SOUND CHECK
Digital Ads Reach $2.3 Billion, Stabilizing Radio Revenue
Digital advertising revenue totaled $2.3 billion in 2025, accounting for nearly one-quarter of all radio industry ad sales and helping stabilize overall revenue, according to the 14th Annual Digital Benchmarking Report from Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), produced by Borrell Associates Inc. The report found digital sales represented 24.4% of total radio revenue nationwide last year. On average, individual stations generated $511,873 in digital revenue in 2025, while the typical market cluster produced $2.26 million. Borrell forecasts digital revenue will continue to outpace prior growth, rising 9.5% this year to approximately $2.5 billion, compared with 7.8% growth in 2025. Since 2022, […]
Siena Fantini Cuts to the Heart of Young Love Gone Cold in “Claustrophobia”
Pop singer-songwriter Siena Fantini kicks off 2026 with the release of her new single “claustrophobia.” With her talented vocals and diary-like storytelling, this track marks her first single since the release of her debut EP, what is it with me? “claustrophobia” unveils the inner conflict of having deep emotions for someone while still being young and unsure of what you truly want, even when it’s right in front of you. “claustrophobia” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. “claustrophobia” cuts straight to the heart of young love gone cold. Siena Fantini writes like a lover halfway out the door, but […]
McVay and SuiteRadio in New Representation Agreement
Consultant Mike McVay, a 2025 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, has joined with SuiteRadio as a strategic advisor to help popularize the company’s full line of original broadcast programming. McVay will also help evaluate new talent to further expand the SuiteRadio line up with shows that get noticed. McVay said, “The level of high-quality content and multiplatform approach of SuiteRadio is unique and that excites me. Add to that the creativity of their leadership team and how they view media, and this opportunity is going to be groundbreaking, and that makes it magnetic.” SuiteRadio COO Pat Fant added, “We are […]
Sophie Gault’s UNHINGED Raises a Glass to Reckless Wisdom and Salt-Tinged Journeys
Sophie Gault, Tennessee’s resident Americana rocker, has released her high-octane album, UNHINGED. The record perfectly captures defiant whiskey-soaked midnight expeditions and wild child confessions, painting a picture of well-traveled roads in the dead of night. Produced with Americana’s heart beating through each track’s waking fiber, Gault’s album breathes with experience and adamant rebellion. Sophie Gault’s long-awaited record, UNHINGED, is now available on all major digital streaming platforms via Torrez Music Group. Across the record’s 10 tracks, Sophie Gault raises a glass to the chaos of life, leans into the messiness of desire and reinvention, and proves that the most outlaw thing you can do […]
Blake Shelton adds eight new dates to Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
This post was originally published on this site. Due to popular demand Blake Shelton has announced eight additional dates for his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, taking place May 6-24, 2026. Shelton shared a video of himself riding a tractor down the Vegas strip on Instagram, writing: “VIVA LAS VEGAS! We’re coming back to The Colosseum at @caesarspalace this May 6-24!!!! Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 6 at 10AM PT, but y’all can sign up for exclusive presale access at blakeshelton.com!!!” Shelton previously announced an eight-show residency taking place January 15-31, 2026.. He […]
Carter Vogel Returns With “Indigo,” a Piano-Led Ballad About Letting Go
Carter Vogel, an emerging multi-instrumentalist, producer, and active musician in the Los Angeles scene, has released his latest solo single, “Indigo.” Deeply cathartic, the track details the clean resolution of a relationship with minimalist instrumentation, allowing his personal refrain and soul-baring piano chords to take center stage. “Indigo,” Vogel’s first release in five years, is now available on all major digital streaming platforms. An already experienced session musician and multi-instrumentalist, Carter Vogel took a personal approach to his first single, “Indigo,” ahead of his forthcoming EP. “To me, the song is a reflection on a time I was torn between […]
Siena Fantini Cuts to the Heart of Young Love Gone Cold in “Claustrophobia”
Pop singer-songwriter Siena Fantini kicks off 2026 with the release of her new single “claustrophobia.” With her talented vocals and diary-like storytelling, this track marks her first single since the release of her debut EP, what is it with me? “claustrophobia” unveils the inner conflict of having deep emotions for someone while still being young and unsure of what you truly want, even when it’s right in front of you. “claustrophobia” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide. “claustrophobia” cuts straight to the heart of young love gone cold. Siena Fantini writes like a lover halfway out the door, but […]