Industry Ink: Locash, John Oates, The Wildmans, Perk PR

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Locash Talks New Album Bet The Farm During Media Blitz

Fox & Friends Co-Hosts Ainsley Earhardt (L) & Steve Doocy (R) with Locash.

Locash went on a TV blitz, stopping at the networks to chat about their No. 1 single “Hometown Home,” their fifth studio album Bet The Farm and the nuances of starting their own record label, Galaxy Label Group.

The pair visited CBS Mornings Plus on April 7, appeared on Fox & Friends chatting about their album Bet The Farm on April 8, then sat down with ABC News Live and discussed all things real life and career. They also touched on their “One Big Easter Egg Hunt.” Playing off the traditional hunt, the duo has expertly hidden 16 secret “Easter Eggs” within their Bet The Farm album cover, and the lucky grand-prize winner will receive a private Locash concert in their hometown.

 

BMI & NAB Honor John Oates & The NFL At 75th Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony

NAB’s President & CEO Curtis LeGeyt; NFL Network’s Rich Eisen accepts Television Hall of Fame Award for the NFL; BMI songwriter and Radio Hall of Fame inductee John Oates and BMI’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill at the BMI/NAB 75th Anniversary Dinner held at Encore Las Vegas. Photo: Lester Cohen for BMI

BMI and the National Association of Broadcasters held a 75th Anniversary Dinner and its induction ceremony for new members of the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame on April 8 in Las Vegas. Part of the 2025 NAB Show, the evening honored the National Football League (NFL) in television, and legendary BMI singer-songwriter John Oates in radio. The ceremony was a tribute to their profound impact on their respective industries, both shaping the media landscape and inspiring future generations. The event marked the end of BMI’s historic run hosting the dinner, with plans for NAB to continue the Hall of Fame tradition moving forward.

 

The Wildmans Sign With New West Records

The Wildmans. Photo: Magnolia Ellenburg

The Wildmans have signed to New West Records and will release their label debut, Longtime Friend, on July 11. The 12-song set was produced by Nicholas Falk and features a sound at the sonic crossroads of Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk.

The brother-sister duo of Aila and Elisha Wildman was joined by Dori Freeman, Jeff Hill, Sam Leslie, Sam Fribush, Redd Volkaert and Nicholas Falk on the new project. The first single leadoff track from the album, “Take Me,” is out now.

 

Perk PR & Raised Rowdy Team Up for Writers Round Takeover

Matt Burrill (Raised Rowdy), Trevor Perkins (PERK PR & Creative), Nick Tressler (Raised Rowdy)

Raised Rowdy and PERK PR & Creative Agency teamed up for a special writers round takeover on April 1 at Riley Green’s bar in Midtown, Duck Blind. Special performances included acoustic sets by Tatum Scott, Dylan Jakobsen, Chris Andreucci, Carson Beyer, Rebecca Burner, Jordyn Mallory, Mary Sarah, Cody Cozz, Connor Hicks, Ashley Anne, Tommy Archer, Riley Roth, KIANA, Taylor-Rae, Sheyna Gee, and Fuller.

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