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You’ll go ‘Crazy’ over Seal’s new concert film

February 4, 2026 by WDNY Radio

It may not be “chef’s kiss,” but Seal‘s new concert film is definitely a “Kiss From a Rose.”

The film, titled Purpose: Celebrating 30 Years of the Classic Albums Seal I and Seal II, was shot live at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas in 2024. It documents the tour Seal undertook that year to mark the anniversaries of his biggest records. The release will be available as a Blu-ray and CD combo, digital audio and video, and a 4K UHD+Blu-ray combo pack.

“Where this tour is concerned, the one thing I didn’t see coming is rediscovering my purpose,” Seal says in a statement.

In addition to performances of songs like “Crazy,” “Prayer for the Dying,” “Love’s Divine” and, of course, “Kiss From a Rose,” the film includes interviews with Seal and his producer Trevor Horn, who also served as the concert’s bass player and musical director.

“He is this mentor that I’ve spent the last 34 years looking up to. He knows me as an artist better than anyone else,” Seal says of Horn. “Having him on tour caused me to bring a level of professionalism and discipline that I hadn’t had before.”

The film is due out Feb. 13 and is available for preorder now. While you wait, you can watch Seal’s performance of “Crazy” from the show, which is currently streaming on YouTube.

Biffy Clyro announces US tour dates

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Biffy Clyro has announced a U.S. tour.

The headlining trek begins April 20 in Los Angeles and concludes May 7 in Philadelphia. Presales are open now, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The Scottish rockers had planned to come stateside for a run of dates in December, but those were canceled due to a visa mix-up.

“We are sooo excited to come play for y’all,” frontman Simon Neil says in a statement. “We were gutted to cancel the last run of shows before Xmas, so these gigs are going to be extra f****** special. You’re gonna wanna be there.”

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit BiffyClyro.com.

Biffy Clyro will be supporting their latest album, 2025’s Futique.

Music notes: Alex Warren, Billie Eilish and more

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Fresh off his Grammy performance, Alex Warren is releasing new music. In an Instagram video with the text “Alex Warren will never write something as good as Ordinary,” Alex and his wife Kouvr jam out to an upbeat new love song called “Fever Dream,” which is “coming soon,” according to the video.

During the The MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards, you’ll see Billie Eilish receive the Environmental Justice Award. The award ceremony was taped in January; at that time, Billie said in her acceptance speech that it was “hard to celebrate” given that environmental justice feels “less achievable than ever given the state of our country and the world right now.” The show airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on BET.

“Golden” is going global. Deadline reports that the voices of KPop Demon Hunters‘ HUNTR/X — EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — will give their first live performance outside of the U.S. when they perform at the BAFTA Film Awards in London Feb. 22. The movie itself was ruled ineligible for a BAFTA nomination because it didn’t screen in U.K. theaters. The movie and the song are both nominated for Oscars, though.

New Grammy winner Lola Young will perform during Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at this year’s South by Southwest® festival. The three-night concert series is set to run from March 12 through March 14, with Lola headlining on March 12. The other big name on the lineup is BigXthaPlug, who’ll headline March 14.

Addison Rae has a cameo in an Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial: She’s shown sipping a Diet Pepsi — of course — while Matthew McConaughey tries to convince Bradley Cooper that football is actually a clever marketing scheme to sell food and beverages.

Wale releases ‘Watching Us’ music video featuring Leon Thomas

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Wale has released the music video for “Watching Us” featuring Grammy winner Leon Thomas.

Directed by Hidji, the visual contrasts Wale’s quiet, intimate moments at home with his partner against scenes of them — as well as Leon — navigating the busy nightlife scenes. The video is now available to watch on YouTube.

“Watching Us,” which samples Goapele’s classic “Closer,” appears on Wale’s eighth studio album, everything is a lot.

In other Wale news, he’s set to perform at Coachella as part of the Heineken House lineup. Other artists on the bill include Sean Paul, Big Boi and Coi Leray.

Jason Mraz is Still Yours — on tour

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Back in 2008, he sang “I’m Yours.” Now, in 2026, Jason Mraz wants you to know he’s Still Yours.

