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Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett releases new ‘Genesis Revisited Live’ album/concert video

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett‘s latest concert album and video, Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More, documenting a 2021 performance from his tour of the same name, got its release today.

The collection captures a September 2021 show in Manchester, England, that featured Hackett and his current backing band performing Genesis’ 1977 album Seconds Out in its entirety. It also features some select solo tunes, including two from 2021’s Surrender of Silence.

Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More is available as a two-CD/Blu-ray set, a two-CD/DVD package and via digital formats. A four-LP/two-CD version of the release will follow on November 25.

The versions featuring the Blu-ray and DVD boast 5.1 surround sound, as well as a behind-the-scenes documentary and promotional videos.

Coinciding with Genesis Revisited Live‘s release, a video clip from the film featuring a performance of the 1974 Genesis song “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” has debuted on Hackett’s official YouTube channel.

In other news, Hackett and his solo band will launch a new Genesis-themed tour, “Foxtrot at Fifty,” with a series of U.K. shows running from September 9 through October 12. The trek also will visit Italy in mid-November. Hackett and company also have plans to return to North America in late November to play some rescheduled dates for postponed shows on their “Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out & More” tour. Visit HackettSongs.com to check out Steve’s full itinerary.

Here’s the full Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More track list:

“Apollo Intro”
“Clocks — The Angel of Mons”
“Held in the Shadows”
“Every Day”
“The Devil’s Cathedral”
“Shadow of the Hierophant”
“Squonk”
“The Carpet Crawlers”
“Robbery, Assault and Battery”
“Afterglow”
“Firth of Fifth”
“I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)”
“The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”
“Musical Box (Closing Section)”
“Supper’s Ready”
“The Cinema Show”
“Aisle of Plenty”
“Dance on a Volcano”
“Los Endos”

Maren Morris embraces being a “lunatic country music person” in hilarious Tucker Carlson clap back

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Maren Morris is finding the humor in a rapidly escalating social media feud with Jason Aldean’s wife, Brittany.

In the latest installment of a fiery weeklong back-and-forth, Maren posted a screenshot of a photo that appears of her onscreen during Brittany’s recent interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight.

The photo of Maren is from the Grammy Awards, but what really got her attention is the caption underneath, which identifies her as a “lunatic country music person.”

“#NewProfilePic,” Maren joked on Twitter, posting a screenshot.

For those who haven’t been following the feud between Maren and Brittany, it started when Brittany posted an Instagram Reel showing her going from no makeup to a face full of glam. The caption thanked her parents for not “changing my gender” during her “tomboy phase.”

Cassadee Pope first objected to Brittany’s transphobic comments, and Maren quickly followed, calling Brittany “Insurrection Barbie.” Angry back-and-forth ensued, and Brittany even launched a Barbie-themed line of shirts that read “Don’t Tread On Our Kids.”

Jason hasn’t formally addressed the feud — though he has posted a few vaguely supportive comments on Brittany’s posts — but on Friday, his publicity firm of 17 years, The GreenRoom, announced its decision to part ways with the star. The company didn’t specify whether that decision was a response to Brittany’s comments.

As for Maren, she’s not the only one finding humor in the fight: Cassadee replied to Maren’s “lunatic country music person” post, writing, “A framer for sure.”

Shinedown premieres new version of “Daylight” for Amazon Music

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Shinedown has premiered a new version of “Daylight,” the current single off the band’s new album, Planet Zero.

The updated recording, which is streaming exclusively through Amazon Music, is described as a “complete re-imagining” of “Daylight,” complete with “big drums and an aggressive distorted synth guitar tone that balance against the beauty and softness of the verses and chorus.”

The original “Daylight” hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, helping Shinedown once again take the record for the most leaders in the ranking’s history. The Planet Zero title track reached #1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay, as well.

Shinedown has been touring throughout the year in support of Planet Zero, which continues Friday at the Rocklahoma festival. The band will then play a run of U.S. headlining dates throughout September and October, followed by a trip to Europe in November.

