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The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

This summer’s Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.

The music fest, celebrating the music of the ’80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal from a recent medical procedure.

“It breaks my heart to have to cancel The Motels part in the Totally Tubular tour this summer,” says Davies. “The band and I were looking forward to it big time! But the doctors have some unfinished business with me, so I must comply.”

“But don’t worry, ‘I’ll be back!'” she adds. “I love you all. It will be a great show, so go, have fun, and I’ll meet up with you later.”

In place of The Motels, Totally Tubular has added two acts: Bow Wow Wow, best known for the 1982 hit “I Want Candy,” and Men Without Hats, who hit it big with 1982’s “The Safety Dance.” Bow Wow Wow will perform on the tour’s July dates, with Men Without Hats booked for the August shows.

Totally Tubular Festival returns for a third year starting July 17 in Phoenix, with dates running through Aug. 16 in Aurora, Illinois. The lineup also features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, Animotion, The Escape Club, Tommy Tutone and The Producers.

A complete schedule can be found at TotallyTubularFestival.com.

‘Three Generations’: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for ‘Elle’

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

What happens when Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire get together for a gab session?

You can find out in the newest installment of Elle’s Three Generations, available as both a short article and a 20-minute video.

The three recently got together at Nashville’s Urban Cowboy Bar.

“This never happened, because we were always on tour with the guys,” Reba points out. “We’ve only started doing more of the girl hangout stuff in the last five years. Man, what I would have given to have that.”

It’s a sentiment Miranda can relate to.

“There wasn’t really a sisterhood because there wasn’t,” she adds. “We were all out with, on the road with men, and they were great, like Dierks [Bentley] was my brother back then. … That’s why even when I first met you, [Reba], and you were so kind, I felt like I’d known you my whole life. That was the first kind of taste of that that I got. … It feels good to have a sisterhood like this.”

Even though Ella’s finding unprecedented success these days, she recognizes the challenges and believes in helping each other.

“I think, you know, sometimes being a woman is a little tougher to … crawl up the chain,” Ella adds. ”But when we all do it together, you know what I mean? [We’re a] lot more powerful in numbers.”

You can check out the entire conversation on YouTube.

Jazmine Sullivan returns to alma mater to gift student a prom transformation

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Jazmine Sullivan teamed up with Philadelphia High School For Creative & Performing Arts for a magical prom transformation, gifting a custom prom gown to a student named Raigen and a tuxedo to her date.

In a video posted on social media, Jazmine returned to her alma mater to surprise students with the announcement.

“What’s up, CAPA?” she asks. “I want to give away a free prom dress.”

Jazmine explained that her good friend Marquette, known as designer Tyron Perrin on Instagram, would create the custom look, adding, “We’re gonna give a student a moment to remember.”

The clip then follows Raigen as she’s fitted for a pink strapless gown and as Jazmine, along with Raigen’s family and friends, attended the prom send-off to celebrate Raigen.

“Every young person deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and special which is why I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with my alma mater, @capaphilly , & @marquette21 to gift a prom gown & tux to one lucky winner,” Jazmine wrote on Instagram, along with footage of the preparation.

“Raigen, you looked beeautiful sweetie. I hope you felt that way too!” she continued. “#TheBaddest Thank you for helping me go back in time and be a part of your special day.”

She also thanked Marquette and “all of the participants, CAPA staff, and everyone who helped make this happen,” before signing off, “I love you Philly.”

Grateful Dead releases ‘Viola Lee Blues’ performance from ‘Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66)’

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Grateful Dead is offering up another preview of their upcoming live album, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66).

The band has just released a performance of the track “Viola Lee Blues,” from The Dead’s 1967 self-titled debut album. This is the second song they’ve released from the Fillmore concert, following “Cold Rain and Snow.”

“The Grateful Dead’s first big jamming vehicle, ‘Viola Lee Blues’ is heard here in one of its first live performances,” says Dead archivist David Lemieux. “The song only stuck around from 1966 to 1970, but it always hit several intensely psychedelic peaks, as you’ll hear here.”

Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66) will be released digitally and as a two-CD set on July 3, on the 60th anniversary of the concert, which took place seven months after the band changed their name from the Warlocks. It will also be released as a three-LP set, its first time ever on vinyl, limited to 6,600 copies. The vinyl release is available exclusively at Dead.net.

The Fillmore performance was part of legendary promoter Bill Graham’s Independence Ball, with the band at the time made up of Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and Bob Weir.

The concert was previously available in 2015 as part of the 50th anniversary boxed set, 30 Trips Around the Sun.

Watch Turnstile, Noah Kahan, Yungblud and more on Bonnaroo 2026 livestream

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Bonnaroo has announced the schedule for its 2026 festival livestream, which will air on Hulu and Disney+.

You’ll be able to watch sets by Turnstile, Yungblud, The Strokes, Wet Leg and Geese on Friday; Alabama Shakes, The Neighbourhood, Passion Pit and Rainbow Kitten Surprise on Saturday; and Noah Kahan, Role Model and Modest Mouse on Sunday.

