Influential Media Personality Angela Yee Is Launching Her Own New On-Air Show -- “Way Up with Angela Yee”
The Midday Show Will Be Syndicated by Premiere Networks and Launch Across 30+ iHeartMedia Stations, Including New York’s Power 105.1 WWPR- FM
New York, NY – August 10, 2022 – Premiere Networks announced today that award-winning media personality Angela Yee will host a new weekday broadcast radio show, “Way Up with Angela Yee.” The program, which will air middays, will launch Fall 2022 across more than 30 iHeartMedia stations, including New York’s Power 105.1, and will be available for syndication through Premiere Networks to stations across the country.
“Way Up with Angela Yee” will feature the iconic personality in a fast-paced, listener interactive show, as she connects directly with listeners on the kinds of hot and timely topics in which she’s garnered trust over her decades on air -- from relationships to Hip-Hop and R&B, headline news topics, and overall culture, both in and out of the music industry. The show will be fun, entertaining, inspiring and will include celebrity interviews and special guests.
“Angela Yee is a Powerhouse! She’s a businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a highly-entertaining, smart and witty talent who will go down as one of the greats of her generation. We are thrilled to have her lead this new show,” said Thea Mitchem, iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Programming. “Angela has her finger on the pulse of entertainment and culture, and I look forward to watching her bring her positive outlook and even more great content to her devoted listeners in new and influential ways.”
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Yee is a media veteran and has been on air for nearly two decades interviewing top entertainers including Dave Chapelle, 50 Cent, Issa Rae, Cardi B, President Barack Obama, Jay Z, Eminem, Nas, Vice President Kamala Harris, and more. Over the past 12 years, Yee has been a co-host of Power 105’s wildly popular, nationally-syndicated Radio Hall of Fame show “The Breakfast Club” with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. “The Breakfast Club” has become the bullhorn for modern culture and is widely regarded as the most informative and entertaining top-rated contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B morning show today, and avid listeners have always eagerly anticipated Yee’s regular “Rumor Report,” “Ask Yee,” and “Front Page News” segments.
Yee is the recipient of two prestigious Gracie awards, the Spirit of Detroit, WEEN Mission award, the Shirley Chisholm Woman of Distinction, Vice-Chancellor’s Achievement award for AFUWI, the Airblazer award from the Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group, and the Talentmasters Morning Show Bootcamp award. Yee also sits on numerous boards including American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI), Nile Rodgers’ We Are Family Foundation, the Fund for NYC Housing Authority, and The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute.
With the launch of “Way Up with Angela Yee,” Yee will depart “The Breakfast Club” this Fall. Additionally, Yee’s highly-popular Lip Service podcast - where she and her girlfriends discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships with the hottest stars in hip-hop and R&B - will soon be available through the iHeartPodcast Network.
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to have this once in a lifetime opportunity to create a brand-new show,” said Yee. “I appreciate everyone who has helped to make this happen at iHeartMedia, and most importantly, the listeners who are like family to me. It’s a bittersweet feeling to leave an iconic show like ‘The Breakfast Club,’ which we built from the ground up for 12 years, but we will forever be an extension of each other. I’m working hard and dedicated to making our new program exciting, thoughtful, provocative, and most importantly, a safe haven for even more of us to grow and learn while having fun. I’m ready for this new chapter!”
About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 8,200 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, Granger Smith, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, Johnjay and Rich, Big Boy, Brooke & Jeffrey, Doug Gottlieb, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.
iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from DJ Khaled and The Killers; and Celebrated Lauv’s New Album
iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel Releases Exclusive Interviews with Several Top Artists
NEW YORK, N.Y. – August 5 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music this week with a World Premiere debut across iHeartRadio stations from several hit artists, including DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby with the song “STAYING ALIVE” on August 5 across all Hip-Hop and Rhythm CHR stations. The Killers’ new single “boy” had a World Premiere debut on August 5 across iHeartRadio’s Alternative stations, and Jonathan McReynolds’ single “Your World” had a World Premiere debut across iHeartRadio’s Gospel stations.
