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Aperture change and it’s a daydream: Did Edgehill inspire Harry Styles’ new album?

March 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

When pop star Harry Styles premiered his new single, “Aperture,” in January, perhaps you were reminded of Edgehill’s breakout song, “Doubletake.”

On “Doubletake,” which was originally released in 2025, frontman Chris Kelly sings the line, “Aperture change and it’s a daydream.” So, does Kelly think Styles took some inspiration from Edgehill on his #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit?

“He’s been a big fan for awhile,” Kelly jokes while speaking with ABC Audio. “I think it’s probably just that he heard that and probably thought, ‘Yeah, I’m inspired and that’s probably the best thing I’ve ever heard.’ My guess is that that’s probably what happened.”

“Aperture” appears on Styles’ much-anticipated new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., which dropped Friday.

“The whole rest of the album probably is gonna make hints at ‘Doubletake,'” Kelly quips.

Beyond possibly inspiring one of the most popular musicians in the world, Kelly says that “Doubletake” is a song in part about dealing with self-doubt.

“The chorus is kind of a realization of, like, it’s all here,” Kelly says. “It’s all already here, and I’m conscious, and I have the ability to do this myself.”

Whether or not he was influenced by “Doubletake,” Styles does say that he was inspired to play live again after seeing Radiohead’s 2025 comeback tour.

“I went to see Radiohead in Berlin, and felt, like, so part of the audience in a way that I felt like I had a very clear moment of, like, this is why I get onstage,” Styles tells Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.

“Doubletake,” meanwhile, currently sits in the top 10 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart. It appears on Edgehill’s debut album, Ode to the Greyhouse, out now.

Lamb of God announces signature flannel collaboration with Dixxon

March 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Lamb of God has announced a new collaboration with the apparel company Dixxon Flannel.

The signature shirt is a black and green flannel inspired by the cover artwork of Lamb of God’s upcoming album, Into Oblivion.

The collab launches Friday at 9 a.m. PT. If you order within the first hour, you’ll be entered to win a signed vinyl copy of Into Oblivion.

For more info, visit Dixxon.com.

Into Oblivion, the follow-up to 2022’s Omens, is due out March 13. Lamb of God will launch a U.S. tour March 17 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Rock Hall of Fame hosting Harry Styles Fan Day with Netflix screening

March 6, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you want to watch Harry Styles’ new Netflix special on a really big screen, get yourself to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

The Hall is hosting a Harry Styles Fan Day on Sunday, complete with a screening of Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester. The Netflix concert film will document his Friday night show in Manchester, England, during which he’ll debut music from his new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

The Hall will also screen Harry’s speech and performances from the 2019 Rock Hall induction ceremony — during which he ushered in his friend Stevie Nicks — as well as his performances on Saturday Night Live. Those will run in a loop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. local time.

In addition, a Harry Styles “artifact” will be on display, and fans will be able to perform his songs with the Rock Hall House Band at the museum, where his music will be played throughout.

Meanwhile, Harry’s show at Co-op Live in Manchester has some very strict rules. Since Netflix is recording the show, fans are prohibited from taking photos and video with cameras, smart glasses, smart watches and other recording devices. Their phones will be secured in bags to prevent their use, and anyone caught using a digital recording device may be asked to leave if they don’t stop immediately.

So, how will fans brag about being at the most coveted gig of the year? They will receive one disposable camera per pair of tickets sold. Since those will need to be developed old-school style, they’ll be available after the show.

Another Grohl hits the chart: Violet makes ’Billboard’ debut with ‘THUM’

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

After signing her own record deal, Violet Grohl is following in her father’s footsteps in another way.

Violet’s single “THUM” has entered the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart, officially marking her Billboard debut.

The track, which debuted in December on Bandcamp before receiving a wide streaming release in January, begins on Adult Alternative Airplay at #38.

Of course, Violet’s dad, Dave Grohl, has a long history on the Billboard charts with Foo Fighters. The “Everlong” rockers have logged a total of 44 songs on the Alternative Airplay chart, which ties them with U2 for most in the ranking’s 38-year history, and 43 songs on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Foo Fighters will release a new album, Your Favorite Toy, on April 24. Violet’s debut album is forthcoming.

Music notes: Selena Gomez, Pink and more

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Selena Gomez is showing support for her Only Murders In the Building co-stars after one suffered a devastating personal tragedy. On her Instagram Story, Selena posted a black-and-white photo of herself, Steve Martin and Martin Short and wrote over it, “My favorite guys. I’ll always be there for them as they have been for me. Love you Steve and I love you Marty.” Short’s daughter, Katherine, died last month at age 42.

Pink had a full-circle moment while guest-hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday. She spoke with singer, songwriter and actress Kandi Burruss, who co-wrote Pink’s 2000 debut single, “There You Go,” and also produced Pink’s vocals. Kandi is currently starring in the Broadway musical & Juliet, in which she sings Pink’s hit “Perfect.”