For the full livestream schedule, visit Bonnaroo.com/livestream.

Bonnaroo 2026 takes place in-person June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.

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The Strokes’ ’Reality Awaits’ release date pushed back to July

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

You’ll have to wait about a month longer to hear the new Strokes album, Reality Awaits.

The upcoming seventh studio effort from Julian Casablancas and company is now set to drop on July 24 after being pushed back from its original June 26 release date.

Reality Awaits marks the first Strokes record since 2020’s The New Abnormal. It includes the singles “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out of Love.”

The Strokes will launch a U.S. tour Friday with a set at Bonnaroo. They’ve also just announced a hometown New York City show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park taking place Oct. 2.

Guitarist Nick Valensi will be absent from an indeterminate amount of shows, as he’s “taking a temporary break” from touring.

Grab your tissues for Cole Swindell’s ‘You Should Be Here’ sequel

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Cole Swindell’s bringing his heartbreak and his happiness together in his new song, “Girl Dad.”

“If my Dad could see me now I’d like to think he’d be proud of where I am in life,” he posted on Instagram. “Especially these last few years. If I could update him on what it all looks like these days…What would I say?”

The message includes what appears to be the beginning of the music video for the song, as Cole’s bus stops at the cemetery where his father is buried.

Cole’s dad died unexpectedly in 2013, inspiring his 2015 smash “You Should Be Here.”

“I met a girl, Dad, I told her I loved her/ We got married up in California,” he sings in another clip. “Sunset on her white dress, God it was beautiful/ We saved a cold one and a chair for ya/ And I know you’re looking down from up there, I believe it/ And I just wish that I could see you see this/ A little black and white picture that I wanted so bad to tell you in person/ We’re having a girl, Dad.”

Cole married Courtney Little in June 2024 and they welcomed their daughter, Rainey Gail Swindell, in August 2025.

You’ll be able to hear “Girl Dad” in its entirety on June 19.

Three Days Grace premieres video for ’Alienation’ song ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home Tonight’

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Three Days Grace has premiered the video for “Don’t Wanna Go Home Tonight,” a track off the band’s latest album, 2025’s Alienation.

In contrast to the song’s title, the video finds the Canadian rockers returning to their hometown of Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, cut with throwback footage and photos of the band members growing up.

You can watch the “Don’t Wanna Go Home Tonight” video streaming now on YouTube.

Alienation marked 3DG’s first album since original frontman Adam Gontier returned to the band in 2024, forming a two-singer lineup alongside longtime vocalist Matt Walst. It also includes the singles “Mayday,” “Apologies” and “Kill Me Fast.”

Three Days Grace will launch a U.S. tour in continued support of Alienation in October.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

RAYE’s already got her next album title, but won’t start writing for it until this happens

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

RAYE’s current album, This Music May Contain Hope, came out in March, but she’s already planning her next record. She’s even got the title, but the songs will have to wait a bit.

As Billboard reports, while doing a one-off show at New York’s famed Blue Note jazz club, RAYE didn’t perform her hit “Where Is My Husband!” because she said she woke up feeling too “single,” so she didn’t want to sing it. She then announced that the name of her third album will be And Then She Fell In Love, but added, “In protest … I’m not writing a single song for this album until that moment finds me.”

In other words, she doesn’t want to write any songs until she falls in love.

“It’s just gonna be ‘love, love, love’ and I’m excited for that time,” she continued. “But it’s not yet. I’ve also decided that I’m not gonna write a third album about ‘this guy sucks,’ ‘this guy gave up on me’ … I’m done with that era! We’re going to look forward to a nice, positive chapter.”

She also advised fans, “Just do not date rappers. That’s what I’ll say to that. What a delusional person I was.”

RAYE will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction gala Thursday in New York. It’s an award given to young songwriters who are making an impact with their work. At the same event, Taylor Swift, a past winner of the Starlight Award, is being inducted into the Hall of Fame, making her the first artist ever to receive both those honors.

Wu-Tang Clan performs halftime at Knicks game, before largest comeback in Finals history

June 11, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Wu-Tang Clan hyped the crowd at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night as the New York Knicks were down 76-49 at halftime against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.

The hip-hop legends reunited on the court at halftime, dressed in their Knicks gear and performing a medley of “Bring da Ruckus,” “Method Man” and “C.R.E.A.M.”

Perhaps the performance was just the energy the team needed: they went on to make history, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4. The comeback marked the largest in NBA Finals history.

But if you hear A$AP Rocky tell it, he’d say he deserves the credit. “We was down by like 20,” Rocky said in a post-game interview. “It’s because of me, I’m the good luck charm. I was up there cheering from the box, going crazy. Thank me later.”

Even Fat Joe claimed a role in the comeback, telling Stephen A. Smith his “humpty dumpty” move contributed to Spurs player Victor Wembanyama missing two crucial free throws.

Game 5 is set for Saturday.

Meanwhile, Wu-Tang will resume the Final Chamber tour in August. They will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in December.

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