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Ed Sheeran sends sweet message to ill fan who spent 40th birthday at the hospital

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran went above and beyond to make sure a fan of his felt very special on her 40th birthday.

Gemma Fearing is a major fan of the “Shivers” singer, but she struggles with health issues. Sadly, she had to be hospitalized and not only did she miss out on seeing Ed live in concert in Cork, Ireland — she also was going to spend her birthday at Queen’s Hospital in Burton, U.K.

British publication the Daily Mail said the hospital banded together its resources to make sure Gemma felt special on her big day and reached out to the Grammy winner for some help. Senior Sister Netty Webster spearheaded the effort and told the outlet, “To be in hospital is hard enough as it is. When we know something significant and a patient’s on our wards, it’s important to help them celebrate in the best way that we can.”

Aside from decorating Gemma’s rooms with streamers, balloons and a life-sized cutout of Ed, they surprised her with a special video shoutout from the singer himself.

He told Gemma that he hoped she was “having the best day,” adding, “I wanted to hopefully make you smile and I’m sending all the love in the world.”

Gemma says she is “lucky” to have had such an amazing team looking out for her. When speaking about the “Shape of You” singer, she gushed, “Ed is just brilliant, he’s the best bit. I can’t believe that they had it done and I can’t believe he’s done it. Thank you very much. It’s above and beyond what I could imagine.”

Sister Webster is pleased that their good deed lifted their patient’s spirits. “It may not be the birthday she hoped for, but we got Ed Sheeran,” she said.

Linkin Park releases deluxe ‘Minutes to Midnight’ album to streaming services

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The deluxe version of Linkin Park‘s 2007 album Minutes to Midnight has been released to streaming services in honor of its upcoming 15th anniversary this weekend.

The expanded set includes four bonus tracks: a remix of “What I’ve Done,” the “Third Encore Session” performance of “Given Up,” and the songs “No Roads Left” and “Across the Line.”

Minutes to Midnight, the third Linkin Park album, arrived after the one-two punch of 2000’s Hybrid Theory and 2003’s Meteora, and found the group moving away from their nu metal origins into a more expansive sound.

Just in time for the milestone anniversary, Minutes to Midnight was certified five-times Platinum by the RIAA this week.

Last week, Linkin Park announced that they were launching a new newsletter to share “tiny snapshots into our daily misadventures.” That came after band member Mike Shinoda said that LP didn’t currently have any new music or tour plans. The group’s future has remained uncertain since the death of frontman Chester Bennington in July 2017.

Spiritbox collaborates with Illenium on new song “Shivering”

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Spiritbox has released a new song called “Shivering” in collaboration with DJ and producer Illenium.

The track mixes elements of metal and electronic music to create what Illenium calls “[d]efinitely one of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of.”

Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer add, “Watching Illenium work and create on the spot was such an amazing thing to witness and be a part of. It was an honor working with him, and we appreciate his willingness to push boundaries, and use his influence to bring metal to the masses.”

You can listen to “Shivering” now via digital outlets.

Illenium has previously worked with rock artists including Thirty Seconds to Mars, Angels & Airwaves and I Prevail.

New Music Friday: Burna Boy, Blac Youngsta, Davido, Muni Long and more

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

From tracks by dancehall greats to club bangers and love songs, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest & greatest in music.

— Blac Youngsta, 4Life — The Memphis native called on fellow hometown rappers Pooh Sheisty, Lil Migo & Big 30 to assist on the 23-track collection of bass-thumping, catchy songs. Also making an appearance are hip hop favorites 21 Savage & 42 Dugg.

— Leikeli47, Shape Up— Following the release of her single “BITM,” the Brooklyn-born rapper dropped off her final LP that’s part of a trilogy of albums including 2017’s Wash & Set and 2018’s Acrylic.

— Burna Boy, “Last Last“ — Sampling Toni Braxton‘s hit 2000 song, “He Wasn’t Man Enough,” the international superstar released his latest track, which is set to appear on his upcoming album, Love, Damini.

— Muni Long, “Pain“ — The powerhouse songwriter continues her singing streak by pouring her heart into another of her R&B relationship ballads.

— Davido, “Stand Strong” — The Nigerian singer released the first song off his upcoming album, an uplifting track featuring Kanye West‘s famous Sunday Service choir, The Samples.

