/RLG) is the one that is setting the music world on fire. With the boys back on the radio for the Summer of 2018, having this single out and about is just what […]
Niall Horan continues to be one of the most promising artists at the AC40 format. He’s come quite far as a solo artist from his One Direction days and his current single entitled “On The Loose” (Capitol) further showcases just how strong he’s becoming as an artist. AJR has teamed up with Rivers Cuomo for a […]
Imagine Dragons are truly the hottest band in the USA. They prove it once and for all as their new “Whatever It Takes” (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope) makes bold moves bringing in a number of early believers. Those X Ambassadors are also back at it again and make no mistake about that. The new and solid “Ahead Of […]
Charlie Puth continues his reign on the format with music that all of our listeners can relate to. “How Long” (Artist Partners/Atlantic) is his latest and from the looks of how it’s being received good things are on the way for him. U2 are back at the format and that is always a welcome event. […]
Ed Sheeran continues his winning ways at AC40 and really is the banner artist for the format. “Perfect” (Atlantic) is about as “perfect” as they come giving this multi-talented gent another hit at radio. Taylor Swift is not doing too bad either. Her return in the powerful “Look What You Made Me Do” (Big Machine/Universal) […]
Andy Grammer has teamed up with Lunch Money Lewis for a real AC40 winner. “Give Love” (S Curve/EMI) is the single that is getting raves from our panel of music and program directors. You may want to give this one some extra attention. I’m also happy to report that Bruno Mars has yet another winner […]
Charlie Puth is back with a great single for AC radio and that’s always welcome news at the format. “Attention” (Artist Partners/Atlantic) is a nice cutting edge track for Charlie and he’s been making the rounds on the national media scene to help push the song across the finish line. We’ll be able to see […]
The pairing of Kygo & Selena Gomez has turned out to become something quite special. “It Ain’t Me” (Interscope) is the track that a good number of our music and program directors are embracing. It might be time to give some special attention to this fast breaking hit. Meghan Trainor is back at radio in […]
Ed Sheeran is without a doubt the darling of the AC format. His very latest in “Shape Of You” (Atlantic) continues to showcase his development as an artist. Ed always seems to keep you guessing as to which direction he can go and just when you think you know what his next move will be, […]
Adele is back on the AC40 with yet another music masterpiece. “Water Under The Bridge” (XL Recordings/Columbia) showcases additional strengths that she has and just when you thought she may have peaked you can forget about it. John Mayer is back at the format and that is always a good thing. His new “Love On […]
