Write My Fire: Doors guitarist Robby Krieger publishing memoir in October

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Doors guitarist Robby Krieger will share his life story, including his adventures with his famous band, in an upcoming memoir tilted Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with The Doors.

The book, which will be published on October 12, features the 75-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and songwriter opening up about his journey to becoming a member for one of the most influential U.S. bands to emerge during the the 1960s and beyond.

Set the Night on Fire offers a series of vignettes in which Krieger discusses such highlights as buying his first guitar, getting arrested for drugs as a teenager, writing songs with singer Jim Morrison in his parents’ living room, playing his first gigs with The Doors at empty bars and backyard parties, recording his bands classic albums, and eventually performing in front of massive adoring crowds.

The book also will feature anecdotes about Robby’s experiences and encounters with other famous musicians, unhinged fans and more.

In addition, Robby recounts some of the difficulties he endured during his life, including his struggle with drug addiction, battling cancer, and his twin brother’s mental health issues.

Krieger co-wrote Set the Night on Fire with Jeff Alulis, an author and documentary filmmaker who also was lead singer of veteran punk band The Dead Kennedys from 2003 to 2008.

You can pre-order the book now.

Catch a glimpse of Megadeth’s new bassist, who will be revealed “soon”

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The identity of Megadeth‘s new bass player will be revealed “soon,” according to frontman Dave Mustaine.

In a new Cameo video for a fan, which was posted on Reddit, Mustaine shared the briefest of views of the mystery bassist, who can be seen lying on the floor of a recording studio, with a chair blocking his face and identity.

“We will be saying who that is soon,” Mustaine comments in the video.

“You actually saw him before anybody else,” he adds, referring to the Cameo recipient. “Even though you can’t really see him.”

The new bassist will be taking the place of founding member David Ellefson, who was dismissed from Megadeth in May after sexually explicit video of him interacting with a woman leaked online. Ellefson has characterized the video as “private, adult interactions,” and is pursing revenge porn charges against those that leaked the footage.

Following Ellefson’s firing, Mustaine said that the bass parts he had recorded for Megadeth’s new album would be replaced by someone new. Presumably the new bassist will also be playing with Megadeth on their upcoming Metal Tour of the Year alongside Lamb of God, Trivium and In Flames.

Garth Brooks is still riding high from the “out of body” experience of returning to the stage

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Garth Brooks officially returned to the stage over the weekend, hitting Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium for the first post-pandemic stop on his Stadium Tour on Saturday.

And while he admits he was “nervous as hell” before the set began, Garth says he always had a sneaking suspicion that it was this show, on this date — July 10 — that would be the one to kick off his return to the road.

“When I saw the date — July 10 — that’s my mom’s birthday. And Mom — nothing was impossible,” he explains. “She was five foot tall, and nothing was impossible to her. So when I saw July 10, I said, ‘I betcha 10-to-1 this is the one. It’s gonna happen.’”

Once he got back onstage and got into the live show groove, Garth explains that the show kept building in momentum as he, his band and the audience were feeding off each other’s energy.

“It was one of those things where you were out of body! And the band and they were going back and forth,” the singer gushes. “It was great! And everybody won!”

Garth will keep the party going in the days ahead, as his Stadium Tour is scheduled to hit Salt Lake City for a sold-out stop this Saturday, July 17. At the end of the month, he’ll head to Nashville for a hometown show, which is also sold out.

Morgan Wallen celebrates his son’s rodeo-themed first birthday: “1 year of being a legend”

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Morgan Wallen has been relatively quiet on social media ever since being benched by the industry, following the early February circulation of a doorbell cam video that shows him shouting a racist slur at the end of a night of partying.

But this week, the singer shared a happier piece of his life, posting a series of pictures from a birthday party for his one-year-old son, Indigo “Indie” Wilder.

The rodeo-themed birthday party included lots of adorable cowboy memorabilia, including red bandannas and a flag reading “My 1st Rodeo.” In one image, little Indie cries as his mom, KT Smith, wipes cake frosting off his face.

“1 year of being a legend,” Morgan wrote in the caption of his post. “Happy birthday, son.”

For her part, KT also posted a string of snaps from the party. According to one image, guests enjoyed sugar cookies decorated to look like cowboy hats, horseshoes and boots. Another images reveals a close-up look at the details of Indie’s custom cake.

Morgan announced Indie’s birth last July, taking fans by surprise by announcing that he was a dad. “Since you came into the world Friday, I see mine differently now,” Morgan told his son in the caption. “It’s not just me anymore, and I’m glad it’s not.”

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Listen to new CHVRCHES song, “Good Girls”

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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CHVRCHES has premiered a new song called “Good Girls.”

The track, which is available now for digital download, will appear on the Scottish trio’s upcoming album, Screen Violence.

“Good Girls” is the third Screen Violence cut to be released, following lead single “He Said She Said,” and the Robert Smith collaboration “How Not to Drown.” The whole album arrives August 27.

CHVRCHES will launch a U.S. tour in support of Screen Violence in November.