Hits in Heavy Rotation

— Pusha T, “Scrape It Off the Top“

— Lil Durk, “What Happened to Virgil“

— Giveon, “Lie Again“

— Future ft. Drake & Tems, “Wait for U“

— Queen Naija & Big Sean, “Hate Our Love“

— Jazmine Sullivan, “Hurt Me So Good“

— PJ Morton, “Please Don’t Walk Away“

— Maverick City Music ft. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine, “Jireh“

Artist on the Rise

Like Cardi B., Bronx, NY rapper Dreamdoll went from the reality show Love & Hip Hop to a hip hop career that is shaping up to be a promising one. Her hard-core rap flow mixed with her New York street swag proves Dreamdoll to be one artist to definitely keep an eye on.

New Music Friday: OneRepublic, Gavin DeGraw, Tate McRae and Mandy Moore

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

‘s Friday! Let’s see who’s out with new tunes…

OneRepublic dropped their new, feel-good track “I Ain’t Worried,” which joins Lady Gaga’s new anthem in the upcoming movie Top Gun: Maverick. The singer also released an official music video, which features some footage of Tom Cruise’s new action film. Top Gun: Maverickflies into theaters on May 27.

Gavin DeGraw released “Freedom (Johnny’s Song),” which tells the story of his mother and father’s relationship. The piano ballad is part of Gavin’s forthcoming album, Face the River, due out next Friday. Gavin said, “It was their love story, their sacrifices, and their guidance that shaped this music.”

Tate McRae is out with “what would you do?,” the latest song off her upcoming album, i used to think i could fly, due out May 27. The song is about Tate realizing that the boy she idolizes is not treating her right, so she asks what he’d think if she copied his behaviors — such as not showing up for dates and kissing his friends.

Mandy Moore‘s new album, In Real Life, is out now. The new record “shares a window into her world and all that illuminates it,” according to the press release. Mandy is about to head off on her first tour in over a decade, which kicks off June 10 in Atlanta. She’ll visit 26 locations in all. Tickets are on sale now at her official website.

Letting the days go by: Talking Heads frontman David Byrne celebrates his 70th birthday on Saturday

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Founding Talking Heads singer/guitarist David Byrne has led a wild, wild life, and this Saturday, May 14, the talented, quirky and prolific musician celebrates his 70th birthday.

Byrne was born in Scotland, and his family moved to Canada when he was two, then subsequently relocated to the Baltimore area when he was eight or nine.

Byrne briefly attended the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island, where he met drummer Chris Frantz, with whom he formed a band called The Artistics in 1973. After that group broke up, Byrne, Frantz and Chris’ then-girlfriend and future wife Tina Weymouth, relocated to New York City, and the trio formed Talking Heads there.

The band soon became part of the New York punk scene, playing regularly at the famed club CBGB. The group’s classic lineup was solidified when Jerry Harrison, formerly of The Modern Lovers, joined as the keyboardist and second guitarist.

Talking Heads went on to become among the most popular and influential punk and New Wave bands. Byrne became known for his eccentric stage persona and, eventually, his inventive dance moves. He wrote or co-wrote all of the Talking Heads’ original songs, including “Psycho Killer,” “Life During Wartime,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Burning Down the House,” “Road to Nowhere” and “Wild Wild Life.”

In 1986, Byrne co-wrote, directed and acted in the film True Stories, which featured a soundtrack by Talking Heads. In 1981, David released My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, a collaborative album with Brian Eno, and his debut solo album, Rei Momo, followed in 1989.

He won a 1988 Oscar for Best Film Score for his work on The Last Emperor.

Talking Heads split in 1991, and since then, Byrne has forged a wide-ranging solo career that’s included various film, stage, recording and multimedia projects. Talking Heads were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

In 2019, Byrne premiered his popular Broadway stage production David Byrne’s American Utopia, which was honored with a Special Tony Award in 2021.

Rolling Stones’ archival 1977 concert album ‘Live at the El Mocambo’ released today

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The new archival Rolling Stones concert album Live at the El Mocambo, featuring performances from two shows that the British rock legends played at the famed Toronto club on March 4 and 5, 1977, was released today.

The album, which is available as a two-CD set, a four-LP collection on either black or neon vinyl, and digitally, features The Stones’ full March 5 concert plus three bonus performances from the previous night. The tracks are newly mixed by renowned studio engineer Bob Clearmountain.

