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Franz Ferdinand shares new version of ‘Build It Up’ with Johnny Marr

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Franz Ferdinand has shared a new version of their song “Build It Up” featuring Johnny Marr.

The former Smiths guitarist previously joined the “Take Me Out” band to perform the track during the latter’s performance in January for the Amazon Music City Sessions series. They then decided to record an official studio version together.

“Johnny is an inspiration. Literally,” says Franz frontman Alex Kapranos. “I sat in my bedroom as a teenager trying to work out how to play his melodies. To hear his distinctive playing on our song is glorious. He’s elevated it in that way only he can.”

The updated “Build It Up” is accompanied by a live recording of the song “Hooked” taken from Franz’s March show in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring British musician Master Peace. You can listen to them now via digital outlets.

Both “Build It Up” and “Hooked” originally appeared on the new Franz Ferdinand album, The Human Fear, which was released in January. The Human Fear also includes the single “Audacious.”

Franz Ferdinand will launch a U.S. tour in September.

(“Hooked” video contains uncensored profanity.)

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman dies

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman has passed away at the age of 81.

The news was announced on Instagram by his wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, on actor John Stamos‘ page. Stamos wrote, “From one ex teen idol, to another – rest in peace Bobby Sherman.”

“It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman,” read the statement from Brigitte. “Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage.”

“I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light,” she added. “As he rested, I read him fan letters from all over the world—words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished. He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye.”

Sherman rose to fame in the late ’60s and early ’70s with songs like “Little Woman,” written by Danny Janssen, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits included “Julie, Do You Love Me,” “La La La (If I Had You)” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.”

Sherman also gained fame as an actor. He starred on the ABC comedy Western Here Come the Brides, which ran for two seasons, and the series Get Together, a spinoff of The Partridge Family, which lasted 14 episodes. He also made guest appearances on shows like Emergency!, The Mod Squad, Murder She Wrote and Frasier.

New book of Bob Dylan’s art to be released in November

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Bob Dylan is set to publish a new book dedicated to his art.

Point Blank (Quick Studies), to be released Nov. 18, is made up of about 100 works of art that the “Like a Rolling Stone” singer created between 2021 and 2022, many of which have never been seen before. It is the first major publication of Dylan’s artwork in over a decade.

According to a press release, these works include drawings of “roller-skating lovers, a suit of armor, a suspension bridge, a karaoke singer, a roll of Scotch tape” and more, with the book mostly made up of portraits, still lifes and landscapes.

“This book showcases Bob Dylan’s mastery of telling stories, creating moods and provoking feelings,” Simon & Schuster Vice President and publisher Sean Manning says. “The images are deeply evocative, at once innocent and world-weary, joyous and forlorn, humorous and sensual, enigmatic and familiar.”

He adds, “Dylan’s ability to find beauty and mystery in the seemingly mundane is one of his great gifts—and the gift he’s continually given to the public over the years, including now with Point Blank.”

Point Blank (Quick Studies) is available for preorder now.

And that’s not the only Dylan book news. A new audio version of his 2004 memoir, Chronicles: Volume 1, is also coming on Nov. 18. While an abridged version of the book has been available since 2004, the new recording is unabridged and will be narrated by actor Sean Penn.

Is Chappell Roan teasing a surprise appearance at Glastonbury?

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The U.K.’s prestigious Glastonbury Festival starts on Wednesday, but there are a few gaps in the lineup and at least one “mystery artist,” which are causing wild speculation. Chappell Roan fans are now convinced she may be one of those mystery artists.

An act called Patchwork is set to perform on the main Pyramid Stage on Saturday. Since “Patchwork” is a made-up name, fans have been trying to guess who that performer is. Among the artists being bandied about are Lorde, HAIM and the British band Pulp — but Chappell may have dropped a clue.

In an Instagram post, Chappell shared a collection of photos of herself as a young girl, and one of them shows her holding up a patchwork quilt. “Insane vibe,” she captioned the post.

Plus, when Chappell attended the Met Gala in May, she wore a pink patchwork suit created by upcycling vintage pieces purchased from eBay. And her touring schedule is free until Aug. 6.

Meanwhile, a mysterious billboard has appeared at the main train station for the festival, which has a song lyric and a number to text. If you text it, it says it’s from “TBA” — there’s a “TBA” listed as performing Friday night.

Some fans think Lewis Capaldi is the unnamed artist. If he is, he’d be making a triumphant return to the festival. He struggled to finish his set in 2023 and then announced he was putting all live performances on hold.