Jay-Z celebrates 10th anniversary of his Made in America festival this weekend in Philadelphia

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

This is a special Labor Day weekend for Jay-Z as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Made in America festival in Philadelphia.

The two-day event on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the City of Brotherly Love will be headlined Saturday by Tyler, the Creator, who hits the Rocky stage at 9:30 p.m. The Saturday lineup also features Philly native Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, Jazmine Sullivan, Pusha T and many more.

Bad Bunny headlines Sunday and closes the festival, which will be streamed live on the Roc Nation YouTube channel, beginning Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

When Made in America began in 2012, Jay-Z was the headliner on a bill that also featured Drake, Mariah Carey, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, D’Angelo and Run-DMC. The following year, the festival was headlined by Hova’s wife, Beyoncé.

Charlie Puth reveals he reversed his music-making template to make ‘Charlie’

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Usually Charlie Puth makes music by coming up with the melody and then writing lyrics around the music. But he put that process in reverse to make his new album, Charlie, which comes out October 7.

Speaking to American Songwriter, the Grammy winner explained, “I wanted to approach this album a little differently.” He said he wanted to step away from his “music first, lyrics after” formula, which is how he writes “a lot of music for myself and for other artists.”

“For this album, I had so much to say and throughout all the conversations that I had with myself, I was able to start with the lyrics first and then put the music on afterward,” said Charlie, adding he used the same process to develop The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber‘s hit song “Stay.”

“The most important thing you can do as a songwriter is tell the truth,” the singer continued, “and I was telling the truth a little bit before, but now the cup is overflowing with truth on this album.”

Although Charlie said he’s “a pretty private person,” that doesn’t mean he putting up a facade. “I’m very open about the mistakes that I’ve made in the past in these new songs,” he said.

While this is a deeply personal album for the hitmaker, Charlie said this new effort is “just as much about the listener, as well, and me wanting to guide them to inspiration.”

That explains why he seemingly created this whole album on TikTok, allowing fans to follow along with the process and make their own remixes. “I wanted them to make their own album and realize that anybody can be a musician,” he said.

Charlie dropped “Smells Like Me,” a new single off Charlie that’s about him wondering if an ex misses him.

Jon Pardi shares the best compliment he’s gotten from ‘90s acts like Alan Jackson + Brooks & Dunn

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Jon Pardi is known as one of country music’s stoutest neo-traditionalists, bringing elements of fiddle, steel guitar and more into songs with subject matter that’s just as classic.

He’s keeping those traditional country vibes going in his newest album, Mr. Saturday Night, and the singer’s method is still working. The lead single off his new album, “Last Night Lonely,” recently reached the top of the charts on country radio.

But just as gratifying is the validation he gets from the classic country hitmakers who influence his music, Jon says.

“It was always just kind of what I thought country music sounded like,” he explains to Billboard, speaking of the fan fervor over throwback country that emulates the heyday of the ‘90s.

“I’ve toured with people like Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn and you want them to like what you do,” the singer continues. “The coolest thing is just hearing them say, ‘Keep doing what you’re doing.’ I’m happy that people are more accepting of the more traditional, ‘90s kind of sound.”

Mr. Saturday Night arrived on Friday.

Perry Farrell confirms Eric Avery’s return to Jane’s Addiction

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Perry Farrell has confirmed that original Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery is back in the band.

“We recorded three songs with [Avery],” Farrell tells NME. “That Jane’s rhythm section is back.”

Farrell’s comments come after the Jane’s Twitter account shared an uncaptioned video of Farrell and Avery jamming together in August.

Avery played with Jane’s from the band’s founding through their first breakup in 1991. He skipped out on reunions in the late ’90s and early 2000s before eventually rejoining Jane’s in 2008, only to leave again two years later. Since then, Chris Chaney has been the Jane’s Addiction bassist.

In addition to Avery, Farrell has also reunited with another former bandmate, Porno for Pyros bassist Martyn LeNoble. LeNoble was not in the lineup for PfP’s comeback show at the Welcome to Rockville festival earlier this year, but later rejoined the band for their summer shows, including a set at Lollapalooza.