To celebrate hit singer Lauv’s new album “All 4 Nothing,” iHeartRadio hosted an Album Release Party on August 4 broadcast live on iHeartRadio’s Hit Nation station.
Additionally, iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel released various interviews with hit artists including Anees and Devon Cole. Anees took part in iHeartRadio host Emily Curl’s “15 Firsts” series in which he talked about the first time he met Justin Bieber and why he thinks failure is necessary for success. Devon Cole also chatted with Curl in an iHeartRadio Exclusive Interview about her new single “Witch” and the iconic moment Shania Twain and Harry Styles shared at Coachella.
For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.
iHeartMedia Names Steve Lacy Latest ‘On The Verge’ Artist; World Premieres New Singles from Megan Thee Stallion ft. Future, Bush
NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 29 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently by naming Steve Lacy as its ‘On The Verge’ CHR and Rhythm CHR artist with his latest single “Bad Habit.” iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay reach and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10, and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ CHR and Rhythm CHR artists who have reached No.1 include Doja Cat with the singles “Say So” and “Juicy,” and Lewis Capaldi with “Someone You Loved.”
Several big names debuted new music with World Premieres across iHeartRadio stations, including Megan Thee Stallion’s new single ft. Future, “Pressurelicious,” on July 22 on iHeartRadio Hip Hop stations. Rock icons Bush had a World Premiere debut of their new single “More Than Machines” on July 27 on iHeartRadio Active Rock stations.
Next week, iHeartMedia will kick off two new National Flyaway contests on Monday. Fans of Enrique Iglesias will get a chance to win a trip for two to see him perform in Las Vegas on Sept. 17. The winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare, two-night stay at a hotel, two premium tickets to see Iglesias live at the Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas and a backstage meet & greet. Fans can enter at iHeartRadio.com/EnriqueIglesias from Monday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 7. Additionally, fans of rock band Måneskin will get the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to see them perform at the Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 7. Winners will win roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a hotel, two VIP tickets to the show and a backstage meet & greet with the band. To make it even more exciting, the winner will receive a $2000 Gucci gift card to use on a special shopping spree. Fans can enter Monday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 7 by listening for the keywords on iHeartRadio CHR and Alternative stations and texting them to 200200.
For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.
HBO Max’s Award-Winning Podcast Program Announces "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon"
Launching August 3rd, The New Podcast Series Hosted By Jason Concepcion And Greta Johnsen Features Interviews With Creator George R. R. Martin, Cast, And Celebrity Superfans
NEW YORK -- July 28, 2022 -- On Wednesday, August 3rd, HBO Max is launching "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon," the go-to audio destination to unpack and discuss everything "Game of Thrones" for casual and die-hard fans alike. The new podcast series, hosted by Jason Concepcion ("X-Ray Vision") and Greta Johnsen ("Nerdette"), will feature interviews with cast, crew, and celebrity fans to dive deep into the ins and outs of "Game of Thrones." Featured guests include George R. R. Martin, "Game of Thrones" author and series producer and "House of the Dragon" Co-Creator/Executive Producer; "House of the Dragon" stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, and many more.
Leading up to the highly anticipated premiere of the HBO Original series "House of the Dragon" on Sunday, August 21, both long-time and new "Game of Thrones" viewers can tune into "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon" to brush up on the key history, houses, characters, and locations. Once new episodes of "House of the Dragon" are released, "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon" will provide in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews theorizing and unpacking each episode. Following the season, the podcast will continue to release new episodes, exploring all aspects of the "Game of Thrones" fandom including the upcoming "Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention."
“Our goal is to create a space where all fans – whether they’ve been watching for 10 years or 10 weeks – can truly immerse themselves in all things 'Game of Thrones' and maybe even learn something new from the folks who brought it to life,” said co-host Jason Concepcion. “We’re very excited to welcome listeners back into a world full of Thrones-ian drama, deceit, and delight,” added co-host Greta Johnsen.
"The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon," produced by HBO Max and iHeartMedia, is the latest in HBO Max’s growing slate of podcasts and joins recent award-winning HBO Max podcasts such as "HBO's Succession Podcast," "Batman: The Audio Adventures," "We Stay Looking," and more.
