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Melissa Etheridge releases new song, ‘Bein’ Alive,’ from upcoming album

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Melissa Etheridge has dropped a new single from her upcoming album, RISE.

The singer has released the album’s opening track, “Bein’ Alive.” According to the press release, the song “uplifts with themes of love and hope, offering an exuberant reflection on the ups and downs of life while celebrating resilience and survival.”

Etheridge notes that with the song, she “wanted people to feel what rock and roll feels like,” adding, “It’s the song that I dream of opening the show with.”

The video for the track was shot at Norman’s Rare Guitars in Los Angeles. It was directed by Etheridge’s wife, Linda Wallem, and edited by the singer. It features home movies, personal photos and footage of Etheridge’s career through the years, as well as appearances by the song’s co-producer, Shooter Jennings, his wife and their dog.

RISE, Etheridge’s first studio release in five years, will be released March 27. She will launch THE RISE TOUR on March 26 in Detroit. A complete list of dates can be found at MelissaEtheridge.com.

Iyanla Vanzant gets two new specials on OWN

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Iyanla Vanzant’s TV empire is expanding.

The Oprah Winfrey Network announced Friday that it greenlit two new specials featuring the beloved speaker and life coach.

News of the specials arrives on the heels of the positive audience response of Iyanla: The Inside Fix, an in-depth reimagining of Vanzant’s original 2012 series, Fix My Life.

“The response to The Inside Fix has been nothing short of a blessing,” Vanzant said in a statement. “The series is a ministry of healing. Each story, each tear, each moment of truth is a sacred encounter with the human soul. When one soul speaks its truth, the frequency of truth expands through the collective.”

Though OWN hasn’t yet revealed a name for the specials, it did confirm Vanzant will sit down “with people who are in crisis in front of a live studio audience.”

“Each special will dive deep into the heart of community and family dynamics, continuing Vanzant’s mission to help people ‘fix’ their lives from the inside out.”

Iyanla: The Inside Fix airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET on OWN.

New Music Friday: Meghan Trainor, Bebe Rexha and more

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Meghan Trainor has been in a bubble lately enjoying her new daughter, Mikey Moon Sabara. But she continues to share music from her upcoming album, Toy With Me. After many teases, she’s released “Get In Girl,” the song that gives her upcoming tour its name. Meghan says of the empowerment anthem, “This song is for everyone who finally realized they deserve more. Sometimes you just need a song that reminds you that love shouldn’t feel exhausting, and that leaving is okay and might be the most powerful thing you can do.” Toy With Me is out April 24.

After announcing her new album, Dirty Blonde, Bebe Rexha has released the first single, “I Like You Better Than Me.” She says, “I wrote this song because I know what it’s like to feel trapped by comparison and impossible expectations. This album is about transparency, being real and raw — that’s why I felt it was important to drop this one first.” You can see a snippet of the video in the “supercut” of the album she released on Thursday. The full video arrives Feb. 17; the album is due in June.

Taylor Swift is offering fans a selection of CD singles featuring different mixes of “Opalite” and different artwork. They will be available until Sunday at 10:59 a.m. ET, or while supplies last.

His mom was a member of the Spice Girls, but Cruz Beckham’s new song, “For Your Love,” sounds closer to Oasis than “Wannabe.” The song comes with a video in which a pushy music industry type tries to explain why Cruz needs a sponsor for his video and calls him “Romeo,” which is his brother’s name.

Other artists with new music out Friday include Jelly Roll, Ella Langley, Lauren Spencer Smith and Willa Ford.

How HARDY helped Ella Langley ‘Be Her’

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ella Langley’s new Dandelion cut, “Be Her,” is out now, along with its music video, which Ella helped direct.

“She don’t need validation or much of anything,” Ella sings on the track, co-written with HARDY.

“I knew ‘Be Her’ was a hit the second we started writing it,” HARDY says. “It’s one of those songs that basically wrote itself. We were done in 30 minutes. Those are always the best ones.”

“It’s so fun to watch Ella and the rocket ship that she’s on, and I’m just happy to be a part of it,” he adds.

The rocket ride continues, as all 16 dates on The Dandelion Tour have sold out ahead of its May kickoff, just as “Choosin’ Texas” tops both the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Airplay charts.

“Be Her” is the third track released from Ella’s second album so far, following the title song and her current hit. Dandelion arrives in full April 10.

Ex-I Prevail singer Brian Burkheiser debuts new song ‘Phases’ with Scatterbrain project

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Former I Prevail singer Brian Burkheiser has released a new song called “Phases,” marking his first original single with his Scatterbrain project.

Burkheiser had originally planned to drop “Phases” in 2025, but said the release was being blocked due to an “unresolved dispute” with his former band. In an update posted earlier in February, Burkheiser said that dispute was now “behind me” and was free to put out the song.

“Phases” is accompanied by a video that recaps Burkheiser’s journey from an introverted kid to forming I Prevail and his eventual departure from the group in onscreen text.

