AccuRadio, a pioneering human-curated streaming music service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing unsustainable royalty obligations and a failed legal settlement with SoundExchange, the organization tasked with collecting and distributing digital music royalties. The Chicago-based company, founded in 2000 by longtime radio and streaming advocate Kurt Hanson, reported $1 million in assets and […]
Welcome to a very special issue for us here at New Music Weekly. We are thrilled to pay tribute to all of the winners for our 2025 New Music Awards. For this issue we also put the spotlight on our Independent artists and bands that play such an important part of our music industry. A […]
“Dancing With Angeles” is from the Best Of Boni Jane. The new album of love songs sung by singer/songwriter Boni Jane is sure to help bring cheer to music lovers in every season. With the launch of this Album it contains eight of Boni Jane’s favorite songs. The beautifully crafted songs with their soulful vibes […]
Audacy has announced a frequency realignment for two of its Chattanooga radio outlets, set to take effect Thursday, May 23 at 12pm ET. WRXR-FM (Rock 105) will move to 103.7 FM and rebrand as “Rock 103.7,” while WKXJ-FM (Kiss FM) will shift to 105.5 FM, rebranding as “105.5 Kiss FM.” “We always find ways to […]
Hope Media Group appoints veteran broadcaster Chris Pickett as Assistant Program Director and Music Director for 89.3 KSBJ in Houston. Previously, Pickett has held programming and on-air positions in Tucson, Las Vegas, and most recently Boise, ID, where he served as Director of Content for Townsquare Media. Known for multi-market programming and talent development, Pickett […]
“SZA with Kendrick Lamar’s “30 For 30” (Top Dawg/RCA) pulls in the calls on KPLT” Dano/Paris, TX
Adult Contemporary Music