“We consistently hear from viewers that they want to discuss and dissect our programming after watching it,” said Michael Gluckstadt, Director of Podcast Content for HBO Max. “By investing in podcasts, we’re able to extend the conversation beyond the show and engage fans on a deeper level, enhancing the overall storytelling experience. With 'The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon,' fans can continue to unpack not just a single show, but the entire world of Westeros.”
Please find the trailer for "The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon" here and press assets, including images, here.
CareerBuilder Expands 100,000 Careers Program by Offering Free Career Coaching Services to Black Information Network (BIN) Listeners
The new resource comes on the heels of the May launch aimed at connecting Black community members with jobs on the CareerBuilder site that provide stability, important benefits, and a higher income.
CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 — Today, CareerBuilder announced a new career coaching service that will provide Black Information Network (BIN) listeners with a free 45-minute coaching session. This comes following the announcement that CareerBuilder joined forces with BIN: Black Information Network to launch the 100,000 Careers platform created to connect 100,000 BIN listeners who are looking to advance their careers with current and future employers.
As part of this initiative, job seekers now have access to personalized career guidance via a complimentary coaching session to help unlock their professional potential. The offering provides the chance for BIN listeners to meet with an expert within their industry and receive individually tailored advice and actionable feedback to help promote their career growth. During the one-on-one session, job seekers can ask questions, identify strengths, and work to define a career path that fits their needs. Participants will receive an individualized report that includes actionable advice and a video recording following the online session.
“We see the value and unlimited potential of Black workers and are thrilled to offer this hyper-customized experience in hopes that the community will receive practical feedback relevant to their industry to help them either find a job filled with purpose or grow into their current role,” said Kristin Kelley, Chief Marketing Officer at CareerBuilder. “Careers start with mentors and support which is why expert coaching is one of the many ways that the 100,000 Careers initiative can transform the way job seekers find a role.”
The free service is meant to help individuals leverage their skills and overcome professional challenges. Exclusively offered to BIN listeners, job seekers will be matched with more than 5,000 coaches available using AI technology and responses from an initial questionnaire.
“The Black Information Network and CareerBuilder are committed to giving job seekers the tools and resources they need to stand out from the crowd,” said Tony Coles, Division President for iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group and President for BIN: Black Information Network. “These sessions help match job seekers and experts to help you prepare for your interview. We are excited to offer this service to get one step closer to helping 100,000 listeners find the career of their dreams.”
Other useful tools in the program include job listings, resume building tips, as well as CoLab where job seekers can maximize their earning potential and achieve desired schedule flexibility. For more information on the 100,000 Careers initiative and the latest coaching service, visit www.careerbuilder.com/BIN.
About CareerBuilder
CareerBuilder is a global talent marketplace that provides talent acquisition solutions to help employers find, hire and onboard great talent, and helps job seekers build new skills and progressive careers as the modern world of work changes. CareerBuilder has 25 years of experience as a talent company using technology to place people in jobs, and it is the only company with both the technology, through its online platform, and the candidates via its job site, to create a connected end-to-end experience. CareerBuilder also owns Broadbean and Workterra companies and operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia serving the majority of the Fortune 500 across five specialized markets. CareerBuilder is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board. For more information, visit careerbuilder.com, and to learn more about our solutions for employers, visit hiring.careerbuilder.com.
iHeartMedia Launches “Countdown with Keith Olbermann”, an iHeartRadio Original Podcast Featuring Unapologetic Political and Sports Commentary
The landmark program that reordered the world of cable news returns as a daily podcast
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WHAT: iHeartMedia announces an original podcast series featuring one of the biggest names in news and sports media today, “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” Hosted by Keith Olbermann – the SportsCenter legend, former MSNBC anchor, author, and three-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner – the daily show will include a news-driven mix featuring his trademark “Special Comment” political analysis, the “Worst Person In The World” segment, and his timeless readings from the works of the immortal James Thurber.
