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Static-X shares new ‘Project Regeneration: Vol. 2’ song, “Z0mbie”

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Static-X has shared a new song called “Z0mbie,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Project Regeneration: Vol. 2.

Like 2020’s Project Regeneration: Vol. 1, Vol. 2 features the final vocal recordings and compositions of late frontman Wayne Static, who died in 2014. “Z0mbie,” for example, is based on a guitar riff composed by Static and is sung by the masked vocalist Xer0, who’s been fronting Static-X since the band reformed in 2018.

You can listen to “Z0mbie” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying video streaming now on YouTube.

Project Regeneration: Vol. 2 will be released January 26, 2024. It also includes the previously released single “Stay Alive” and a cover of Nine Inch Nails‘ “Terrible Lie.”

Static-X is launching a co-headlining tour with Sevendust Friday, October 6, in Houston.

CMT Music Awards returns to Austin in 2024

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The CMT Music Awards is returning to Austin, Texas’ Moody Center for its 2024 event.

The 2023 CMT Music Awards was the first time the award show was held outside of Nashville, and 2024 will mark the second consecutive year it takes place in Austin.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS back to Austin in 2024!” share CMT Music Awards Executive Producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin and Leslie Fram. “From the electrifying, sold-out Moody Center crowd to fans packing the streets for our outdoor Congress stage, and Bevo himself walking the Red Carpet, our Texas-sized welcome proved to be one of our biggest and most unforgettable shows yet.”

They add, “We’re thankful to our incredible partners at Moody Center and with the City of Austin and are thrilled to bring CMT’s signature blend of world premieres, genre-blending surprises and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations back this April!”

“The CMT Music Awards are coming back to Austin in 2024, and we couldn’t be more excited, says Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. “As the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,’ Austin is no stranger to celebrating its vibrant music community and showcasing an eclectic array of musical talents. We’re proud that the CMT Music Awards are returning to Austin, and we can’t wait to welcome artists and visitors to our city.”

More details, including the show’s hosts, performers and nominees, will be announced at a later date.

The 2024 CMT Music Awards take place live on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. It’ll also be available to stream live and on-demand via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

Paul Stanley says KISS’ music is “emotional,” not “intellectual”

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

KISS will kick off the final leg of their End of the Road tour later this month. While they’ve always been known for their big theatrical shows, singer Paul Stanley believes they’re loved for much more than just the spectacle.

“I always say this: ‘a crappy band with a big show is a crappy band,’” he tells Gulf News. “We didn’t start as a band with everything. We started as a band making music we listened to.” He adds, “And it was never about being a part of a band with make-up and [fireworks] … Our music doesn’t need intellectualizing or philosophizing.”

While Stanley says there are bands that can play to bigger audiences than they do right now, he doesn’t think those artists will still be bringing it 50 years down the line like they do.

“Our devoted fan base is almost like a tribe. We don’t make art that is intellectual, we make art that’s emotional,” he says, noting, “That’s why people remember their first KISS concert, their first KISS song, and they remember when KISS first came on the radio. It’s a powerful connection.”

The final leg of KISS’ End of the Road tour launches October 19 in Cleveland, Ohio. A complete list of dates can be found at kissonline.com.

Tems returns with new song + music video for “Me & U”

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Tems made her return to music with the release of her latest single, “Me & U.”

The new song and its accompanying music video is the Nigerian singer’s first solo release following her 2021 EP, If Orange was a Place, and “Wait for U,” her 2022 smash feature with rapper Future.

In the self-directed visual, Tems is captured among a variety of calming atmospheres, dancing atop a body of water, on mountain peaks and surrounded by trees and other natural habitats.

“‘Me & U’ is about discovering the real me, building a genuine relationship with the Creator, and gaining a true perception of self,” she said of the track.

After premiering on BET Soul and BET Jams Thursday, the video will also debut on Paramount’s Times Square in New York at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET.

Morgan Evans’ new song will interpolate John Denver’s hit

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Morgan Evans is set to drop his new song, “Thank God She’s a Country Girl,” on Friday, October 6.

The track, which Morgan wrote with Jesse Frasure, puts a fresh spin on John Denver‘s 1975 hit “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.”

“Making this song has just been pure fun from start to finish. It was an absolute pleasure to rework such a classic song and, with the approval of John Martin Sommers, the writer of ‘Thank God I’m a Country Boy,'” Morgan says of John, who also receives a writer credit on the reimagined tune.

“I’m stoked to put this one out into the world! I hope it puts a smile on your face and gets your feet moving wherever in the world you are!” he adds.

A preview clip of “Thank God She’s a Country Girl” is now up on Morgan’s Instagram.

Morgan kicks off his headlining Life Upside Down Tour in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, October 5. For tickets, visit Morgan’s website.

INXS releasing ‘All Juiced Up’ limited edition colored vinyl remixes

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

INXS is releasing remixes of some of their biggest hits on colored vinyl.

The new collection, All Juiced Up Part 2, will feature nine limited edition colored 12-inch vinyl releases, featuring remixes of INXS classics like “Need You Tonight,” “What You Need” and more.

The collection kicks off October 20 with volumes one to three; all songs were remixed at Abbey Road Studios. A blue, pink and red vinyl will be available, with each volume containing four different songs. Remixes on the first three volumes include such songs as “Listen Like Thieves,” “Bitter Tears,” “New Sensation,” “Original Sin” and more.

All volumes can be ordered separately or as a three-LP bundle. They are available for preorder now. These will be followed by two more sets of three; the next is expected to drop in February 2024, and the final set is scheduled for May 2024.

This new collection is a follow-up to the previously released remix CD/cassette collection, All Juiced Up, which was part of the band’s 1994 Greatest Hits album.

The limited edition vinyl is the latest INXS release that’s bound to be a hit with fans. On Tuesday, October 3, they released the book Calling All Nations – A Fan History Of INXS, recounting the history of the Aussie rockers through the stories and memories of their dedicated fanbase.

Following “Dancing with a Stranger” copyright battle, Sam Smith wants accuser to pay $700K in legal bills

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Following “Dancing with a Stranger” copyright battle, Sam Smith wants accuser to pay 0K in legal bills

Sam Smith and Normani were victorious in a lawsuit claiming they stole their 2019 hit, “Dancing with a Stranger,” from a song that came out in 2015. Now, they want the people who accused them to pay up.

Billboard reports the two singers want the songwriters who accused them to reimburse them for the money they spent on legal bills while defending themselves — bills which amount to more than $732,000.

Peter Anderson, a lawyer for Sam and Normani, argued that they shouldn’t have to pay for a “frivolous and unreasonable” lawsuit, writing, “Defective copyright infringement claims, like Plaintiff’s claims here, burden the court, cause potentially damaging negative publicity for recording artists … and others, and force needless attorney’s fees on them.”

“Awarding attorney’s fees here will deter … others from filing and blindly prosecuting such claims without anything close to the required factual and legal basis,” the lawyer added.

As Billboard reports, last month, U.S. District Judge Wesley L. Hsu ruled that the two songs were not similar and criticized the accusers — songwriters Jordan Vincent, Christopher Miranda and Rosco Banlaoi — for manipulating the songs to make them appear the same.

As for the big bill, Sam and Normani say they were “perfectly justified” in spending that much, considering the songwriters were asking for all the profits from “Dancing with a Stranger,” which was a multi-Platinum hit.

Killer Mike tees up “something special” ahead of appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Killer Mike is headed to late night TV with a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

He teased his upcoming appearance, scheduled for Friday, October 10, by sharing on Instagram that he has “something special” planned, specifically for special people in his life.

“Doing something special for my mother and grandmother this Friday,” he wrote, adding he’ll have help from Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper and beloved Chicago vocalist Eryn Allen Kane.

It isn’t the first time Killer Mike will sit and chat with Fallon on the show; In October of 2022, he told the TV host, “we’re like family now.”

2019 song by Katy Perry goes viral, gets big streaming boost

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Back in 2020, Katy Perry promoted her album Smile with Potty Jams, her series of video performances in a bathroom. Now, TikTok has discovered those performances and turned one of them into a viral hit.

Billboard reports Katy’s Potty Jam performance of her 2019 single “Harleys In Hawaii” — especially the part where she sings the words “you and I” as “you and ayyyyyyeeeeeyeahhyeahhhhh!” — has been used in many creators’ videos and has racked up millions of TikTok streams.

According to Billboard, streams of “Harleys In Hawaii” have nearly doubled since the end of September; they’re up 93% from the previous week.

The final performances of Katy’s PLAY Las Vegas residency at Resorts World began Wednesday night; she’ll wrap up her run on November 4. “Harleys In Hawaii” isn’t a regular part of the show, but who knows? Maybe she’ll throw it in to acknowledge the trend.

Darius Rucker gets his star on the Music City Walk of Fame

October 5, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Darius Rucker was inducted into Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, October 4.

Darius’ favorite wrestler and longtime friend, Ric Flair, helped unveil his star in the presence of the country singer’s family and friends. “American Pie” hitmaker Don McLean, rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Duane Eddy and former record label executive Joe Galante were also inducted at the ceremony.

“I’m just a kid from South Carolina who got lucky twice, so I’m shocked and humbled that I’m here,” Darius shared at the induction.

“To all the fans, and the people who listen to music, I can’t thank y’all enough. You guys have given me an amazing life that I love so much,” the “Wagon Wheel” hitmaker added on Instagram. “Everything I do, I do for the people who want to hear me play music. Thanks y’all!”

You can check out photos from the induction ceremony on The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp’s Instagram.

Darius’ upcoming album, Carolyn’s Boy, drops Friday, October 6; it’s available for preorder and presave now.

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