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Yusuf/Cat Stevens to reissue 1974’s ‘Buddha and the Chocolate Box’

July 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A remastered version of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ eighth studio album, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, will be released in September.

The follow-up to 1973’s Foreigner, Buddha and the Chocolate Box was originally released on March 21, 1974. The album had Stevens returning to the sounds fans were familiar with on albums like Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat.

The album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and included the top-10 hit “Oh Very Young.” It would go on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.

“Buddha and the Chocolate Box reopened the doors of my familiar melodious soft delivery and sentiments. Although still experimental in compositional terms, it was what most of my fans desperately wanted to hear next,” Stevens wrote in his 2025 memoir, Cat on a Road to Findout. “Following on from Foreigner, the Buddha album proved – especially to those who had no faith – that the missing Cat had simply wandered away from home for a while.”

He noted, “As far as the critics were concerned, album-wise, it marked my heralded return to ‘Cat Stevens’ form.”

The remastered Buddha and the Chocolate Box will be released digitally, on CD and on vinyl on Sept. 4. It is available for preorder now.

This is just the latest in a series of reissues from Yusuf/Cat Stevens that began in 2020. He previously reissued 1973’s Foreigner, 1970’s Mona Bone Jakon and Tea for the Tillerman, and 1971’s Teaser and the Firecat.

As ‘Bring Me to Life’ goes Diamond, Evanescence references the early days on new album

July 8, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Evanescence’s 2003 breakout hit “Bring Me to Life” was certified Diamond by the RIAA in June. As the legacy of “Bring Me to Life” continues to grow, frontwoman Amy Lee throws it back to that era of the band with the lyrics from their latest album, Sanctuary.

In the opening verse of the Sanctuary song “Forever Without You,” Lee sings, “This is the last tear fallen/ this is the last open door,” which references the titles of Evanescence’s first two records, 2003’s Fallen and 2006’s The Open Door.

“I’m making a reference to the early days, I guess, to kind of explain to anybody listening that I’m talking about the past,” Lee tells ABC Audio.

She continues, “I think dropping those in ‘Forever Without You’ is sort of the entrance to the song where I’m saying, ‘Hey, we’re about to, we’re about to talk about that time.'”

Even before “Forever Without You,” “open door” has been a repeat phrase in the world of Evanescence. Lee opens “Bring Me to Life” with the lyrics, “How can you see into my eyes/ Like open doors?”

“Generally, an open door to me means a way forward,” Lee says. “That we’re not trapped, and we’re not stuck in the past or stuck in one place, that we’re free.”

“I think the quest for freedom, freedom in your heart, is a big theme that has been with me from the beginning,” she adds.

Evanescence is currently touring the U.S. in support of Sanctuary.

Todd Rundgren announces fall tour dates

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Todd Rundgren has extended his Dammed if I Do Tour.

The “Bang the Drum All Day” rocker has announced a new set of fall U.S. dates kicking off Oct. 21 in San Francisco. The trek will hit several other cities in California, and make stops in Arizona, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho and Oregon. It will wrap Nov. 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tickets go on sale Friday.

Rundgren is currently on a summer leg of the Dammed if I Do Tour. It hits Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, with U.S. dates wrapping Aug. 29 in St Louis, Missouri.

A complete list of dates can be found at Todd-Rundgren.com.

Nickelback shares new music teaser

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Is the ‘back coming back?

Nickelback has shared a teaser video seemingly hinting at new music. The clip, posted to the band’s Instagram, features a preview of a guitar riff alongside the caption, “This is where you come to get out what you’re going through…”

The most recent Nickelback album is 2022’s Get Rollin’, which spawned the singles “San Quentin” and “Those Days.” They put out a new single called “Bones for the Crows” in March.

Nickelback also made headlines this year when they teamed up with rapper Megan Thee Stallion for a Cheetos-themed parody of “How You Remind Me.”

Of Monsters and Men announce new US tour dates

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Of Monsters and Men have announced a new run of U.S. tour dates.

The headlining outing stretches Sept. 20 in Shelburne, Vermont, to Oct. 4 in San Antonio. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit OfMonstersandMen.com.

Of Monsters and Men will be touring in continued support of their latest album, 2025’s All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade. You can also catch their summer U.S. tour, which kicks off July 14 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Music notes: Shakira, Charli XCX and more

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Shakira is heading to the pyramids. The singer will be performing a special show in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on Nov. 28. It’ll mark her first time performing in the country since 2007.

