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.
Los Lonely Boys are back at AC radio and it’s about time. Many of our radio programmers are really loving their new “Don’t Walk Away” (Playing In Traffic) and for good reason. We’re still seeing some amazing action from American Authors. This red hot new powerhouse outfit has a real gem on their hands with “Best Day Of My Life” (Island) […]
Colbie Caillat is back at the AC format and that makes for some very good news. Her new single “Hold On” (Universal/UMG) is just what radio needs at this time. Colbie is an amazing talent and we’re so happy to have her back with such a great new track. Those fabulous Plain White T`s are back. Everybody is singing the […]
Gavin Degraw is back at AC radio and that is always a good thing as he is a format favorite. His latest single “Make A Move” (RCA/RLG) is being lauded as one of his best by programmers and music critics alike. Also getting back on track is the Fray. One of the best bands to come along in quite some […]
Imagine Dragons is one of the most exciting bands to come around in quite some time. It’s no surprise to see that their latest single “Demons” (Interscope) is already fast becoming a solid favorite among our stations. Bruno Mars keeps his story quite consistent as he continues to build his good fortune. “Gorilla” (Atlantic/WEA) is his latest and this track is […]
Everybody appears to really be loving the new band Capital Cities. Their “Safe And Sound” (Capitol/EMI) has taken awhile to take hold but the label has stuck with this gem and good things are really starting to happen for them. We’re also thrilled for Sara Bareilles. She is an amazing talent and is finally getting some well-deserved attention for […]
Pink is back at the AC format with yet another gem. “True Love” (RCA/RLG) is finding a lot of action from a good number of our reporters. Pink also embarks on an acting career in a film set for release any day now. I’m sure she’ll do well in that field too. There is such a huge buzz for Florida […]
One of the best new bands out there at AC radio is Paramore. They showcase their talents in a very big way as their new “Still Into You” (Fueled By Ramen) takes flight. Of Monsters And Men are also making some bold and powerful moves at radio. The new “Mountain Sound”(Universal Republic) pulls them right out of the “one hit wonder” […]
Matchbox 20 has come back to the format with a brilliant new track. “Our Song” (Atlantic/WEA) reminds us of why we have missed these guys at radio. From the early numbers by our panel this could be a real welcome back hit for them. Nobody is hotter right now than Alabama Shakes. They are taking their single “Hold On” […]
Pink has released one of her best singles to the format ever. “Just Give Me A Reason” (RCA/RLG) that features some additional vocals from that Fun guy, is moving by leaps and bounds and for good reason. This could be her next huge #1 single. Dido is back at the format and that’s always a […]
Bruno Mars has be one of the brightest music stars to come around in a long while. The format really loves him and they are falling all over his new “When I Was Your Man” (Atlantic/WEA). That should be of no surprise as this guy is such a major talent and I believe he’s just getting started. I had the […]
