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Graham Nash & Stephen Stills remember David Crosby on his birthday

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Graham Nash and Stephen Stills both paid tribute to their late bandmate David Crosby on Monday, August 14, which would have been Crosby’s 82nd birthday.

Nash posted to Instagram a black-and-white picture of them performing, writing, “What to say besides how much I miss him? Thinking of you, David. Remembering these moments, the smiles, the laughter… the music.”

Stills posted a photo of Crosby playing guitar and remembered him with a poem. It read, “When I was a young man I found an old dream, Was as battered and worn a one as you have ever seen. But I made it some new wings and painted the nose, And I wished so hard up in the air I rose, singing… Carry me above the world.”

At the end Stills added, “Remembering @thedavidcrosby today and every day.”

Crosby passed away January 18, following a bout with COVID-19.

Billie Eilish shares live “What Was I Made For?” video; plans to speak at upcoming Overheated climate event

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Billie Eilish has released a live video for her contribution to the Barbie movie soundtrack, “What Was I Made For?”

The performance was filmed during Eilish’s headlining set at Lollapalooza earlier in August, which marked the live debut of the track. Eilish was accompanied by a piano while footage of the “What Was I Made For?” music video played on a large screen behind her.

You can watch the live video streaming now on YouTube.

In related news, Eilish is set to speak at the 2023 Overheated climate event, taking place August 30 in London. Its goal is to bring “climate activists, musicians, and other leading voices together for a day filled with discussion, community building and resources to help tackle the climate crisis.”

Eilish is a co-founder of Overheated and has a song called “Overheated” on her 2021 album, Happier Than Ever.

Tickets to Overheated 2023 go on sale Wednesday, August 16, at 10 a.m. local time. The event will also stream live via Eilish’s YouTube channel.

Fans are convinced Ed Sheeran’s “autumn is coming” means a new album on September 29

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

For weeks now, Ed Sheeran has been teasing something by saying “autumn is coming.” Fans have decided that what’s coming is a new album on September 29 that’s either called Autumn or Autumn Variations.

According to a fan who attend Ed’s show on August 12, the singer told the crowd that his album Subtract, which came out in May, was the last album in his current contract and he’d be releasing his next one on his own label. Ed reportedly also told the crowd there wasn’t enough time to create a single or a video for said next album, which he described as “a good set of songs for the autumn season.”

In addition, the fan said that during Ed’s theater show in Minneapolis on August 11 he played three unreleased songs, which are from this as-yet-unannounced album, and asked the fans not to record them. Setlist.FM also lists three unreleased songs under the heading “Autumn” in the set list for that show.

Another fan said Ed told the crowd the first song on the album is called “Magical” and that the album would arrive “when autumn begins.”

As for the September 29 release date, fans noticed that at his August 5 show in Kansas City, Missouri, he wore a jersey that read “Autumn” and the number nine. At the August 12 show, Ed wore a jersey that read “Variations” and the number “29.” In addition, September 29 is a Friday, the day most albums are released.

It all seems pretty clear, if you follow the clues.

Britney Spears picks Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” to soundtrack pole-dancing video

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Between getting sampled in Lil Nas X‘s breakout hit and being covered by Miley Cyrus for Black Mirror, Nine Inch Nails has had some unexpected crossover with the pop world in recent years, but this latest intersection may take the cake.

Britney Spears has shared an Instagram video of her pole-dancing while NIN’s “Closer” plays in the background. In the caption, Spears writes, “Got this pole two days ago and last night was my first time on it!!!”

We’ll see if frontman Trent Reznor ends up commenting on Spears’ soundtrack choice like he did when he revealed which Dua Lipa song made him cry.

Spears, by the way, has a song called “Hold Me Closer,” though it’s not related to the NIN hit at all. Instead, it’s a collaboration with Elton John that reworks his songs “Tiny Dancer,” “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Riley Green drops new track, “Mississippi Or Me”

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Riley Green has released a brand new song, “Mississippi Or Me.”

The midtempo track was penned by Riley, Josh Thompson and Tyler Reeve.

“I ain’t gonna lie, when those headlights/ Pulled into my drive tonight/ It was a sight for sore eyes, last thing I thought I’d see/ And is somethin’ wrong? What brought you home?/ Was it tough out on your own?/ Or did you drive all the way down here just to see me?” Riley sings in the opening verse over fiddle lines, before questioning in the chorus, “Were you missin’ Mississippi or me?”

