Promote your music to radio – it still matters in the age of streaming
It’s no secret that online streaming has become the standard in modern music consumption. However, you’d be surprised to know that traditional mediums still have their place in the music industry. In recent years vinyl has soared in popularity and CDs have seen a resurgence as well, jumping up 21% in sales in 2021.
With the popularity of playlist curation and song recommendations on platforms like Spotify, one might assume that radio has lost relevance. However, the reality is quite the contrary. Radio airplay continues to hold immense value for music artists and listeners alike – even in the age of streaming. While streaming platforms undoubtedly revolutionized how we discover new music, radio’s role remains significant. Does radio still matter? Yes, and here is why.
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Sublime to Reunite With Bradley Nowell’s Son Jakob as Frontman
Founding members of Sublime, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, have announced plans to reunite with Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob as the group’s new frontman. The decision came after a mid-December statement in which Sublime shared that its previous touring formation would come to a close with the departure of Rome Ramirez.
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Artist Lineup: Pretty Lights, Red Hot Chili Peppers and More
Today, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has revealed the artist lineup for the 2024 iteration of its annual gathering, slated to take place at Bonnaroo Farm, located 60 miles southwest of Nashville, in Manchester, Tenn. The event will occur from June 13 through 16, hosting top artists across more than 10 stages, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, who also headlined the event in 2012 and 2019.
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The String Cheese Incident Celebrate Three Decades at New Year’s Eve Closer in Oakland
On Sunday night, The String Cheese Incident brought their three-night celebration at Oakland, Calif.’s Fox Theater to a close with an epic three-set New Year’s Eve jubilee. The event was designed to recognize their Pearl Anniversary, with each frame loosely dedicated to a decade of music.
The ensemble started things off gutturally with a “Group Hoot for 30 years!” before they moved into “Smile,” unleashing popping and harmonious strumming as they counted the days. Next came the first pairing of the evening, a jam of “Joyful Sound” > “Born on the Wrong Planet.” Next came “Moonflower,” “Resume Man,” and “Texas” before a run of Tim O’Brien’s “Land’s End” into “Glory Chords” into a frame closing “San Jose.”
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Lucinda Williams to Make Opry Debut
Lucinda Williams will make her Grand Ole Opry debut next month. The Americana pioneer and Nashville resident will perform at the Opry’s onetime home on January 12 as part of the program’s Opry at the Ryman series. Shows will take place at 7 and 9:30pm.
Other acts confirmed to appear at evening include: Brothers Osborne, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell and Maggie Rose. Harris will also perform at the venue on January 13 as part of an Opry at the Ryman lineup that includes Mark Wills, among others.
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Margo Price and Sierra Hull to Guest DJ on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel
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Prior to the inaugural Dead Ahead Festival, the Grateful Dead Channel on SiriusXM will feature special guest DJ sets from Sierra Hull and Margo Price, two event participants. The musicians with Grateful Dead ties, via members like Bill Kreutzmann and Bobby Weir, will turn up for previously scheduled appearances and spin some of their favorite Dead material. See the official schedule below.
Impending sets from Hull will occur at midnight on Thursday, Dec. 21, followed by another curated round of music played at 10 a.m. E.T., that same day. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 23, the mandolinist will continue her takeover of the airways with another DJ set slated for 5 p.m. E.T. Her final appearance will occur on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 9 a.m. E.T.
The Disco Biscuits Announce 2024 Tour Expansion
In the wake of a monumental 2023, The Disco Biscuits are set to embark on an even more ambitious journey in 2024. The iconic band, known for their fusion of electronic and rock elements, have announced a robust winter/spring tour, aptly named the Why We Dance Tour.
The band’s 2023 highlights included over 70 shows, a triumphant return to the West Coast after more than a decade, and the successful launch of their new festival, BISCOLAND. Far from resting on their laurels, The Disco Biscuits are gearing up for an equally eventful 2024.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Powderfinger Promotions!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the Powderfinger family! We hope that you all have a safe and enjoyable time this holiday season, we are looking forward to all of the great music in 2024!
Sincerely,
David Avery & The Powderfinger Promotions Team
Martin Scorsese to Host a Star-Studded Tribute to Robbie Robertson
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese is set to curate a memorial tribute in the heart of Los Angeles, celebrating the life and musical legacy of Robbie Robertson. The event, titled Robbie Robertson: A Celebration of His Life and Music, is slated to take place at The Village Studios on Nov. 15, 2023. Invoking a hallowed ambiance, this invite-only gathering is expected to be a poignant homage to the late musician.
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