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Lady Gaga’s long-awaited ‘Chromatica’ remix album due this Friday

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

It’s been in the works for quite some time — and teased as far back as April — but Lady Gaga‘s Chromatica remix album is finally seeing the light of day this Friday.

Titled Dawn of Chromatica, the project is described as a “reinvention” of Gaga’s 2020 album, Chromatica, which featured the hit singles “Stupid Love” and “Rain on Me.” It’s executive-produced by Gaga’s frequent collaborator, Bloodpop, with contributing artists that include Charli XCX, Ashnikko, Dorian Electra and Rina Sawayama.

Earlier this month, Gaga tweeted, “The Chromatica remix album is so f**king fuego,” followed by the mind-blown emoji. She added, “Music is life.”

Here’s the track listing for Dawn of Chromatica:

“Alice” (LSDXOXO Remix)
“Stupid Love” (COUCOU CHLOE Remix)
“Rain on Me” (With Ariana Grande) (Arca Remix)
“Free Woman” (Rina Sawayama & Clarence Clarity Remix)
“Fun Tonight” (Pabllo Vittar Remix)
“911” (Charli XCX & A. G. Cook Remix)
“Plastic Doll” (Ashnikko Remix)
“Sour Candy” (With BLACKPINK) (Shygirl & Mura Masa Remix)
“Enigma” (Doss Remix)
“Replay” (Dorian Electra Remix)
“Sine From Above” (with Elton John) (Chester Lockhart, Mood Killer & Lil Texas Remix)
“1000 Doves” (Planningtorock Remix)
“Babylon” (Bree Runway & Jimmy Edgar Remix)
“Babylon” (Haus Labs Version)

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Founding Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy, who played on “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” dead at 79

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Ron Bushy, longtime drummer of the psychedelic band Iron Butterfly, who played on the band’s classic 1968 song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” died Sunday morning at the age of 79.

A message on the band’s official Facebook page reports that Bushy “passed away peacefully, with his wife Nancy by his side…at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. All three of his daughters were also with him.”

The note adds, “He was a real fighter…He will be deeply missed!”

Bushy joined Iron Butterfly in 1966 and, according to Rolling Stone, was the only member of the band to play on all six of its studio albums.

“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” was the title track’s of Iron Butterfly’s second album, which was released in June 1968. The epic 17-minute song became the group’s signature tune and has become an enduring psychedelic-era anthem. An abbreviated version of the track peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album reached #4 on the Billboard 200, and has sold over four million copies in the U.S.

Bushy shared the story about the tune’s origins in a 2020 interview with Its Psychedelic Baby magazine, noting that it began as a slow country ballad written by Iron Butterfly singer/keyboardist Doug Ingle.

“I came home late one night and Doug had been drinking a whole gallon of Red Mountain wine… [He was] playing a slow ballad [he’d written] on his Vox keyboard,” Bushy recalled. “It was hard to understand him because he was so drunk…so I wrote it down on a napkin exactly how it sounded phonetically to me…’In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.'”

Bushy continued to play drums with various Iron Butterfly incarnations on and off through 2018, and made guest appearances with the band until his passing.

ABBA hits TikTok as big ‘ABBAVoyage’ announcement looms Thursday

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

ABBA went on hiatus nearly 40 years ago, but now their music has come to TikTok.

As Billboard reports, the Swedish group’s catalog is now available to TikTok users. ABBA’s music was the most requested by an act that doesn’t have an official TikTok account of its own. The good news was announced Sunday with an upload of a piano version of their signature song, “Dancing Queen.”

Meanwhile, a huge announcement is set for September 2 regarding ABBAVoyage, a mysterious project that’s being teased on the group’s socials. You can sign up now to be notified when the project is finally announced.

The British tabloid The Sun is reporting that the group will release its first new music in 39 years on Friday, in connection with a hologram show that will see avatars of the group’s four members performing all their hits.

The Sun also claims that the show — which will include a documentary-style film — will open in a purpose-built theater in East London next May, and the group’s members will be on hand for the event. None of this is confirmed, however.

An event in New York City’s Central Park on September 2 is also planned in connection with the big announcement.

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Evan Rachel Wood takes aim at Kanye West and Marilyn Manson when performing “You Get What You Give”

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The fallout continues for Kanye West, who featured embattled shock rocker Marilyn Manson at his most-recent Donda listening event.