“We all took that opportunity to not just kiss and make up, but to do some great work and we sounded really good,” Farrell says. “It’s true what they say about musicians. They get better with age.”

CCR debuts 1970 Royal Albert Hall performance of “Proud Mary”

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Creedence Clearwater Revival has made available the band’s performance of its classic 1969 breakthrough hit “Proud Mary” at the Royal Albert Hall. It’s been released as an advanced digital track from the upcoming archival live album.

Titled Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, the album will be released on September 16 and features the band’s 12-song set from their concert at the famous London venue on April 14, 1970.

A video of the “Proud Mary” performance has also debuted on the band’s official YouTube channel and will appear in the upcoming documentary and concert movie Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall.

Travelin’ Band, which is narrated by Jeff Bridges, features previously unseen film of CCR’s entire performance, as well as rare behind-the-scenes clips of the band and archival interviews. The film will premiere internationally on September 16.

“Proud Mary,” which is perhaps Creedence’s most famous song, was the band’s first single to break into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #2 in March of ’69.

Last month, CCR released the performance of their classic song “Fortunate Son” on YouTube.

The group’s live album, which can be preordered now, will be available on CD, cassette, 180-gram vinyl and via various digital formats.

Meanwhile, a super deluxe box set will be released on November 14 that includes a Blu-ray of the Travelin’ Band film, two-LP 45-rpm versions of the live album and a bonus CD containing other music that’s featured in the movie.

Here’s the Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall album’s full track list:

“Born on the Bayou”
“Green River”
“Tombstone Shadow”
“Travelin’ Band”
“Fortunate Son”
“Commotion”
“Midnight Special”
“Bad Moon Rising”
“Proud Mary”
“The Night Time Is the Right Time”
“Good Golly Miss Molly”
“Keep On Chooglin'”

Muse’s ’Will of the People’ named UK’s first-ever #1 NFT album

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Muse‘s new album, Will of the People, has made United Kingdom chart history.

The latest effort from the British trio has debuted at #1 on their home country’s Official Albums Chart, making it the first record that uses “NFT technology” to achieve that feat.

As previously reported, Muse collaborated with the NFT platform Serenade to create a “digital pressing” of Will of the People that would be eligible to appear on the U.K. Official Albums Chart.

Aside from the NFT history, Will of the People gives Muse their seventh-straight #1 album in the U.K., a streak that dates back to their 2003 record, Absolution.

Muse will play a short run of North American theater dates in October in support of Will of the People. They’re planning a full U.S. arena tour for 2023.

Welcome to the new age: Imagine Dragons’ ‘Night Visions’ turns 10

September 2, 2022 by WDNY Radio

“It’s Time” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Imagine Dragons‘ Night Visions.

The group’s debut album was released on September 4, 2012, making worldwide superstars out of Dan Reynolds and company.

Combining a traditional rock band setup with production elements from hip-hop, pop and electronic music, Night Visions established Imagine Dragons as the “next big thing” of the early 2010s, achieving hit songs “Demons,” “It’s Time” and “Radioactive,” which would go on to become the biggest single.

The song hit the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for a total of 87 weeks, a record that ID would hold for seven years. The mark was eventually beaten in 2021 by The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights.”

“Radioactive” was also nominated for Record of the Year and won Best Rock Performance at the 2014 Grammys, which featured ID’s viral performance with rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Both “Radioactive” and “Demons” are now certified Diamond by the RIAA, while Night Visions is certified seven-times Platinum.

Night Visions also allowed ID to showcase their flair for music videos. The clip for “Radioactive,” for example, starred Lou Diamond Phillips and a pre-breakout Alexandra Daddario in a world of underground puppet fighting. It has over one billion YouTube views, as does the music video for “Demons.”

Imagine Dragons is marking the 10th anniversary of Night Visions with a deluxe reissue, set to be released September 9. The package includes various bonus tracks and unreleased demos from the Night Visions era.

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