Music – Page 3246 – 105.7 WDNY

Bob Dylan publishing new book, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song,’ in November

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan undoubtedly knows a thing or two about writing songs, having composed hundreds during his 60-plus-year career. Now the folk-rock legend will publish a new book later this year in which he examines what he’s learned about the craft.

The Philosophy of Modern Song, which will be released on November 8, will feature Dylan’s musings about various aspects of writing tunes, reflections on various musical genres, and more than 60 essays about songs written by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello.

Topics Dylan touches on in the book include the use of easy rhymes, how adding a syllable can affect an entire tune and much more. The Philosophy of Modern Song also will include more than 150 photos.

The book, which Dylan began writing in 2010, is a follow-up to his best-selling 2004 memoir, Chronicles, Volume One, and is his first book since he became the first songwriter to be honored with the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.

“The publication of Bob Dylan’s kaleidoscopically brilliant work will be an international celebration of songs by one of the greatest artists of our time,” says Simon & Schuster president and CEO Jonathan Karp. “The Philosophy of Modern Song could only have been written by Bob Dylan. His voice is unique, and his work conveys his deep appreciation and understanding of songs, the people who bring those songs to life, and what songs mean to all of us.”

An audiobook version of the publication will be partly narrated by Dylan, along with a mix of other readers.

The Philosophy of Modern Song can be pre-ordered now. For more information, visit SimonandSchuster.com.

Meanwhile, Dylan recently launched a spring U.S. tour that runs through an April 14 show in Oklahoma City.

In This Moment announces spring headlining dates

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In This Moment has announced a batch of spring U.S tour dates.

The outing, which will also include DED and Bad Omens on the bill, kicks off May 13 in Poughkeepsie, New York, and wraps up May 29 in Portland, Maine.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 11. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit InThisMomentOfficial.com.

The headlining dates follow In This Moment’s run opening for Slipknot‘s Knotfest Roadshow, which begins March 16 in Fargo, North Dakota.

In This Moment released their latest album, Mother, in 2020.

Rammstein teases new song, premiering Thursday

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

It appears that new Rammstein music is dropping this week.

On Tuesday, the “Du Hast” outfit posted a cryptic teaser alongside the hashtag #ZEITkommt, which, according to Google Translate, means “Time is coming” in German. The band also shared a link to a video premiere happening at the group’s official YouTube channel this Thursday, March 10, at 11 a.m. ET.

Rammstein revealed last year that they’d recorded a new album to follow 2019’s untitled effort. This past fall, drummer Christoph Schneider premiered a new track exclusively for astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who was then the commander of the International Space Station.

This summer, Rammstein will finally launch their North American stadium tour, which had been originally scheduled for 2020 before being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kanye West drops music video for “Hurricane,” from ‘DONDA’

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In the latest from Kanye West’s album DONDA, the rapper on Tuesday released the music video for his single “Hurricane,” with Lil Baby and The Weeknd.

The four-minute video features what seems to be an army-like group dressed in all black and uses computer generated imagery throughout — Ye’s face is never shown.

“Hurricane” was released globally last September but was originally previewed in a tweet back in 2018, intended for release on Ye’s ultimately unreleased YANDHI album. Genius did the legwork to put those pieces together.

Other notable DONDA tracks Ye has released music videos for include, “24,” “Come to Life” and “Heaven and Hell,” which has a similar all-black concept to “Hurricane.”

Kanye also recently dropped a disturbing visual for “Eazy,” a single off of his upcoming 11th studio album and DONDA sequel, DONDA 2. Ye previewed the album at a star-studded listening party called the “Donda Experience Performance” in Miami last month.

As recently reported by Billboard, DONDA 2 is ineligible for Billboard chart ranking due to its release on Ye’s own branded “Stem Player,” which costs $200.

“Hurricane” is up for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards next month. Additionally, DONDA is up for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album.

Thomas Rhett teams with Breland on “Praise the Lord”

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Newcomer Breland has teamed up with country superstar Thomas Rhett on a new song, “Praise the Lord.”

Hours after releasing the track, the pair performed it live on the ACM Awards on Monday night. The hand-clapping, foot-stomping track taps into Breland’s gospel roots; he was raised by parents who were preachers in New Jersey. The lyrics name-check crispy chicken, Chevrolet trucks and Nelly‘s hit album Country Grammar, along with many other things worth praising.

“Praise the Lord for southern women, Hemi engines, crispy chicken/ Praise the Lord for east Atlanta, Country Grammar, and my nana/ Praise the Lord that I got everything I want and need and more/ I might turn up on Saturday, but first thing Sunday morn /I praise the Lord,” the twosome sing over an exuberant melody.

“PRAISE THE LORD x @thomasrhettakins out now!!! I’ve been playing this song on the road for a year,” Breland says on Instagram, while encouraging fans to drop a prayer emoji “if you’re rocking with it!” Thomas, meanewhile, excitedly writes, “Let’s goooo!”

Breland will drop his debut album, Cross Country, this summer.