Jack White announces ’Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing Volume 1′ book

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The lyrics of Jack White will be collected in a new book.

Dubbed Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing Volume 1, the tome will be published by Third Man Books on Oct. 21.

Inside its pages you’ll find “lyrics from White’s solo recordings thus far, alongside his acclaimed work with The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, and other collaborations,” as well as “selected poems and writing by White” and “rare and exclusive photos.”

Also included are essays written by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-nominated poet Adrian Matejka, filmmaker and writer dream hampton and Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell.

Preorders are open now.

White’s most recent album is his 2024 solo effort, No Name, which includes the singles “That’s How I’m Feeling” and “Archbishop Harold Holmes.”

AFI announces fall US tour

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

AFI has announced a fall U.S. tour.

The headlining trek kicks off Sept. 30 in Madison, Wisconsin, and wraps up Nov. 5 in San Diego. A press release says the shows will “offer fans the chance to experience songs from across [AFI’s] extensive catalog, delivered with the band’s signature vibrant performance.”

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 AFireInside.net.

AFI’s most recent album is 2021’s Bodies.

Airdates revealed for 2-part Billy Joel documentary, ‘And So It Goes”

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The new Billy Joel documentary has an airdate.

Part one of the two-part doc Billy Joel: And So It Goes will debut July 18 on HBO, with part two debuting July 25. Both will be available to stream at the same time on HBO Max.

The film, directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, is centered around an exclusive interview with Joel, giving insight into “the key moments that forged his character and the events and muses that inspired his music for more than six decades.”

The doc also features never-before-seen performances, home movies and personal photographs, along with interviews with those who played an important part in his life and career.

Among those interviewed for the film are ex-wife and former manager Elizabeth Weber, ex-wives Christie Brinkley and Katie Lee, current wife Alexis Roderick Joel and daughter Alexa Ray Joel, as well as his band and artists like Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney and Sting.

Part one of Billy Joel: And So It Goes had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York in early June. Joel did not attend the premiere amid the revelation that he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. The condition refers to a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid that causes issues with hearing, vision and balance.

Watch trailer for ‘Building the Band,’ featuring Liam Payne’s final TV appearance

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Netflix reality singing competition show Building the Band premieres July 9, and the show’s new trailer gives us a look at One Direction‘s Liam Payne in his final project prior to his death in October.

As previously reported, Building the Band, hosted by Backstreet Boys‘ AJ McLean, features singers forming themselves into groups sight unseen; the only thing they know about their future bandmates is how they sound. Once the groups are formed, they’ll be judged by Liam, Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child and Nicole Scherzinger, who famously put together One Direction on the U.K. show The X Factor.

“How these bands are put together is not normal,” Liam can be seen saying in the trailer. “We weren’t put together that way.” In another scene, he’s heard telling one group, “Got a lot of work to do vocally. I need to feel that connection between you guys.”

As previously reported, Liam’s family signed off on Netflix airing the show. The first four episodes drop July 9, followed by three more on July 16 and the final three on July 23.

Liam died Oct. 16, 2024, after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Argentina. He was 31.

Corey Kent just conquered a career milestone with Morgan Wallen

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Corey Kent‘s summer is in full swing after his weekend gig with the reigning CMA entertainer of the year.

“Opening the first weekend of Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour in Houston was something I’ll never forget,” Corey posted on his socials, along with a video recap. “My first stadium show, sharing the stage with Morgan and Koe Wetzel was an absolute honor.”

“Grateful beyond words for the opportunity, and proud as hell of the team and my band that helped get me here,” he wrote. “No shortcuts, no bells & whistles, just Faith, heart, grit, and a weekend I’ll never forget.”

He’ll be back with Morgan Aug. 22-23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Having just come off Jon Pardi‘s Honkytonk Hollywood Tour, Corey’s summer dates include a July 10-11 stop at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, near his hometown of Bixby.

Meanwhile, “This Heart” is at #2, and he’s just released the new tracks “Dodge a Bullet” and “Poster Child.”

Cage the Elephant schedules fall US headlining dates

June 24, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Cage the Elephant has scheduled a run of U.S. headlining dates for the fall.

The newly announced shows run from Oct. 4 in San Antonio to Oct. 30 in Boston. 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 CagetheElephant.com.

Leading up to the headlining shows, Cage will be opening for the North American leg of Oasis‘ reunion tour, which begins in August. They’re also playing a number of upcoming festivals, including Lollapalooza, Shaky Knees and Austin City Limits.

Cage the Elephant released their latest album, Neon Pill, in 2024.

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