Rare Prince B-side “Magnificent” released digitally for the first time

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

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The 20th anniversary celebration of Prince’s 28th studio album, Musicology, continues with the digital release of “Magnificent,” which originally came out as a virtual B-side to the album’s title track.

This is the first time the song has ever been released to streaming services; it was sourced from master tapes discovered in Prince’s legendary vault.

You can listen to “Magnificent” now via digital outlets.

It follows “United States of Division,” another virtual B-side, which was released to streaming services for the first time in early April.

Musicology was originally handed out to fans who attended Prince’s Musicology Tour, which ran from March to September 2004. It was released in retail outlets in April 2004.

Queen selling pendants made from Roger Taylor’s cymbals

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Queen fans can now own a piece of Roger Taylor’s drum kit and wear it around their necks.

The band has just unveiled a set of Taylored Spinner Pendants, a piece of jewelry made out of one of Roger’s Zildjian cymbals, offering up the tagline, “You heard it….now wear it!”

The spinners are individually handmade, and numbered with a silver and a bronze cut. There are three different designs offered: one with a car on it, another with a drum kit and a third, Radio Gaga, with a radio and the words “Ga Ga” engraved on it.

Each pendant comes with a 24-inch sterling silver chain with a Jolly Roger logo and a certificate of authenticity signed by Taylor, which includes a photo of the rocker taken by his daughter.

They are available at queenonlinestore.com.

This isn’t the first time Taylor’s cymbals have been turned into jewelry. Last May fans had a chance to purchase Taylored Spinner Cymbal Rings.

SZA to make feature acting debut opposite Keke Palmer in Issa Rae-produced buddy comedy

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

If you’re a fan of SZA‘s acting in the “Kill Bill” video, you’ll see more of her skills pretty soon. Deadline reports the singer has secured her first feature acting gig, a role opposite Keke Palmer.

The pair will star in an untitled buddy comedy film that will be produced by Issa Rae and her Hoorae company, Sara Diya Rastogi, Poppy Hanks, Deniese Davis from ColorCreative, MACRO Film Studios’ Charles D. King and James Lopez.

Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton wrote the screenplay and is co-producing the film; the Max show’s Lawrence Lamont will serve as director. In addition, Keke and her mother, Sharon Palmer, are executive producing.

The film is a creation stemming from Sony Pictures’ CoCre lab, a “previous pact between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas,” per Deadline.

It will see SZA and Keke come together again, following the Saturday Night Live episode in December 2022 in which Palmer took on hosting duties and SZA performed as the musical guest.

Mick Jagger tours Houston Space Center ahead of Hackney Diamonds tour kickoff

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Looks like Mick Jagger is doing a little sightseeing ahead of The Rolling Stones‘ Hackney Diamonds tour kickoff in Houston.

The rocker just shared photos on Instagram from his visit to the Houston Space Center, where he apparently got to test out some of the equipment and meet some astronauts. They even welcomed him with a message on one of the big screens, reading “Welcome to Mission Control Mick Jagger” with his face in the middle.

He captioned the post, “Thanks @nasa for being so welcoming to us and great to be shown around by astronauts Josh Cassada, Bob Hines and Jessica Meir.”

The Stones will launch their tour on Sunday, April 28, at NRG Stadium in Houston. A complete list of dates can be found at rollingstones.com.

Ringo Starr drops video for Crooked Boy track “Gonna Need Someone”

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Ringo Starr’s new EP, Crooked Boy, has just been released to digital services. To mark the occasion he’s shared a video for one of the tracks, “Gonna Need Someone.”

The video features Ringo and guitarist Nick Valensi, who plays on the song, and includes new footage, as well as footage from Ringo’s personal archives.

The EP features four songs written and produced by Linda Perry; this song is one Ringo specifically requested from her.

“I love what Linda did and I think all the songs are all great but one thing I did ask her was to write me a rocker,” he says. “And that’s ‘Gonna Need Someone’ and I love it!”

Crooked Boy was first released on limited-edition marble vinyl for Record Store Day. Black vinyl and CD versions are set to drop May 31.

Chris Stapleton covers Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It”

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Chris Stapleton‘s rock side takes center stage with his cover of Tom Petty‘s “I Should Have Known It.”

The track was originally released in 2010 as part of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers‘ album Mojo.

Chris’ electrifying rendition is the latest preview of an upcoming all-star tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty. Arriving June 21, the 20-song project features Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Brothers Osborne, George Strait, Wynonna Judd and more. It’s available for preorder now.

