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Paul McCartney reveals what makes him feel better about missing John and George

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Paul McCartney’s new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane is out now. Many of the songs were inspired by his childhood and experiences with former Beatles bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who joins him for a duet on the song “Home to Us.” While Lennon and Harrison are gone, Paul said there’s one thing that gives him some comfort about that loss.

Speaking to The Guardian, McCartney said of Lennon, “My collaborator was probably one of the best writers of the century, so, yeah, you’re going to miss him. … But that’s life: you lose people.” He also recalled Beatles producer George Martin telling him about aging, “The terrible thing about it is all your mates start popping off.”

“Now I’m probably at that age, and I’m very conscious of that, having lost John and George – two big touchstones for anything we’re talking about [in this interview],” he continued. He adds “So, yeah, you do miss them. I start to get very sad, and I have to think, ‘Wow, wait a minute, everyone misses them.’ It’s not just me. So that makes me feel a bit better.”

“I think, ‘Well, sod it, it’s life, and it’s what we’ve got.’”

Elsewhere in the interview, McCartney says that the sound of the Ringo duet — about their tough childhoods – was inspired by Oasis. After seeing the reunited band perform, he was impressed by how loud and massive they sounded.

“Forget about Spinal Tap’s 11, the amps are on 12,” he told producer Andrew Watt, aiming to get a similar feel on the track.

Select record stores nationwide are holding The Boys of Dungeon Lane release parties all weekend, featuring exclusive merch giveaways, contests and limited-edition vinyl.

Sublime shares new ‘Until the Sun Explodes’ song, ‘Gangstalker’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sublime has premiered a new song called “Gangstalker,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Until the Sun Explodes.

“‘Gangstalker’ is pure chaos,” says frontman Jakob Nowell in a statement. “I was so proud when the drum and guitar parts came together the way that they did in the studio.”

“Sometimes you have this idea for how a song should sound in your head and it becomes impossible to translate that into reality,” he continues. “‘Gangstalker’ is not one of those songs. It is a frenetic, California tweaker, punk anthem that I fully endorse with my life.”

The video for “Gangstalker” is now streaming on YouTube.

Until the Sun Explodes is due out June 12. It marks the first Sublime album in 30 years and the band’s first with Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell.

The Until the Sun Explodes title track currently sits at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. The album also includes the single “Ensenada,” which hit #1 on Alternative Airplay, as well.

Olivia Rodrigo addresses rumors of Taylor Swift feud: ‘It was so long ago’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Following the release of her debut album, SOUR, Olivia Rodrigo retroactively credited Taylor Swift as a songwriter on the song “deja vu” because it sounded similar to Taylor’s hit “Cruel Summer.” That led to rumors of a yearslong feud between the two artists, which led to speculation that they’d buried the hatchet in April, when they were spotted at the same concert. Olivia’s addressing the topic in a new episode of The New York Times’ Popcast.

The interviewer asks Olivia, “Is there a frost between you and Taylor? Like, is that something that hovers over your mind? [Or] is it something that you think is a construction of the people who are doing internet detective work? How do you view that, now that you’re a few years removed from the initial … ruptures?”

Olivia sighs heavily, and then says, “Um, I don’t know. I think I try to not let it get to me or upset me. I think I just try to keep it truckin’. I think there’s no — it was so long ago, there’s no use in harping on it.”

“I just try to make songs that I love and try to be kind and good to other people and supportive of other people,” she continues. “And I’ve always, like, tried to be like that. And at the end of the day, I think that’s all you can do.”

As for online “internet detectives” speculating about that and other aspects of her life, Olivia says, “I think it, like, comes with the territory and it’s par for the course. And I think if I dove into every internet detective sleuth that, like, got things right or wrong about my life or any of my relationships, I think I’d just go crazy. Like, there’s not enough time in the day.”

Riley Green’s ‘Think as You Drunk’ is only one facet of ‘That’s Just Me’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

As Riley Green drops the latest track from his upcoming fourth studio album, he’s giving fans more details about the record he first announced Thursday in Billboard.

“This record came together during a pretty big season of life for me,” he explains of That’s Just Me. “I was out on the road on the biggest tour I’ve ever had, writing and recording while a lot was changing at the same time.”

“There are songs on here that are more emotional, some that are made for having a good time with your buddies, and others that come from real moments I was living through,” he continues. “I never wanted it to feel like one thing, I wanted it to feel like me, and all the different sides that come with that.”

The cover of That’s Just Me shows Riley looking right at home behind the wheel of a pick-up truck.

Riley’s new radio single, “Think as You Drunk,” draws inspiration from Toby Keith’s “As Good As I Once Was.” You’ll even hear the late singer’s voice as the new song draws to a close.

That’s Just Me comes out Sept. 18.

Riley’s Cowboy As It Gets Tour makes a stop at Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida, on Friday night.

In This Moment premieres new ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ single + announces tour with Hollywood Undead

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

In This Moment has premiered a new song called “Sleeping with the Enemy.”

The track will appear on Maria Brink and company’s next album, the follow-up to 2023’s Godmode.

“With ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ and our upcoming album, we’re confronting the darkness — whether it’s inside us or external,” Brink says in a statement. “It’s about looking that darkness in the face and transforming it into empowerment. We feel so exhilarated and ready to show the world what we’ve conjured up.”

You can watch the “Sleeping with the Enemy” video on YouTube.

Along with the new track, In This Moment has announced a tour with Hollywood Undead. The joint trek, dubbed the Taste of Chaos tour, kicks off Sept. 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wraps up Oct. 26 in Anaheim, California.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit InThisMomentOfficial.com.

