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.
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 […]
Taylor Swift continues her radio dominance with hit after hit. She continues her record breaking streak with “Wildest Dreams” (Big Machine/Universal). The single is on fire at Hot AC and Top40 and it should not take too long for this one to hit the top of the charts. It’s a little different vocal spin for […]
Don Henley is back at the AC format and he’s always welcomed with open arms. His new “Take A Picture Of This” (Capitol) is one of the best tracks coming from him & we can see that radio is as excited about this one as we are. Expect some big things ahead for Don Henley […]
Brian Wilson has finally returned to pop radio. Not only is he bringing the single “Love And Mercy” (Capitol) out to the public, his private life is being revealed in a film of the same name. I got a chance to see it the other day and it’s quite something – a must see for […]
Rachel Platten has a good thing going and make no mistake about that. Her “Fight Song” (Columbia) is helping to launch her career in a very big way and many of our music and program directors are raving about her. Watch for some big moves ahead for this super talented recording artist. Jason Derulo has […]