In addition to bringing back fan favorites, Olbermann will broaden the content to include a regular sports segment, a daily call for help for a suffering dog, and a series of anecdotes from a career that stretched from covering the 1980 Olympic Miracle on Ice a month after his 21st birthday, to anchoring the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and the 2009 Super Bowl pre-game show in a span of just twelve days, to rejoining ESPN as a “rookie” baseball play-by-play man at the age of 59.
WHEN: First episode of “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” is available on Monday, August 1 with new episodes airing daily. Listen to the official trailer HERE.
WHERE: Listen to “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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About Keith Olbermann
Keith Olbermann has been a sports and news anchor, reporter, and commentator since 1976. He has anchored Election Nights for MSNBC and the World Series for Fox, redirected ESPN’s SportsCenter into the entertainment mainstream and MSNBC into liberal commentary, and hired Rachel Maddow out of his own pocket. He helped launch start-ups CNN, ESPN Radio, ESPN2, MSNBC, Fox Sports Net, and RKO Radio, and has also hosted News, Politics, and Sports programming for ABC, CBS, Conde Nast, Hearst, Tribune, and UPI. He is the winner of three Edward R. Murrow Awards and the author of six books, the first published when he was 14.
Enrique Iglesias, Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhay Cortez, Becky G and More to Perform at the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection Hosted by Enrique Santos
Global Superstar Enrique Iglesias to Perform and Receive the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award at the Event, Which Returns to Miami at the FTX Arena on October 15
New York, N.Y. – July 21, 2022 – iHeartMedia announced today that the 2022 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection is making its return to Miami, Florida at the FTX Arena on Saturday, October 15. The annual concert event will celebrate the power of Latin music in popular culture with a star-studded slate of performances from Farruko, Nicky Jam, Jhay Cortez, Becky G, Myke Towers, Manuel Turizo, DJ Adoni and iHeartRadio Corazón Award recipient Enrique Iglesias. Enrique Santos, President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-air talent for iHeartRadio, will once again host the ninth annual event.
In addition to performing, Enrique Iglesias will receive the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award, which honors an individual who exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work enhancing the lives of the Latin community and beyond. A multi-platinum pop icon, Enrique Iglesias is a global superstar recognized for his musical versatility across pop and urban genres in Spanish and English. Outside of music, Iglesias dedicates his time to causes important to him and has been a strong supporter of the Save the Children organization since 2015. He was named a ‘Changemaker for Children’ by the organization in 2019 after he collaborated with them on hurricane relief efforts following the devastating 2017 storms Harvey, Maria and Irma.
“We are so excited to head back to Miami to celebrate the best of Latin music this year,” said Santos. “We’re thrilled to once again give fans the opportunity to come together and feel the unique energy that comes from celebrating our culture. This year’s iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award recipient, Enrique Iglesias, embodies that perfectly with his endless stream of hits and charitable work. It’s going to be a night to remember.”
iHeartMedia’s Spanish Contemporary Hits, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Tejano, and Spanish Oldies radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.
Every year since 2014, iHeartRadio’s Fiesta Latina has brought together the biggest names in Latin Music to perform live on one stage on one night. Over the last several years, the event has featured all-star performances from Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Camila Cabello, Ricky Martin, Luis Fonsi, Gente De Zona, Prince Royce, Ozuna and more.
Additionally, this year iHeartRadio’s Fiesta Latina is part of the 2022 Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship program, which aims to support underserved youth nationwide by inviting students to apply to receive one of four $25,000 scholarships towards an education in music and arts. The four winners will also receive a trip to attend iHeartRadio’s Fiesta Latina in Miami. High school seniors nationwide can apply through PepsiStrongerTogether.com/Scholarship until September 20, 2022.
Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner The JUVÉDERM® Collection; and Delta Dental, Goya Foods, Pepsi Stronger Together, with more to be announced.
For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/fiesta.
About The JUVÉDERM® Collection.
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iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from Rock Favorites and Celebrates Lizzo’s New Album
New National Flyaway Contest Gives Elton John Fans a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel Releases Exclusive Interviews with Several Top Artists
NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 15 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music this week with a World Premiere debut across iHeartRadio stations from rock and alternative artists, including Death Cab For Cutie’s new single “Here to Forever” on July 13 on Alternative stations and metal band Disturbed’s new single “Hey You” on July 14 across Active Rock stations. Additionally, iHeartRadio’s “Feature 5” series celebrated Ne-Yo’s new album “Self-Explanatory” by playing 5 songs from the album across R&B stations on July 15.
