ION INDIE MAGAZINE December 2016, Volume 31 | Page 88

Carnell Alexander Darnell Alexander Long before Twin Radio Syndicate became a valued broadcast partner to ION Indie Magazine, this fairy was a fan. And face it—once you’ve stopped by “Music 101” on Tuesdays from 8-10 p.m. EST and have partaken of the lively banter and raucous commentaries that are dually delivered by hosts and bodacious bros, Carnell and Darnell Alexander, well, you WILL find yourself drawn back time and time again to hang with the ever-so-slightly warped and furiously funny gang that frequents the chat room of Twin Radio—of which I am a card-carrying member. If you’re a follower of this fairy, you will see (and hear) me reference such phrases as “I’m swanky”, “Call me orange soda ‘cause you crush my feelings” and “I’ve got your back like a bra strap”—along with the occasional “Waffle House” mention, thrown in for good measure. Those are inspired from my time well spent with my favorite “twinsies” (with all due homage to Flint Flossy, Shorty Mac and Young Tez). These two are not only the sultans of both swank AND sound, but they are also artisans of the airwaves…and that is why so many are tuning in to “Trend with Twin” on Monday nights. This dynamic duo are as dazzling as their devilish smiles…and the world is taking notice. But first, the lowdown on these bards of broadcast… Founded in 2013 and launching out of Lynchburg, VA, Twin Radio Syndicate offers the total music and talk radio experience— headed up by the lovable look-alike brothers. Along with the rest of their capable crew, Big Teezy, Dee Boi and Big Buji, Twin Radio Syndicate has enjoyed nothing short of meteoric success--with a total network reach of over 14 million, 35 countries worldwide. Carnell and Darnell Alexander were first brought to my attention by my colleague (and sistah in sass), Cindy D’Adamo of LadyLake music. I got to know these gentle giants through my membership and affiliation with the super-secret music industry networking group, Envision Coalition. I was immediately taken with the brothers’ warm personalities and their apparent dedication to independent music of ALL genres—served up with a healthy dose of irreverence (I LOVE that shat!). Justlikethat…Twin Radio Syndicate was invited to join ION Indie Magazine’s network of broadcast partners. Many of ION’s featured artists have benefitted from that affiliation by having their tunes turned out by the twins on their popular show, “Music 101”—where each Monday night, Carnell and Darnell take to the airwaves and hold court, chatting up guests and spinning an eclectic mix of memorable indie and mainstream music. Although all are welcome on Twin Radio, their broadcast bread is buttered with some of the BEST R&B, Rap and Hip Hop music, where I have become familiarized with some of the most talented up-and-coming artists today (and additionally, some of my favorite “catch phrases”). Here are some of the notable talented artists that I’ve heard featured on Twin Radio that you MUST hear: Greene Diamond, Rych, Tamara Bubble and Bvndo.