Here is the track list for Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty:

“I Should Have Known It” by Chris Stapleton
“Wildflowers” by Thomas Rhett
“Runnin’ Down A Dream” by Luke Combs
“Southern Accents” by Dolly Parton
“Here Comes My Girl” by Justin Moore
“American Girl” by Dierks Bentley
“Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” by Lady A
“I Forgive It All” by Jamey Johnson
“I Won’t Back Down” by Brothers Osbourne
“Refugee” by Wynonna Judd & Lainey Wilson
“Angel Dream No.2” by Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson
“Learning To Fly” by Eli Young Band
“Breakdown” by Ryan Hurd feat. Carly Pearce
“Yer So Bad” by Steve Earle
“Ways To Be Wicked” by Margo Price feat. Mike Campbell
“Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Midland
“Free Fallin’” by The Cadillac Three feat. Breland
“I Need To Know” by Marty Stuart And His The Fabulous Superlatives
“Don’t Come Around Here No More” by Rhiannon Giddens feat. Silkroad Ensemble and Benmont Tench
“You Wreck Me (Live)” by George Strait

The Eagles return to the ‘Billboard’ charts with ‘To the Limit: The Essential Collection’

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

The Eagles are back on the Billboard charts.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ recently released best-of compilation, To the Limit: The Essential Collection, has landed in the top 10 on several charts.

The band moved 7,000 copies of the album and 6,500 in physical sales to land at #9 on the Top Album Sales chart. It also lands at #6 on the Top Rock Albums chart and at #8 on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart and Top Current Album Sales chart.

On the overall Billboard 200 Album chart, To The Limit: The Essential Collection debuted at #30, which makes it the group’s 12th top 40 album.

Of those 12 albums, six went to #1; 1975’s One Of These Nights, 1976’s Hotel California and Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, 1979’s The Long Run, 1994’s Hell Freezes Over, 2007’s Long Road Out Of Eden.

New Music Friday: The Chainsmokers, Jason Derulo and more

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

It’s New Music Friday, and The Chainsmokers are taking it literally. They’ve just released a new song called “Friday,” which features a collaboration with R&B singer/songwriter Fridayy. The song is meant to be a sequel of sorts to the song that kicked off their career nearly 10 years ago: “Roses,” featuring ROZES. There’s also a video that shows the duo and Fridayy performing the song in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Jason Derulo has a history of collaborating with artists from around the world, and his new single is no exception: “Bumpa” is a collab between Jason and Indian pop star King. “King and I co-wrote the song, blending our languages and styles to ensure the vibe connects with listeners worldwide,” Jason says. “I’m eager to see India and the rest of the world groove to our creation.” There’s also a video for the song, filmed in Barcelona and choreographed by Les Twins, best known for their work with Beyoncé.

Jessie Murph, who currently has a hit with Jelly Roll with the song “Wild Ones,” has released a new single called “Cold.” The singer will perform at the Governor’s Ball, Boston Calling and BottleRock festivals this summer.

5 Seconds of Summer singer Luke Hemmings has released his seven-song solo EP, boy, as well as a single and video from it called “Benny,” which Luke says is about guilt. He launches his solo Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed tour on May 4. On May 7, he’ll appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” covered by Chris Stapleton for new tribute album

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Another track from the upcoming Tom Petty tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, has just been released.

The latest is Chris Stapleton’s take on “I Should Have Known It,” a song from Petty’s 2010 album Mojo. This is the third track from Petty Country that’s been released, following Dierks Bentley’s take on “American Girl” and Dolly Parton’s cover of “Southern Accents.”

You can listen to “I Should Have Known It” now via digital outlets.

Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty will be released June 21, featuring 20 Petty covers. Other artists on the album include Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Willie Nelson, Lady A and Thomas Rhett.

The album also features guest appearances by Petty’s Heartbreakers bandmates Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. Campbell appears on “Ways to Be Wicked,” sung by Margo Price, while Tench appears on “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” covered by Rhiannon Giddens and Silkroad Ensemble.

Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty is available for preorder now.

Twenty One Pilots tease NYC event

April 26, 2024 by WDNY Radio

Twenty One Pilots are headed to the Big Apple.

In a Facebook post, the “Stressed Out” duo has shared a photo teasing something happening in New York City on May 2. For more info, you’re instructed to text the word “Citizen” to the number 325-425-2629.

Fans in the comments are theorizing that Twenty One Pilots are putting on a small NYC show to film a music video. As previously reported, the band is filming videos for each song off their upcoming Clancy album, which caused its release date to be delayed from May 17 to May 24.

So far, three Clancy tracks have been released: “Overcompensate,” “Next Semester” and “Backslide,” all of which have videos.

Twenty One Pilots will launch a full U.S. tour in August.

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