“12 years ago I started a band,” the text begins. “It became a huge success. But success comes with a price.”

Burkheiser also seems to suggest that his parting with I Prevail was less than amicable as the text reads, “Decisions were made behind my back. I was shut out and pushed away.”

You can watch the “Phases” video on YouTube.

I Prevail announced in May 2025 that Burkheiser was no longer in the band, and that co-vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe would take on the role as full-time frontman. They released their first album without Burkheiser, Violent Nature, in September 2025.

Cream releases ‘Stormy Monday’ video from 2005 Royal Albert Hall reunion

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cream, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band made up of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, has released another performance video from their 2005 reunion concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The latest is a performance of the T-Bone Walker track “Stormy Monday.” It follows the release of the performance video of Cream’s iconic track “White Room.”

Both songs appear on the recently reissued live album Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005, which captured the band’s four-night reunion at the venue after 37 years apart. The shows were Cream’s first concerts together since their farewell concerts at the same venue in November 1968. The band did reunite one other time, in 1993, for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The reissue is out now on triple blue and green splatter vinyl, and double blue and orange CD.

And Cream fans will soon be able to get their hands on another live Cream album. The band is releasing a three-LP expanded edition of Cream – Wheels of Fire: Live at Fillmore Auditorium & Winterland Ballroom for Record Store Day on April 18. The release includes four tracks originally released as Wheels of Fire: Live at the Fillmore, plus eight other live performances from the March 1968 concerts.

Montell Jordan opens up about being cancer free

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Montell Jordan is living as a cancer-free man.

The “This is How We Do it” singer opened up to People magazine about his cancer journey, confirming that for the second time he is no longer battling the disease.

He spoke to People about both diagnoses, revealing he had Stage 1 prostate cancer in early 2024, for which he underwent a successful prostatectomy. Nearly a year later, an “aggressive” Stage 2 prostate cancer had returned in his lymph nodes. After radiation treatments, he got the call of relief in December 2025.

“Following the roller coaster ride of becoming a two-time cancer survivor, standing in my home on Christmas Day, surrounded by my kids and my grandkids, to get the call on that morning was surreal,” he said. “It’s almost like it’s still unbelievable that we’re at this place right now, but we’re just super, super grateful.”

The 57-year-old singer said he isn’t too worried about a third diagnosis, partly because he made significant health and lifestyle changes. Jordan cut out sugar and dairy, and is exercising consistently.

On World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, Jordan took to Instagram to promote and seek help finishing Sustain, the documentary about his cancer journey.

“Most times, it doesn’t matter until it hits you close enough. I’d love to represent your ‘close enough,'” Jordan wrote in his video caption.

Come undone with Ghost in new video for ’Skeletá’ track ‘Umbra’

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you were hoping for a more metal version of the new Wuthering Heights movie, then Ghost has you covered.

The Swedish rockers have premiered the video for “Umbra,” a track off their latest album, Skeletá. The clip begins with a footage of a couple sharing a passionate embrace before it cuts to footage of them running and dancing through a gothic mansion.

“‘Umbra’ follows the trajectory of a star-crossed couple hurtling inevitably toward their mutual downfall, all under the watchful eye and narration of Ghost’s Papa V. Perpetua,” a press release reads.

Skeletá, the sixth Ghost album, was released in 2025, and also includes the singles “Satanized” and “Lachryma.” The band’s tour behind the record, dubbed the Skeletour, concludes Feb. 23 in Los Angeles.

Sarah McLachlan releases ‘Tiny Desk’ concert, adds summer tour dates

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sarah McLachlan is expanding her Better Broken tour into 2026.

The singer has announced summer dates on the tour, which comes in support of her 2025 album, Better Broken. The dates start July 1 in Franklin, Tennessee, and are scheduled to wrap up Aug. 9 at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington. Allison Russell will open all dates.

One dollar for every ticket sold will go to the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which provides music education and mentorship to underserved youth.

Tickets are available via Citi and Verizon presales starting Tuesday at 10 a.m local time; an artist presale starts at noon that same day. Tickets go on sale to the general public Thursday via sarahmclachlan.com.

If you want to get a taste of what to expect on the tour, Sarah has also released her NPR Tiny Desk concert. During the show, she performed her hits “Building a Mystery,” “Angel” and “Adia,” as well as two songs from Better Broken: “Only Human” and “Reminds Me.”

The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando accused of sending unwanted sexual videos

February 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando has been accused of sending unwanted sexual videos to a woman on social media.

In a report by the Substack page The Underground Bunker, the woman says that Dando messaged her videos of him masturbating.

A statement regarding the allegations to Variety, confirmed to ABC Audio by a rep for The Lemonheads, reads, “Evan Dando has long struggled with mental health issues dating back to his childhood. He’s been admitted to a local hospital where he’s receiving comprehensive help from experienced doctors and mental health professionals.”

Dando released a memoir, Rumors of My Demise, in 2025, along with a new Lemonheads album, Love Chant, marking the band’s first collection of original material in nearly 20 years.

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