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Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts to take place in September

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Two concerts held in tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will take place this September in London and in Los Angeles, the band announced Wednesday.

The announcement reads, in part, “Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts.”

One show will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3; the other is set for September 27 at The Kia Forum in LA. Tickets go on sale June 17, with the lineups for each show to be announced “shortly,” the band said.

The statement goes on to note that “several” of the musicians Hawkins idolized, who offered “passionate and sincere tributes” in the wake of his death on March 25, will appear at the shows, along with the Hawkins family and the band. The shows will feature Hawkins’ “bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life.”

You can sign up for a mailing list to receive information on “timings, ticketing links and on sale dates.”

Hawkins died when the band was on tour in Colombia. Though there has been much speculation regarding his cause of death, no official cause has yet been publicly revealed.

BTS’ j-hope added to Lollapalooza lineup

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

BTS‘ j-hope will close Lollapalooza 2022 on July 31 with a performance on the main stage marking the first time a South Korean artist has ever headlined a main stage at a major U.S. music festival.

“I’m happy to welcome j-hope and TOMORROW X TOGETHER into the Lollapalooza family,” said Lollapalooza founder, Perry Farrell in a statement on Tuesday. “These artists have been given great gifts in communication. Their global audience speak different languages but possess an intense passion for their music. Lolla is the place where all music genres live in harmony. These are the superstars of the global phenomenon of K-Pop, and we are so excited to have them at this year’s festival.”

J-hope will be replacing Doja Cat, who announced in May that a medical issue with her tonsils requiring surgery will sideline her planned tour with The Weeknd and festival dates this summer.

Additionally, TOMORROW X TOGETHER will be performing at the four-day event, marking their U.S. festival debut.

Dua Lipa, Glass Animals and The Kid LAROI are among other big names booked for Lollapalooza 2022, taking place July 28-31 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

The bill also includes Måneskin, GAYLE, WILLOW, Charli XCX, J. Cole, Kygo, Lil Baby, Machine Gun Kelly, Metallica, Green Day, Surf Mesa, Zoe Wees, Emmy Meli and dozens more.

“You’re not alone”: Kelsea Ballerini reflects on her first intensive therapy session

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Kelsea Ballerini has a message for the “big feelers” out there: “you’re not alone.”

Kelsea took to TikTok during a break in her first intensive therapy session, which is a comprehensive form of treatment that often includes prolonged sessions, to check in with fans about the experience.

The singer revealed that she’s been in therapy regularly for the past couple years as a “tune up” for her heart and soul to be able to process life, her emotions and insecurities. “I have very large feelings,” she said with a smile.

She decided to do intensive therapy as a way to learn more about herself, become a “better” person and be able to move forward in her life. But the 28-year-old doesn’t shy away from the intensity of it, admitting that the process isn’t “sexy,” as it involves digging up old trauma and learning how to draw boundaries.

“It’s a lot of self-reflection and owning your s*** and ugly tears,” she relayed, lifting up her sunglasses to show off her “puffy eyes” from crying. “I think we’re all on a journey of not only growing up, but growing into ourselves and who we want to be…and for me, that has taken a little help. It’s growing pains and it’s not comfy, but it’s necessary I think to become,” she reflected before affirming, “I’m sure a lot of you are on that journey and just wanted you to know you’re not alone.”

Kelsea has been vocal about mental health and therapy, putting words to some of her experiences throughout life in her debut poetry book, Feel Your Way Through.

“Definitive biography” of Creedence Clearwater Revival, ‘A Song for Everyone,’ due out in August

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A new biographical book about Creedence Clearwater Revival titled A Song for Everyone that charts the band’s history and the examines how its music reflected the cultural landscape of its time, will be published on August 9.

Described as “the definitive biography” of the group, the book follows the band — featuring brothers John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford — from its formation in El Cerrito, California, in 1959 as The Blue Velvets through its mid-1960s incarnation The Golliwogs and its rise to fame in the late ’60s after changing its name to Creedence Clearwater Revival to its 1972 breakup.

In just three years, from 1969 to 1972, CCR released nine singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, among them “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “Travelin’ Band,” “Who’ll Stop the Rain” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” Many of those songs are considered timeless classics that continue to be embraced by generations of music fans.

A Song for Everyone was penned by author John Lingan, who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Pitchfork and The Oxford American. The book was put together utilizing extensive interviews with CCR members and associates of the group, unpublished memoirs from people who were close to the band, and in-depth research focusing the musical and social developments that occurred from 1959 to 1972.