Prior to its release, Riley posted a clip of him playing the song on acoustic guitar on Instagram and shared that he’s “wanted to cut this song since the day I wrote it.”

Riley’s current single is the Luke Combs-assisted “Different ‘Round Here,” which is now in the top 30 on the country charts.

Lil Duval to drop new music video directed by Da Baby

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Da Baby is flexing his directing chops as the man behind the camera for Lil Duval‘s new music video.

Da Baby took to Instagram with a short video teaser of Duval’s latest song, “Squeeze,” announcing that the official visual will be out August 15.

“Don’t y’all wanna stop the violence,” Lil Duval says in the clip, as he hosts an anti-violence rally.

He took part in announcing the video on social media, encouraging fans to “hurry up and like, share and comment before the algorithm” catches on.

Da Baby, who’s known for incorporating satire in his own music videos, has directed for other artists, including Moneybagg Yo‘s “F My BM” in July.

Alice Cooper teams with Vampyre Cosmetics for new makeup collection

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Alice Cooper has been wearing makeup on stage for years, and now, he’s teamed with the vegan and cruelty free cosmetics brand Vampyre Cosmetics for a new makeup line that will be out just in time for Halloween.

The Alice Cooper Collection, designed to “exude Alice’s style,” features makeup palettes shaped like guitars and amps and two lipsticks shaped like a microphone: one in pink and one in lime green. There will also be a new version of his unisex Whiplash mascara, also shaped as a microphone.

The Vampyre Cosmetics x Alice Cooper Collection is available for preorder now.

Linda Ronstadt’s landmark album ‘Canciones de mi Padre’ returning on vinyl

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

For the first time in more than 35 years, one of Linda Ronstadt‘s landmark albums will be available on vinyl.

Linda’s 1987 album, Canciones de mi Padre (My Father’s Songs), her first album of traditional Mexican music, returns to vinyl on September 8 and is now available for preorder. A newly remastered CD version will also arrive that day.

“This music is like an old friend to me, and I hope the new generation of vinyl fans will enjoy it,” Ronstadt says in a statement.

The album, featuring Linda singing music she first experienced as a child, was an immediate hit and has gone on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide. In fact, for more than 30 years, it was the biggest-selling non-English language album in the history of American music.

Canciones de mi Padre also won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Album, and was chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry in 2022. Ronstadt followed it with two additional albums of Mexican music: 1991’s Mas Canciones (More Songs) and 1992’s Frenesí (Frenzy).

In other Linda Ronstadt news, she’ll be honored next month at 2023 HOCO Fest, which is held every year in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Each day of the festival, which runs September 1 to 4, will celebrate a different era of her career, and two documentaries about the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will be screened. Visit hocofest.com for more information.

Joe Walsh announces lineup for 2023 VetsAid

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Joe Walsh is once again getting some big-name artists together to help veterans.

The Eagles guitarist just announced the lineup for his seventh annual VetsAid concert, taking place November 12 at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in San Diego, California, the first time the concert is being held at an outdoor venue.

This year’s concert will be headlined by Jeff Lynne’s ELO, marking their first show in four years, along with Walsh and special guest Stephen Stills. Other artists on the bill include The War On Drugs, The Flaming Lips and Lucius.

“VetsAid is back for 2023 and we’re taking it outside in beautiful San Diego to support California’s veteran population.” Walsh explains. “My friends and I will see you under the stars this November 12th!”

Proceeds from the concert will be donated directly to charities helping veterans. This year’s concert will specifically help organizations based in, or with operations on the ground in, Southern California. In the seven years Walsh has been holding the VetsAid concerts, the organization has given out $3 million in grants.

Tickets for this year’s show go on sale Friday, August 18, at 10 a.m. PT.

Ian Astbury & Billy Duffy announce shows as pre-The Cult band Death Cult

August 14, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Cult members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have announced a tour under the band’s early name, Death Cult.

The outing includes just one U.S. date — October 23 in Los Angeles — before heading to the U.K. and Ireland in November. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 18, at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit TheCult.us.

The story of Death Cult dates back to Astbury’s band Southern Death Cult, which began in 1981 before breaking up in 1983. Astbury then linked up with guitarist Duffy to form Death Cult, which then became simply The Cult in 1984.

During the tour, Astbury and Duffy will be playing songs from the Southern Death Cult and Death Cult eras, as well as from the first two The Cult records.

Meanwhile, The Cult will be touring the U.S. as The Cult in October.

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