Stevie Nicks, Green Day headlining 2022 Sea.Hear.Now festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Stevie Nicks and Green Day are set to headline the 2022 Sea.Hear.Now festival, taking place September 17-18 is Asbury Park, New Jersey. The Fleetwood Mac singer will top the bill on the event’s first day, while the veteran pop-punk group will close out the fest on the 18th.

The bill also includes Gary Clark Jr., Cage the Elephant, My Morning Jacket, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Skip Marley and Courtney Barnett, among others.

In addition to the music, Sea.Hear.Now festival-goers can also enjoy two-day surfing contest.

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, March 9, at 10 a.m. ET. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit SeaHearNowFestival.com.

Nicks is confirmed to perform at four other U.S. festivals this year — on May 7 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; on June 19 at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee; in early September at the JAS Aspen Snowmass event in Snowmass, Colorado; and at the Sound on Sound festival, which is scheduled for September 24 and 25 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Green Day, meanwhile, has three other U.S. festival appearances lined up this year — on March 19 at the Innings Festival in Tampa, Florida; April 29 at the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta; and September 24 at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware.

Luke Bryan “couldn’t be happier” with his Las Vegas residency

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Luke Bryan is thrilled with how his Las Vegas show turned out.

The singer launched his first Vegas residency in February with nine shows at Resorts World, and he says it’s among the best performances he’s done in his two-decade career.

“It was great! I couldn’t be happier with how it all went. The show felt like it was one of the best shows I’ve been able to put on and perform,” the country superstar raved to Entertainment Tonight.

During the extravagant set, Luke delivered some of his biggest hits, including “Country Girl (Shake It for Me),” “Crash My Party” and “Waves.” The hitmaker plans to go bigger and better with his next round of Vegas shows, kicking off in June.

“I always want to build on the Vegas show. Even if we have repeat people that come out multiple times, I always want them to be able to see different things,” Luke said. “But the Vegas show will morph and become even something I’m more comfortable with.”

Between Vegas dates, Luke will headline the Raised Up Right Tour that runs from June through October.

Bush plans to finish new album in May

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Bush won’t be letting too many days go by before recording a new album.

In an interview with Australia’s May the Rock Be with You, frontman Gavin Rossdale reveals that the “Glycerine” rockers plan to have their next record finished in the coming months.

“I’ve just written 18 songs,” Rossdale says. “We start on Monday with a producer, rearrange — hopefully not too much — the stuff I’ve done. We choose the songs we’re gonna do. We either might use what I’ve started, the tracks, or we might just try nixing them and doing it fresh. Each song will dictate that.”

He adds, “It should be done by the summer, be done by May.”

Bush’s most recent album is 2020’s The Kingdom, which features the single “Flowers on a Grave.”

Meanwhile, Bush just this week announced a U.S. tour alongside Alice in Chains and Breaking Benjamin, which launches in August.

Nicki Minaj’s Queen Radio headed to Amazon’s new app, Amp

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

On Tuesday, Amazon announced the launch of a new live radio app, Amp, which will become home to shows by artists like Pusha T, Tinashe, Travis Barker, Nicki Minaj and more.

Alongside original radio shows from today’s biggest celebrities, app users will be able to DJ their own live radio show, using catalogs of tens of millions of licensed songs from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and a long list of independent music companies, such as Beggars Group, Believe, CD Baby and PIAS, according to Amazon’s statement.

“Radio has always been about music and culture,” Amp VP John Ciancutti said. “But imagine if you were inventing the medium for the first time today. You’d combine what people love about radio — spontaneous talk, new music discovery, diverse personalities, and broad programming — with all that’s made possible by today’s technology. You’d make it so anybody with a phone, a voice, and a love for music could make their own show. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

Amp will allow users to set up a show and go live, play hits or deep cuts, talk sports, riff on pop culture, and curate playlists, all for free.

The app is available for download starting Tuesday. An Amazon account is needed to join and use the app. Find out more at OnAmp.com.

Camila Cabello pokes fun at her wardrobe malfunction

March 8, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Camila Cabello isn’t letting her recent wardrobe malfunction wreck her day. The “Havana” singer poked fun at her Monday-night incident, during which she accidentally flashed some BBC show hosts on live television.

Taking to TikTok on Tuesday, Camila mouths along to Muni Long‘s “Time Machine” while pouting and shaking her head. She added the caption, “When my stylist asked me if I wanted nip covers and I said no.”

She then cheekily added the comment, “Least they’re cute tho,” along with a razzing emoji.

Camila appeared on BBC’s The One Show on Monday to chat about her new single, “BAM BAM,” which features Ed Sheeran. The wardrobe malfunction happened as she was answering questions from fans and was asked by the show’s host to demonstrate her favorite dance move from the music video.

Her loose shirt moved just enough to expose her breast, but Camila tried to play it off by continuing to dance and told the hosts, “I almost flashed you.” She also added, “I hope you didn’t see [anything.]”

The hosts politely said there was a wardrobe malfunction and tried moving on with the rest of the show — but not before fellow guest, comedian Alan Carr, remarked, “I’ve been a victim of cyber flashing!”

Camila replied that her mother “is in the next room” and is “possibly freaking out” about what had happened.

Camila is gearing up for the release of her upcoming third studio album, Familia, which drops April 8.

+ More