You can pre-order A Song for Everyone now. Visit HachetteBooks.com for more information.

Motionless in White takes on “internal and external Armageddon” with new album, ‘Scoring the End of the World’

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Motionless in White‘s new album, Scoring the End of the World, makes its intentions known in its title.

Speaking with ABC Audio, frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli shares that the record is “primarily a product of the pandemic,” and tackles both the global and personal issues that came with it.

“While going through some really intense stuff personally, I’m watching the world go through chaos and just a complete meltdown,” Cerulli recalls.

“Everything seemed to just be ending all at once, everywhere,” he continues. “And that title [Scoring the End of the World] is meant to capture both internal and external Armageddon.”

Beyond being a reference to the album’s subject matter, the title Scoring the End of the World reflects its sonic direction, as well. Longtime Motionless fans will notice the length of the title, a clear departure from the punchy one- and two-word titles of the band’s past releases.

As Cerulli explains, he wanted the album’s title to mirror its “expansive” sound and vice versa.

“I knew that we were gonna go in a direction … that feels theatrical, cinematic, very thematic,” Cerulli shares. “In each song you’re building a world, you’re putting yourself in these scenarios based on the music, the sounds, the lyrics. I wanted each song to be putting the listener in that reality.”

He adds, “While I feel like there are one-word titles that could’ve done that, Scoring the End of the World feels like it’s this big, theatrical, grandiose representation of what you are hearing. It felt very marquee to me.”

Scoring the End of the World is out Friday. It includes the single “Masterpiece.”

Kenny Loggins: Tom Cruise Told Me No “Danger Zone,” No ‘Top Gun’

June 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In preparation for Top Gun: Maverick, Kenny Loggins told Entertainment Weekly that he recorded a new version of “Danger Zone,” his hit from the original 1986 movie, using modern technology. Ultimately, Tom Cruise rejected it in favor of the original “Danger Zone” — but Kenny tells ABC Audio he’s O.K. with that.

“Tom loved the original version and he wanted to use the original version of ‘Danger Zone,’ because then he could open the movie with the same kind of aircraft carrier scenes, of the planes coming and going,” Kenny explains. “And the ‘Danger Zone’ theme sets the tone, so that people who saw the original just go right back to that vibe of what that was. And…so, as a piece of nostalgia, it sets everything up for what’s coming.”

Kenny says he’s just happy that Cruise feels the song is integral to both films.

“That’s what Tom said, yeah,” he tells ABC Audio. “When I asked him a few years ago, when they were first starting on the screenplay, ‘Is ‘Danger Zone’ going to be a part of the movie?’…he said, ‘It’s not Top Gun without “Danger Zone.”‘” And I really appreciated the fact that he felt that way!”

In addition to the Top Gun nostalgia, Loggins’ memoir is out June 17 and he’s doing his first concerts since 2019. He spoke with ABC Audio at the National Association of Music Merchants convention in L.A., where he was presented with the organization’s prestigious Music for Life award. Past winners have included Stevie Wonder, Jason Mraz and Graham Nash, among others.

“I found out a few weeks ago that this was gonna be a part of my reality…I really appreciate it, though, it’s quite an honor,” says Kenny, adding, “The cast of characters from previous years is pretty high up there!”

Watch video for ex-Yes singer Jon Anderson’s new song with the Paul Green Rock Academy, “So Limitless”

June 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jon Anderson has released a music video for a new song called “So Limitless,” which he recently recorded with some of the young musicians from the Paul Green Rock Academy touring band, with whom the founding Yes frontman will be hitting the road in July.

The video, which you can watch now on YouTube, was shot in April in Orlando, Florida, during Anderson’s spring tour with the Paul Green Rock Academy. The clip features footage of Jon, and the various young musicians and singers filmed separately.

The track was recorded at Solar Studios in Orlando and was produced by Michael Franklin, who also produced Anderson’s recent solo album 1000 Hands.

“So Limitless” was co-written by Anderson and Harry Bricklin, a member of the Paul Green Rock Academy band.

“Here we go making new music with the Rock Academy teens,” Jon says in a statement. “‘So Limitless’ … Because we are limitless in all our living, being and dreaming.”

As previously reported, Anderson’s upcoming summer tour leg with the Paul Green Rock Academy currently features 13 dates and is mapped out from a July 7 concert in Plymouth, New Hampshire, through an August 6 show in Albany, New York.

