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New Music Friday: Lewis Capaldi, Max McNown & more

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Lewis Capaldi has released his new four-song Survive EP, comprised of the songs “Almost,” “Survive,” “Something in the Heavens” and “The Day That I Die.” It’s his first collection of new music since 2023. He writes on Instagram that “The Day That I Die” is “about the lowest I’ve felt in my life and truth be told it feels a bit weird putting it out there for people to hear but I’m honestly the proudest I’ve ever been about a song with this one.” He adds that it’s been “an absolute pleasure” to return to performing live and releasing new music.

Max McNown has surprised fans with a five-song EP called Both Sides of the Blade. The stripped-down collection was written and recorded during the time he released his 2024 EP, Willfully Blind. The “A Lot More Free” singer will kick off a headlining tour March 20, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Andy Grammer and MAX, best known for his song “Lights Down Low,” have teamed up for a new song called “The Thing I Love.” MAX says in a statement, “There’re so many people in my life personally who bring out the best in me and make me better. This song is dedicated to them. Having Andy Grammer, a longtime friend and incredible artist is such an honor and privilege.” Andy adds, “I’ve always admired MAX’s artistry and creative spirit, so having the opportunity to collaborate on this song was truly a joy.”

Stephen Sanchez, best known for his song “Until I Found You,” is back with a new duo side project called Dress & Tie. It finds him teaming up with French singer/songwriter Devi for a three-song EP under the moniker Dress & Tie. Stephen says in a statement, “Dress & Tie was born out of love for one another and a shared pursuit of real love songs in a world full of failed attempts. These songs were written from a place of passion over pressure, telling our story alone.”

The B-52s’ Kate Pierson releases cover of Patti Smith’s ‘People Have the Power’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

The B-52s’ Kate Pierson has released a cover of Patti Smith’s classic tune “People Have the Power,” featuring the teens of Uniting Voices Chicago, a nonprofit that “empowers and unites youth from diverse backgrounds to find their voice and celebrate their common humanity through the power of music.”

“[Its] dream of peace, empowerment and hope feels more urgent now than ever,” Pierson says of the tune, which Smith wrote with her husband, the late Fred “Sonic” Smith. “And what better way to bring this to a new generation than to feature the powerful young voices of Uniting Voices Chicago.”

“Taking this on was daunting. Patti Smith has always been one of my greatest inspirations—as a performer, a poet, a writer—and I’ve seen her perform this song many times. Every time, she lifts the audience into absolute ecstasy,” she adds. “I knew the only way I could approach a cover was to create something different enough to be true to myself, yet still honor the soul and message of the original.”

Finally Pierson notes, “The lyrics are beautiful, poetic and visionary – but still the meaning rings clear – people do have the power – and we need to use it now!”

“People Have the Power” is now available via digital outlets.

Proceeds from the song will go to Uniting Voices Chicago and Sandy Hook Promise.

Carly Pearce’s new single is a ‘Dream Come True’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Even though Carly Pearce‘s new single is titled “Dream Come True,” it’s a bittersweet one, as Carly confronts the sacrifices she’s made to cement her success.

“A few years ago, I moved into a house in a quiet cul-de-sac on my own, surrounded by women my age with husbands and growing families,” she wrote on her socials. “It was a reminder of the quiet sacrifices that come with chasing a dream. Mine have looked like missing milestones, living with my personal life on display, and riding the highs and lows of this wild career.”

Carly co-wrote “Dream Come True,” which is the first taste of her upcoming fifth album.

“I wrote this song about those sacrifices we make when chasing our dreams,” she continues. “If you’ve ever felt that push and pull, know that you’re not alone. Writing this song has allowed me to return to my original dream, to reconnect with my roots and why I first fell in love with singing country music.”

You can check out Carly’s music video for “Dream Come True,” which was shot largely in one take, on YouTube.

Billy Idol releases new song ‘Dying to Live’ from ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ documentary

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Billy Idol has just dropped the new song “Dying to Live,” featuring composer J. Ralph. The song appears at the end of his documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June.

The song’s accompanying video features photos and footage from Idol’s life and career, including home movies, performance clips and more, combined with animated segments.

“It’s quite something watching a documentary about your own life,” Idol says. “Seeing the landscape of my story all laid out inspired me to want to write a song for the end of the film that brings together what I saw in the film; all the strands of my life really.”

He adds, “It was thrilling to work together with J. Ralph. Symphonic music has a unique cinematic authenticity, we felt this was essential to capturing the range of emotions the climactic moment of the film called for.”

Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, is expected to be released in theaters and on streaming services in early 2026.

Idol released the new album Dream Into It in April. It was his first full-length album since 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground.

Teyana Taylor talks being a Black woman in Hollywood: ‘We have to show who we are … to be respected’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Teyana Taylor is no stranger to the public eye, but with several films now under her belt, she says it’s pretty difficult to be a Black woman in Hollywood.

