Music – Page 251 – 105.7 WDNY

Queen’s Brian May reveals his worries about the upcoming Beatles films

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

While many fans are excited about Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles, Queen guitarist Brian May seems concerned.

The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will be four movies each told from the perspective of a different Beatle, and May thinks that may cause some problems.

Asked whether he’d have wanted the same approach taken for his band, he told the Daily Mail, “No, I would dread it if that happened to Queen.”

“I love the Beatles, the Beatles are like the Bible,” he said. “But four films, I feel like it’s a horrible kind of thing where it’s a competition between them, that can be pretty invidious.”

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was the subject of the 2018 movie Bohemian Rhapsody, and May says, “I’m happy with the film we made about Freddie, for now, I don’t need any more than that.”

He adds, “I feel very proud that we did it for Freddie, not for us, it made it right for us, it was the right thing for us.”

In the same interview, May explains why he and Queen will not be playing England’s Glastonbury Festival, which is set to return in 2027.

May, the co-founder of the animal welfare organization Save Me, has said in the past that the band never played the festival because its founder, Michael Eavis, supports badger hunting, something May’s opposed to; May tells Daily Mail that hasn’t changed.

“I wouldn’t do Glastonbury next year because of the politics of the people who run it,” he says. “Unless that changes, I won’t do it.”

May notes the band has never really been asked to play.

“I don’t think the conversation of us doing has ever taken place because they know how I feel,” he says.

Ludacris drops out of 2026 Rock the Country festival

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Ludacris will no longer perform at the 2026 Rock the Country festival. He dropped out of the lineup days after it was released.

A rep for Rock the Country told Rolling Stone that there was “a mix-up. Lines got crossed, and he wasn’t supposed to be on there.”

As of now, Nelly remains on the bill, which was announced on Monday.

Rock the Country is a country music festival often described as catering to conservative and MAGA audiences. The 2025 iteration saw Donald Trump present headliner Kid Rock. In 2024, Gavin Adcock made an expletive-filled statement against Joe Biden onstage.

Girls just want to have fun — shopping Cyndi Lauper’s closet

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cyndi Lauper‘s wardrobe is one of the most unique in pop music, and now a select group of shoppers have a chance to own a piece of it.

Cyndi is holding a Closet Clean Out in New York’s Lower East Side on Jan. 20 and 21. According to her Instagram, shoppers will find “a treasure trove of designer gems, stage and street wear, and many new or unworn pieces pulled straight from Cyndi’s closet.” Net proceeds will go to Cyndi’s charity, the Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund at the Tides Foundation.

Tickets to both VIP shopping sessions, which provide first crack at the goodies, are sold out.

If you’d like a Cyndi Lauper experience in a much warmer climate, she’s performing June 20 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Tickets are on sale now at atlantislive.com.

And in between these events, starting April 24 Cyndi will be headlining her first residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

NBA Youngboy releases new album, ‘Slime Cry’

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

YoungBoy Never Broke Again has delivered a new album to his fans, dropping Slime Cry on streaming services Friday. It’s comprised of 30 songs, including “Teary Eyes” featuring Burna Boy and “Devil Go Away” with Jelly Roll.

The videos for songs “Creep Up On Ya,” “Switches,” “For You,” “Resume” and “Baby Boo,” which has an accompanying challenge on TikTok, can now be streamed on YouTube.

The album’s release coincides with the news that NBA YoungBoy has earned 126 RIAA-certified titles, officially making him the most certified rapper of all time.

In addition, a concert film about his life and career is in the works. It will be produced by NBA’s 38 Films and Foundation Media Partners and directed by Nico Ballesteros, who recently helmed the Kanye West documentary In Whose Name? The film will follow six years of YoungBoy’s life, exploring “both the scale of YoungBoy’s cultural impact and the personal realities of life on the road at the highest level,” according to Variety.

“NBA YoungBoy is not just an artist — he’s a cultural force,” Patrick Hughes, CEO of Foundation Media Partners, said in a statement, as per Variety. “Through Nico’s vision, this film captures that energy honestly and cinematically, while giving audiences a real window into who he is beyond the stage.”

NBA YoungBoy is set to headline the final night of the only Rolling Loud festival taking place in the U.S. this year. He’ll be performing on May 10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Slipknot ‘looking forward’ to begin working on new material, says Clown

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has shared an update on the progress of new material from the masked metallers.

“We’re doing the biggest thing we can do right now, which is taking a much-needed break,” Crahan tells NME. “We’re taking some real human time.”

Slipknot’s most recent album is 2022’s The End, So Far. In addition to touring behind that record, they hit the road while celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1999 self-titled debut album.