The new tour will feature Anderson and the young musicians performing Yes’ 1972 album, Close to the Edge, in its entirety in honor of the its 50th anniversary, plus other classic tunes and deep cuts by the legendary prog-rock band, as well as tunes from Anderson’s solo catalog, mash-ups and more.

Music notes: Halsey, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Harry Styles and more

June 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Halsey teased more of their new song “So Good” and shared snippets of the music video. The song drops Thursday, while the clip will be released the next day. You can presave the song now.

Ariana Grande was spotted on a rare dinner date with husband Dalton Gomez. Daily Mail shared photos of Ari wearing an oversized puffy jacket for her sushi date, noting that she kept her figure hidden.

Lizzo says “ISSA COMPLIMENT” when “ugly” dudes tell women “ok Lizzo” like it’s an insult. Why? “I’m beautiful, rich & get immaculate d***,” she quipped on Twitter.

Harry Styles has been simultaneously leading Billboard‘s Hot 100, Artist 100 and the Billboard 200 for two straight weeks. He is the seventh artist in history to achieve the feat, but has a ways to go to beat Drake, who has the longest streak leading all three charts with 15 weeks.

How well do you think Dua Lipa plays tennis? According to a new Evian commercial that sees her being taught by tennis pro Emma Raducanu, she shouldn’t quit her day job. Dua shared the hilarious commercial to her Instagram, where she fails to embrace her inner Serena Williams.

Ed Sheeran revealed why he names his albums after math symbols. He says it’s “to give the illusion that I’m good at maths.” He admitted on TikTok, “Fun fact I actually failed maths in school.”

Of course Katy Perry matches her shoes to her biggest songs. She told Footwear News that her rainbow Rizzo shoe matches her song “Firework,” while her jelly shoes make her think of “Teenage Dream.”

Carly Rae announced her The So Nice tour, which kicks off September 24. Tickets go on sale June 10 at 10 a.m. local time via CarlyRaeMusic.com/tour, which also lists her tour dates.

Music notes: Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and more

June 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Harry Styles has been simultaneously leading Billboard‘s Hot 100, Artist 100 and the Billboard 200 for two straight weeks. He is the seventh artist in history to achieve the feat, but has a ways to go to beat Taylor Swift, who has the second-longest streak. She led all three charts for 10 weeks.

Carly Rae Jepsen announced her The So Nice tour, which kicks off September 24. Tickets go on sale June 10 at 10 a.m. local time via CarlyRaeMusic.com/tour, which also lists her tour dates.

Kelly Clarkson channeled George Michael on Tuesday by belting out his 1984 hit “Careless Whisper.” She had to make do without a saxophonist, though, so she gave her cover its own unique flair.

Jewel showed off how she packs for her tour and, spoilers, she cannot go without her treasure trove of hats. She revealed it all on her TikTok, where she showed her car packed with numerous boxes of hats, which she names. She also shoved in a drum, plus a foam roller “for the physical therapies.”

Queen members reveal an archival track featuring the late Freddie Mercury is due out in September

June 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

On Saturday, Queen + Adam Lambert rocked the crowds in front of Buckingham Palace to kick off the star-studded Party at the Palace concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II‘s 70 years on the throne.

Shortly before the event, Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May shared an exciting tidbit of news during a BBC Radio 2 interview, revealing that a previously unheard track by the band featuring late frontman Freddie Mercury is scheduled to be released in September.

“We did find a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about,” Taylor told BBC host Zoe Ball. “And it’s wonderful. Actually, it was a real discovery.”

Taylor also revealed that the track came from the sessions for Queen’s 1989 album The Miracle, which was the next-to-last record Mercury made with the band before his death from AIDS in 1991.

“It was kind of hiding in plain sight,” May told Ball. “We looked at it many times and thought, ‘Well, no, we can’t really rescue that.’ But in fact, we went in there again and our wonderful engineering team went, ‘OK, we can do this and this.'”

He added, “It’s like stitching bits together. But it’s beautiful. It’s a very touching piece from Freddie.”

Taylor concurred, calling the track a “very passionate piece [that] turned out beautifully.”

According to Deadline, the title of the track is “Face It Alone.”

Queen + Adam Lambert recently launched a 2022 European leg of their Rhapsody Tour, which continues Wednesday, June 8, with one of a series of shows that the band is playing at London’s O2 arena.

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