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Doc about John Lennon’s affair with assistant to get digital release

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The recent documentary about John Lennon’s relationship with former assistant May Pang is getting a digital release this fall.

Deadline reports that the film, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, has just been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment, which plans to release it digitally and on Blu-ray on October 13, just four days after what would have been Lennon’s 80th birthday.

The Lost Weekend: A Love Story originally screened at the Tribeca Festival earlier this year. It is Pang’s account of her 18-month relationship with Lennon during a brief split from Yoko Ono in the early ’70s. The relationship was referred to as Lennon’s “lost weekend” and ended in February 1975, when Ono decided to return to Lennon.

Elton John launches merch collection to mark anniversary of his first U.S. concert

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

On August 25, 1970, Elton John took the stage at LA’s famous Troubadour club to perform his first-ever U.S. concert. It was the first night of a six-date residency. By the time he had finished, word had spread: the 23-year-old singer/songwriter was a star.

In honor of the 53rd anniversary of that first show, now cited as one of the greatest concerts of the rock era, Elton has launched a new merch collection that you can shop now.

The Troubadour collection includes tees, hoodies and tote bags, many of which say “Elton John Has Arrived.” That was what it said on a banner that was hung from the double-decker London bus that Elton’s record company hired to drive him into town when he landed in LA.

Elton’s set list at the Troubadour that night included songs from his debut album, 1970’s Empty Sky, as well as then-unreleased music from his upcoming self-titled album, including his future hit “Your Song.”

Dan + Shay drop spirited new song, “We Should Get Married”

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Dan + Shay are previewing their forthcoming album with a brand new track, “We Should Get Married.”

The duo’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney wrote the song with Andy Albert, and the effervescent tune’s all about seizing the romantic moment to get wedded.

“We should get married/ Take it out to Vegas/ Find a little chapel/ Hire us an Elvis/ Pink limousine longhorns on the hood/ Drinking champagne out the sunroof we could/ Get you in a white dress I could rent a cheap suit/ Feed each other wedding cake/ Book a little honeymoon,” Dan + Shay sing in part in the chorus.

Its accompanying music video was directed by P. Tracy and shot at Las Vegas’ famous Little White Wedding Chapel.

“We Should Get Married” will be featured on Dan + Shay’s new album, Bigger Houses, due out September 15. Its lead single, “Save Me The Trouble,” is currently #22 on the country charts.

Bigger Houses is available for preorder now.

Beyoncé powers through Arizona Renaissance show after experiencing audio issues

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Not much can stop Beyoncé from putting on a great show, but a recent issue with audio at one of her Renaissance stops came close to it.

While performing for a packed house in Arizona, the Grammy winner seemed to experience a mic mishap during “Alien Superstar.”

Video posted all over social media shows the singer midway through the Renaissance song when her mic cuts out. At first, fans were unable to hear the singer but the music continued. Not long after, the music went out, as well.

Bey and her dancers continued their routine onstage for a bit, but after the audio hadn’t come back for what seemed like a few minutes, the singer left the stage.

The audience seemed unhappy with the disruption but they roared with cheers when she returned to the stage to pick up where she’d left off, in a new outfit, with the audio issue fixed.

The short setback took place a day after Beyoncé sent a special birthday request to her fans who attend shows during Virgo season.

“My birthday wish is to celebrate with you wearing your most fabulous silver fashions to the shows,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.

Brian Setzer drops title track from upcoming album, ‘The Devil Always Collects’

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Brian Setzer has shared another single off his upcoming album, The Devil Always Collects. The latest is the title track to the record, which was written by Setzer and frequent collaborator Mike Himelstein.

The song is the third track Setzer has dropped from the album, following “Black Leather Jacket” and “Girl on the Billboard.” You can listen to “The Devil Always Collects” now via streaming services and on YouTube.

The Devil Always Collects is set to drop September 15. It is Setzer’s first record since 2021’s Gotta Have The Rumble.

And fans will soon be able to hear Setzer play some of those songs live. He’ll kick off his first tour in four years, the Rockabilly Riot tour, on September 27 in Red Bank, New Jersey. A complete list of dates can be found at briansetzer.com.

New Music Friday: Brent Faiyaz & Coco Jones, City Girls, Gucci Mane and more

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

From brand new collabs with rising stars to fresh tracks by hip-hop’s leading women, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music.

—Gucci Mane ft. J. Cole & Mike Will Made-It, “There I Go” — Fresh off announcing his Gucci Mane & Friends Atlanta concert in October, the new collaborative track is expected to show up on Gucci’s upcoming album, Breath of Fresh Air.

—City Girls, “Face Down” — The Miami duo rap of their sexual desires, bougie ways and luxurious lifestyle on the new track, produced by Mike Will Made-It. It follows a list of songs out by the group that seem to hint their album will drop soon.

