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The Rolling Stones offer behind-the-scenes look at the making of ‘Foreign Tongues’ cover

July 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The Rolling Stones have shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the artwork for their latest album, Foreign Tongues.

The album cover features a mashup of caricatures of the faces of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. In the behind-the-scenes clip, the artist, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, paints the image while looking at a variety of different photos and drawings of the rockers.

“The Rolling Stones, they’re such an iconic band, even people who may not be avid fans of The Rolling Stones, they imagine those guys on the stage singing and performing,” Quinn says in the clip. “This is an image for an album cover, you know, it’s not like a work of art for a gallery or museum. It has to be an image that would be collectively embraced and digested by a wider public.”

He adds, “They don’t have to be art connoisseurs to like it.”

Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, is out now.

Jutes battles ‘imposter syndrome’ in playing Inkcarceration metal & hard rock festival

July 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jutes has scored alternative hits with his singles “Sleepyhead” and “It Takes Two,” but he’ll venture into the hard rock and metal world when he plays the Inkcarceration Festival Friday in Mansfield, Ohio.

As for how he fits into that kind of world — he’s playing on a stage ahead of artists like Papa Roach and Hollywood Undead — Jutes is curious about that himself.

“I have this imposter syndrome of, like, ‘Am I heavy enough? Are they gonna like it?'” Jutes tells ABC Audio.

Jutes does count heavier artists including Deftones as an influence on his music, but, as he puts it, “It’s not like I consider myself a metalcore artist by any means.”

“I have moments in my songs that have, like, metalcore-adjacent riffs and whatnot,” he says. “But then I have other parts of my songs that are very pop and I have other[s] that are hip-hop.”

In approaching playing Inkcarceration and festivals like it, Jutes says he tries to heed the advice of his drummer.

“He’s always like, ‘Don’t shy away from being different,'” Jutes says. “‘You don’t have to pick songs that make you fit into what you think that the bill is gonna be like. It’s cool to do your thing.'”

“I kinda have to just trust other people, ’cause I’m always like, ‘I don’t know what songs of mine they’re gonna like,'” he continues. “I’ve got some heavy stuff, but I think I’ll just probably play the biggest songs I got and hope for the best.”

Jutes will release a new album, Chin Up, Beautiful, on Aug. 5, and just put out a new song called “Blink Twice.” He’ll launch his own headlining tour Aug. 11 in Phoenix.

Anthrax announces ‘Illustrated Oral History’ graphic novel

July 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The story of Anthrax will be told in the illustrated pages of a new graphic novel.

NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax is set to be released March 16, 2027, by publisher Z2.

“Being a band for 40+ years you have stories, you have experiences, and the way we’re telling the stories and experiences with Z2 is a great way for us and the fans to actually visualize these little stories in comic book form,” says drummer Charlie Benante in a statement. “I think once people see it, they’ll get a laugh out of it because these stories are true! Nothing is fabricated here.”

Benante adds, “I think you’re gonna enjoy these stories, these great artists, and this new collaboration between Anthrax and Z2!”

Anthrax previously worked with Z2 on a graphic novel adaptation of the band’s 1987 album, Among the Living.

A new Anthrax album, Cursum Perficio, is due out Sept. 18. It marks the thrash band’s first record in 10 years.

JT says ‘everybody is going to be able to relate’ to debut album, ‘Club Cheetah’

July 16, 2026 by WDNY Radio

JT is working on her debut solo album, Club Cheetah, which she says is a reflection of all the different sides of her and goes beyond what fans already know.

“I’m so many things, and it’s so hard to describe my album,” she says in an interview with Nylon. “It’s not a certain genre. It’s whatever the f*** I want it to be.”

“Everybody is going to be able to relate to this project,” she adds. “I love to bring a bad-b**** confidence out of the weirdest motherf*****.”

JT has already given fans a preview with the single “Girls Gone Wild,” which she says “didn’t gravitate to my core [audience).” Still, the release gave listeners a chance to get to know JT and appreciate her for who she truly is.

“People are starting to love me overall, and that is the most beautiful feeling about this era,” JT tells Nylon. “I’m seeing the fruits of my labor. I see the fashion, the music, and the beauty all in one house.”

“I feel like the songs are matching the clothes. I need to perform my songs,” she continues. “I want to feel like the Black Britney Spears. I want to feel like a ghetto Gaga, b****.”

JT says she’s currently in an era where she’s focused on authenticity and embracing the spaces that allow her to be herself, which is one of the reasons she enjoys TikTok.

“You can be yourself on TikTok, for real,” she says.

It’s also why she decided New York was the place to live.

“I go outside, I see a motherf***** dressed like a butterfly that’s with somebody dressed like a businessman,” she says. “I feel so free here. Nothing I do is weird to them.”

The full interview, in which she discusses her relationships with Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert, as well as other topics, is available on Nylon‘s website.

Hole’s ’Live Through This’ to be reissued as part of Definitive Sound Series

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Hole’s 1994 album Live Through This is being reissued as part of Interscope-Capitol Records’ Definitive Sound Series, described as a “premium audiophile vinyl series.”

The LP was mastered from the original Live Through This analog master tapes, which guitarist Eric Erlandson rediscovered after they were lost in storage for years. It’s due out Sept. 24.

