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Here’s why Olivia Dean didn’t want to release ‘Man I Need’ as a single

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Olivia Dean’s breakthrough hit in the U.S., “Man I Need,” is currently #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has topped the publication’s Pop and Adult Pop Airplay tallies. It’s hard to believe that at first, Olivia didn’t even want to release the catchy, upbeat tune as a single.

“I wasn’t sure about it,” she tells the U.K.’s Hits Radio. “I thought it was a little bit different.” She explains, “I knew I really liked it, but I didn’t know if it was representative of the whole album and the story.”

She says she eventually changed her mind during rehearsals, when her band told her, “This one’s good, y’know.”

“I’m glad I followed through with that one. There was definitely loads of songs that didn’t make the album,” she adds. “I might still do something with them, I don’t know.”

Olivia will, of course, be singing “Man I Need” when her tour starts April 22; it comes to the U.S. in July. She tells Hits Radio, “I think we’re gonna go on a bit of an emotional journey.”

“But I think the feeling that I want you to feel is just warmth and togetherness,” she adds. “I want people to feel like they can come and sing along … [a]nd dance, but maybe also cry. Just get it all out!”

Sex Pistols announce new signature amp with Marshall

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Never mind the bollocks, here’s a way to sound like the Sex Pistols.

The company Marshall has announced a new limited-edition JCM800 Half Stack amp inspired by the “Anarchy in the U.K.” outfit, described as a “bold tribute to the sound, attitude and cultural impact of one of music’s most disruptive bands.”

“The JCM800 became a defining voice of British punk,” says Marshall culture marketing director Steph Carter in a statement. “Working with [Pistols guitarist] Steve [Jones] to reimagine this amp for the band’s 50th anniversary has been a powerful tribute to the sound that changed everything.”

“I’ve been using Marshall for a long time now and the 800 series for me are my workhorse — always reliable, always consistent,” adds Jones. “I like to keep things simple, as the sayin’ goes. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll.”

The amp will go on sale Friday. Visit Marshall.com for more info.

The Sex Pistols reformed in 2024 with original members Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock alongside vocalist Frank Carter in place of frontman John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon. They’ll launch a U.S. tour in 2026, which was rescheduled from 2025 after Jones broke his wrist.

Tone Stith says seeing ‘Fly’ chart and resonate with fans ‘has been the payoff’ in new chapter of his journey

April 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tone Stith is flying up the radio charts with his latest single, “Fly,” just as he’s doing in his personal life. He tells ABC Audio the record is deeply tied to his personal journey.

“‘Fly’ was definitely written based off of my experience in my life just in the music industry, and my journey and really just feeling like a caged bird in a lot of it … feeling like people just always kept me in a box … and I wasn’t able to explore what … and who it was that I wanted it to be,” Tone said. “‘Fly’ really came from a place of being like, ‘Yo, this is a new chapter for me and a reset.'”

That intention carried into the visuals. “It was supposed to be in the desert. It was supposed to be some other aspects to it,” Tone explained. “But then … I was like it should just be even more focused on me.”

Though deeply personal, the message of “Fly” is universal, which Tone believes is driving the song’s success.

“For me, it was the music industry and my career,” he said, “but then there’s like so many aspects, so many walks of life where people are like, ‘Yo, I’m feeling the same way. I just want to spread my wings.'”

Tone said seeing that connection has been the biggest reward thus far. “Usually I make a lot of love songs, so having songs [where] I’m just kind of being real transparent … and just seeing it resonate with people [has] been the payoff for me,” he said. “I’m happy about that.”

“Fly” is a preview of Tone’s upcoming album, The Edge, which is set to release on May 15.

The song is on DSPs; the music video is available to watch on YouTube.

The Afghan Whigs premiere video for ‘House of I’ single

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Afghan Whigs have premiered the video for their new single, “House of I.”

The black-and-white clip was filmed in Malibu, California, and features shots of people wearing skull masks skateboarding and surfing. There’s even a dog dressed as a skeleton.

You can watch the “House of I” video now on YouTube.

The song “House of I” dropped in March and marked the first new Afghan Whigs material in four years.

The Afghan Whigs will launch a U.S. tour celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary April 25 in Woodstock, New York.

Drowning Pool announces 25th anniversary ‘Sinner’ reissue

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Drowning Pool has announced a reissue of the band’s 2001 debut album, Sinner, in honor of its 25th anniversary.

The package will arrive on vinyl June 5. An expanded digital version, featuring a bonus mix of “Bodies,” a demo called “Break You” and the Rob Zombie collaboration “The Man Without Fear,” will also be released that day.

“We appreciate all of our amazing fans that have stuck with us over the past 25 years!” Drowning Pool says in a statement. “We will be playing the Sinner record in its entirety and other fan-favorite songs as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone and performing all these songs live again! Come celebrate Sinner with us. See you at the shows!”

Sinner spawned the signature Drowning Pool song, “Bodies,” and marked the band’s only album with original frontman Dave Williams, who died in 2002 of a heart condition.

Drowning Pool’s upcoming tour plans include sets at the Welcome to Rockville and Aftershock festivals.

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and more set for ‘Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us’ concerts

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi are among the artists set to perform at the two-night concert event Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us, put on by the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University in New Jersey.