On July 14, Lizzo celebrated the release of her fourth studio album “Special” with an exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party at the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles, which aired on iHeartRadio stations across the country and streamed via Fox Soul and Dish Nation. Lizzo performed some of her biggest hits including “Good as Hell,” “Truth Hurts” and her latest single, “About Damn Time.” The singer also sat down for a Q&A with host Jojo Wright and played the audience new songs from her album.
iHeartMedia’s latest National Flyaway contest kicked off July 11 for Elton John’s just-announced Las Vegas stop on November 1 during his worldwide Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour. One lucky fan and their guest will win round-trip airfare to Las Vegas, a two-night hotel stay, a VIP experience during the show at the Allegiant Stadium and more. Fans can enter through iHeartRadio.com/EltonJohn.
Additionally, iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel released a new interview with South Korean girl group Dreamcatcher. The band members faced off against one of their superfans in iHeart’s “Fan vs. Artist Trivia” to see if they knew more trivia about themselves than their fan.
For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.
New Podcast ‘Sound Of Our Town’ From Double Elvis And iHeartMedia Explores 10 Cities’ Local Music Scenes, Fusing Travel & Art
Series Premieres July 21 & Guides Listeners Through Different Cities, Exploring Each Town Through Its Unique Music Culture, Venues and More
Acclaimed Indie Artist Will Dailey Hosts; Listen to The Trailer HERE
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BOSTON, MA (July 14, 2022) — Double Elvis, the audio-first media company behind hit podcasts DISGRACELAND, BADLANDS and more, in partnership with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announce the launch of a brand new travel-meets-music podcast titled SOUND OF OUR TOWN. The new scripted, narrative style audio series explores 10 different cities across the United States in-depth by taking listeners through each town’s individual culture of music. SOUND OF OUR TOWN premieres on July 21, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays. SOUND OF OUR TOWN is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and can be heard on iHeartRadio and all other major platforms.
In each episode, host and acclaimed independent recording artist, Will Dailey, will dig into each city’s best live music venues, tell the tales of local musicians, detail the neighborhoods and communities where new sound styles thrive and more. SOUND OF OUR TOWN’s premiere episode will take listeners through the dynamic sound of Portland, Maine, while other episodes will delve into local music from Asbury Park, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Phoenix, Houston and Philadelphia.
With travel and live music picking back up across the nation, SOUND OF OUR TOWN is the perfect mix of inspiration and utility for music-loving travelers. The show combines storytelling and city-specific recommendations with flair from local music, resulting in a mix of inspiration and practicality for listeners.
“Live music is a fundamental building block of my identity,” said Will Dailey, Host of SOUND OF OUR TOWN. “From the virtuoso to the punk rocker, live music is there to remind people that being yourself onstage can directly contribute to the culture around you. The melodies we make in the cities we live in help define not only who we are, but who our cities are. Exploring different places through music is one of the most reaffirming things I can do at this moment in time - and it's a hell of a lot of fun."
Dailey is a true troubadour, proud Boston-based songwriter and globe trotting performer who has shared the stage and studio with Eddie Vedder, Willie Nelson, Roger McGuinn, Kay Hanley, Steve Earle, and Tanya Donelly. He has also been at the forefront of efforts to support communities and musicians throughout the pandemic and its aftermath, organizing online concerts and virtual tours that have raised over $32K for non-salary employees of music venues in Boston, other independent artists, and the City of Chelsea.
Sonos, the ultimate wireless home sound system, will assist with the podcast’s production through sponsorship, backing personalized host reads and custom segments matching the audio series themes.
For more information about SOUND OF OUR TOWN, please visit iHeartRadio.com and for more information about Double Elvis, please visit www.doubleelvis.com.