“I remembered two oversized reels from Bob Ludwig’s Gateway Mastering Studios that I had seen in my storage locker,” Erlandson says in a statement. “I thought they were digital tapes created as backups. When I found them, I realized they were the actual analog mixes Bob had compiled to master the album. Bingo!”

The original Live Through This marked Courtney Love and company’s sophomore effort, and spawned Hole classics including “Doll Parts” and “Violet.”

Previous Definitive Sound Series releases include blink-182’s Enema of the State, and A Perfect Circle’s Thirteenth Step and Mer de Noms.

Yung Miami drops out of lineup for BossMan Dlow’s Motion Party Tour

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Yung Miami will no longer be joining BossMan Dlow on his Motion Party Tour.

She announced the news in a post on X.

“Sadly I have an update that I won’t be on the Motion Party Tour any more,” she wrote before expressing gratitude for the opportunity. “Thanks so much Bossman DLow and wishing you all the best on the new dates!”

She attributed her decision to leave the tour to her desire to finish her upcoming album.

“I’m so disappointed because I was really looking forward to turning up with y’all. But I know y’all want this album so I really gotta lock in to get it finished,” Miami said. “These deadlines on my a** but y’all gonna love this new music!”

She also thanked fans for supporting her latest single.

“Thank y’all for running ‘Spend Dat’ all the way up. The love has been crazy,” she wrote. “I see y’all and I feel y’all! Trust me, it’s gone be worth the wait. Stay tuned, album coming soon.”

“Spend Dat” currently sits at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; has reached the top 20 in the Hot 100; and ranks #2 on the Mediabase charts, among other achievements. Many people have already deemed the track one of the songs of the summer.

As for BossMan’s tour, it was originally set to kick off on Thursday, but the opening date has been delayed following Yung Miami’s departure. Rescheduled dates will soon be announced, according to a post on BossMan’s Instagram. “Motion Party Tour Will Resume Shortly Don’t Count Me Out Count Me In,” he wrote.

Bruce Springsteen catches Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour at Madison Square Garden

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bon Jovi’s Forever Tour is bringing out the celebs.

After Paul McCartney showed up to take in the New Jersey band’s second night at Madison Square Garden on July 9, fellow Garden State rocker Bruce Springsteen was there to catch night four on Tuesday.

Jon Bon Jovi posted backstage photos of the band with The Boss. Like the band did with photos of McCartney, Jon captioned the Instagram post, “Did This really happen? Yes, it did.”

Bon Jovi has five more nights at Madison Square Garden, with the next show on Thursday. The Forever Tour then heads to the U.K. for shows in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Dublin, Ireland, before wrapping the tour with three nights in London.

And for fans who didn’t make it to MSG to see the shows, it seems they will eventually get to at least listen to them. The Bon Jovi website reveals that live recordings of the MSG shows, as well as shows from the Bon Jovi archives, are “coming soon.”

Cardi B to headline 2026 Create & Cultivate Festival

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Fresh off her performances at the BET Awards and Essence Festival, Cardi B will be taking the stage again.

She’s been tapped to headline the 2026 Create & Cultivate Festival, “the world’s largest festival for women in business,” according to an Instagram post. The event is set for Sept. 19-20 in LA.

“ANNOUNCING THIS YEAR’S HEADLINER MUSICAL PERFORMER: CARDI B!⁠” read the post on the event’s page. “Known for redefining what it means to build a multi-dimensional career across music, fashion, beauty, and business, Cardi B embodies the bold entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of Create & Cultivate.⁠”

Tickets are available on Create & Cultivate‘s website.

Barry Manilow celebrating local music educators on arena tour

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Barry Manilow will be using his upcoming arena tour to celebrate music educators across the country.

The “Mandy” singer will be handing out the Manilow Music Teacher Award at each stop on his upcoming tour. The award “recognizes educators whose passion and dedication bring music to life for their students.”

Winners, chosen by the public, will receive a $10,000 grant; half will go directly to the teacher, and the other half will go toward new instruments and equipment for their school. The winning teacher will also meet Manilow before their local show, and they’ll be recognized onstage during the show.

The award is handed out as part of the singer’s Manilow Music Project, which has already donated more than $10 million in instruments and scholarships to students, teachers and music programs.

Manilow is currently in Las Vegas for his residency at the Westgate Las Vegas, with his next show on Thursday. The next leg of his arena tour launches July 30 in Charleston, South Carolina. A complete list of tour dates can be found at BarryManilow.com.

The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon to perform at Vegas gospel residency

July 15, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Gospel music is making its way to Sin City: the first gospel music residency in almost 60 years was officially announced Wednesday. The Legends of Gospel will feature The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond and Deitrick Haddon performing at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

“Gospel has never had a true home on the Las Vegas Strip — until now,” said Neal Carter, spokesperson of IKON Presents, which teamed with Holly Carter, president and CEO of Relévé Entertainment, to bring the residency to life.

Carter, who also serves as the show’s creator and executive producer, added, “For years, I have envisioned bringing Gospel to Las Vegas on this scale. To now unite legendary artists in a groundbreaking residency is more than a milestone, it’s a moment. And I thank God for it. I finally get to fully step into my creativity and bring this vision to life.”

The residency will kick off Oct. 8; tickets will become available on Friday. Additional dates will be announced in the coming months.

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