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Richard Marx is going to summer camp — for a good cause

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Richard Marx is going to camp this summer — to help some aspiring musicians live their dreams.

He’s one of the artists taking part in the annual Grammy Camp program, which is being held this summer in Nashville, Miami, LA and New York. The program, now in its 22nd year, will welcome 208 high school students from 163 cities and 35 states.

Richard will take part in the Miami session, which runs from June 23 to 27. He will be joined by songwriter/producer Poo Bear, who wrote a string of Justin Bieber hits, and has worked with everyone from Mariah Carey and Usher to Ariana Grande, Post Malone and Billie Eilish. Speaking of Ariana, her brother, Frankie Grande, will be the special guest for the New York Grammy Camp session in August.

Richard is also touring with Rod Stewart this summer, interspersed with his own headlining dates. Richard and Rod will wrap up their shows together on Sept. 5 at the Ravinia Festival in Richard’s hometown of Chicago.

From Iceman to ‘yes-man’: Drake stars in Nike commercial alongside Kevin Durant

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Drake temporarily steps away from his Iceman character and into a yes-man in a new Nike commercial.

In the spot promoting Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 19 sneaker, he’s asked to react to some unusual shoe designs.

“First thought? Transcending the game,” Drake says. “It’s like, you need a banjo for those. Those are crazy. This guy went home, home on the range with it. Wow. You’re in 2038 with those.”

“I can’t hoop in these,” KD replies.

He also praises a pair of white and blue sneakers with white fur. “Those are hard,” Drake says. “This guy’s trying to dominate the Alaskan market. You gotta keep the ankles warm. … I see the jumper. Those are crazy.”

As the conversation goes on, KD confronts Drake, asking, “Yo, what’s wrong with you? You think I would wear these? Are you even a real friend?”

“I thought you were taking it somewhere else, like on some fashion,” Drake responds. KD then asks, “Are you a yes-man, bro?”

“No, I’m supporting my brother,” Drake replies. “If you’re going there, I’m going with you.”

KD eventually reveals the final design, dubbed the Candys, prompting Drake to react.

“The Candyman’s home. Oh wait, did I just get a cavity,” he says. “Someone call the dentist. … You know how many people are gonna be coppin this off the shelf.”

“These are fire flames, like. I need these,” he continues.

The clip ends with the message “… Everyone needs a yes man” appearing on the screen.

Drake shared the post on his Instagram, alongside the caption, “Normalize glazing the bros.”

His Iceman album is currently available to stream.

Ingrid Andress delivers a post-breakup ‘All the Best’ on Friday

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ingrid Andress wishes an ex “All the Best” on her new track coming Friday — or does she?

“I wouldn’t consider myself a petty person, but I couldn’t help but write ‘All The Best’ the way that we did,” she says. “My friends and my therapist say I’m too sarcastic, so I would say this song’s tone is very ‘me’ in that way.”

“I’m at a point in my life where I don’t get overly angry at someone if the relationship doesn’t work out, just annoyed,” she adds. “I’m too tired to be overly angry, so consider this a playful breakup song.”

Ingrid wrapped her six-city Low-Key Sessions tour with a sold-out show in Minneapolis on May 15.

Look for more new music from the “More Hearts Than Mine” hitmaker as she continues to put the finishing touches on her third studio album.

Sienna Spiro’s ‘Visitor’ is coming to stay in July

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Get ready to receive a special Visitor in July.

Sienna Spiro will release her debut album, Visitor, July 3. It features all three of her singles: “Die on this Hill,” “The Visitor” and “You Stole the Show.” You can presave the album now, or preorder signed limited-edition copies.

Sienna explains the album title in a statement, saying, “I’ve always had a strong awareness of impermanence; I’m very fearful of things ending and people leaving. It’s so intense that I often won’t participate in new relationships or anything I know won’t last, so in a way I’ve spent most of my life feeling like a visitor — like someone who’s just passing through.”

“Making this album really taught me how to savor things in the moment, instead of constantly worrying about the future,” she adds. “When people hear the record, I hope it helps them to find some comfort in the fact that everything is temporary. We don’t always have to rush to let go — we can let things matter without needing them to last.”

Announcing the album on Instagram, the British singer wrote, “I cannot believe I’m saying this. I have been a fan of albums since I could talk and I’ve wanted to make my own forever. I don’t even know what to say. I’m just so excited and CANNOT WAIT for you to hear.”

Lenny Kaye releases ‘Goin’ Local’ track ‘Solstice,’ co-written by Patti Smith

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lenny Kaye, the longest serving member of the Patti Smith Group, has released another song off his upcoming debut album, Goin’ Local.

The latest is the track “Solstice,” which was co-written by Smith. The 79-year-old Kaye notes, “[O]ur collaboration continues a long history together across many of our shared works.”

This is the second track Kaye has released from the album, after previously releasing the title track.

