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Mick Jagger makes surprise appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’

October 22, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Fresh off the release Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones‘ first new album of original material in 18 years, frontman Mick Jagger showed off his comedy skills with a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, October 21, featuring host and musical guest Bad Bunny.

Jagger appeared in two sketches. The first revolved around the taping of a Latin soap opera, in which Punkie Johnson was cast even though she didn’t speak Spanish. Jagger, in a white suit and fake mustache, popped in at the end to break up a fight between brothers Bad Bunny and SNL cast member Marcello Hernández by slapping them around.

In the second, Jagger played “Sister Kevin,” a man posing as a nun to sleep with the other nuns, although throughout the sketch it was implied that Bad Bunny was the imposter.

Lady Gaga, who performed with The Stones at their Hackney Diamonds record release party on Thursday, October 19, also made a surprise appearance on the show, introducing Bad Bunny as musical guest. Plus, Pedro Pascal turned up during the monologue and in a sketch.

Paramore’s Zac Farro goes dancing in the street with new halfnoise video R

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Paramore drummer Zac Farro has premiered the video for “Love Fire,” the latest single from his side project, halfnoise.

The clip finds Farro channeling David Bowie and Mick Jagger as he goes dancing in the city streets. You can watch it now streaming on YouTube.

“Love Fire” will appear on the upcoming halfnoise album City Talk, due out November 17. The record also includes the songs “Baby,” which Paramore performed live on their 2023 tour, and “Cool Cat.”

Paramore, meanwhile, put out a new compilation called Re: This Is Why earlier in October. The collection includes remixes and reworked versions of songs off Paramore’s new album, This Is Why, and features contributions from Wet Leg, Foals, The Linda Lindas and more.

Pop Evil premieres video for ’Skeletons’ album title track

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Pop Evil has premiered the video for “Skeletons,” the title track off the band’s latest album.

In keeping with the track’s twangy vibe, the clip finds a man in a cowboy hat riding through a desolate town looking for supplies. Unfortunately, he lives in a world that’s been overrun by robot creatures trying to hunt him down.

“Sometimes the little things in life come with the hardest challenges to overcome,” muses frontman Leigh Kakaty. “It was awesome to team up with our long-time friend and director, Johan Carlén, to tell this tale of one man’s determination; to risk it all in a world that is constantly coming after him.”

He adds, “With so much chaos in the world today, we feel it is important now, more than ever, to remember we are only human.”

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

The album Skeletons was released in March. It also includes the singles “Eye of the Storm” and “Paranoid (Crash & Burn).”

Pop Evil will launch a U.S. tour in support of Skeletons October 28 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger reveals what he misses most about Charlie Watts

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones’ new album, Hackney Diamonds, is out now. It’s the first record they’ve made without drummer Charlie Watts, although he does appear on the songs “Live by the Sword” and “Mess It Up.”

It’s been over two years since Charlie’s death, and in a new interview, Mick Jagger opens up about what he misses the most about his late bandmate.

“It’s a couple of years now, and I still think about Charlie a lot,” Jagger tells The Guardian. “I miss his laconic humor. His taste in music. His elegance. His don’t-care attitude – he didn’t get intense. Keith (Richards) and I get a bit intense.”

Regarding that intensity, Mick says he’s trying to be a bit more like Watts.

“I’m not as intense as I used to be,” he says. “I think about him when I’m playing, and what he would have played; whether he’d have liked this song, because I’d always bounce things off him. I’d be playing him the silly pop songs of the moment, and he’d love all that.”

Losing friends is hard and Mick says it doesn’t get any easier the older you get.

“But I hate to say this: as you get older, a lot of your friends die,” he says. “There’s a lot of people around your age, they’re dying all the time. I don’t have any friends older than me, only one. Apart from the band, all my friends are much younger.” He added, “It’s easier that way!”

Nashville notes: Debut projects from Restless Road, Luke Grimes + Colin Stough

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Country group Restless Road has dropped their long-awaited debut album, Last Rodeo. The 18-track record includes “On My Way,” a motivational anthem about not giving up on one’s dreams. “We’ve been through so many ups and downs as a band, and that’s what this is about. Never giving up and always keeping your eyes on the road,” Restless Road shares.

Yellowstone actor and rising singer/songwriter Luke Grimes has rolled out his debut EP, Pain Pills or Pews. The eight-song set features one of Luke’s favorite tracks, “Ain’t Dead Yet.” “To me Pain Pills or Pews should feel like the very beginning of a story. The songs were chosen because they felt the most personal and even the outside songs felt almost biographical,” says Luke.

