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.
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 […]
Ellie Goulding is fast becoming the new darling of AC40 radio. She keeps her streak at the format alive and well with the addition of “Still Falling For You” (Interscope). Vocally and production wise it’s one of her best to date. Recording artist Lindsey Stirling has teamed up with Andrew McMahon for a bit of […]
The pairing of Nick Jonas with the ever popular Tove Lo has turned into pure magic. “Close” (Safehouse/Island) is the single that is getting raves and big time spins in the Hot AC and Top40 world. Those fun loving American Authors are at their best these days. They are taking the single “What We Live […]
Pink is back at the AC40 format and make no mistake about that. One of our favorite female recording artists takes her new single “Just Like Fire” (Disney) out for a spin and all of the radio programmers are going crazy for this track. We’re not too surprised as everything she puts her name on […]
Taylor Swift continues to rock the format with hit Taylor Swift continues to rock the format hit after hit. Now she’s taking the single “New Romantics” (Big Machine/Universal) out for a drive and the results are as good as usual for her. You can expect another #1 from her with this strong commercial track. Also […]
Rachel Platten appears to have broken the one hit wonder syndrome and is making no apologies about it. “Stand By You” (Columbia) is fast becoming a radio anthem. She has taken the empowerment movement to another level with this bright and infectious song. I’m happy to report that Seal is back at the format. “Every […]
Coldplay is back at the format and as expected they are being met with open arms. The new “Adventure Of A Lifetime” (Parlophone/Atlantic) makes them quite relevant for what’s going on at radio and it appears that the band will be back on track with this gem. Kelly Clarkson has another winner on her hands […]