Charli XCX has revealed the track list for Music, Fashion, Film. In addition to the previously released “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Wink Wink,” the 11-song album will include tracks titled “Card Declined,” “2007” and “Magic Metal Montana.” The final track, “No One Lasts Forever,” features filmmaker David Cronenberg. The album comes out July 24.

Troye Sivan and his longtime collaborator Leland are providing original music for the new Ryan Murphy FX show The Shards. “Had so much fun writing some songs for this spooky sexy show,” Troye wrote on his Instagram Story. The drama series, based on the bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis, follows a group of privileged teens at an elite prep school in 1980s Los Angeles. It premieres on FX and Hulu Aug. 5. Disney is the parent company of ABC News, FX and Hulu.

Michael Anthony among the artists set for Van Halen Rock Camp

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

The music of Van Halen will be the subject of an upcoming edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and it will feature one of the band’s original members.

Van Halen Rock Camp – Volume II is happening Nov. 12-15 in Hollywood, California, with former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony part of the lineup. Other musicians confirmed for the Van Halen camp include drummer Kenny Arnoff, who is currently playing in former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar’s band; former Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini; and Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp gives everyday musicians the chance to not only learn and interact with well-known musicians, but perform alongside the rock legends as well. There will also be Q&A sessions, autograph opportunities and more, with the weekend wrapping with two live shows at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go and Viper Room.

In addition to Van Halen hits like “Panama” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘bout Love,” campers will get to play hits from Ratt and Night Ranger.

More information can be found at RockCamp.com.

Elton John to say farewell to Mexico with two new shows

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Elton John is ready to say farewell again.

While Elton wrapped his final tour, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, back in 2023, he never brought it to Mexico. He’s now set to say goodbye to his Mexican fans with two new concerts.

The shows, which are being billed as Elton’s farewell to Mexico, are happening Oct. 2 and 3 at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City. They will be Elton’s first concerts in Mexico in 14 years.

“Mexico City has always held a special place in my heart,” Elton said in a statement. “I was truly disappointed that the pandemic kept me from touring Latin America during my Farewell tour which makes this return especially meaningful.”

“I’m thrilled to finally share this very special moment with my fans after all these years,” he added.

Elton’s first-ever concerts in Mexico City took place 34 years ago at the Azteca Stadium. His last concert in the city was in 2012 at Auditorio Nacional.

Tickets go on sale to the general public July 16.

50th anniversary Ramones tribute concert announced, featuring Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker & more

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

A Ramones tribute concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic punk band’s 1976 self-titled debut album will take place Aug. 30 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

The event will feature the inaugural performance by the Cretin Family, a supergroup made up of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, former Ramones bassist CJ Ramone and Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong.

“The Ramones are the blueprint,” Barker says in a statement. “Punk rock wouldn’t be what it is today without them. I’m honored to celebrate 50 years of one of the greatest bands ever!!!”

The night will be hosted by actor John Travolta, and will also feature a double feature screening of the iconic 1976 horror film Carrie and Travolta’s directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Additionally, artist Shepard Fairey will perform a DJ set.

Tickets are on sale now.

The Ramones album was released on April 23, 1976, and spawned the seminal punk anthem “Blitzkrieg Bop.” A 50th anniversary picture disc vinyl pressing of the album will be released July 17.

Rush’s catalog to be reissued on high-quality vinyl and CD formats

July 7, 2026 by WDNY Radio

Rush’s catalog is getting an audio upgrade.

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) has announced plans for a multiyear reissue series of the Canadian rockers’ catalog.

The series will mark the first-ever audiophile upgrade of Rush’s albums, with all of the albums getting reissued on the Super Audio CD format. The albums will also be reissued on vinyl, either as an UltraDisc One-Step set or on 45rpm vinyl.

The series will launch this summer with audiophile upgrades of 1975’s Fly By Night and 1977’s A Farewell to Kings. It will be followed this fall by Rush’s 1974 self-titled debut. All three are available for preorder now.

Another eight albums, including 1981’s Moving Pictures and 1976’s 2112, will be released between 2027 and 2028.

Rush is currently on their Fifty Something tour, which is their first tour in over 10 years and their first since the death of drummer Neil Peart. Their next show is Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. A complete list of dates can be found at Rush.com.

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