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Music notes: Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello and more

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Avril Lavigne is engaged to boyfriend Mod Sun and opened up about her new heart-shaped sparkler, telling People, “It has the words ‘Hi Icon’ engraved in it, which were the first words he ever said to me. And it has Mod + Avril on the inside.” Avril gushed, “He knew from the very beginning I wanted a heart-shaped diamond because on the day we met, we had matching heart-shaped paved rings on. We’ve worn them every day since, so its only fitting to have a heart-shaped engagement ring. I love it so much.” She said of Mod popping the question, “It was the most perfect, romantic proposal I could ever ask for. We were in Paris on a boat in the Seine River. We had a violin player, champagne and roses.”

Taylor Swift got a “Fancy Like” invitation from Walker Hayes. The country star took to his Instagram Story on Thursday and asked his fans to vote yes or no on this question: “Do we need a Taylor Swift collab on ‘Delorean‘?” Those voting yes outweighed the nays about three to one. Taylor has yet to respond.

Mandy Moore released “Little Dreams,” her newest song off her In Real Life album. Mandy said in a statement about the track, “I wanted to write a song about how a life is comprised of these seemingly mundane moments that ultimately all piece together to form something greater… Those quieter, simpler moments are worth recognizing and celebrating too.”

Don’t forget Camila Cabello‘s TikTok Live concert is tonight, during which she’ll premiere her new album, Familia. The concert starts at 7 p.m. ET. The immersive show uses XR, or Extended Reality, technology that Camila says will create a “fantastical trip through the artist’s mind.”

BMG strikes new publishing agreement with George Harrison estate; expands deal with Dark Horse label

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

George Harrison‘s estate has partnered with BMG on a new global publishing deal for the label to oversee the late rock legend’s Harrisongs catalog, which includes over 200 songs he wrote as a member of The Beatles, as a solo artist, and with the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.

Among the many familiar songs written or co-written by Harrison are The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Something”; his solo hits “My Sweet Lord,” “What Is Life,” and “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”; and The Traveling Wilburys’ “End of the Line” and “Handle with Care.”

The agreement also expands the relationship BMG has had with the Harrison-established boutique label Dark Horse Records, which is now led by George’s son, Dhani Harrison, and talent manager/film producer David Zonshine. The deal will see BMG serving as Dark Horse Records’ global partner with regard to music recordings and publishing, merchandise, and other business areas.

“I’m delighted to announce that my father’s song catalogue will be joining BMG/Dark Horse Records,” says Dhani in a statement. “We have had a longstanding and successful partnership with BMG over the years and we look forward to continuing to expand our relationship well into the future.”

Upcoming Dark Horse releases include a new EP from Billy Idol and a new studio album by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench. The label also recently secured a global agreement to release 16 albums from the late Leon Russell‘s catalog spanning from 1984 to 2013, and a deal to administer the solo publishing of late Clash frontman Joe Strummer, as well as the publishing of Strummer’s songwriting contributions to The Clash’s final album, 1985’s Cut the Crap.

Want to play The Weeknd’s music on a saw blade? You’re in luck

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Weeknd has a rare opportunity for fans to play his music — on heavy machinery. The Grammy winner revealed Thursday that he released his new single, “Out of Time,” on a playable saw blade.

No, this is not a joke.

“Collaborated with @MSCHF on something crazy that’s never been done before,” The Weeknd teased. “it’s a real saw blade… it’s a playable record… it’s out of time!” He then shared a video of an elderly man using the saw blade to cut through wood before plopping it on the record player to jam out to the smooth tune.

The blood-red blade-turned-vinyl record has serrated, sharp edges and “Vinyl blade” emblazoned on it, along with DAWN FM, the name of The Weeknd’s new album.

Over on his Instagram story, The Weeknd showed the protective casing the 12-inch disc will come in, including an oversized red box and black padding that has a warning label printed on to warn about the record’s ability to slice off fingers if mishandled.

The rare collectible is up for auction now on vinylblade.com; only 25 will be sold to the highest bidders. The auction closes Friday.

And, for those wondering if the record can be used on heavy machinery as well, The Weeknd states in a disclaimer, “It is not rated or intended for use as a functional saw blade. Attempting to use Vinyl Blade on a saw could result in serious injury or death.”

