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Hear new song from The Last Dinner Party, ‘Knocking at the Sky’

July 10, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Last Dinner Party has premiered a new song called “Knocking at the Sky.”

The track is included on the newly released deluxe edition of the “Nothing Matters” outfit’s 2025 sophomore album, From the Pyre.

“‘Knocking at the Sky’ is the final tale from The Pyre,” The Last Dinner Party says in a statement. “After creating an album about storytelling and world-building, we thought it apt to end this act with a story set in the sinister myth world itself: Los Angeles.”

“Hollywood is the ultimate fairytale,” the band continues. “The stakes are at surreal heights, the landscape is unruly and plastic, and it’s populated with a cast of Grimm characters all striving and struggling at the center of their own hero’s journey.”

You can watch the video for “Knocking at the Sky” on YouTube.

The Last Dinner Party will hit the road opening for sombr’s U.S. tour starting in October. They’ll kick off 2027 with a run of dates opening for Olivia Rodrigo.

Warped Tour Long Beach to stream live on Amazon Music

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The 2026 Vans Warped Tour stop in Long Beach, California, will stream live on Amazon Music.

The stream will air July 25-26 via the Amazon Music app and the Amazon Music channels on Twitch and Prime Video. Hosts include Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack and Lilith Czar, who will also be conducting backstage interviews.

The Warped Long Beach lineup includes All Time Low, Bowling for Soup, Escape the Fate, grandson, Hoobastank, Jimmy Eat World, Jutes, Phantom Planet, Plain White T’s, Simple Plan, Sleeping with Sirens, The Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, Hawthorne Heights, Motion City Soundtrack, Papa Roach, Story of the Year, Taking Back Sunday, The Paradox, The Used and Third Eye Blind.

The 2026 Warped Tour will also be making stops in Montreal Aug. 21-22, Mexico City Sept. 12-13 and Orlando, Florida, Nov. 14-15.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to pay homage to Luther Vandross’ legacy

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Luther Vandross’ legacy is to be honored at a winter gala hosted by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The company has teamed with the Luther Vandross Estate and Primary Wave Music to premiere Power of Love, a new ballet that will debut on Dec. 2 at New York City Center.

Choreographed by Jamar Roberts and named after Luther’s 1991 song, the hourlong tribute will bring Luther’s discography to life through movement in celebration of his legacy. According to a press release, the ballet features new arrangements of songs including “Never Too Much,” “Here and Now,” “Dance With My Father” and “A House Is Not a Home,” created by his longtime collaborators Marcus Miller and Ron Gillyard.

“The Luther Vandross Estate is thrilled to see Alvin Ailey, the country’s pre-eminent modern dance company, create a production built around the music of Luther Vandross,” David Gottlieb, manager of the Luther Vandross Estate, said in a statement. “The serendipity is special. …This creative partnership is bound to be memorable and unforgettable.”

The Opening Night gala will take place at New York City, launching Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s season. There, Power of Love will premiere, followed by dinner and dancing at Ziegfield Ballroom. Performances of the ballet will take place through Jan. 3, before launching a North American tour later in 2027.

Tickets go on sale Sept. 8.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story included a longer quote containing inaccurate information. It also incorrectly stated that the ballet opens on Dec. 4 and that the gala will take place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Bryan Adams’ ‘Bare Bones’ getting first-ever vinyl release

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bryan Adams’ 2010 acoustic album is getting its first vinyl release.

Bare Bones features acoustically arranged versions of songs Adams performed during his spring 2010 Bare Bones Tour, where he was backed by pianist Gary Breit.

The album includes acoustic takes of such Adams classics as “Heaven,” “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69,” “Straight From the Heart” and “All for Love.”

The new two-LP vinyl edition will be released Aug. 28. It will feature new cover art, as well as a newly added performance of “Here I Am,” the tune written for the movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. This version was recorded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2025.

Bare Bones is available for preorder now.

Adams will kick off a new set of North American tour dates on July 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The tour wraps Aug. 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A complete list of dates can be found at BryanAdams.com.

Kenny Chesney’s only got 3 more stops before he docks at ‘Silver Sands Marina’

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Kenny Chesney will be making the media rounds this fall ahead of the release of his new album, Silver Sands Marina.

He’s set to stop by Rockefeller Plaza just days before his 21st record comes out Sept. 25.

“Excited to share that I’ll be performing LIVE on @TODAYShow Thursday, September 17 on NBC,” he posted on his socials. “Head to TODAY.com/concerts to learn how to attend.”

As of now, it’s one of only three more chances to see the superstar play live this year, after he wraps his Sphere Las Vegas dates Friday and Saturday.

The lead single from Silver Sands Marina, “carry on,” is currently a #12 hit.

Rob Halford, Joe Elliott and more remember AC/DC’s Bon Scott

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready are among the rockers helping to mark what would have been original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday.

Scott, who passed away in 1980 at age 33, would have turned 80 on Thursday. His official YouTube page has uploaded several birthday messages to mark the occasion.