American Idol alum Colin Stough has released his debut EP, Promiseland. “This EP represents who I am and where I’m from. It speaks to my life these past few years and has become a source of comfort for me. Maybe that’s why I called it Promiseland. I hope it can be that for you, too,” Colin shares. Listen to the Charles Kelley-penned “If Not for Me” and the rest of the project now.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and more

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

There’s only one week until Taylor Swift releases 1989 (Taylor’s Version) — it arrives Friday, October 27. To celebrate, Taylor’s dropped a new batch of apparel on her site that is sure to live up to Swifties’ wildest dreams. The 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Collection consists of sweatshirts, tees and long-sleeve shirts bearing a new design: eight versions of Taylor wearing iconic outfits from the original 1989 era.

Speaking of Taylor, it was a girls night out for her and her friends Selena Gomez, Zoë Kravitz and Keleigh Teller on Thursday, October 19. The stars were pictured going out to dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood, California.

Ed Sheeran is taking his Mathematics tour to even more places worldwide. The singer-songwriter will be traveling all over the globe, starting with Asia and the Middle East in the beginning of 2024, then playing shows in Europe during the summer. “Can’t wait to spend my 2024 with all you beautiful humans,” Ed wrote on Instagram.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and more

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran is taking his Mathematics tour to even more places worldwide. The singer/songwriter will be traveling all over the globe, starting with Asia and the Middle East in the beginning of 2024, then playing shows in Europe during the summer. “Can’t wait to spend my 2024 with all you beautiful humans,” Ed wrote on Instagram.

Bad Bunny is pulling double duty over at Saturday Night Live this week. The rapper and singer is serving as both the host and musical guest of the Saturday, October 21, show, and he says it’s tired him out. “I need to sleep,” he told Jimmy Fallon on Thursday. “I’ve been enjoying the process, all the cast and the producers … the vibe is very cool. I’m grateful and I’m very excited about this Saturday.”

Experience Dollywood’s Harvest Festival before it ends

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

If you haven’t checked out Dollywood’s Harvest Festival yet, here’s your last chance.

Open now through October 30, the fall event takes place at Dollywood’s location at the foothills of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains and offers many family-friendly activities.

Visitors will be treated to the autumn-colored trees; delectable fall treats, such as bean pumpkin chili, apple pie fudge and pumpkin pie punch; and opportunities to ride the thrilling new Big Bear Mountain roller coaster. Of course, the post-evening Great Pumpkin LumiNights is not to be missed, either.

For more information on Harvest Festival and to grab tickets, visit dollywood.com.

David Lee Roth shares 10-year-old tune from planned musical

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

David Lee Roth has shared another new song. The former Van Halen frontman has released two versions of the song “The S*** that Killed Elvis” — an “unplugged” and a “technicolor” version.

Roth first mentioned the song in a 2013 Rolling Stone interview, noting it was part of a group of songs he recorded with guitarist John 5, now with Mötley Crüe, for a planned jukebox musical named Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bar & Grill.

The track is the second unreleased song Roth’s shared this month. On Friday, October 13, he released the tune “Manda Bala,” which translates to “send a bullet.”

And fans seem to be loving the new track. “Sensational! The Diamond gets better & better !” one fan commented, while another said it was “Catchy as s***.”

Another wondered if all this music is a tease of bigger things to come, writing, “Will we be seeing a new David Lee Roth album?”

New Music Friday: Summer Walker, City Girls, Nicki Minaj and more

October 20, 2023 by WDNY Radio

From long-awaited follow-up albums to deluxe projects and a collection for kids, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music.

City Girls, Raw — After performing two hits from the new project at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, the Miami duo dropped off their third studio project with features from Lil Durk, Juicy J, Usher and more.

Summer Walker, Girls Need Love (Girls Mix) — In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Last Day of Summer, which housed the original “Girls Need Love,” Summer released a five-track collection, including different versions of the song featuring Victoria Monét, Tyla and Tink.

Brian McKnight, McKnighttime Lullabies — Inspired by the birth of his baby boy in January, the 53-year-old singer dedicated his new collection of R&B songs to parents and children everywhere.

Flo Milli, “BGC” — The Alabama native delivered her new song — the title an abbreviation for Bad Girls Club — which will appear on her upcoming second studio album, Fine Ho, Stay.

Nicki Minaj, “For all the Barbz” — The Queen Barb took a stab at Drake & Chief Keef‘s “All the Parties” with the new single ahead of the release of Pink Friday 2 in November.

Hot New Hip-Hop:

–Drake ft. 21 Savage — “Calling for You“

—Rick Ross & Meek Mill — “Lyrical Eazy“

—Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz — “Presha“

—J. Brown — “My Whole Heart”

—The Weeknd, Jennie & Lily-Rose Depp — “One of the Girls“

—Tyla — “Water“

—Offset — “Worth It“

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