COMMUNITY
Industry Interview with Adam Lewis, Planetary Group
“Never thought Planetary would be here for 30 years! I think finding a band from nowhere and getting them so much airplay that they end up getting signed to a larger label – that is a thrill. Working with artists early is just a wonderful feeling. Courtney Barnett, Bon Iver, Passion Pit come to mind. There have been so many!
Industry Interview with Geoff Geis, A man A plan A canal
“Even if a record isn’t huge, connecting that way with even a few stations can be a hugely important foothold. And sometimes those relationships will lead to more opportunities down the line, even years after a radio campaign has ended.”
MD of the Month | Ozzie Zakusilo, RLC-WVPH 90.3 The Core
“I’ve probably been listening to [February] for a little over a year at this point but I think I absolutely fell in love with them after getting to see them perform live! I saw them at their first show in New Jersey and the energy they had was absolutely insane! Im a big fan of screamo and skramz in general but I think they’re definitely getting a lot of attention right now – especially since they JUST played Coachella which is so crazy to think about!”
Industry Interview with Walden Avery, Powderfinger Promotions
“It’s hard to narrow it down to just one. That Sting and Shaggy album was really special. I was so excited that it hit in the way that it did and when it won the Grammy I was ecstatic. That whole night was amazing. It was an electric feeling.”
MD of the Month | Kris Kosach Wellen, KLBP Long Beach Public Radio
“Recently, I came across a truly unique group out of Liverpool called STR^NGE. They’re evocative of David Bowie, the weirder side of The Beatles, maybe a little Queen for their theatrical flair, but their sound is also ridiculously modern.”
MD of the Month | Cade Brigmon, WIDR Kalamazoo, MI
“The 1975 or Dance Gavin Dance [are artists that I’ve discovered in the past year or so that have become one of my favorites”]. They were both huge blind spots for me, especially DGD because they’re post-hardcore, and I never really get into that subgenre. But 2025 was the year I finally got it; I can’t stop listening to either of them!”
The NACC Community’s Top 10 Favorite Records of 2025
Radio music directors, DJs, promoters, publicists, artists, labels and more share their personal Top 10 favorite records released in 2025.
Industry Interview with Makenzie Creden, Tiger Bomb Promo
“There have been so many highlights during my (almost) 3 years at Tiger Bomb, but my favorite might be Slowdive’s latest record campaign in 2023. Slowdive is one of my all time favorite artists, and to be a part of the roll out felt like such a high honor. I was lucky enough to see them in Chicago and got to attend an exclusive Dolby Atmos listening experience in NYC. It was an immersive campaign for such a legendary artist.”
MD of the Month | Lindsey Amy Cox-McQueen, Radio Free Fargo
“I have been at Radio Free Fargo 95.9 FM KRFF-LP for 11 years. One thing lead to another. I began as a DJ, then specialty program director. Then, I became one of 4 official directors listed with the state of North Dakota for the station. Other duties fell on me such as webmaster, music director, minor repairs, sales, PR/ community outreach, etc. I am the first female in any of these positions at Radio Free Fargo. It is a non-profit. Its mentality/ mindset was set in stone before I arrived. And, I am a woman over almost entirely men.”