The concert event, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, will take place June 4 and 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center on the Monmouth campus and will have the artists performing “landmark songs” from American music history in a variety of musical genres.

Other artists on the bill include Jackson Browne, Gary Clark Jr., Kenny Chesney, Rosanne Cash, Dropkick Murphys, Darlene Love, Nils Lofgren, Stevie Van Zandt, Public Enemy, Mavis Staples and Dion, with The Disciples of Soul serving as the house band.

“Music America: The Songs that Shaped Us is a journey through American music history,” said Robert Santelli, executive director of the Springsteen Center and the concerts’ executive producer. “The concerts reflect everything the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music stands for: the power of music to bring people together, the rich and diverse treasury of American music as a mirror of our national culture, and the inspiration to think about our shared history in these divisive times.”

The concerts will take place just days ahead of the official opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on June 7.

Tickets for both shows go on sale April 21 at 12 p.m. ET at springsteencenter.org.

KISS’ avatar show to open in Las Vegas in 2028 with new songs

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley perform during the final show of KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

KISS is giving fans an update on their planned avatar show, which was first unveiled during their final concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2023.

Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and their manager, Doc McGhee, were interviewed for Pollstar, and in the article it’s revealed that the show is expected to launch in a “bespoke theatre” in Las Vegas in 2028.

When describing the experience, Simmons notes, “Show is not the right word. When you are parachuting into a volcano, I would call it a show.” He notes, “These are semantics, but you know, I’m not anti-semantic.”

“This will be a must-see. It’s a new form of entertainment, it’s very immersive,” McGhee adds. “In today’s technology, you can do almost anything. It’s like we’re at The Jetsons.”

Simmons says the show will feature KISS’ “iconic face personas,” including The Demon and the Starchild, with Stanley noting that with regards to songs, fans should expect “all the classics through the years and some surprises.”

And Simmons may have given away some of those surprises, explaining, “You’re gonna get all that stuff, and also new songs,” adding the tunes were “written by us. We have songs done.”

“It will be a true immersive experience that really magnifies the band and the iconic nature of what we’ve built for 50 years,” Stanley says. “It’s very different from anything else that’s been out there.” He notes, “This will be virtually seeing us. My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition. The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever.”

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Megan Moroney’s “Medicine” is the latest track from her Cloud 9 album that’s been released as a radio single.

Jamey Johnson will launch his Traveling Truebadour Tour May 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, with plans to wrap Oct. 11 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Tickets go on sale Friday for the trek, which stands at 31 shows now, though more shows are set to be added.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will salute Ashley Gorley as the latest artist to be interviewed during its Poets and Prophets series on May 30.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce new album, ‘Mission of Mercy’

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell has new music to share.

The rocker and his band The Dirty Knobs — guitarist/keyboardist Chris Holt, bassist Lance Morrison and drummer Steve Ferrone — have announced that their fourth studio album, Mission of Mercy, will be dropping June 12. It will feature guest appearances by The B-52s’ Kate Pierson and Morgane Stapleton.

As a preview of the record, the band has released the album’s first single, “I Remember,” to digital outlets.

“‘I Remember’ is a song written on the piano instead of the guitar,” says Campbell. “The Dirty Knobs turned my demo into a great rock track that has an ethereal, jam-like quality to it, which I really like. I can see it being a great song to play live.”

The 12-track Mission of Mercy is available for preorder now.

Following the release of the album, Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs are set to hit the road on a summer tour, which launches July 7 in Minneapolis. Campbell is also booked for a special concert on Sept. 12 in Atlanta, where he’ll pay Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hits backed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Campbell and The Dirty Knobs will also open for Chris Stapleton on Oct. 2 in Bristow, Virginia.

A complete list of dates can be found at TheDirtyKnobs.com.

Here is the track list for Mission of Mercy:
“No Regrets”
“Let Me Back In My Dream”
“My Mama Told Me”
“I Remember”
“More Than Gold” (feat. Morgane Stapleton)
“Mission of Mercy”
“Bongo Mania” (feat. Kate Pierson)
“Wrecking Ball”
“Done To Me”
“Armageddon”
“Vicious Hangover”
“Vagrant”

The second coming of Madonna’s ‘Confessions’ is imminent

April 14, 2026 by WDNY Radio

In 2024, Madonna told fans she was back in the studio with Stuart Price, who produced her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor. In September of last year, she confirmed that she was working on a sequel to that album, writing on Instagram, “Back to music, Back to the Dance Floor Back to where it all began! COADF- P. 2 2026.” That stands for Confessions on a Dance Floor Pt. 2. Now it appears to be imminent.

The Queen of Pop has wiped her Instagram and a line in her bio reads, “Time goes by so slowly…,” which is the opening line of “Hung Up,” from the original Confessions album. The critically acclaimed release sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and won a Grammy for best electronic/dance album.

If you visit her official website, flashing words read, “Confessions on a Dance Floor” and “CONFESSIONS 2.” You also hear some synth music, and there’s a photo of a silver speaker between a pair of legs clad in fishnet tights and knee-high silver boots. It’s similar to a look that Madonna wore during the original Confessions era.

Madonna released a 20th anniversary expanded edition of the original album in November.

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