Manson stands accused of abusing and sexually assaulting several women over the years, which has resulted in his manager and label dropping him, radio stations refusing to play his music and various TV projects cutting his appearances.

Ye’s decision to invite Manson to the highly-publicized event sparked outrage among survivors and supporters.

Manson’s ex-fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood, took aim at the rocker’s public appearance in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing her impromptu performance of the New Radicals‘ “You Get What You Give” at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood.

“For my fellow survivors who got slapped in the face this week. I love you. Don’t give up,” she captioned the post.

During her acoustic performance, Wood raised her middle finger when slipping a Manson reference into the song and declared before diving into her emotional rendition, “I’ve been saving this, but it seems like the appropriate time.”

Wood publicly accused Manson in February of having “horrifically abused [her] for years.” Since then, multiple women have come forward with similar allegations, including actor Esmé Bianco, model Ashley Morgan Smithline and Warner’s former assistant, Ashley Walters. Prosecutors in several states have launched investigations into the allegations, which Manson called “horrible distortions of reality.” In July, TMZ reported that his legal team asked that Bianco’s lawsuit, which accuses him of sexual assault, be dismissed.

For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

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H.E.R. to make acting debut in The Color Purple musical

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

From music to musicals — H.E.R. is in “final negotiations” to make her acting debut in The Color Purple musical, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Color Purple, based on the 1982 novel of the same name, tells the story of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South during the early 1900s. H.E.R. will reportedly play Squeak, who, in the musical, goes from waitress to an aspiring singer.

Warner Bros. is behind the upcoming feature, which was also made into an Oscar-nominated 1985 Steven Spielberg-directed film adaptation, as well as a Broadway production, earning two Tony Awards in 2016.

Thomas Rhett is “borderline crying” at daughter Willa Gray’s drawing

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

Thomas Rhett admits that a picture his five-year-old daughter Willa Gray drew for him has him in tears.

Thomas shares on Instagram that Willa was instructed at school to draw a picture of a valuable lesson they learned from a friend. The result is a colorful sketch of Willa in a rainbow dress, shoes and hair to match, while her country superstar dad is portrayed in an all-black outfit with a pompadour hairstyle and wife Lauren Akins is merely a head with giant blond hair.

“I learned from my dad no fear!” Willa writes on the picture.

“Willa Gray’s teacher had her draw a picture of something they learned from a friend. She chose me and I’m borderline crying,” Thomas captions the photo.

“This is the sweetest and Lauren Akins’ hair is accurate,” Cassie Kelley, wife of Lady A‘s Charles Kelley, shares in the comment section, while fellow friend Hayley Hubabrd simply writes, “Aww.’

Clearly the couple’s eldest daughter is taking after her father, as Willa also recently wrote her first song.

Eric Clapton releases new song, “This Has Gotta Stop,” apparently lashing out at recent media criticism

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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Eric Clapton released a brand-new single on Friday titled “This Has Gotta Stop” that available now as a digital download and via streaming services.

The mid-tempo blues-rock shuffle finds Clapton apparently railing against his detractors, perhaps in response to the media backlash he’s received in recent months over his critical comments about AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and his support of Van Morrison’s protests over the U.K. government’s policies restricting live music because of the pandemic.

“This has gotta stop/ Enough is enough/ I can’t take this B.S. any longer,” Clapton sings. “It’s gone far enough/ You want to claim my soul/ You’ll have to come and break down this door.”

An animated music video for the new song has also premiered at Clapton’s official YouTube channel. The clip includes imagery that appears to illustrate people being controlled and brainwashed by the media and politicians.

The video features such scenes as a sinister giant man with strings running from his fingers to small common-looking people walking beneath him, a bunch of people mesmerized by their mobile devices as they traveling down a series of escalators, and people with televisions instead of heads.

The clip also includes scenes illustrating environmental issues that are our planet is facing, including forest fires, flooding and pollution.

“This Has Gotta Stop” was written by Clapton, and produced by his longtime studio collaborator Simon Climie. Eric handles lead vocals and guitar, and is joined on the track by drummer Sonny Emery, bassist Nathan East and backing singer Sharon White. Strings on the track were arranged and conducted by Nick Ingman, and the strings were led by violinist Perry Montague-Mason.