About Double Elvis
Double Elvis is an audio-first media company that explores life through the lens of music. Rooted in podcasting, Double Elvis was co-founded by Brady Sadler and Jake Brennan, creator & host of the podcasts “Disgraceland” (#1 most downloaded music podcast), “27 Club,” “Blood On The Tracks” and more. The company specializes in storytelling about music and aims to provide both a platform for artists and a destination for music fans. Since its founding in 2018, the company has released an additional number of critically acclaimed podcasts, such as “Dear Young Rocker,” “About A Girl,” their spinoff of “Disgraceland,” “Badlands.” The company’s latest project, “Lust for Live”, consists of distinct podcasts, live audio and video, and voice-enabled micro content for different cities. “Lust for Live: Boston” launched in March 2022; Double Elvis plans to launch “Lust for Live” in Los Angeles this summer, followed by releases in additional major cultural hubs across the United States, over the next year and a half.
Double Elvis has also partnered with a number of notable podcast and music companies to produce new series. In 2020, Double Elvis collaborated with Tenderfoot TV to produce “Dead and Gone,” a podcast exploring the various deaths and disappearances of Grateful Dead fans. In 2021, in partnership with Def Jam Records and iHeartRadio, Double Elvis launched “Here Comes the Break,” a hip-hop, mental health podcast that fuses a fictional scripted narrative with real artist interviews and exclusive music releases from Def Jam artists. Double Elvis also partnered with a slate of independent podcasts later that year; “Washed Up Emo,” “Sounds and Vision with Andrew Loog Oldham,” “Women in Hip Hop,” and “Curious Creatures,” providing independent creators with support in audience growth and monetization.
iHeartMedia Announces Music-First Podcast Franchise “Song Stories,” Sharing Incredible Behind-The-Scenes Stories Directly From The Biggest Names in Music
“Song Stories” hands the mic to FINNEAS allowing fans to hear directly from chart-topping performers
Listen to the official trailer HERE
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NEW YORK – July 13, 2022 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally as per Podtrac, today announced “Song Stories,” a groundbreaking artist-led, music-first iHeartRadio podcast. Hosted by Jordan Runtagh, Writer, and Executive Podcast Producer at iHeartRadio, the new franchise will allow game-changing, chart-topping musicians to tell the incredible backstories of their songwriting process, production collaborations and eye-popping live tours in a way that audiences have never heard before. The first episode of “Song Stories” debuts July 20,2022, with new episodes launching every Wednesday on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.
“Music is the lifeblood of iHeartRadio, and we pride ourselves in connecting fans to the artists and music they love in a way that creates immersive, unforgettable experiences,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group. “The extremely personal process of creating new music, putting it down on ‘tape’ and then touring the world with it is in-and-of itself a story that fans want to hear – and ‘Song Stories’ will do just that in podcast form, amplifying those stories even more through iHeartRadio’s massive broadcast, digital and social reach.”
The inaugural season will feature FINNEAS, who went from teenage musician and producer to Academy and multi-GRAMMY award winning powerhouse producer, and critically acclaimed solo artist. He will share an inside look into the creation of his debut LP ‘Optimist,’ an album shaped largely by the events of 2020. In quick succession, upcoming seasons of “Song Stories” will feature a new artist with each dedicated season chronicling the creation of their newest album and the tour that follows. These backstories will often start far upstream, tracking an artist’s journey from the very beginnings of the creative songwriting process, all the way through to performing those songs live for fans around the world. “Song Stories” other featured artists to be announced soon.
“My connection with my fans is so important to me, and I’ve loved sharing my album with them,” said FINNEAS. “I’m so excited to team up with iHeartRadio to bring them into the intimate process of making the album through this podcast. It’s an important piece of me and I can’t wait for them to hear how it came together.”
iHeartMedia has been in the business of supporting and growing musicians’ relationships with their audiences from the beginning – through the power its nearly 900 broadcast radio stations across the country to recent podcasts like “Inside the Studio,” which has featured interviews with legends like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Katy Perry, Saweetie, Bebe Rexha and more. “Song Stories” will take that to a new level, with deep access and storytelling like never before.
“Song Stories” will be distributed by The iHeartPodcast Network.