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New Leon Russell biography being released in March

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

A new biography on legendary artist Leon Russell is about to hit store shelves. Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History, written by author and founding member of Buffalo Tom, Bill Janovitz, will be released March 14 by Hachette Books.

The book, which has the support of the Russell estate, is described as “the definitive, never-before-told chronicle of one of the most important music makers of the 20th century,” calling Russell a “truly mythical figure in American music.”

Russell, who passed away in 2016, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011. He wrote such songs as “Delta Lady” and the Grammy Hall of Fame tune “A Song for You.” He had his own hits with songs like “Lady Blue” and “Tight Rope.” Over the years he collaborated with a huge list of artists, including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bob Dylan.

The book can be preordered here.

boygenius announces full-length album debut; listen to three songs now

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

boygenius, the trio made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus, will release their full-length debut album on March 31.

Simply titled the record, the effort follows boygenius’ self-titled EP, which dropped in 2018. Its artwork features Bridgers, Baker and Dacus raising their hands in the air, like the indie singer-songwriter version of Pearl Jam‘s Ten.

Along with the album news, boygenuis has shared three songs off the record: “Emily I’m Sorry,” “$20” and “True Blue.” You can listen to them now via digital outlets.

boygenius will play their first live show since 2021 at this year’s Coachella in April.

Here’s the track list to the record:

“Without You Without Them”
“$20”
“Emily I’m Sorry”
“True Blue”
“Cool About It”
“Not Strong Enough”
“Revolution 0”
“Leonard Cohen”
“Satanist”
“We’re in Love”
“Anti-Curse”
“Letter to an Old Poet”

(Videos contain uncensored profanity)

Screaming Trees bassist Van Conner dead at 55

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Screaming Trees bassist Van Conner has died at age 55.

The news was announced in a Facebook post by Conner’s brother and Screaming Trees guitarist Gary Lee Conner, which was also shared by the “Nearly Lost You” rockers. According to the post, Van died Tuesday night following “an extended illness.”

“It was pneumonia that got him in the end,” Gary writes of his brother. “He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely. I will miss him forever and ever and ever.”

Van and Gary were founding members of Screaming Trees alongside frontman Mark Lanegan. They played on each of their albums before the band broke up in 2000.

Van’s passing follows Lanegan’s passing last February at age 57.

Foo Fighters, Green Day headlining Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Foo Fighters and Green Day are headlining the Harley-Davidson Homecoming festival.

The four-day event, taking place July 13-16 in Milwaukee, celebrates the famed motorcycle company’s 120th anniversary.

Other artists on the bill include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Phantogram, White Reaper, Social Distortion and KennyHoopla.

For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit Harley-Davidson.com.

H-D Homecoming is one of several festivals Foo Fighters are set to play this year, along with Bonnaroo, Boston Calling and Sonic Temple, which will mark their first shows back since announcing they plan to continue on as a band following the 2022 death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks & more to appear on Dolly Parton’s rock album

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

When Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she said she was going to have to record a rock album, and she’s lined up some huge names to help her with it.

During an appearance on The View, Dolly revealed that she’s already recorded songs for the record with a whole host of special guests, including Paul McCartney, John Fogerty, ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler.

She also spilled the beans on some of the songs on the album, including Led Zeppelin‘s “Stairway to Heaven” and the Rolling Stones‘ “Satisfaction.” She’s still hoping to recruit Mick Jagger to join her, noting, “I’m doing my best to try to get him on it.” Right now Brandi Carlile and Pink appear on Dolly’s version of the Stones classic.

So far there’s no word on when Dolly’s album will be released, but she has hinted that it may be out this year.

HARDY gives wing to ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

HARDY‘s sophomore album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, drops Friday, and the hit singer/songwriter’s getting ready to promote it in a big way.

He and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson will do their top 15 hit “wait in the truck” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, January 25. The only time they’ve performed it together previously was on the CMA Awards last November.

The following morning, HARDY will perform the album cut “screen” during the third hour of NBC’s Today show.

Since the mockingbird & THE CROW is a two-part, 17-track odyssey that combines rock and country, HARDY’s got some pretty cool plans to showcase the record live at two legendary Los Angeles venues. On Monday, January 23, he’ll perform the country tunes at the Troubadour and do the rock jams at The Roxy.