“We toured with AC/DC on the Highway to Hell Tour in the U.K. [in] 1979. Learned a lot from Bon Scott,” Elliott said in his video. “Used to go out front and watch him every night. This guy knew how to command a crowd. Phenomenal frontman, great singer, underrated singer.”

“As we remember what would have been Bon Scott’s 80th birthday, we celebrate far more than a rock singer,” Halford noted. “We celebrate a free spirit that could never be contained.”

“Bon had a rare gift. He made people feel alive. His voice carried mischief, grit, humor and honesty,” he added. “He sang with the conviction of someone who had lived every word. And that authenticity continues to resonate across generations.”

McCready played some AC/DC riffs, including “Highway to Hell,” and revealed how much Bon meant to him growing up.

“In 1979, I cut out the cover of my Let There Be Rock record and made it into a stencil and spray-painted on the back of my jacket,” he said. “I love that band so much. And Bon for sure.”

Other artists paying tribute include The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins and Judas Priest’s Ian Hill.

The Bon Scott estate kicked off a celebration of his 80th birthday back in February. It includes the third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash, taking place Thursday in New York.

More info can be found at BonScottOfficial.com.

Howard Jones releases new single, ‘Stand Up’

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Howard Jones is back with new music.

The ’80s synth pop star has just released the new track “Stand Up.” It’s the first single off his upcoming album, Global Citizen, due out sometime in 2027.

“‘Stand Up’ was born out of revisiting my original Jupiter-8 synthesiser which has just been repaired,” Jones says. “I rediscovered how much I love its analogue sound. It’s my favourite synth and features on ‘What is Love?,’ ‘New Song,’ and ‘Things Can Only Get Better.'”

Jones adds, “The key message of ‘Stand Up’ is that everyone is important and we must not let others shut our voices down … stand up and be counted.”

“Stand Up” is available now via digital outlets.

Jones is getting ready to hit the road. He’ll kick off the Things Can Only Get Better tour on July 19 in Napa, California. The tour, which also features Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English, runs until Aug. 23 in Ontario, Canada. A complete list of dates can be found at HowardJones.com.

Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams pay tribute to ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart and Bryan Adams are among the artists paying tribute to “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer Bonnie Tyler, who died Wednesday at the age of 75.

“We shared similar styles of vocalizing. She was a good pal and a true soul stirrer,” Stewart wrote in a post on Instagram. “I sing ‘It’s a Heartache’ every night on tour,” referring to Tyler’s first big hit, which peaked at #3 in the U.S.

He ended the post with “I’ll miss you darling Bonnie.”

Adams also remembered Tyler, writing on X that she “had such a great voice.” He added, “I’ll always be grateful for her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart. Thanks Bonnie RIP.”

“Straight From the Heart” was the lead single on Adams’ 1983 album, Cuts Like a Knife. That same year, Tyler released it as a single in the U.K., and the cover appeared on her album Faster Than the Speed of Night.

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones also remembered the singer on social media, noting that Tyler was married to her cousin.

“My heart is broken with the news that our dearest Bonnie Tyler has passed away,” Zeta-Jones wrote on Instagram, revealing that Tyler sang at her wedding to actor Michael Douglas.

“An extraordinary woman with vocals to match,” she wrote of Tyler. “A one of kind artist, who so easily could have been a comedian because she was one of the funniest people I ever met.”

Tyler’s family announced her death Thursday, revealing she died in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness. It was announced in May that she was in “seriously ill but stable” condition after being placed in a medically induced coma as she recovered from emergency intestinal surgery.

Sombr, Lola Young invited to join Recording Academy

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sombr and Lola Young are among the artists who have been invited to join the Recording Academy.

Becoming a Recording Academy member will grant inductees “access to mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities designed to support their creative and professional journeys,” according to a press release. Those who become voting members of the Recording Academy will be eligible to vote for the Grammys.

“I’m extremely honored to be part of the Recording Academy’s 2026 New Member Class,” says sombr. “Being nominated for Best New Artist and getting the chance to perform on the Grammy stage were moments I’ll never forget. It’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many artists I admire, and I’m excited to be part of a community that supports artists and songwriting.”

“I am so happy to be part of the Recording Academy New Member Class of 2026,” Young says. “As a recording artist, I believe the Grammys represent the most prestigious award you can receive. Being a member now means I am part of a community of incredibly talented people who champion real musicianship, diversity, and legacy.”

Sombr, Lola Young, EJAE invited to join Recording Academy

July 9, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Sombr, Lola Young and EJAE are among the artists who have been invited to join the Recording Academy.

Sombr says in a statement that he’s “extremely honored” to be part of the Recording Academy’s new class. “Being nominated for Best New Artist and getting the chance to perform on the Grammy stage were moments I’ll never forget,” he says. “It’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many artists I admire, and I’m excited to be part of a community that supports artists and songwriting.”

In her own statement, Grammy winner Lola says she’s “so happy” to receive her membership. “Being a member now means I am part of a community of incredibly talented people who champion real musicianship, diversity, and legacy,” she adds.

KPop Demon Hunters Grammy winner EJAE says in part, “Music is my lifelong passion and I am honored to join my music industry peers across all countries, divisions and genres. Music is for everyone and forever worth celebrating.”

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