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The Beach Boys and Mike Love pay tribute to Brian Wilson

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The Beach Boys and Mike Love have paid tribute to their former bandmate Brian Wilson, who passed away at age 82.

A post on The Beach Boys’ social media accounts shares that the band is “heartbroken” by Wilson’s passing, calling him, “our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure.”

“Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever,” they write. “His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.”

Meanwhile The Beach Boys’ Mike Love shared his own tribute, writing, “today, the world lost a genius … Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound.”

“His musical gifts were unmatched. The melodies he dreamed up, the emotions he poured into every note—Brian changed the course of music forever,” he shares. “Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, LOVE. Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.”

Love wrote that Wilson, “allowed us to show the world what vulnerability and brilliance sound like in harmony. He was fragile, he was intense, he was funny—and he was one of a kind.”

Finally he shares, “Thank you for the harmonies, the memories, and the love. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. I’ll miss you forever, my beloved cousin.”

Dierks Bentley builds his 11th album from ‘Broken Branches’

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

“Broken Branches” started out as a track on Dierks Bentley‘s 11th album, but soon grew roots that would ground the entire endeavor.

“I loved this song so much that it ended up becoming the title track of the album and really the theme of the overall album,” Dierks explains. “The idea of broken branches, you know, we’re all broken branches off a family tree in some way. We’re all doing our own thing. We’re a little bit of a misfit, just trying to find our way in this world.”

With the addition of the Country Music Hall of Famer who had a #1 with 1983’s “Black Sheep” and the hot newcomer who seems headed to the top with “Worst Way,” the recording came together.

“The song just got better when the original broken branch, the black sheep of the family, John Anderson, agreed to be part of it,” Dierks says with a wink. “And then my buddy Riley Green, so you kind of have three generations of broken branches.”

Broken Branches also includes a guest appearance by Miranda Lambert on “Never You,” plus Dierks’ latest hit, “She Hates Me.” It comes out Friday.

‘Back at it’: Muse teases new music

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Muse is teasing new music.

The “Supermassive Black Hole” rockers have posted a video to Facebook featuring a muffled clip of frontman Matt Bellamy singing. At the end, the word “unravelling” quickly flashes on the screen, perhaps hinting at the title of an upcoming song.

Muse writes in the caption, “Back at it…” alongside a link to sign up for the band’s email list.

Bassist Chris Wolstenholme previously said in an interview that the next Muse album would be out in 2026.

Muse’s most recent album is 2022’s Will of the People, which includes the singles “Won’t Stand Down,” “Compliance,” “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween” and “Kill or Be Killed.”

Muse will launch a European tour on Thursday, which includes festivals filling in for Kings of Leon after frontman Caleb Followill broke his foot.

Teyana Taylor talks new deal with Def Jam, ‘Escape Room’ and more

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Teyana Taylor took a leap of faith when she announced her retirement in 2020, and it’s paid off in many ways. Among them are her booked acting roles, career as a creative director and the blossoming of her The Aunties production company, which eventually led to a new and improved deal with Def Jam.

“They came with a new team and a new plan. They made the proper choices to make sure they came back to me at their best,” she explains to GQ. “Damn, if I didn’t take that leap, would I have the perfect situation that I have now?”

Tey is now preparing for her film and album Escape Room, which chronicles her character’s journey from healing a heartbreak to finding new love. She teases it will include “slow records,” club tracks, a spoken poem by daughter Junie and a few words by daughter Rue. It will also feature monologues before each song and a list of women who have long supported her career.

“I reached out to a lot of people whose hugs were a little bit longer,” Teyana says. “It was a look [they gave of] ‘I see you. I hear you. I feel you. I got you.’”

LaKeith Stanfield is on the album’s visuals, as is Aaron Pierre, who she shares was involved in putting Escape Room together. “He damn near EPed the album,” Teyana says. “He’s so on top of it and so involved and so passionate in regards to the album.”

Of their relationship, she adds, “I’m just coasting. I’m on a ride. Everything is a faith ride, and it’s either you’re going to buckle up or you’re going to drive recklessly and hurt yourself. The most important thing in any friendship, any bond that you’re building, is to do it at your own pace. It’s patience.”

