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Paul McCartney collaborates on playlist with his grandson, includes Jimmy Buffett, The Kinks and more

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Like a lot of people, Paul McCartney likes to share his musical discoveries with his family, and in the latest edition of his You Gave Me the Answer series on his website, McCartney reveals that one of the ways he does that is by making playlists.

“If we’re having a party and I want a dance list, I’ll make one,” he says. “I’ve also done it with my grandson, Arthur, which has been really nice. We sort of cobbled one together; a mix of old rock ’n’ roll favourites and some newer tracks. It turned out pretty good.”

McCartney says the playlist he created with Arthur starts out with Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” noting he was “big friends” with the late singer. It also features songs from Daft Punk and Tame Impala, which are bands Arthur likes.

Other songs on the playlist include The Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset” and Donovan’s “Sunny Goodge Street,” along with Dominic Fike’s version of “Kiss of Venus,” a song from McCartney’s 2020 solo album, McCartney III.

As for whether he and Arthur have similar tastes, or if they’re introducing each other to new music, McCartney says it’s “a bit of both.”

“I’ll show him things I think will work, and then he adds to it, we’ve got a collaborative playlist,” he says. “A friend of his who’s a painter even knocked up a little cover for it.”

McCartney is getting ready to release his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on May 29. He’s also set to be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on May 16.

Zara Larsson continues her tradition of collabs with ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’

May 1, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, Zara Larsson’s reimagined version of her 2025 album, Midnight Sun, is out now, featuring female artists — like Shakira, Tyla, Kehlani, Madison Beer and PinkPantheress — on remixes of every track. Collabs are nothing new for Zara, whose breakthrough single, “Never Forget You,” was a joint track with MNEK. She told ABC Audio back in 2023 how much she enjoys collaborations.

“I’ve never collaborated with anybody that I didn’t love. I think that it’s like the first step. It’s great if you like their music and what they do,” Zara said.

“I’ve had so many collabs that I absolutely love. One of my biggest songs is ‘Symphony’ with Clean Bandit, which I think is so stunning and beautiful,” said Zara. She closes all her shows with the song, which experienced a resurgence after it became a popular meme.

“It’s always nice when it’s organic and they’re excited to be on it,” she added of her collaborators. “I’m not really down for that whole, like, ‘Hey, let me give you half a million [bucks] and can I please show up to the video.’ … I don’t feel like that usually works.”

Zara feels it’s easy for her to collab with any artist she likes because she’s a pop star. Over the years, she’s jumped on records by everyone from Sabrina Carpenter and BTS, to Young Thug, David Guetta and Ty Dolla $ign.

“I think pop is also a really fun genre because it’s so broad. Pop can literally be anything,” she noted. “And you can dip your toe into R&B or EDM or even hip hop or rock and still kind of keep it pop.”

“I think it’s just a really fun way of also broadening your audience and your crowd.”

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have something they wanna talk about: ‘Bring Your Love’ is here

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Back in 1989, Madonna opened her song “Express Yourself” with, “Do you believe in love? ‘Cause I got something to say about it!.” Now, nearly 40 years later, Madonna is asking Sabrina Carpenter, “You got something to say about it?”

The two have dropped their duet “Bring Your Love,” which they debuted at the Coachella Festival on April 17. It’s a self-empowerment anthem in which the two pop powerhouses sing, “I know where the bodies are buried/ Don’t try to shut me up/ Don’t try to distract me with numbers/ I did it all for love.”

Madonna sings, “Don’t comment on my ideas/ I don’t want your judgment or your expectations/ Don’t wind me up like a toy/ Your vision of me is a killer of joy.”

Sabrina counters, “Don’t rely on my moral compass, on my discretion/ I have a confession/ Don’t shove your fears down my throat before I can speak/ I can’t even breathe.”

And Madonna also offers this advice: “Ask yourself this: What are you doing it for? Is it for you? Is it for them?”

The two join forces on the chorus: “Bring your love/ ‘Cause you cannot shake me/ Bring your love/ ‘Cause you’ll never break me/ Bring your love/ ‘Cause you cannot take me down.”

The song ends with Madonna saying, “Sabrina? I got something I wanna talk about,” and Sabrina replaying, “Madonna? I got something I wanna talk about.”

You’ll be able to watch the duo’s Coachella performance in full on the festival’s YouTube page at 10 a.m. ET on Friday.

“Bring Your Love” is from Madonna’s upcoming album, Confessions II, which drops July 2. It’s described as a “continuation” of her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor.

Sons of Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell paying tribute to late father on tour

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The children of late Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, who played with their father in the band the Bastard Sons, have announced a tour paying tribute to their dad.

The European trek kicks off in July and includes dates supporting Judas Priest.

“We are heading back to the stage, fueled by a mission that goes beyond the music,” reads a post to the Bastard Sons’ Facebook. “Following the passing of our father, Phil Campbell, the band is moving forward with an unwavering sense of strength, heart, and purpose, ensuring that the rock and roll flame he ignited continues to roar.”

“What began as a raw, high-energy family project has now matured into a powerful symbol of both tribute and evolution,” the post continues. “Fans can expect a show that is exactly what our dad would have demanded: loud, honest, and uncompromising rock ‘n’ roll.”