From there, the Mississippi native heads out on his 16-date headlining tour with Jameson Rodgers and rock band Blame My Youth. It kicks off February 16 in Indianapolis.

Demi Lovato, Kim Petras and more score GLAAD Media Award nominations

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The GLAAD Media Awards are ready to honor the next class of LGBTQ artists and allies who uplifted the community over the past year.

People like Kim Petras and Demi Lovato were highlighted by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and are among this year’s group of nominees for outstanding music artist. They will compete against fellow honorees Betty Who, Hayle Kiyoko, Fletcher, Aitta, Rina Sawayama, Orville Peck and others.

Dove Cameron is up for the GLAAD Award breakthrough music artist, alongside fellow acts Steve Lacy, Omar Apollo, Doechii, Jordy and more.

David Archuleta is up for outstanding variety or talk show episode for his appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, as is Kelly Clarkson for her daytime talk show’s episode “Spirit Day.”

In addition, Selena Gomez‘s show Only Murders in the Building has been nominated for outstanding comedy series, while Harry Styles‘ My Policeman is up for outstanding film – limited release.

The 2023 GLAAD Media Awards will be held March 30 in Los Angeles. Another ceremony will take place in New York City on May 13.

Gloria Estefan, Sade and more to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame this year

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Gloria Estefan and Sade are among the singer/songwriters who’ll be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this June.

Along with those two multi-Platinum artists, this year’s other inductees are legendary rapper Snoop Dogg, R&B writer/producer Teddy Riley, ELO‘s Jeff Lynne and Glen Ballard, who’s probably best known for co-writing Alanis Morissette‘s Jagged Little Pill album. Nashville songwriter Liz Rose, probably best known for co-writing Taylor Swift songs like “You Belong With Me” and “All Too Well,” is also being inducted.

This year’s induction ceremony will take place June 15 in New York City. Special award recipients will be announced soon.

CHIC‘s Nile Rodgers, the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said in a statement, “The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first … we are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time.”

Rodgers added that the 2023 slate “represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

Sade, Snoop Dogg, Teddy Riley and more to join Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2023 class

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Sade Adu, Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley are among the artists slated to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The stars will be welcomed into the 2023 class during the organization’s 52nd annual Induction and Awards Gala on June 15.

Sade’s being inducted for writing her songs “Smooth Operator,” “No Ordinary Love,” “The Sweetest Taboo,” “By Your Side” and “Is It A Crime.”

Snoop’s being credited for his songwriting on “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Gin & Juice,” his andDr. Dre‘s “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” and “The Next Episode,” and Wiz Khalifa‘s “Young, Wild & Free,” on which he also appears.

Producer Teddy Riley’s induction, however, comes for the songwriting he’s done for other artists. He’s being recognized for his pen on Keith Sweat‘s “Make It Last Forever” and “I Want Her,” Johnny Kemp‘s “I Just Got Paid,” Guy‘s “I Like” and Bobby Brown‘s “My Prerogative.”

Sade, Snoop and Teddy are among a class of a seven, which also includes Glen Ballard, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Lynne and Liz Rose.

“The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first. Without them there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch … nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter,” SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement. “We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time and that the 2023 slate represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

Special award honorees will be announced at a later date.

Jeff Lynne, Sade and Gloria Estefan among this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

January 18, 2023 by WDNY Radio

ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Gloria Estefan and Sade are among the artists chosen for the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.

Other artists making up the 2023 class include Teddy Riley; Snoop Dogg; Glen Ballard, who is best known for writing such hits as Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” and Alanis Morissette’s ”You Oughta Know”; and Liz Rose, whose work includes Taylor Swift tunes “You Belong With Me” and “All Too Well.”

“The music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first. Without them there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch … nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter,” SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers shares. “We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time and that the 2023 slate represents not just iconic songs but also diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity and gender, songwriters who have enriched our lives and, in their time, literally transformed music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

Artists who were nominated, but not chosen this year, include Bryan Adams, the members of R.E.M., Patti Smith, Steve Winwood, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons of The Doobie Brothers and Blondie’s Debbie Harry, Clem Burke and Chris Stein.

The 2023 class will be celebrated at the 52nd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, taking place June 15 in New York City.

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