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Conway the Machine releases ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ EP

June 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Conway the Machine has released a new mixtape titled I Heard You Paint Houses, a culmination of the freestyles he’s been dropping to meet fans’ demands after his viral “FREE” freestyle.

It’s hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and features 15 tracks, including street narratives, introspection and lyricism, all intended to soundtrack the summer and feed his day-one fans, according to a release.

The mixtape is now available to stream exclusively on laylo.com. Fans can also text Conway at 716-235-2358 for a direct link.

Conway’s mixtape arrives alongside the launch of his CTM Experience tour, which kicked off Monday in San Francisco. His next stop is in LA on Tuesday, followed by Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver and other cities.

He will head on his Reject 2 – 10 Year Anniversary tour in Europe and the U.K. beginning in October. Tickets are available on his website.

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell will headline an upcoming concert celebrating the music of Georgia.

A Night of Georgia Music will be held July 25 at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium in New York. It will have the pair, along with violinist Robert McDuffie, performing the music of artists native to the Peach State, including R.E.M., the Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, The B-52s and Outkast.

The evening will also feature students from Mercer University’s Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, with all the artists backed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by Ward State.

An artist presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

More info can be found at CarnegieHall.org.

Music Notes: Kodak Black, Rihanna and more

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It seems a new Kodak Black album is on the way. He shared a photo of the album artwork on Instagram. The cover features him sitting on a tree branch with eyes resembling those of a vampire or demon while holding a bitten apple. “IM FINNA TEAR THIS S*** UP RIGHT KWIK JUST FWM,” he captioned it. He later followed up with a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot. The album is called Kodak the Blessing.

Rihanna graces the cover of EE72 magazine’s summer 2026 issue. She shared some of her looks on Instagram — visions that came to life thanks to the magazine’s editor Edward Enninful. “Rihanna and I share a deep, instinctive creative shorthand, honed for over fifteen years. Every single time we collaborate, it is about challenging what a ‘fashion editorial’ can and should actually achieve, and meeting creativity where it is today,” Ed said in a statement. “Rihanna doesn’t follow trends; she defines the culture we live in.”

Tamar Braxton and Dallas Austin — who produced songs including TLC’s “Creep” and “Unpretty,” and Brandy & Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” — will be among the performers/presenters at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame event. It takes place Thursday in New York City.

In new video message, Billy Joel urges, ‘Knicks in 4!’

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel is in a New York sports fan state of mind.

The New York Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden Monday night to continue their quest for their first championship since 1973. And since Billy spent 10 years as one of the Garden’s most high-profile residents, he’s posted a video message on Instagram cheering them on.

“Hi, the New York Knicks,” he says. “I’ve seen a lot of magic happen in this building for many years. But now it’s your turn to bring the championship back to the greatest city in the world: New York. Go for it!”

As he and the people surrounding him begin to clap and cheer, we see the words “Knicks in 4!”

On Saturday night, Billy was back home in Long Island, New York, helping to induct his longtime booking agent, Dennis Arfa, into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Billy was a surprise guest, and in his speech, he said Arfa was the one who came up with the idea to have him play Carnegie Hall and Yankee Stadium, the idea of him doing the final shows at Shea Stadium prior to its demolition, the idea of him doing co-headline tours with Elton John and the concept of his Madison Square Garden residency.

The induction was part of the Hall of Fame’s Billy Joel Symposium, which featured two days of speakers.

Tyler, The Creator announces Camp Flog Gnaw’s return

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival is making its return.

He announced the news Monday in a social media post. Alongside a flyer featuring details like the location — Dodger Stadium — and the festival’s website, he revealed that the 2026 edition will take place Nov. 14-15.

An advance sale, which has sold out in previous years, is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. PT. Payment plan options will also be available this year. Fans can register for presale access at campfloggnaw.com ahead of the sale. The lineup for the show has not been announced.

Last year, Tyler headlined the festival alongside performers including A$AP Rocky, GloRilla, 2 Chainz, Childish Gambino, Doechii and Kali Uchis.

Nashville notes: Corey Kent’s ‘Empty Words’ + Kacey Musgraves’ Texas show

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere album release show at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, is now available to stream via YouTube.

Jackson Dean’s new music video for his latest hit, “Make a Liar,” is out now.