The performances at the 300-capacity El Mocambo club were booked as secret gigs, attended by fans who’d won tickets to see what they thought were shows headlined by Canadian rockers April Wine. Billed as the support act for the two nights was an unknown band called The Cockroaches, who turned out to be the real headliners — the one and only Rolling Stones.

The Stones’ Mocambo set list included such covers as Muddy Waters‘ “Mannish Boy,” Bo Diddley‘s “Crackin’ Up,” Big Maceo‘s “Worried Life Blues” and Willie Dixon‘s “Little Red Rooster,” as well as classic originals like “Honky Tonk Women,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Let’s Spend the Night Together” and “Tumbling Dice.” The band also presented live of “Worried About You,” which later would be released on 1981’s Tattoo You.

Only four songs from the El Mocambo concerts had been officially released previously, appearing on 1977’s Love You Live album.

Live at the El Mocambo is available now. Here’s the full track list for the two-CD version:

CD 1
“Honky Tonk Women”
“All Down the Line”
“Hand of Fate”
“Route 66”
“Fool to Cry”
“Crazy Mama”
“Mannish Boy”
“Crackin’ Up”
“Dance Little Sister”
“Around and Around”
“Tumbling Dice”

CD2
“Hot Stuff”
“Star Star”
“Let’s Spend the Night Together”
“Worried Life Blues”
“Little Red Rooster”
“It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I Like It)”
“Rip This Joint”
“Brown Sugar”
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”
“Melody”
“Luxury”
“Worried About You”

Kendrick Lamar announces The Big Steppers Tour

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Just after releasing his first new album in five years, Kendrick Lamar has announced a world tour to go along with it.

The Big Steppers Tour will kick off July 19 in Oklahoma City and conclude its U.S. and Canada on September 15 in Los Angeles. Then, the trek heads to Europe for a string of October and November dates, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in December.

Baby Keem will be the supporting act on all dates, with Tanna Leone joining on select dates.

A pre-sale for Cash App Cash Card holders takes place Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster. General ticket sales begin Friday, May 20 at 12 p.m. local time on oklama.com.

Kendrick’s new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, is out now.

The Hu releases new song, “This Is Mongol”

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Hu has released a new song called “This Is Mongol.”

The track marks the first preview of the Mongolian rock outfit’s upcoming sophomore album, due out this summer. It’s the follow-up to the group’s 2019 debut The Gereg and its 2020 deluxe edition, which features collaborations with Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale, Papa Roach‘s Jacoby Shaddix and From Ashes to New.

You can listen to “This Is Mongol” now via digital outlets, and watch its accompanying video, shot in Nevada’s Mojave Desert, streaming now on YouTube.

The Hu is currently traveling the U.S. on the Black Thunder headlining tour, which continues Friday in Portland, Maine. In August, they’ll return to the road as part of Five Finger Death Punch‘s summer tour.

Fran Drescher reveals she spent two years convincing Elton John to cameo on ‘The Nanny’

May 13, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Elton John made a splash on The Nanny when he made a cameo in 1997 in the season five episode “First Date.” Star Fran Descher revealed just how hard she worked to get the music great to appear on her sitcom.

“It took me a year or two get him on the show,” she told USA Today. “I was always an Elton John AIDS Foundation supporter and we were very warm to each other at all of his events.”

The episode was about Fran going on her first date with Maxwell Sheffield, played by Charles Shaughnessy, and hilariously pulling all the stops to prevent Elton from recognizing her after a prior embarrassing run-in.

As for how they got Elton to agree to appearing on the beloved sitcom, Drescher said it came down to good timing.

“When his documentary Tantrums & Tiaras was coming out, his publicist said, ‘Maybe this would be a good time to put him on the show to promote the documentary,'” she recalled. “There’s a scene (in the film) where he throws a tantrum because he’s trying to play tennis and a fan starts saying, ‘Yoo-hoo! Yoo-hoo!’ So we thought it’d be funny if Fran was actually the ‘Yoo-hoo’ lady and gets in trouble when she has the opportunity to meet him through Mr. Sheffield.”

The sitcom star praised Sir Elton for being such a good sport. “That was an amazing episode and he couldn’t have been more gracious,” she said, adding that the cast came up with a special way to thank him. “We heard that he loves red roses, so we filled his dressing room with red roses.”

The Nanny ran for six seasons on CBS.

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