Goin’ Local, coming out July 17, is described as “a deeply personal collection” that represents Kaye’s “most autobiographical and introspective turn yet.”

In addition to Smith, the album includes guest appearances from jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone, The Jayhawks’ John Jackson and multi-instrumentalist David Mansfield.

Goin’ Local is available for preorder now.

After hitting the road this spring with Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Kaye has more shows lined up for this summer, including an appearance at Dex Fest in Carrboro, North Carolina, which takes place June 26-27. Kaye, Alvin and Gilmore will then bring their tour to the West Coast, starting July 12 in Santa Barbara, California.

I will be your father figure: Darius Rucker’s relationship with wrestling

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

You might not immediately guess that Darius Rucker is a huge fan of wrestling, but given his affinity for other sports like football and golf, it’s not that much of a stretch.

He loves it so much, in fact, he’s written an article about it for Rolling Stone titled “‘They Were Father Figures’: Darius Rucker on his Favorite Eighties Pro Wrestlers.”

Young Darius loved the “good-versus-evil narrative” and he reveals it was definitely a family affair, even extending to his grandmother.

“She had a heart problem, and was so into it when I was a kid that her doctor made her stop watching!” he reveals. “It was such a part of my childhood, probably because I grew up without a dad and I’d look at the wrestling stars like father figures.”

The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman goes on to reveal his absolute favorite: Dusty Rhodes.

You can check out the article online now.

Harry Styles tour update: Changes to stage will be made as early as Friday

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A rep for Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour issued a statement Tuesday saying that Harry’s stage design was being “reviewed carefully” to address a small number of fans’ concerns about obstructed views. One of Harry’s official Instagram accounts has since posted an update.

The @HSHQ account posted on its Instagram Story, “We’ve heard concerns from fans regarding sightline obstructions on the floor. We want every person in the room to have the best experience possible, and we are actively working on making adjustments to improve visibility, while keeping everyone’s safety a priority.”

The statement goes on to say that starting Friday the “front bridges” of the stage setup will be changed for both the current Amsterdam shows and the upcoming shows in London.

“In the meantime, temporary barricade adjustments have been made to the left & right front GA pits for tonight’s show to improve stage visibility,” the statement continued, referring to Wednesday night’s show in Amsterdam.

“Thank you for your patience, understanding and for being part of Together, Together with us,” the statement concluded. “We love dancing with all all our friends.”

Watch the full trailer for ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ documentary

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The full trailer has now been released for the upcoming documentary Gregg Allman – The Music of My Soul, about the late Allman Brothers Band founder.

The trailer, set to the Allman Brothers Band classic “Midnight Rider,” features archival footage of Gregg and the band. It includes clips touching upon the relationship between Gregg Allman and his brother Duane Allman, as well as Gregg’s drug addiction problems.

The clip ends with archival audio of Gregg saying, “Never told this story, I might as well.”

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, from Grammy- and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach, is described as “a profound portrait of Gregg Allman, a luminous figure whose life and songs mirror his struggles and salvation,” told through archival recordings, interviews and live performances.

The film will premiere in New York on June 9, followed by a June 11 premiere in Macon, Georgia. It will also have one-week exclusive engagements in Los Angeles and New York, before playing in theaters nationwide on June 17. Tickets are on sale now.

Blue October premieres new video for ’Foiled’ track ’18th Floor Balcony’

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Blue October has premiered a new video for “18th Floor Balcony,” the closing track off the band’s 2006 album, Foiled.

The clip finds frontman Justin Furstenfeld as a crime scene investigator, serving as a possible metaphor for an investigation into a broken relationship. You can watch it streaming on YouTube.

The new video arrives ahead of a 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of Foiled, which is due out May 29.

Foiled also includes Blue October’s biggest hits, “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean.” The band will launch a 20th anniversary Foiled tour in October, during which they’ll play the album in its entirety.

Grateful Dead releasing 1966 Fillmore Auditorium Independence Ball concert

May 20, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Grateful Dead are taking it back to their early career with their latest live release.

Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66) will be released on July 3, on the 60th anniversary of the concert, which took place seven months after the band changed their name from the Warlocks. The performance was part of legendary promoter Bill Graham’s Independence Ball, with the band at the time made up of Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and Bob Weir.

The concert features some of the earliest known recordings of songs like “Tastebud,” “You Don’t Have To Ask” and “Cardboard Cowboy,” which the band would stop playing by the end of that summer. It also includes “Cold Rain and Snow,” which would go on to be a Dead staple.

The performance of “Cold Rain and Snow” is available now via digital outlets.

Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66), which was previously available in 2015 as part of the 50th anniversary boxed set 30 Trips Around the Sun, will be released digitally and as a two-CD set. It will also be released as a three-LP set, its first time ever on vinyl, limited to 6,600 copies. The vinyl release is available exclusively at Dead.net.

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