Old pals Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan were both spotted in Paris this week, attending different fashion shows. Chappell attended the Acne Studios Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Fashion Show on Wednesday, and on Thursday, Olivia was at the Chloé Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Fashion Show, alongside stars including Oprah Winfrey, Aimee Lou Wood, Brooke Shields and Paris Jackson.

Phil Collins tops the fan-vote leaderboard for Rock Hall induction

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

There’s no guarantee that the artist who tops the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote will actually get into the Rock Hall, but at least they can take comfort in the fact that fans think they belong there.

Over 2.5 million votes have been cast since the nominees for induction were announced, and so far Phil Collins is #1 in the fan vote by a comfortable margin. Were he to make the cut, it would be his second time in the Hall, since he’s already in as a member of Genesis.

Coming in at #2 is R&B boy band New Edition, followed by Pink at #3. The late R&B icon Luther Vandross is currently #4, followed by Billy Idol, INXS and Sade — which, by the way, is a group and not just a person.

The rest of the top 10 vote-getters are, in descending order, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill.

The nominee with the fewest votes on the leaderboard? The late singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley, who released one highly influential album, Grace, before he accidentally drowned in 1997.

Of course, the leaderboard can change many times before the deadline to vote is reached. As previously reported, the results of the fan vote are submitted as a single ballot, as though all the fans together were one actual Rock Hall voting member. There are roughly 1,200 voting members in all. The winner of last year’s fan vote, Phish, did not make it into the Hall.

The 2026 Rock Hall of Fame inductees should be revealed in April; the ceremony will take place in the fall.

Music Notes: Queen Latifah, T.I. and more

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

If you came across rumors that Queen Latifah had passed away, she has a new post on Instagram denying the reports. “Good morning, it’s me, Latifah,” she says in a video Thursday. “I’m 100% A-OK. Can’t believe what you read on the internet or see. Can’t believe nothing now, right? I’m good. Peace.”

Lo Kee, a restaurant in Atlanta, is honoring some famous women from the city with specialized items on its menu, according to Billboard. The menu features the Latto crispy rock shrimp tempura as an appetizer, Mariah the Scientist filet mignon cubes as an entrée and the NeNe Leakes thai tea crème brûlée as a dessert. There are also menu items named after Monica, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Kandi Burruss, Tamar Braxton and Porsha Williams.

T.I.’s song “Let ‘Em Know” is back in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40. Speaking to Billboard about the accomplishment, he says, “It’s surreal, in a way. It’s humbling that relevance still exists within this art that I’ve been able to present to the world after such a long journey. I just appreciate the fans receiving it.” Elsewhere in the interview, he talked about leaving Atlantic Records, the 50 Cent feud and more.

Metallica adds February 2027 dates to Sphere residency

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Metallica has added even more dates to their upcoming Life Burns Faster residency at the high-tech Sphere venue in Las Vegas.

The newly announced shows will take place in 2027 on Feb. 4 and 6, 18 and 20, and 25 and 27. Presales begin for members of Metallica Fifth Member fan club at 3 p.m. PT.

Metallica’s previously announced Sphere dates take place Oct. 1 and 3, 8 and 10, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31; Nov. 5 and 7; and Jan. 28 and 30.

With each pair of shows, which take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, the Thursday concert will feature a completely unique set list from its corresponding Saturday performance.

Presales to the previously announced shows are ongoing. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. PT.

Metallica’s also announced the launch of the Royal Flush ticket, which gets you into every Metallica show of 2027.

For all Metallica Sphere info, visit Metallica.com.

Guns N’ Roses announce tour of Australia & New Zealand

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Guns N’ Roses announced in February they were headlining the bp Adelaide Grand Final Concert on Nov. 29 in Adelaide, Australia. Now it turns out that while they’re Down Under, they’re going to be playing some other shows, as well.

The “Sweet Child O’ Mine” rockers just announced dates for a tour of Australia and New Zealand, which will have them hitting seven cities. The trek kicks off with the Adelaide show, and then the rockers will visit Townsville, Brisbane, Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, before wrapping the tour on Dec. 17 in Auckland, New Zealand.

A presale for the Guns N’ Roses Nighttrain fan club begins Friday. A complete list of tour dates and ticket information can be found at GunsNRoses.com.

Guns N’ Roses is set to launch a North American tour on May 5 in Hollywood, Florida. Their next show is March 28 in Monterrey, Mexico.

The latest globe-trotting adventures of Dustin Lynch

March 5, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Where in the world is Dustin Lynch these days? Well, it’s probably not the place you would expect: South America.

“Annual New Country boys trip is underway!” he posted on his socials. “Argentina is off to a great start. Amazing people.”

For the past few years, Dustin and two of his longtime friends have made a tradition of visiting a place they’ve never been. That’s why they’ve named it their “New Country boys trip.” Typically, they’ve gone around the first of the year, though obviously it’s later this year.

Dustin also included a carousel of photos of the sights in Argentina with his friends.

While we don’t know how long the trip will be, we do know that Dustin has to be back at work March 13, when he plays the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta with Corey Kent and Meghan Patrick.

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