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From Deale, Maryland, to Nashville, Brothers Osborne were ‘Runnin’ Down a Dream’

July 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

As Brothers Osborne recently pointed out on social media, it’s been more than 1,000 days since they put out their most recent album, their eponymous effort from 2023.

“We’ve been working for a long time to get new music out. We almost put music out, but it didn’t feel right, so we went back in the studio,” TJ Osborne recently said backstage at CMA Fest.

He went on to echo the other aspect revealed in their Instagram post: It’s a return to their roots.

“It’s an album that’s really kinda dedicated to our hometown where we’re from, which is Deale, Maryland. It’s a small water town, and so a lot of the songs are really kinda based around that, telling the story not only of our town, but kinda letting people know what we’re about,” he added.

“I think, even though we’ve been doing this for as long as we have, some people are confused why we’re from Maryland and play country music. So hopefully this answers those questions.”

If you simply can’t wait for the new Brothers album, you can check out TJ and John Osborne’s cover of Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” which came out in June and is from a new racing documentary.

Billy Joel reveals why he almost left ‘Just the Way You Are’ off ‘The Stranger’

July 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Billy Joel recently sat down for an interview with YouTube personality Rick Beato, where they discussed songwriting, touching on such Joel hits as “Piano Man,” “Allentown” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”

Discussing his first big hit, “Just the Way You Are,” Joel revealed that he almost didn’t put the song on his album The Stranger because he thought it was “too mushy.” He credits Linda Ronstadt for changing his mind, explaining that he played the song for her and Phoebe Snow in the studio.

“I said, ‘I don’t like this song that much.’ Linda Ronstadt goes, ‘Are you out of your mind? That’s a hit record. You got to put that on the album. That’s a great song,'” he said. “She talked me into it. So, I have to thank Linda Ronstadt for that song.”

Beato notes that in Joel’s HBO documentary And So It Goes, Paul McCartney said “Just the Way You Are” was one of the only songs he wished he had written.

“That blew me away. He’s like the melodic king,” Joel said. “He can do no wrong with melody.”

Released in 1977, “Just the Way You Are” was Joel’s first top-10 hit in the U.S., peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It went on to win two Grammys, record of the year and song of the year.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong teams up with Marshall for signature amp

July 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has teamed up with Marshall to create his own signature amp.

The Billie Joe Armstrong 1959BJA was previewed during Green Day’s performance ahead of Super Bowl 60 in February. It comes in a baby-blue finish inspired by the “American Idiot” rocker’s very first guitar, nicknamed Blue. It features a custom “Dookie Mod” inspired by the tone of Green Day’s breakout 1994 album.

According to a press release, “The result is a classic plexi with modern performance flexibility delivering increased gain, tighter lows and the saturated punch that brings Billie’s signature sound into a modern stage-ready format.”

“Billie Joe’s guitar sound is instantly [recognizable],” says Marshall Culture marketing director Steph Carter in a statement. “From the moment you hear those opening chords on Dookie, you know exactly who it is. Working with Billie to create an amp that captures that punch, aggression and clarity was an incredible project for our team.”

“I’m so overjoyed to have my own signature Marshall amp,” Armstrong adds. “These amps have been a part of my musical life, from my heroes down to little old me. Turn it the f*** up!!”

The amp is set to be released July 21. Marshall will celebrate its arrival with a performance by Armstrong’s side project The Coverups at the Roxy club in Los Angeles on July 20.

Green Day, meanwhile, is preparing for the release of their new movie, NIMRODS, which hits theaters Aug. 14. Its accompanying soundtrack drops July 31.

Watch Flea perform on NPR’s ’Tiny Desk’

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is featured in the latest installment of NPR’s Tiny Desk performance series.

Changing between his signature bass, trumpet and vocals, Flea performed three songs off his debut solo album, Honora: “Traffic Lights,” “Morning Cry” and “A Plea.” He was backed by a four-piece band that featured guitarist Jeff Parker, saxophonist and keyboardist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss and drummer Deantoni Parks.

“I’m just one part of this ensemble,” Flea says of the collective.

You can watch Flea’s Tiny Desk performance streaming on YouTube.

Honora was released in March, and features a guest spot from Radiohead frontman and Flea’s Atoms for Peace bandmate Thom Yorke. It also includes an instrumental cover of the Frank Ocean song “Thinkin Bout You.”

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Guns N’ Roses launch sweepstakes to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Guns N’ Roses are giving fans a chance to win a VIP experience to one of their upcoming shows, while also raising money to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The “Welcome to the Jungle” rockers have just launched a new sweepstakes offering two premium tickets to their show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 5, along with roundtrip airfare and a three-night hotel stay for two.