“Everybody is writing all the time, but we have not got into a place to work on what’s been written,” Crahan says, though the band members do have “tentative” plans to link up in the near future.

“It feels very positive and everyone is looking forward to getting back at it,” Crahan says.

Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bryan Adams is out with a new song.

The rocker just released the new track “Anything is Possible,” one of three songs he wrote for the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, which is in theaters now.

The song’s accompanying video has Adams and his band performing the song in a loft-like setting, with the film’s title character making a few quick cameos throughout the clip.

Adams’ three songs appear on a new EP, Charlie the Wonderdog (Original Songs from the Motion Picture), which is out now.

Charlie the Wonderdog centers on a family pooch, voiced by Owen Wilson, who becomes a superhero after gaining superpowers. He then must face off against a cat threatening to destroy humanity.

Adams has had a lot of new music to share with fans recently. In August, he dropped the new album Roll With the Punches. He also announced in early January that in April he’ll be releasing Tough Town, which was a 10-track bonus disc that was included with the deluxe box set version of Roll With the Punches.

In addition to new music, Adams will be on tour in 2026. He’ll kick off a tour of Japan on Jan. 26, then head to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and more. A complete list of dates can be found at BryanAdams.com.

Silversun Pickups share new ’Tenterhooks’ song, ‘Long Gone’

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Silversun Pickups have shared a new song called “Long Gone,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Tenterhooks.

“I wanted to do an acoustic song, but not a ‘slow song,'” says frontman Brian Aubert. “It had to be really kicking, and I was thinking of Johnny Marr or a Western-style Ennio Morricone vibe.”

“The sentiment is, ‘Don’t worry. This isn’t going to end badly because I’ll be gone before that,'” Aubert adds. “I’m not necessarily speaking about an event. I’m speaking about an inherent emotion, and it feels very melancholic and beautiful.”

You can watch the “Long Gone” video on YouTube.

Tenterhooks, the follow-up to 2022’s Physical Thrills, will be released Feb. 6. It also includes the single “The Wreckage.”

Silversun Pickups will launch a U.S. tour in February.

Dream Theater announces ‘Live in Tokyo, 2010’ live album

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Dream Theater is releasing a new live album, Live in Tokyo, 2010.

The set, due out March 13, was recorded during the prog metallers’ performance at Japan’s 2010 Summer Sonic festival. The show would turn out to be drummer Mike Portnoy‘s final concert with Dream Theater before leaving the band later that year.

Portnoy, of course, eventually returned to Dream Theater in 2023. Their first album with him back in the band, Parasomnia, was released in 2025.

Live in Tokyo, 2010 is part of Dream Theater’s newly relaunched Lost Not Forgotten Archives live series.

Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The lineup for Steven Tyler‘s seventh annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party has just been announced, and the Aerosmith frontman has recruited some big-name stars for the event, taking place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

The night, hosted by Melissa Joan Hart, will include an all-star jam featuring The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, former Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, The Go-Go’s frontwoman Belinda Carlisle and Marcus King, with more names to be added.

Money raised from the bash will go to Janie’s Fund, Tyler’s charity that helps girls who’ve been abused or neglected. Over the last decade, the organization has raised over $23 million, which has helped provide 350,000 days of counseling and trauma-informed care for more than 2,200 girls and young women, according to a press release.

“For 10 years, Janie’s Fund has provided hope, compassion and healing to girls and young women who have survived trauma. Through our programs, we’ve uplifted and empowered countless girls and women, and it warms my heart to see them transform into confident individuals,” says Tyler. “As we look to the next 10 years, we’ll continue to use our voices and platforms to support these young women, and make sure they’re receiving the quality care they deserve.”

More info can be found at janiesfund.org.

John Fogerty headlines NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series

January 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

John Fogerty is the latest artist to take part in NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, joined by his sons Tyler Fogerty and Shane Fogerty, treated the audience to five songs, starting with the classic “Proud Mary,” which he called “the first good song I wrote.”

He explains that he wrote the song in 1968 after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army Reserve.

“I opened my discharge [papers] up, and I was really, really, really happy,” he said. “I went right in the house, picked up my Rickenbacker guitar and started strumming, and the very first line that came out of me was, ‘Left a good job in the city. Workin’ for the man every night and day.'”

The set list also included “Change in the Weather,” “A Hundred and Ten in the Shade,” “Long As I Can See the Light” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.”

Fogerty will be heading to Las Vegas later this year. He’ll launch a three-show residency at Planet Hollywood on March 18. A complete list of dates can be found at JohnFogerty.com.

+ More