He also added the caution, “Do not operate while heartbroken.”

History-making moment: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

In its 232-year history, a Black woman has never served on the United States Supreme Court. That all changed at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET, on April 7th, 2022, when judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice.

The groundbreaking decision was delivered by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black woman and first South Asian woman to ascend to the role, who presided over the chamber for the history-making 53-47 vote. Harris said it was an “extraordinary day” upon leaving the Senate floor.

There was a delay in the process as Congress members waited for Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to verbally deliver his vote. When Paul finally showed up to the chamber, he voted “Nay.”

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the historic nature of the nomination. “In our nation’s history 115 individuals have been confirmed by this body to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Of those 108 have been white men, only four have been women, only two have been African American,” Schumer said. “But Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the first African American woman ever to hold the title of Justice. Think about the impact that will have on our democracy.”

During the vote, Jackson joined President Joe Biden and other White House staff in the Roosevelt room to watch the results.

Not only is Jackson the first Black woman to be nominated and confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, she is also the first former public defender and the first Florida-raised judge to serve on the highest court. Her win also marks the first time three justices of color will serve together, joining Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Clarence Thomas, and the first time four women justices will be on the bench, joining Sotomayor, Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan.

Grateful Dead announces series of releases and events celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 European tour

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Grateful Dead has unveiled plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s historic 1972 European tour — highlights from which appear on the group’s popular triple album, Europe ’72 — with a variety of special releases and events.

Among the releases is Lyceum 1972: The Complete Recordings, a limited-edition 24-LP package due out July 29 that will be the largest vinyl box set ever from the band. The collection presents the entire final four shows of the ’72 trek, which took place at London’s Lyceum Theatre.

The discs for each show are organized in separate clamshell boxes, and the package also includes a book offering an in-depth look at the concerts. Lyceum 1972 can be pre-ordered now exclusively at Dead.net.

Also on July 29, a newly remastered 50th anniversary edition the Europe ’72 album will be released as a two-CD set, a three-LP collection, and via digital formats and streaming. A special “Bozo or Bolo” limited edition version of the album pressed on psychedelic rainbow vinyl will be released on June 3 exclusively at Dead.net.

In addition, a four-CD set titled Lyceum Theatre: May 26, 1972, featuring a recording of the very last show of the European tour, will be released on July 29.

To kick off the 50th anniversary commemoration of the 1972 European tour, the fifth season of “The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast” premiered today with an episode that delves deeply into the trek.

Then, on Friday, April 8, a livestream event called “Dead Studies: The Wonders of Dark Star” will premiere on The Grateful Dead’s YouTube channel. The event will feature a musicology professor presenting an analysis of the band’s first performance of “Dark Star” during the 1972 trek, which happened at London’s Wembley Empire Pool on April 8.

Whitney Houson’s former home goes on sale for $1.6 million

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Whitney Houson’s former home goes on sale for .6 million

If you ever dreamed of owning a celebrity’s former home, this might be your chance. Whitney Houston‘s Mendham, New Jersey, ranch-style home has hit the market and has an asking price starting at $1.6 million.

Considering what celebrity homes typically can sell for, this number is on the more-affordable side.

The New York Post reports Whitney resided at the New Jersey residence from 1993 to 2010, when she sold it to its current owners for $940,000. The “I Will Always Love You” singer used the property as a guest house and a recording studio. The current owners apparently didn’t touch the famous space and described it as a “sound-proof home office” in the listing.

The 31,000 square feet home offers five acres, a gym, massive dine-in kitchen, game room, gigantic walk-in closets, tennis court, hot tub and an indoor pool.

Liane Dobson, the realtor overseeing the home’s sale, told the outlet, “It’s such a unique opportunity not just to be part of a piece of history, but also to own a special home.”

Whitney died in 2012. She was 48.

Runaway June names its newest member: “Y’all welcome Stevie”

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

After Runaway June’s lead singer, Naomi Cooke, left the band to go solo back in February, remaining members Jennifer Wayne and Natalie Stovall encouraged fans to “stay tuned” and hinted that they planned to remain a trio.

Now, they’re ready to spill the beans: The newest member of Runaway June is Stevie Woodward, a singer-songwriter and guitarist who has opened for acts like Scotty McCreery and Kip Moore as a solo performer.

