What’s New

The surprise return of U2 made a big impression on the JBE panel this week, as their new tune, “Song of the Future,” tops the Most Added list with 16 stations. Ratboys came in at #2 with “Penny in the Lake,” getting nine adds, and Hiss Golden Messenger is next in line with “In the Middle Of It,” getting seven adds. Suzanne Vega earned six adds for “Alley,” and finally, the rest of the list is a four-way tie between Devon Gilfillian, Kevin Morby, They Might Be Giants, and Kashus Culpepper, earning five adds each.

In next week’s music meeting, give some consideration to Happy Landing with “Machines” and youbet with "Ground Kiss." As always, you can find the complete Going For Adds listings on the Triple A Page here.​

The SoCal Sound Merges Licenses With KSBR

“The consolidation of both licenses under one owner makes good sense,” said GM Pat Osburn. “The day-to-day operations of a multi-media station that includes FM radio and HD1 programming require the singular focus we will enjoy under CSUN’s committed support.”

PD Marc “Mookie” Kaczor added that joint ownership of the licenses “strengthens The SoCal Sound’s ability to sustain its unique programming and expand its presence as Southern California’s locally owned, independent, public, non-profit radio station. It also allows the format to continue curating a carefully selected and eclectic mix of new, local, emerging, and classic artists. Our Triple A Rock format is a great demographic fit for several LA-based zip codes, and most of Orange County.”

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Around the Horn

The live stream of KPND/Spokane is back online after a long hiatus, and therefore the station is back on the JBE reporting panel… Another wave of artists has been announced for WXPN’s NON-COMMvention in Philadelphia. This year's lineup now includes Broken Social Scene, Ryan Bingham, Arlo Parks, Hannah Cohen, and Stephen Wilson, Jr. They join the roster of Death Cab For Cutie, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kevin Morby, Rhiannon Giddens, Tyler Ballgame, Blessing Jolie, Fantastic Cat, Brother Wallace, Weird Nightmare, Cardinals, and more! The NON-COMMvention will take place from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8 at World Cafe Live. Get all the details here... One of WYMS/Radio Milwaukee's signature fundraising events will roll back into the Harley-Davidson Museum on Thursday, March 5. SoundBites, a multi-sensory experience, features Milwaukee's top culinary minds teaming up with Radio Milwaukee DJs to create an interactive evening that highlights the best food and sounds that Milwaukee has to offer. While the chefs prepare their dish, 88Nine and HYFIN DJs will cook up the perfect mix of music to bring out the right notes on the plate. All proceeds from SoundBites directly benefit Radio Milwaukee… KHUM/Humbolt has announced some staff promotions. Morning host Toby Tullis has assumed the role of Assistant Program Director and afternoon host Jordan Dobbins will be the Director of Music. “Their goal is simple,” the station posted on Facebook. “Collectively and further embed the tradition of KHUM in the community and beyond by becoming more than just voices, but faces as well!”… Devon Gilfillian will release his new album, Time Will Tell, on June 26. It’s preceded by the first single, “Hold On (Hourglass).” Gilfillian says the song “is my psychedelic country western soul realization that I am holding on to a relationship that is no longer serving either party, especially me. Time is a healer and a revealer, and that is what this album is about.” Gilfillian will hit the road in support of Cory Wong in April, and headline tour dates will be announced soon… Ringo Starr has released “It’s Been Too Long,” a new tune featuring Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz. This is the first single from his forthcoming album, Long Long Road, due on April 24. Co-written and produced by T Bone Burnett, the 10-song album also includes collaborations with Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent.