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Imagine Dragons teases video for ’Starfield’ song “Children of the Sky”

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Imagine Dragons is teasing the video for “Children of the Sky,” the new song the band recorded for the video game Starfield.

The clip will premiere Tuesday, September 19, at noon ET, on YouTube. You can check out a 15-second preview, showing an astronaut preparing for a rocket launch, now via ID’s Facebook.

The song “Children of the Sky” dropped in August. Upon its release, frontman Dan Reynolds shared, “The song, like [Starfield], asks some of the most difficult questions we face as humans trying to find our place in the universe.”

Imagine Dragons’ collaboration with Starfield, which is out now on Xbox Series X/S and PC, is one of several crossovers the band’s had with the video game world. Their single “Warrior” was the theme song for the 2014 League of Legends World Championship esports tournament, and they recorded the 2021 song “Enemy” for League of Legends-inspired animated series Arcane.

Janis Ian & ‘Rolling Stone’ respond to Jann Wenner’s controversial comments

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Singer Janis Ian has responded to the comments made by Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner in The New York Times, in which he suggested female artists weren’t “articulate enough” to be included in his new book, The Masters.

“Gee, guess I was never articulate enough for Jann,” she wrote on Facebook. “Guess (Joan) Baez wasn’t. Certainly Liz Phair, Dolly Parton have no way with words…”

She writes about living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan when the magazine first started, noting it was “like reading the old NY Post.”

“I enjoyed a lot of it when it began, but some years later a friend who worked there told us ‘All Jann cares about now is landing the Volkswagen account. Forget it,'” she shares. “Money and being allowed to hang with ‘the boys’ were the important things, I suppose.”

Meanwhile, Rolling Stone magazine is distancing itself from its co-founder, making sure people know he “has not been directly involved in our operations since 2019.”

“Our purpose, especially since his departure, has been to tell stories that reflect the diversity of voices and experiences that shape our world,” they write on social media. “At Rolling Stone‘s core is the understanding that music above all can bring us together, not divide us.”

Joey Fatone says fans should “yell” if they want an *NSYNC tour

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Joey Fatone says the *NSYNC reunion at the MTV VMAs was fun, but that if fans want a tour, they’re going to have to take it upon themselves to make waves.

According to People, while speaking at 90s Con Florida on September 17, Joey told the crowd that getting back together with Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, JC Chavez and Chris Kirkpatrick was fun and really cool, adding, “It was surreal in the sense of we kind of just … fell [back] into place.”

Joey also said he and the rest of the group are excited about their new song, “Better Place,” which will arrive at the end of September. But he added, “And no, I don’t know if there is a tour.”

He then offered advice to those who won’t stop asking for the guys to hit the road: “If the fans want it that much, yell at the companies, yell at [record company] Sony, yell at them.”

But all the yelling in the world probably won’t change the fact that, according to Billboard, Justin has a solo tour lined up for 2024, which would preclude any *NSYNC tour from happening in the near future.

In other *NSYNC news, Joey and Lance are teasing something holiday related. On Instagram, Lance posted a video of himself and Joey appearing to knock on a door, saying, “Hello! Hey boys, we’re here! We brought pie.”

“Coming soon,” Lance added.

Pretenders extend club tour with three U.K. dates

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Pretenders are bringing their club tour overseas.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced a trio of intimate shows in the U.K. They kick off at the Electric Ballroom in London on October 19, followed by an October 23 show at O2 Ritz Manchester and one at the Barrowlands in Glasgow, Scotland, October 25.

Fans who purchase the band’s just-released album, Relentless, will have early access to tickets starting Wednesday, September 20. They go on sale to the general public Friday, September 22.

In addition to an appearance at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, on October 1, Pretenders still have a few more club shows left in the U.S.; they’re hitting LA October 2; Pioneertown, California, October 4 and San Francisco October 6. A complete list of tour dates can be found at ThePretenders.com.

Carrie Underwood serves up frozen margarita cocktail with Southbound Tequila

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Carrie Underwood recently joined Southbound Tequila co-founder and CEO Ivey Childers to make a Southbound Reposado-infused frozen margarita.

In a video up now on YouTube, Carrie and Ivey make the cocktail from scratch. Carrie also talks about why she loves gardening and the peaches she’s yielded this summer. The pair then use the frozen peaches Carrie’s collected to make “the perfect frozen margarita with a Southbound twist.”

The cocktail recipe consists of ingredients such as lemon juice, honey, peach liqueur and of course, Southbound Reposado.

You can watch the video in full and grab the cocktail recipe now at Southbound Tequila’s YouTube page.

Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” covered for new ‘Monday Night Football’ theme

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Phil Collins‘ classic track “In The Air Tonight” is helping to kick off Monday Night Football, thanks to a new cover of the tune, featuring Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana.

Stapleton sings Collins’ tune, with Snoop adding football-themed verses and Blackman Santana adding her take on the iconic “In The Air Tonight” drum break.

“We just wanted to make sure we heard everybody’s voices – whether it was the fans’ voices, whether it was the artists’ voices, whether it was staying true to the ‘Monday Night Football’ brand over the years,” video producer Rico Labbe tells USA TODAY Sports. “We just wanted to make sure we meshed all that together. It could be a challenge. But we think we hit the sweet spot.”

Stapleton shared a preview of the opening on social media. The full clip will include NFL stars, game highlights and more.

The new theme will make its debut Monday, September 18, as part of Monday Night Football‘s “Two Games One Night” special airing on ESPN and ABC.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ex Zack Bia addresses rumor that “vampire” is about him

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

When Olivia Rodrigo released “vampire,” the first single from her new album, GUTS, fans went crazy trying to figure out who the song was about. Many believe it was inspired by Olivia’s ex Zack Bia, a club promoter turned DJ turned record mogul turned artist. Now, Bia is addressing the rumors.

Speaking to GQ magazine, Bia, who’s serving as the preshow DJ for Drake‘s current tour, says, “I don’t think it’s really about me. I think the internet just ran with it.”

However, he acknowledges the song might be about a composite character, which may have been partly inspired by him. “Look, I’m in the industry so I know how a song gets made,” he says. But he doesn’t think the way he and Olivia ended their relationship would have necessarily inspired such a vicious kiss off of a song.

“We hung out, we’re both busy, and we ended up not furthering our relationship. There was never any drama, you know?” he says.

When GQ asked a “source with knowledge of Rodrigo’s songwriting process” about Bia’s comments, the source said, “I don’t know if that’s exactly true.” Olivia has not said who the song is about; even if it is about him, Bia can appreciate that “vampire” is a great song.

“The song’s so big and so awesome,” he says. “Look, a heartbreak song for the summertime, it’s an undefeated formula.” He also realizes he’s not likely to change anyone’s mind.

“One hundred million people have heard this song. The only thing I can address is my own life,” he says.

Bia is also complimentary of Olivia, noting, “I think [she] is a generational songwriter. I think she’s a generational talent. I’m always just proud of her continued accomplishments.”

Meanwhile, “vampire” has returned to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

P.O.D. releasing new song “Drop” with Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

P.O.D. has new music on the way.

The “Youth of a Nation” outfit will release a song called “Drop” on Friday, September 22. The track features Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe.

You can presave “Drop” now and check out a 15-second preview of the tune now via P.O.D.’s Facebook.

P.O.D’s most recent album is 2018’s Circles.

Blythe and LoG, meanwhile, dropped a new album, Omens, in October 2022.

iDKHOW splits with drummer Ryan Seaman “after a series of broken trusts”

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME is down a member.

In a Facebook post, frontman Dallon Weekes shares that drummer Ryan Seaman “will no longer be participating in iDKHOW.”

“After a series of broken trusts, it became necessary to let him go,” Weekes writes of Seaman. “While it was very sad to lose a friend of fifteen years, iDKHOW is very important to me. It’s how I provide for my family, and I take that very seriously.”

Weekes, who used to play bass in Panic! at the Disco, formed iDKHOW alongside Seaman, and the duo broke out with their single “Choke.” Their debut album, Razzmatazz, was released in 2021 and spawned the single “Leave Me Alone.”

As for the future of iDKHOW, Weekes shares that he’s recently finished a new record.

“Thank you all for being so incredibly patient,” Weekes says. “The moxie and support that fans have show during this long process has been invaluable and sincerely appreciated.”

Brett Eldredge to spread festive cheer with 2023 Glow Live Tour

September 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

It may only be summer, but it’s already the most wonderful time of the year for Brett Eldredge.

The country star, who’s affectionately dubbed Mr. Christmas, has announced the return of his annual Glow Live Tour.

The holiday trek kicks off November 24 in Nashville with three consecutive shows at the Ryman Auditorium. He’ll then hit Chicago, Boston, New York, Detroit, Dallas and more before wrapping up in St. Louis on December 21.

“The Glow Tour has now become a big, beautiful Christmas tradition,” says Brett. “I love kicking off the season with all of you. I’m excited to return to some of my favorite cities and add some new cities, including Detroit, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee. To me, it’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 22. Members of Brett’s The Locals fan club get presale access Tuesday, September 19.

Brett’s latest holiday album is 2021’s Mr. Christmas, which followed 2018’s Glow (Deluxe Edition) and 2016’s Glow.

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