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Acres Shares “Deadweight” & Announces Forthcoming EP


UK-based rockers Acres have returned with their new single, “Deadweight.” And that’s not all, the act announced that the track is part of their forthcoming EP, What It’s Like To Feel Worthless. The five-track collection is set to arrive on October 25 via Solid State Records. It boasts previously released singles “A Different Shade Of Misery,” “Lost,” and “Deadweight.” Acres vocalist Ben Lumber shares of their new single, “When writing ‘Deadweight,’ we were really conscious keeping all the elements of what we’re known for but also welcoming in the new sound. It’s cathartic and anthemic.” He adds, “Lyrically, it’s almost… Read more »

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Clear Channel ink $60M deal with Ryan Seacrest


Radio giant Clear Channel Communications has extended and expanded its contract with American Idol host Ryan Seacrest by three years, looking to develop new content with him, including in the digital space, the company said early Tuesday. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but according to the New York Times, the deal is worth $60 million over three years. The paper said that the 35-year-old previously agreed to a three-year deal with Clear Channel, estimated to be worth $35 million, in 2008.

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Simon Rolls His Eyes After Seacrest's VT Comments


Tuesday night’s episode of “American Idol” began on a somber note as Ryan Seacrest sent out condolences to all those affected by Monday’s Virginia Tech shootings. But by the end of the night, people accused the show’s most famous face of making light of the tragic events. After “Idol” finalist Chris Richardson sang what judge Simon Cowell deemed a “nasal” version of Rascal Flatts’ “Mayberry” , the Virginia native shot back: “Nasally is a form of singing, I don’t know if you know that or not.” Before Cowell had a chance to respond, Richardson added, “My heart and prayers go… Read more »

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8 Alternative Performances On Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve


Whether you loved 2023 or loathed it entirely, it’s time to say goodbye to this year and hello to a new one. Of course, it’s tradition to celebrate New Year’s Eve morphing into New Year’s Day donning sparkling dresses and numbered glasses that are trying too hard to look wearable. Plus, what holiday is complete without a bit of bubbly or fancy cocktails/mocktails? Aside from these New Year’s party additions, it is basically a necessity to watch the Times Square Ball Drop via Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve special. Now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, this year’s 2024 musical special… Read more »

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Karla Ortiz – Music Marketing Guru (Universal, Monarch Ent)


What an interesting chat this was! Karla Ortiz, former VP of Marketing and Label Services for Vydia and Digital Marketing executive at Universal Music Group, founded Monark Entertainment in 2020 during the pandemic. Karla talks about how she got her breaks working in music marketing which started with her first internship with Ryan Seacrest, to moving into a new media internship at Universal and eventually converted into full time employment working in the latin department and working with Rihanna & Kanye! She chats about all things marketing including the importance of maintaining relationships at the big socials and the evolution of radio pluggers, tik tok driving pre sales and spotify playlisting!

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