Teyana’s Escape Room will arrive in August.

Sabrina Carpenter says making new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ was as easy as ‘riding a bike’

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Sabrina Carpenter fans probably didn’t expect that they’d get a new album from the singer just a year after her world-beating release Short n’ Sweet. But she surprised everyone on Wednesday by announcing that a brand-new LP, Man’s Best Friend, will be out Aug. 29. And as it turns out, she surprised herself, too.

In a message to fans on her mailing list, Sabrina wrote, “I didn’t plan on releasing a new record, however when inspiration strikes, i go to the studio, and when it doesn’t, i still go to the studio. but luckily life was really happening to me and inspiration struck!”

Noting that she “tried not to overthink the process,” Sabrina continues, “I felt so at ease making Man’s Best Friend that i felt like it was a gift that shouldn’t be taken for granted, as every inch came together so effortlessly.”

In the past, Sabrina explains, “I’d bang my head to crack numerous codes.” But, “This one felt like riding a bike!”

Sabrina further shares that she was inspired by Dolly Parton, Donna Summer and other artists she loved growing up — artists who, she notes, “put out a new record every year for a long time.” And that, she said, “really eased my mind about putting something out when it feels right!”

While she can’t guarantee that “this will be the norm for me,” Sabrina concludes by saying, “i am endlessly grateful to you … for your trust in me and i can’t wait to share these stories with you!”

Man’s Best Friend is available for preorder now.

Doobie Brothers members humbled by Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

June 12, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Millions of fans have loved The Doobie Brothers hits since the ’70s. and now the band’s main songwriters — Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and Michael McDonald — are set to be honored for their work with induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night at a gala in New York City.

Johnston tells ABC Audio the honor is “pretty amazing,” especially when you “think of all the people that are already there.”

“I mean, God, there’s some amazing people in there,” he says. “So to be selected to go in there, it’s something else. I never really thought about it much till it happened, but to have it happen is a whole other ballgame.”

For Simmons, being recognized as a songwriter is “a real payback for all those thousands of hours” they’ve spent writing.

“That kind of acknowledgement is, it’s humbling, to say the least,” he says.

The Doobies hit #1 with “Black Water” and “China Grove,” but McDonald says the song he wrote that really captures what the Doobies were about is “Takin’ It to the Streets.” He describes it as “the closest thing that I ever wrote for the band that maybe rose to the occasion of defining the band in that moment.”

Johnston says it’s hard to pick a song that he’s most proud of, but one of them would definitely be what he calls the “go-to song which started it all”: “Listen to the Music.”

“That was the one that kind of started this band on its upward trajectory,” he says. “And it’s still to this day, people know that song. … They sing a lot of it loud and proud at shows and stuff. It’s amazing.”

The Beach Boys‘ Mike Love and funk legend George Clinton will also be inducted during the ceremony.

RIP Brian Wilson: Beach Boy Al Jardine, daughters Carnie and Wendy, Bob Dylan share tributes

June 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

More tributes for Brian Wilson continue to pour in. His family announced on Wednesday that the Beach Boys mastermind had died at age 82.

In a statement, Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine said, “Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as long as you were.”

“I think the most comforting thought right now is that you are reunited with [your late brothers] Carl and Dennis [Wilson], singing those beautiful harmonies again,” he continued. “You were a humble giant who always made me laugh and we will celebrate your music forever. Brian, I’ll really miss you…still I have the warmth of the sun within me tonight.”

Brian’s daughter Carnie Wilson, who along with her sister Wendy was a member of the ’90s girl group Wilson Phillips, wrote on Instagram, “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now. My Father @brianwilsonlive was every fiber of my body. He will be remembered by millions and millions until the world ends. I am lucky to have been his daughter and had a soul connection with him that will live on always.”

“I’ve never felt this kind of pain before, but I know he’s resting up there in heaven … or maybe playing the piano for Grandma Audree his Mom,” she continued, adding, “I love you Daddy….I miss so much you already.”

Along with Wendy, Carnie released a separate statement saying, “We are deeply saddened to say goodbye to our hero and Daddy. We know how he touched so many people with his musical gifts and we are so thankful for the support from everyone that knew him and all of his fans. May he rest in peace in music.”