Kanye West says Donda was released without his permission

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

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After Kanye West‘s long-awaited album Donda hit streaming services on Sunday, the rapper took to social media to let fans know that the decision to make it available wasn’t his.

Sharing a text graphic, the Yeezy founder called out his label, writing, “UNIVERSAL PUT MY ALBUM OUT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL.”

“AND THEY BLOCKED JAIL 2 FROM BEING ON THE ALBUM,” he shared, referencing a second version of the track “Jail” that featured fellow rapper DaBaby. The original features a verse from JAY-Z.

Earlier in the day, Ye shared screenshots of a text conversation revealing that DaBaby hadn’t signed the appropriate paperwork to clear his verse. The post has since been deleted, but it appears things worked themselves out because, by the afternoon, the song was available to stream.

Donda, which is Ye’s 10th studio effort, hit streaming platforms early Sunday morning after multiple delays. After a year-long delay, it was first scheduled for release on July 23, then August 6, both following packed listening events held at Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. A third listening event was held at Chicago’s Soldier field Thursday night, August 26.

Since the release, artists like Chris Brown and Soulja Boy have taken issue with West after their verses on “New Again” and “Remote Control,” respectively, didn’t make it on the album.

In a now-deleted Instagram Story, Brown, wrote, “Kanye a whole h**,” followed by “Nah he tweakin’.”

Meanwhile, Soulja posted purported screenshots of his conversation with Ye about collaborating on music and fashion. And, answering a fan who asked what he thought about Donda, he responded, “Idk how to feel, Kanye sent me that song “remote control” and I don’t hear my verse on it… hmm f*** that [man].”

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Reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry passes away at 85

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

The music world is mourning one of its greats. Lee “Scratch” Perry, hailed for breaking boundaries for reggae and dub music during the ’60s and ’70s, has died at age 85.

The Jamaica Observer confirmed Perry’s passing, saying he died of an unspecified illness at Noel Holmes Hospital in his native Jamaica.

Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, mourned the legend on Twitter, writing, “My deep condolences to the family, friends, and fans of legendary record producer and singer, Rainford Hugh Perry OD, affectionately known as ‘Lee Scratch’ Perry.”

Perry, whose influential and innovative music style went beyond reggae and dub, is noted for altering a variety of music genres, such as hip hop and rock. The singer also worked as a record producer and collaborated with acts such as Bob Marley & The Wailers, Beastie Boys, The Clash and many others. His Black Ark studio also gained legendary status.

Perry was mourned by many in the music world, with Mike D of Beastie Boys writing, “We send the most love and respect we can to Lee Perry who passed today, to his family and loved ones and the many he influenced with his pioneering spirit and work. We are truly grateful to have been inspired by and collaborated with this true legend.”

Roots drummer Questlove also honored the late legend, writing, “Pure Innovation. Pure Imagination. This Man Was Plug Ins long before you studio cats today can simply press one button and instantly created sound chaos. Way before The Bomb Squad. The God Of Black Ark. the true Sound Journey. One of the most awe inspiring producer/engineers/visionaries.”

Living Colour tweeted Sunday, “We send love, light, respect, our condolences to the LEGENDARY Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and his family and fans worldwide! May his soul Rest In Peace!”

Good for her: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SOUR’ tops ‘Billboard’ 200 for fifth time

August 30, 2021 by WDNY Radio

After spending the past few weeks hovering in the top five, Olivia Rodrigo‘s debut album SOUR has once again claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

The singer’s debut album was boosted by its August 20 vinyl LP release: SOUR sold an additional 133,000 units, with 76,000 consisting of vinyl sales alone. Billboard says that marks the second-highest sales week for any LP since it began tracking vinyl sales data in 1991. Taylor Swift‘s evermore holds the title, with an impressive 102,000 copies of the vinyl version of the LP flying off the shelves in the first week of June.

SOUR was also streamed 69.82 million times in the past week.

SOUR, which debuted May 21, has been assisted on the chart by Olivia’s trilogy of hits: “Drivers License,” “Deja Vu” and “good 4 u.” But most of the album’s other tracks are also charting on the Hot 100 as well.

Currently, “good 4 u” leads the pack in the number-three spot. “Deja Vu” also clings to the top 10 for another week, currently resting at number nine. “Traitor” and “Favorite Crime” are also charting in the top 100.

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