Campbell was a member of Motörhead from 1984 until the band’s dissolution following the 2015 death of frontman Lemmy Kilmister. Campbell died in March at age 64.

Interpol announces North American headlining tour

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Interpol has announced a North American headlining tour.

The trek kicks off July 31 in Denver and stretches to Oct. 17 in Nashville. Presales begin May 6 at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on May 8 at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit InterpolNYC.com.

Interpol’s other upcoming live plans include playing the 2026 CBGB Festival in New York City and opening for a sombr show in Vancouver.

In addition to their time on the road, Interpol has been busy in the studio working on new music. The band’s most recent album is 2022’s The Other Side of Make-Believe.

Kehlani releases uncut version of self-titled album: ‘This is my way of saying thank you’

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kehlani is thanking her supporters with a special release: an uncut version of her self-titled album, complete with original a cappella and demo versions of its songs.

“This one is really just from me to you,” she wrote on Instagram. “I wanted to share something more personal—something that lets you hear these songs the way they first existed. Before the layers, before the final versions… just the feeling, the words, and the moment they were created.”

“These acapella and demo versions are a glimpse into my world. The early takes, the raw ideas that eventually became the records you know,” she continued. “There’s something really special about that stage to me—it’s where everything is the most honest. Some of them before the features with exclusive second verses.”

“This is my way of saying thank you. For listening, for growing with me, for holding these songs the way you do,” she added. “I hope you can feel where it all started.”

Kehlani arrived on April 24 and has been met with support from fans and fellow celebrities alike. She publicly thanked God for the response, noting it’s something she hasn’t experienced in a while.

“i’ve seen so many incredible things said, so many remarkable things written. thank you Jesus for the gift of endurance. for ability. for humility,” she wrote, in part. “thank you Jesus for every person you’ve put on my path to assist in this process. …thank you for every opportunity to be a student, and the courage to be a leader.”

Kehlani recently received the Impact Award at the Billboard Women in Music 2026. She is set to perform at the 2026 Essence Festival and Roots Picnic, among other shows.

Music notes: Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert and more

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Meghan Trainor is now an investor in Women’s Elite Rugby, the premier professional women’s rugby league in the U.S. She’ll be “championing the future of women’s sports,” according to an Instagram post. The league will use her song “Shimmer” before its games as part of the partnership. Meghan says in a statement, “It’s so exciting to be able to support this incredible group of women as they create a place for themselves in a typically male-dominated industry. I can’t wait for an incredible season!!”

Adam Lambert’s next era is starting. The singer has just announced a new single, “Eat U Alive.” There’s no release date yet, but you can sign up to be notified about his new music.

Maroon 5 has revealed the title of the new song they’re dropping Thursday night: “Heroine.” It arrives at midnight along with a lyric video. It’s not clear if it’s a standalone single, a track from an upcoming deluxe album or the first taste of a new album.

Olivia Rodrigo, who just announced her Unraveled World Tour, will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night. She’ll be talking about the tour, as well as her upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, where she’ll host and serve as musical guest.

Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Drew Baldridge will launch his Farm Faith Family Tour June 11 in Omaha, Nebraska.

He’ll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run.

Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the arrival of his new song, “Love Needs You,” on Friday.

It was inspired by the beginnings of his romance with his wife, Katie Baldridge, in Patoka, Illinois.

“We’d drive the backroads past the farm, windows down, listening to country songs like Randy Travis’ ‘Deeper Than the Holler’ and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s ‘I Need You,’” Drew recalls. “This song feels like a perfect blend of those two influences. It was in those honest, unfiltered moments that the foundation of our life together was built.”

Drew’s latest radio single, “Rebel,” follows his top-10 “Tough People” and his #1 “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.”

Niall Horan says he feels ‘a sense of pride’ watching what his fellow One Direction bandmates are doing

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

2026 is a banner year for One Direction fans: All four living members — Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and ZAYN — have either released or are releasing albums, and they’re all touring. Niall, whose album Dinner Party drops in June, says he can’t help but feel proud that all of the guys are still out there making music.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Niall talked about going to one of Harry’s shows a few years ago and making plans to attend one of Louis’ shows. “You feel a sense of pride watching the boys doing what they love to do, and the communities that they’re able to create,” he noted.

“It’s crazy watching the fans and watching how they’ve grown up, but still have that youthful energy, and what they bring to shows,” he added. “Hearing that roar when each of them come out onto the stage, it’s like, ‘Yeah, I understand that scream. I get it.’ It sounds like a rocket’s about to take off.”

His own tour doesn’t begin until September, but Niall’s ready.

“I’ve already basically made the set list, and we’re six months out from it even starting,” he said. “I have it all in my head. I know exactly what the stage looks like. Giving people value for their money is what I’m trying to do the most.”

The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will take center stage during CMA Fest

April 30, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will get its moment to shine the week of CMA Fest, as members play a special show Wednesday, June 3, at Category 10 in downtown Nashville.

Jake Worthington, Carter Faith, Tyler Braden, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Alexandra Kay and Willow Avalon will each deliver a solo performance as part of Opry NextStage Live. Look for the evening’s host and more performers to be announced later.

Since the Opry launched the initiative to promote up-and-coming artists in 2019, members have gone on to chart 43 #1 singles, with Opry NextStage alum Lainey Wilson becoming the first to go on to be a member of the Opry.

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