Bob Dylan, a longtime admirer of Wilson’s, wrote on X, “Heard the sad news about Brian today and thought about all the years I’ve been listening to him and admiring his genius. Rest in peace dear Brian.”

Biffy Clyro debuts new single, ‘A Little Love’

June 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Biffy Clyro has debuted a new single called “A Little Love.”

As a press release describes it, the song’s lyrics “celebrate love in all its forms, and especially the realization that you don’t always know what you have until it’s gone.”

You can listen to “A Little Love” via digital outlets and watch its accompanying video on YouTube.

“A Little Love” follows Biffy’s one-two punch of the albums A Celebration of Endings and The Myth of the Happily Ever After, which were released in 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Biffy Clyro is currently touring Europe and will play England’s Glastonbury later in June.

Elton John, Mick Fleetwood and more pay tribute to Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson

June 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Tributes poured in for Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson on Wednesday following his death at age 82.

The singer’s family shared the news of his death on social media, saying they are “heartbroken” and “sharing our grief with the world.”

Among those who posted messages and memories of Wilson were Elton John, Mick Fleetwood and actor John Cusack, who played Wilson in the 2014 film Love and Mercy.

Elton shared on Instagram that Wilson was “always so kind to me from the day I met him,” noting how Wilson sang “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” to him at a 2003 tribute concert.

“I grew to love him as a person, and for me, he was the biggest influence on my songwriting ever; he was a musical genius and revolutionary,” he added. “He changed the goalposts when it came to writing songs and shaped music forever. A true giant.”

Cusack shared photos of him and Wilson on social platform X, writing, “The maestro has passed – the man was a open heart with two legs – with an ear that heard the angels. Quite literally. Love and Mercy for you and yours tonight.”

Fleetwood noted on X, “Anyone with a musical bone in their body must be grateful for Brian Wilson’s genius magical touch!! And greatly saddened of this major worldly loss!!”

Others paying tribute include:

The Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood, who wrote that his world “is in mourning” following the news of Wilson’s death, as well as the death of Sly and the Family Stone frontman Sly Stone. His bandmate Keith Richards wrote, “Rest In Peace, Brian Wilson.”

Sean Ono Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, shared a post on X about how “heart broken” he is and shared how much Wilson influenced him. “I feel very lucky that I was able to meet him and spend some time with him,” he wrote. “He was always very kind and generous. He was our American Mozart. A one of a kind genius from another world.”

The Kinks‘ Dave Davies shared that Wilson had a “profound effect” on him, adding, “I’m devastated. I loved his Singing. He was an innovator and his writing prowess was remarkable. I loved him.”

There were also tributes from Carole King, The Monkees‘ Micky Dolenz, KISS‘ Gene Simmons, Christopher Cross, Nancy Sinatra and Randy Bachman.

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings set for first performance as The Guess Who in 23 years

June 11, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Randy Bachman revealed in March that he and his former The Guess Who bandmate Burton Cummings were talking about hitting the road together. And while they haven’t announced a tour yet, they have booked their first performance together as The Guess Who in over two decades.

The duo, responsible for writing some of the band’s biggest hits, including “These Eyes” and “American Woman,” are set to reunite for next year’s Rock Legends Cruise. It will mark their first performance as The Guess Who in 23 years. They plan to perform The Guess Who hits, as well as songs from Cummings’ solo career and Bachman’s band Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

Rock Legends Cruise XIII is scheduled for Feb. 23-27, 2026, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Other artists on the cruise include Gene Simmons Band, Kevin Cronin Band, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep and Jefferson Starship.

Info on the full lineup and tickets can be found at RockLegendsCruise.com.

In September 2023, Bachman and Cummings reached a settlement with their former bandmates Jim Kale and Garry Peterson over the use of the band’s name. In the lawsuit, filed in October 2023, Cummings and Bachman accused Kale and Peterson of tricking fans into thinking Cummings and Bachman were still performing with The Guess Who, when they were actually getting a “cover band.”

The suit’s settlement resulted in Cummings and Bachman acquiring the trademark for the band’s name.

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