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Olivia Rodrigo photographed smooching new boyfriend

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Looks like Olivia Rodrigo is 100% over whoever it was that actually inspired “Drivers License.”

After they showed up together at the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy, Olivia has now pretty much confirmed that she’s dating film producer Adam Faze. Page Six has photos of them kissing and hugging each other over the weekend in LA.

The two were seen kissing while leaning against a car; Olivia also tenderly took Adam’s face in her hands before hugging him.

Sources told Page Six that Olivia has known Adam, who’s the co-founder of a production company called Must B Nice, for years, and the two were originally just friends.

According to Deadline, Adam used to host a podcast about TV and film called A Leg Up, and worked with well-known filmmakers before going into producing himself. One of his projects is Loo, a short-form anthology series of stories set in bathrooms.

Canadian cinematographer Jordan Oram explains how he manifested working with Drake

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Jordan Oram has worked on music videos for Usher, Coldplay and others, and feature films such as Spiral, starring Chris Rock. Yet, the Canadian cinematographer says the video for Drake’s Grammy-winning single, “God’s Plan,” holds a special place in his heart.

“I mean, all of the projects that I’ve collaborated on have a special place in my heart because they came at a time where I was crafting my story, crafting my voice, and crafting my vision,” Oram tells Complex. “So independently, I think the most important one for me was ‘God’s Plan’ with Drake because it signified my relationship with my belief, as well as whatever I was dedicated to at the time.”

Oram adds that he manifested working with Drake almost a decade ago when he landed a collaboration in Toronto to work on a music release for Drizzy’s Take Care album.

“And I remember having a micro conversation with him. And I said, ‘I’m going to shoot your music videos one day. I remember saying that,” Oram says. “And since then, it’s been beautiful to just remember those conversations with him, like, ‘Yo, do you remember when I was telling you like ten years ago that we were going to work together?” And then it happened.”

“And it happened with Miguel,” he says. “[It] hadn’t happened with Usher in quite the same way, but [I] definitely manifested a lot of the things that happened to fall into my ecosystem.”

Jordan Oram has also worked on other music videos, such Drake and Future‘s “Life Is Good,” Miguel’s “R.A.N.,” and Usher‘s “Don’t Waste My Time,” featuring Ella Mai.

Elton John appreciates being shouted-out in new Ed Sheeran-penned song by BTS

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Elton John may be in his 70s, but he’s still relevant: After all, the biggest group in the world just namechecked him in their latest single.

On Friday, K-pop superstars BTS released a new single called “Permission to Dance,” which was co-written by Elton’s pal, Ed Sheeran. In the lyrics, the group sings, “When it all seems like it’s wrong/Just sing along to Elton John.”

Elton responded by tweeting, “When it all seems like it’s right, I sing along to BTS.”

BTS’ devoted fans, who call themselves ARMY, were delighted, and responded by praising Elton as legendary and thanking him for showing love to their idols. Other fans, of course, immediately started calling for a collaboration.

It may not be such a stretch to imagine Elton doing something with BTS: He’s a major supporter of young artists and during the pandemic, he kept himself busy by working with everyone from Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa, to the alternative rock band Gorillaz and British singer Rina Sawayama. He also plays piano on a new version of a Metallica song that features Miley Cyrus on vocals.

Barack Obama’s 2021 summer playlist includes songs by The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Stevie Wonder

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Another summer means another summer music playlist from Barack Obama.

Over the weekend, the former president took to social media to share what he’s listening to these days. Like past playlists, the 2021 edition encompasses a range of genres, and it includes songs by several famous rock veterans.

Among the tunes that appear on the 38-track playlist are The Rolling Stones‘ “Tumbling Dice,” George Harrison‘s “My Sweet Lord,” Stevie Wonder‘s “If You Really Love Me,” Chicago‘s “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and Smokey Robinson & the Miracles‘ “The Tears of a Clown.”

Alongside the list, Obama wrote, “With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer. Here’s a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to lately — it’s a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between.”

Other artists that Obama has been listening to include Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Simply Red, The Staple Singers and Miles Davis.

With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer. Here’s a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to lately—it’s a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between. pic.twitter.com/xwTPun9wsw

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 10, 2021

Twelve Foot Ninja announces new album, ‘Vengeance,’ alongside book & graphic novel

July 12, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Twelve Foot Ninja has announced a new album called Vengeance.

The third studio effort from the Australian metallers will arrive October 15. It includes the previously released singles “Start the Fire” and “Long Way Home.”

To flesh out the world of Vengeance, Twelve Foot Ninja will be releasing a fantasy book titled The Wyvern and the Wolf, written by author Nicholas Snelling, as well as a graphic novel also called Vengeance.

You can also get a preview of the Vengeance story with the newly released video for “Start the Fire,” streaming now on YouTube.

Vengeance is the follow-up to 2016’s Outlier, which spawned the single “Invincible.”

Here’s the Vengeance track list:

“Start the Fire”
“Long Way Home”
“Vengeance”
“IDK”
“Shock to the System”
“Gone”
“Culture War”
“Dead End”
“Over and Out”
“Tangled”

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