—French Montana ft. Swae Lee, “Wish U Well” — Six years after their hit “Unforgettable,” the duo reunite on the new song, which has a similar vibe and beat to their 2017 collab.

—Brent Faiyaz ft. Coco Jones, “Moment of Your Life” — The Maryland native tapped the rising R&B star for a new relationship ballad — a slow, smooth-sounding track about love and affection.

Hits in Heavy Rotation:

—SZA — “Snooze“

—DaBaby — “Shake Sumn“

—Rod Wave — “Fight the Feeling”

—Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage — “Sittin’ On Top of the World“

—Byron Messia — “Talibans“

—Key Glock — “Chromosomes“

–Gucci Mane ft. Lil Baby — “Bluffin“

—Victoria Monét — “On My Mama“

—Ciara & Chris Brown — “How We Roll“

—Davido ft. Musa Keys — “Unavailable”

Simple Minds drop “Someone Somewhere in Summertime” from upcoming live album

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Simple Minds have shared the first track off their upcoming live album, New Gold Dream – Live From Paisley Abbey, which captures a special performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s fifth studio album, New Gold Dream.

The band just released their live performance of “Someone Somewhere in Summertime.” The original tune was one of three singles off New Gold Dream, along with “Promised You A Miracle” and “Glittering Prize.”

You can listen to “Someone Somewhere in Summertime” now via digital outlets and watch its accompanying video streaming now on YouTube.

New Gold Dream – Live From Paisley Abbey was recorded last year for Sky Arts’ Greatest Album Live series. It was filmed at the 12th century Paisley Abbey in the band’s hometown of Glasgow, Scotland, and sees them performing their critically acclaimed 1982 studio release.

New Gold Dream – Live From Paisley Abbey will be released October 27 digitally, on CD and as a limited-edition red transparent marble vinyl. It is available for preorder now.

Switchfoot shares Jonas Brothers version of ‘The Beautiful Letdown’ title track

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Switchfoot has shared the Jonas Brothers version of “The Beautiful Letdown,” the title track off their breakout 2003 album.

The pop trio put their spin on the tune for the upcoming deluxe version of The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version), Switchfoot’s rerecorded edition of the original album in honor of its 20th anniversary.

“We grew up listening to their album The Beautiful Letdown and ‘Meant to Live’ was a huge influence for us,” the JoeBros say. “The guys in the band have always been so supportive of us. Thank you for inspiring us and we are so happy to be part of this project singing one of our favorite songs ‘The Beautiful Letdown.'”

You can listen to “The Beautiful Letdown (Jonas Brothers Version)” now via digital outlets.

The deluxe The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version) will be released September 15. It also includes contributions from Twenty One Pilots‘ Tyler Joseph, OneRepublic‘s Ryan Tedder and Jon Bellion.

Original Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies; David Coverdale pays tribute

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale is paying tribute to the band’s original guitarist, Bernie Marsden, who passed away Thursday, August 24, at the age of 72.

Marsden’s death was confirmed by his family on social media. ”On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie died peacefully on Thursday,” they wrote. “Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end.”

Whitesnake was formed in 1978 by Coverdale, Marsden and guitarist Micky Moody. Marsden wrote several of the band’s early songs, including their huge hit “Here I Go Again” as well as “Fool For Your Loving,” “She’s A Woman,” “Rough An’ Ready” and more.

“I’ve just woken up to the awful news that my old friend & former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed,” Coverdale shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. “My sincere thoughts & prayers to his beloved family, friends & fans. A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know & share a stage with RIP, Bernie XXX.”

Ex-FFDP guitarist Jason Hook launches Flat Black band with two new songs

August 25, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook has started a new band called Flat Black.

The group launches with two new songs, “It’s Your Lack of Respect” and “Halo.” Both will appear on the upcoming debut Flat Black album, title and release date TBA.

“I didn’t want to play it safe with the first release,” Hook says. “Sure, there are other songs on the album that are more geared towards radio, but to me, ‘It’s Your Lack of Respect’ makes a statement. It’s unapologetically defiant, which is how I feel as a songwriter and we feel as band in today’s seemingly homogenized rock landscape.”

“Halo,” meanwhile, has what Hook calls a “dark, sinister mood.”

“‘Its charm is all about the contrast between the piano part and the guitar riff, not to mention the big chorus and guitar solo,” Hook shares. “To me, that’s the Flat Black sound.”

Both “It’s Your Lack of Respect” and “Halo” are available now via digital outlets, while “Respect” is accompanied by a video streaming now on YouTube.

Flat Black is currently on tour with Godsmack.

(“Respect” video contains uncensored profanity.)

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