That’s the title of his upcoming tour of the East Coast, which starts May 12 in Palm Beach, Florida, and is set to wrap up with two nights at the Paramount in Brooklyn, New York, on June 9 and 10. It’s a solo acoustic tour, featuring just Jason, his guitar and songs from his more than 20-year career.

Tickets go on sale Feb. 6 at JasonMraz.com.

“I’m happy to reunite with fans and families for a night of uplifting, healing music rooted in love, gratitude, and humor,” Jason says in a statement. “Still Yours creates a shared, harmonious space through song and musical storytelling. It is my calling!”

Jason also plans to release new music this year.

Ahead of the Still Yours tour, Jason will spend March touring South America and Mexico.

Jon Bon Jovi to introduce the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jon Bon Jovi is set to take part in Sunday’s Super Bowl, although he won’t be performing.

The NFL just announced that the New Jersey rocker will introduce the players on the New England Patriots ahead of them taking the field, while actor Chris Pratt will do the honors for the Seattle Seahawks.

The “Livin’ On A Prayer” singer is a well-known New England Patriots fan and is a longtime friend of the team’s owner, Robert Kraft. He is also a good friend of their former coach Bill Belichick. When he parted ways with the team in 2024, Bon Jovi paid tribute to Belichick by on social media, calling him “the G.O.A.T on and off the field.”

Super Bowl 60 will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

Bon Jovi has a busy 2026 ahead of them. The band will kick off their Forever tour on July 7 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, with dates confirmed for Sept. 9 at Wembley Stadium in London. It is the band’s first tour since Jon underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022.

A complete list of dates can be found at BonJovi.com.

Nashville notes: Eric Church plays Shorty Turns 40 + Dylan Scott’s fair date

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Eric Church will play Trombone Shorty‘s birthday celebration April 25 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Grace Potter, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas and more will also take the stage for the Shorty Turns 40 show.

Vince Gill, Suzy Bogguss, John Oates and more are set to play the For Pete’s Sake benefit Feb. 15 at Nashville’s City Winery. Proceeds go to The Pete Huttlinger Fund for Adult Congenital Cardiac Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The acclaimed guitarist passed away in 2016 at age 54.

Dylan Scott is booked to play the Great Darke County Fair Aug. 23 in Greenville, Ohio. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Paul Simon announces new North American A Quiet Celebration Tour dates

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Paul Simon is bringing his A Quiet Celebration Tour back to the U.S.

The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of North American tour dates that kick off June 4 in Palo Alto, California, and wrap with two shows at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois, July 17 and 18.

The trek includes shows in Forest Hills, New York, near where Simon grew up in Queens, as well as stops at such iconic venues as the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts.

The tour, which Simon launched in April 2025, opens with him playing his 2023 album Seven Psalms in its entirety, followed by a set featuring a collection of greatest hits and deep cuts from his catalog.

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday.

But before the U.S. dates, Simon will bring the A Quiet Celebration Tour to Europe, with a trek kicking off Aug. 9 in Prague. A complete list of dates can be found at PaulSimon.com.

The Opry recreates the ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ soundtrack on its 25th anniversary

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack with a special show on Feb. 28.

Many of the original artists will appear on the historic stage, along with others, including: Alaskan Sunnyside Sisters, Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Chris Thomas King, Colin Linden, Dan Tyminski, Del McCoury Band, Emmylou Harris, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jerry Douglas, Molly Tuttle, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sarah Jarosz, The Fairfield Four, The Whites and Tim Blake Nelson.

The music from the 2000 film from brothers Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, starring George Clooney, renewed interest in roots music, went eight-times Platinum, and won CMA and ACM album of the year.

Tickets are on sale now, with a commemorative Hatch Show Print also set to be on sale in The Opry Shop the night of the show.

Russell Dickerson rents out an amphitheater to celebrate his birthday

February 3, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Russell Dickerson is extending his May 7 birthday celebration by one day, to play a special show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on May 8.

“Who’s ready to absolutely RAGE at RussellMania for my NASH-BIRTHDAY BASH?!?!” he asked on his socials, adding, “LET’S PARTY!!!!”

Tyler Hubbard, Adrien Nunez and Kevin Powers will join him for the show.

Presales start Wednesday, before tickets become available to the public on Friday.

Also on Friday, Russell releases his romantic track “The Roses,” which features him playing piano. You can check out a sneak peek on his Instagram.

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