The package also comes with VIP riser access in the pit, a behind-the-scenes tour of the production, an onstage group photo, limited-edition VIP merch and more.

The sweepstakes is being hosted by the platform Fandiem. Fans can enter by making a donation that will go to support the national fundraising campaign for AFSP. Those who donate $150 or more will receive a free Guns N’ Roses hoodie.

“We are grateful to Guns N’ Roses and Fandiem for their extraordinary support and for using their platform to champion the mission of our organization,” AFSP Chief Executive Officer Bob Gebbia said in a statement. “Music has a unique ability to reduce stigma and start conversations that save lives, and by bringing a message of hope directly to fans during their 2026 World Tour, the band is helping us reach more people with vital resources and the knowledge that they are not alone.”

The sweepstakes is now open and will run until Aug. 21. More info can be found at Fandiem.com.

Guns N’ Roses’ North American tour kicks off July 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and runs through Sept. 19 in Atlanta. A complete list of show dates can be found at GunsNRoses.com.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide — call or text the national lifeline at 988.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ on track for #1 in the UK

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Looks like The Rolling Stones may nab another #1 in the U.K.

According to the U.K. Official Chart, the band’s latest album, Foreign Tongues, is currently the front-runner to top the U.K. Official Albums Chart.

If the album does indeed wind up on top, it will be The Stones’ 15th U.K. #1 album.

The Stones last topped the U.K. albums chart in 2023 with their Grammy-winning record Hackney Diamonds.
They earned their first #1 in 1964 with their self-titled debut.

Foreign Tongues, produced by Andrew Watt, is The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album. It features guest appearances by Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure’s Robert Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

It also features an appearance by the band’s late drummer, Charlie Watts, taken from one of his final recording sessions before his death in 2021.

The Linda Lindas announce Gotta Get Out tour

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Linda Lindas have announced the Gotta Get Out tour, a U.S. headlining run in support of their upcoming album of the same name.

The trek kicks off Sept. 16 in Sacramento, California, and wraps up Nov. 5 in Tucson, Arizona. Presales begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

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

Gotta Get Out the album, the third full-length Linda Lindas effort, is due out Aug. 28. It includes the single “Burning Out” and the Hayley Williams collaboration “Closer.”

The Linda Lindas’ upcoming touring plans also include dates with Bleachers and a performance at Tom Morello’s Power to the People festival.

Noah Kahan’s ’The Great Divide’ certified Platinum

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Noah Kahn’s The Great Divide is sure off to a great start.

After debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 following its release in April, The Great Divide has already been certified Platinum by the RIAA less than three months later.

According to a press release, The Great Divide is one of only two albums released in 2026 that have been certified Platinum, and is the fastest Americana/folk album ever to reach Platinum status.

The Platinum milestone caps an eventful week for Kahan, who played four sold-out shows at Fenway Park in Boston between July 7 and 11. The performances, which featured surprise appearances by Boston sports legends Rob Gronkowski and David Ortiz, earned Kahan an induction into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame.

Kahan’s tour will continue Tuesday at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Drew Baldridge mixes ‘Maker’s Mark’ and Jesus

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Drew Baldridge is serving “Maker’s Mark” as he releases the first song from the FAITH chapter of his upcoming album.

The “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” hitmaker co-wrote the new song that features Anne Wilson.

“‘Maker’s Mark’ is one of my favorite songs on the record,” Drew says. “At its core, it’s about the legacy a person leaves behind. That means loving others, giving back, and living with purpose and compassion. It’s a reminder to live like Jesus and leave a positive impact wherever life takes you, because above all else, being a good person matters most.”

You can check out the song’s new music video, which was shot in the foothills of Tennessee on a property previously owned by Alan Jackson.

FARM FAITH FAMILY is set to arrive Sept. 18.

Meghan Patrick’s still making music? ‘I Sure Hope So’

July 13, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Meghan Patrick may currently be off the road as she awaits the birth of their first child, but she’s making good on her promise to keep working as much as she can.

She’s just put out her first new music since the release of the deluxe Golden Child (The Final Chapter), named for her top-20 hit.

“‘I Sure Hope So’ is about that moment of karmic deliverance where a happy and healed version of you runs into the person who nearly destroyed you,” Meghan says. “The one who broke your heart more than once but you still went back for more just to be hurt again, all because you didn’t love yourself enough to know you deserved better.”

“But that was the old you,” she continues, “and it’s clear the new version of you has changed, and they’ve noticed too. As they study your face searching for any sign of the ‘old you,’ they tease, ‘You’ve changed’… you smile triumphantly and say, ‘I sure hope so,’ because you know that insecure girl they’re looking for is long gone, and never coming back.”

Of course, the long-awaited baby is also the first child for Mitchell Tenpenny, who tied the knot with Meghan in October 2022.

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