Source: Statistica.com According to Statistica, internet radio listenership is way up from 2007 - 2021 and reasons why AM/FM is way down in 2021. Here are their findings. 2007-2021 The reach of online radio in the United States has increased sharply in the last decade, with 68 percent of the U.S. population having listened to the online radio in the past month in 2021, compared to 34 percent ten years previously. Weekly online radio consumption among U.S. listeners has al

Sw edish pop legends ABBA released a new single, "Just A Notion," which will be part of their upcoming album, Voyage, on Friday (October 22). ABBA originally wrote and recorded "Just A Notion" in the summer of 1978 during the early sessions of their sixth studio album Voulez-Vous. However, the song did not make the final cut on the album. It's a "treasure from the past," the band said. "Just A Notion is a ridiculously happy song and hopefully it will cheer you up in these

Well it happened again. On Friday WNSH, 94.7, a country station flipped to classic hip hop. Really? Does New York really need another hip hop station? They already have two! Country is one of the most popular formats in radio today with every major city usually having a successful country station on the air. What's wrong with New York? They always seem to fail. To tell you the truth, I can't answer this question. New York is one of the most diverse cities in the country with

Source: RTT MUSIC NEWS Paul McCartney has revealed the real woman who inspired the landmark Beatles song "Eleanor Rigby." In a piece published by The New Yorker about "How one of the Beatles' greatest songs came to be," McCartney said it was inspired by an old lady that he helped out while growing up. "Eleanor Rigby is based on an old lady that I got on with very well. I don't even know how I first met 'Eleanor Rigby,' but I would go around to her house. I found out th

SOURCE: RTT NEWS -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed an initial list of all-star presenters and performers who will take the stage during the 36th annual Induction ceremony on October 30 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The initial lineup of special guests include Angela Bassett, Taylor Swift, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, and Lionel Richie. Bassett will be inducting Tina Turner, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams. Swi

During the 30 years of my radio career, structure was always a priority. Each station that I worked at had some kind of structure. All stations stressed to all DJ's say what you have to say in a short, clear, concise way then it's back to the music. I've learned to follow these basic rules at each station that I've worked at. The audience retains a fraction of what you're saying and despite lots of broadcaster's hopes, they tune you out after a few seconds. The key is when o

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Styx have announced a five-night Las Vegas Residency with special guest Nancy Wilson next year. The shows, marking the multi-platinum rock band's 50th anniversary, will be held on January 28 and 29 and February 2, 4 and 5, 2022, at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Announcing the news, Styx singer-guitarist Tommy Shaw said, "We are thrilled to announce that Nancy Wilson, the super talented singer, songwriter and multi-in

Source: RTT MUSIC NEWS Beatles legend Paul McCartney has claimed that it was John Lennon who instigated the breakup of the legendary band. In a new BBC interview, McCartney said the band's split was prompted by Lennon. "I didn't instigate the split. That was our Johnny," he told interviewer John Wilson. "I am not the person who instigated the split." He added, "Oh no, no, no. John walked into a room one day and said I am leaving the Beatles. And he said, 'It's quite

The Rehoboth Jazz Festival takes place this weekend in and around Rehoboth Beach. Here are some of the great artists who will be performing this year. There are four "Main Stages" : Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Cape Henlopen Performing Arts Theater Rusty Rudder Epworth Church Some shows are also in many restaurants and smaller venues throughout Sussex County such as Sydney's Restaurant, 1776, Indigo, The Room At Cedar Grove, Outlet Liquors, Dogfish Head Brewery and man

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Ed Sheeran has revealed that a new Christmas song, for which he is teaming up with Elton John, will arrive in December. Sheeran called the track "f**ing great" in a recent interview with Dutch radio station NPO Radio 2. "Elton rung me on Christmas Day to say Merry Christmas," Sheeran said, adding that the talks to the star "almost every single day." "He rung me on Christmas Day and he said, '"Step Into Christmas' is No. 6 in the charts, and I'm 74,