Corey Kent’s follow-up to his hit “Rocky Mountain Low” with Koe Wetzel is his new radio single, “Empty Words.”

Bon Jovi giving fans a chance to be part of their Forever tour

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bon Jovi is giving fans a chance to be a part of their upcoming Forever tour.

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram asking fans to submit videos of them singing the band’s iconic hit “Livin’ On A Prayer,” with a chance for their clips to be featured as part of the tour visuals.

“We are in preproduction getting ready for the tour, and you know what, we’ve decided that we need you,” he says in the clip. “What we need you to do is record yourself singing ‘Livin’ On A Prayer.’” He notes, “We want you on the big screen. This is your chance to be a star.”

“We’re happy to be back, looking forward to seeing you,” Jon adds.

Those interested need to submit their videos at BonJovi.com/livin-on-a-prayer by Friday.

“This song has always belonged to the fans and this is a celebration of the voices that have sung it across the world,” the website reads. “Sing the full song or just jump in on the chorus. We want to see your version.”

The site adds, “This is about expression and individuality. Unique ideas, environments, and perspectives encouraged.”

Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour, the band’s first trek since Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022, begins July 7 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

‘Somebody pinch me!!!’ Olivia Rodrigo raves over duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After debuting “what’s wrong with me,” her new duet with Robert Smith of The Cure at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Olivia Rodrigo sent a note to fans saying that she still can’t get over the fact that she got to record with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

“I actually cannot believe I got to do [my first feature on an album] with Robert Smith! Somebody pinch me!!!” Olivia wrote. “Robert has been soundtracking my life for as long as I can remember. He has written some of my favorite songs of all time. His music moves me & inspires me to a degree that is hard to put into words.”

“I’ve also been lucky enough to spend time with him over the last year & experience first hand his generosity & graciousness,” she continued. “I am in disbelieve that this song exists and I cannot wait for it to come out officially!”

“what’s wrong with me” is part of Olivia’s new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which comes out on June 12. As previously reported, the album’s first two singles are The Cure coded: “drop dead” mentions The Cure song “Just Like Heaven,” while the second one is literally called “the cure.”

Olivia and Robert Smith first performed “Just Like Heaven” together — as well as another Cure hit, “Friday I’m In Love” — last year at the Glastonbury Festival. At the time, Olivia came onstage for her encore wearing a T-shirt that said, “You know all the words to ‘Just Like Heaven.'” It was an Easter egg for a “drop dead” lyric, months before anyone knew the album existed. Robert had written on the tee with Sharpie, “But do you?”

Earth, Wind & Fire releases ‘Greatest Hits’ on vinyl

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

To coincide with their new documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire has released a compilation album filled with the band’s biggest hits.

Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits is out now digitally and on two-LP vinyl, with a limited-edition aquamarine vinyl being released Sept. 18 exclusively at Amazon. It is available for preorder now.

Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits features such classic tracks as “September,” “Superstar,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Fantasy,” “After The Love Is Gone” and more.

And there’s more to come from Earth, Wind & Fire. Newly pressed vinyl editions of 1974’s Open Our Eyes, 1975’s That’s the Way of the World and 1979’s I Am, as well as the 2002 compilation The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire Remixes, will be released on July 17. All the albums will also be released digitally.

The new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World), directed by Questlove, premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 3 and debuted Sunday on HBO. It is available now to stream on HBO Max.

Earth, Wind & Fire will next kick off a new leg of their Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Lionel Richie on June 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota. A complete list of dates can be found at EarthWindandFire.com.

Steve Miller, Nile Rodgers and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

June 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rocker Steve Miller and Chic’s Nile Rodgers are among the artists confirmed as performers and/or presenters at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala Thursday in New York City.

Other performers/presenters include The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, Gavin DeGraw, actor Jeremy Renner, Descendants star Kylie Cantrall, singer Tamar Braxton and “Tell It to My Heart” singer Taylor Dayne.

KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. John Fogerty, who was inducted into the SHOF in 2005, will receive the Hall of Fame’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.

Other 2026 inductees include Kenny Loggins; Alanis Morissette; Taylor Swift; Walter Afanasieff, who co-wrote multiple Mariah Carey hits; Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, who co-wrote hits for Beyoncé and Rihanna; and Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who co-wrote some of Tina Turner’s biggest hits.

It is not known who will be presenting or performing in honor of which inductees.

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