Hollywood Undead, incidentally, has also just released a new song called “Feels Like Home.”

Greta Van Fleet premieres new single, ‘Play Your Games’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Greta Van Fleet has premiered a new single called “Play Your Games.”

According to a press release, the track is “inspired by one of their oldest demos from the band’s revisited archives” and “channels the spirit of their earliest days.”

“It’s this beautiful nature of seizing a moment,” says guitarist Jake Kiszka.

You can watch the “Play Your Games” video streaming now on YouTube.

“Play Your Games” marks the first new music from Greta Van Fleet to follow their 2023 album, Starcatcher. Fans worried that Starcatcher might’ve been the band’s last album after they uploaded a video titled “Thanks for the Wild Ride” earlier in May. However, they later confirmed they were back in the studio.

Greta Van Fleet also returned to the live stage Wednesday with an underplay show at New York City’s intimate Bowery Ballroom venue.

Tom Morello premieres new ‘Adjourn It’ single featuring Serj Tankian & Roman Morello

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tom Morello has premiered a new song song called “Adjourn It.”

The track features vocals from System of a Down’s Serj Tankian and guitar from the Rage Against the Machine shredder’s son Roman Morello.

All three appear in the accompanying “Adjourn It” video alongside footage from the 1954 film Salt of the Earth.

“The film is based on a true story of Mexican-American miners fighting against labor exploitation, racism, and institutional oppression, and was made by three Hollywood executives blacklisted for their political beliefs,” the video’s description reads. “It stars real zinc miners and was one of the first ever truly independent films.”

“Salt of the Earth was a powerful act of defiance in its time and more than half a century later, its themes continue to echo through today’s political climate,” the description continues. “‘Adjourn It’ channels the defiant legacy of the film reinforcing the importance of solidarity in bringing people together against fear and division.”

You can watch the “Adjourn It” video streaming now on YouTube.

The release of “Adjourn It” follows the announcement of Morello’s Power to the People Festival, taking place Oct. 3 in Columbia, Maryland. Both Morellos and Tankian are on the lineup, as well as Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, Jack Black, Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes and Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, among others.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Bret Michaels drops off Freedom 250 lineup

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bret Michaels will no longer be playing the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair.

“When this opportunity was originally presented to my team, it was described as a celebration of our country through music and a chance to honor our veterans, active military, first responders, teachers and hardworking Americans from all walks of life,” the Poison frontman writes in an Instagram post. “As the son of a veteran, and coming from a family that has proudly served, that is something I have always been honored to support.”

Michaels says that he’s “spent my entire career bringing people together through music, positivity and good vibes,” and that his concerts have “never been about politics.”

“Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of,” Michaels writes. “Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”

He continues, “Because of that, I have made the difficult decision to step away from this performance.”

The Great American State Fair, which was announced Wednesday, is set to take place June 25 through July 10 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Several other announced artists have also dropped off the bill, including Morris Day and the Time, Martina McBride, The Commodores and Young MC.

Life is so good for Tucker Wetmore, he can’t believe it

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — Tucker Wetmore’s career momentum continues to intensify, as his third single becomes his third #1 on the Mediabase chart: “Brunette” is sitting atop the radio ranking, following “3,2,1” and “Wind Up Missin’ You.”

“Brunette” also becomes his first #1 on the comparable Billboard Country Airplay tally.

His mom surprised him with the news he’d won the Academy of Country Music’s new male artist of the year trophy while he was in London on April 30, a revelation significant enough to trigger his disbelief.

“Overwhelmed, excited — I don’t think this is real,” he summed it up, following the May 17 ACMs in Las Vegas. “If I wake up tomorrow and it’s all fake, I wouldn’t be surprised.”

“I’m just blessed, honestly,” he added. “It’s all God. It’s all it is, is God and his blessing towards me. So, I’m just happy to be a vessel to enjoy it, you know?”

What’s next? For now, Tucker’s on HARDY’s COUNTRY! COUNTRY! Tour, before he plays the main stage during CMA Fest at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 4.

He’ll kick off the second leg of The Brunette World Tour later this summer.

Joe Elliott on a new Def Leppard album: ‘We got a game plan’

May 29, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It’s been four years since Def Leppard released their last album of new material, Diamond Star Halos, but it sounds like fans won’t have to wait much longer for a new record. Frontman Joe Elliott tells ABC Audio the band has recorded several songs for a new album, with plans to have it out by the end of 2026/early 2027.

“We’ve got a game plan, but it is kind of loose and we like it that way,” he says. “It’s not like we’re being told by management and labels it has to be delivered on this day.”

The band’s been touring constantly, but thanks to new technology, recording an album has been a lot easier than in the past. Elliott says the days of them all having to be in the studio together are over, which is something they learned during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

“That’s the beauty of the technology is that you never get a period where, OK, here’s the start of a recording of an album and it’s going to run for three months,” he says. “It’s just an ongoing process.”

Def Leppard wrapped their Las Vegas residency in February and will launch a European tour on June 13 in Sweden, and it doesn’t sound like they’re ready to slow down. But Elliott says the end isn’t something completely out of their minds.

“Sometimes you do think that maybe this could be the last tour, but there’s no reason for that,” he says. “I think because we like each other so much, and we like what we do, and like being on tour and playing the songs.”

He adds, “The little guy on your shoulder that keeps going, ‘You know what, it’s going to come to an end at some point,’ it’s not based in logic.”

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