“Y’all welcome Stevie,” Runaway June wrote on socials, alongside with an image of the newly-minted RJ lineup together. “We can’t wait until y’all fall in love with her as much as we have! It’s been so hard to keep it a secret, but we can’t wait to share the music we’ve been working on!! Get ready for some harmonies and dueling solos!!!”

The band also hinted at tour plans, saying “We’ll see you on the road soon!!!”

Naomi and Jennifer are founding members of Runaway June, along with Hannah Mulholland, who left the group in 2020 and was replaced by Natalie. The group’s last album was their 2020 holiday project, When I Think About Christmas.

The Lumineers announce 10th anniversary vinyl reissue for debut album

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

The Lumineers are reissuing their 2012 self-titled debut album on vinyl in honor of its 10th anniversary.

The deluxe package, set to be released December 9, includes six bonus tracks never before available on wax, as well as updated liner notes and exclusive photos. It’s available for pre-order now.

“This album came from two Jersey boys from the same hometown, obsessively writing music together and gigging in New York for five years before doing what everyone told us not to do,” says frontman Wesley Schultz. “We LEFT New York to ‘make it’ by moving to Denver, Colorado. After a few years in Denver and hundreds of demos, open mics, house shows, and club gigs, something finally broke our way.”

He adds, “This album is those seven years of toil and joy, poured into a raw collection of songs that sound so perfectly imperfect, as we all are.”

The Lumineers was originally released April 3, 2012. The RIAA triple-Platinum record put the group on the map with the mega-hit “Ho Hey,” as well as the singles “Stubborn Love” and “Submarines.”

Earlier this year, The Lumineers released their fourth album, Brightside. They’ll launch a U.S. headlining tour in support of it in May.

Pink Floyd has recorded new original song, “Hey Hey Rise Up,” with a Ukrainian rock singer; watch video now

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Pink Floyd has teamed up with singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox to record a new song titled “Hey Hey Rise Up” in support of the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country.

The track is being released via streaming formats globally at midnight on Friday, April 8, while a companion music video has premiered at Pink Floyd’s YouTube channel.

This marks the first new original music Pink Floyd has recorded as a band since the 1994 album The Division Bell. The group’s lineup for the track was guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason and longtime Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, as well as Nitin Sawhney on keyboards, and the aforementioned Khlyvnyuk on lead vocals.

The track, which was recorded on Wednesday, March 30, uses vocals taken from a recent Instagram post showing Andriy singing the Ukrainian protest song “The Red Viburnum in the Meadow” while standing in Sofiyskaya Square in the city of Kyiv. The song, which was written during World War I, has become an anthem in Ukraine protesting Russia’s invasion.

Gilmour, who has a Ukrainian daughter-in-law, says, “We, like so many, have been feeling the fury and the frustration of this vile act of an independent, peaceful democratic country being invaded and having its people murdered by one of the world’s major powers.”

David got to know Boombox when he played with the band — minus Khlyvnyuk — at a 2015 concert in London. After seeing Andriy’s Instagram video, he was inspired to write music to accompany the vocals, and “Hey Hey Rise Up” was born.

Regarding the track, Gilmour says, “I hope it will receive wide support and publicity. We want to raise funds for humanitarian charities, and raise morale.”

Interpol announces new album, ‘The Other Side of Make-Believe’; listen to single “Toni” now

April 7, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Interpol has announced a new album called The Other Side of Make-Believe.

The seventh studio effort from the New York City indie rockers will arrive July 15. Its lead single, titled “Toni,” is available now via digital outlets, and is accompanied by a video streaming now on YouTube.

“There’s always a seventh time for a first impression,” frontman Paul Banks says of the record.

The Other Side of Make-Believe is the follow-up to 2018’s Marauder. Interpol also released an EP, A Fine Mess, in 2019.

Later this month, Interpol will hit the road on a North American headlining tour. In August, they’ll link up with Spoon for the Lights, Camera, Factions co-headlining tour.

Here’s the track list for The Other Side of Make-Believe:

“Toni”
“Fables”
“Into the Night”
“Mr Credit”
“Something Changed”
“Renegade Hearts”
“Passenger”
“Greenwich”
“Gran Hotel”
“Big Shot City”
“Go Easy (Palermo)”

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