“The hardest part is being a woman in Hollywood,” she tells Elle. “The even harder part is being a Black woman in Hollywood, because I do feel like this is a man’s world. And we have to show who we are as women to be respected in that space.”

Despite the hardships, she says she does see “change happening” and “more light being shed on women.”

“I think it’s because we’re busting through the doors, unapologetically us. We’re not giving anybody a choice: you will see us and you will hear us. And if you don’t, we’re going to make you,” Teyana says. “Seeing women step into our glory and standing 10 toes down in some red bottoms has been amazing. We’re really stomping through, and that’s what I love about being a woman in Hollywood. We’re going to make you hear us.”

In her own journey, she credits women like Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash, Issa Rae, Kerry Washington and Regina Hall for showing up for her.

“To be able to call on my village, and then they all show up in a heartbeat, no hesitation, feels good,” Teyana tells Elle. “Their support felt like a comforting hug that whispered, ‘Mm-hmm, it’s okay. We got you.'”

“To see such beautiful women who have overcome so much and kept their crowns lifted through it all, show up for me. It really, really meant a lot,” she continues.

The full interview, in which Teyana also opens up about her experience in culinary school, is live on Elle.com.

Christopher Nolan says he shot over 2 million feet of film for ‘The Odyssey’

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Christopher Nolan is going all out for The Odyssey.

The Oscar winner opened up about the making of his upcoming film adaptation of Homer‘s epic poem in a recent interview with Empire.

Nolan said he “shot over two million feet of film” over the course of The Odyssey‘s 91-day shoot, noting that most of that took place in the ocean.

“It’s pretty primal! I’ve been out on it for the last four months,” Nolan said. “We got the cast who play the crew of Odysseus’ ship out there on the real waves, in the real places. And yeah, it’s vast and terrifying and wonderful and benevolent, as the conditions shift. We really wanted to capture how hard those journeys would have been for people. And the leap of faith that was being made in an unmapped, uncharted world.”

The director described that he embraced “the physicality of the real world” during the film’s shoot, and that he was “confronted on a daily basis by the world pushing back at you.”

Nolan said that as a filmmaker, he is always looking for “gaps in cinematic culture,” specifically stories that haven’t been told on the screen before.

“What I saw is that all of this great mythological cinematic work that I had grown up with – Ray Harryhausen movies and other things – I’d never seen that done with the sort of weight and credibility that an A-budget and a big Hollywood, IMAX production could do,” Nolan said.

Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in the film, which features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson.

The Odyssey arrives in theaters and on IMAX screens on July 17, 2026.

‘Two Christmas Trees’ connect Dylan Scott and his dad

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Christmas came early this year for Dylan Scott, thanks to a new holiday song he’s recorded that has a special connection to his father, Scotty Robinson.

“My dad wrote a Christmas song years before I was even born – one I’ve listened to my whole life,” Dylan explains. “This year, I surprised him by recording it and adding my son, Beckett, to the track. Three generations together on one very special Christmas song.”

“Two Christmas Trees” looks at the holidays through the eyes of a child whose mom and dad are divorced, even though that’s not something Dylan experienced in his own family.

Dylan shared his dad’s reaction on his socials: “Sounds like a hit to me,” Scotty said after hearing the new recording the first time.

You can check out Dylan’s music video for “Two Christmas Trees” on YouTube.

Alex Warren announces Little Orphan Alex Live North American tour — with help from Jennifer Aniston

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Alex Warren will be taking his “dead parent music” across North America next year in his first U.S. headlining arena tour, called Little Orphan Alex Live.

He announced the tour in a video in which he’s in a courtroom presided over by Jennifer Aniston. He’s being sued by a foul-mouthed Little Orphan Annie, who’s trying to keep him from doing the tour. “That little b**** has been stealing my whole brand,” complains Annie.

“I can’t control the fact that my both my parents are dead,” Alex argues. When Judge Jenn asks if he has any evidence to back up his defense, Max Greenfield walks through the courtroom doors.

“Annie is not an orphan. I’m her father,” he says, as people in the courtroom gasp. “C’mon, Annie, cut the s***, I’ve been waiting in the car the whole time. I’m your ride home.”

“If she’s not actually an orphan, that means I can go on tour,” Alex reasons. “Yeah, I guess, whatever,” says Jennifer.

“You ruin everything!” Annie yells. “You just started a war.”

The tour kicks off May 25 in Nashville and wraps July 15 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Presale tickets go on sale Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. local time; you can sign up now on Alex’s website. The general sale begins Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Verizon and Citi will also offer presales, starting Nov. 18.

A dollar from every ticket sold goes to Camp Kesem, which provides free camps and programs for kids with parents fighting cancer. Alex’s dad died from cancer when Alex was 9; his mother died in 2021 from alcohol-related complications.

‘Feel Something, Great.’ with Palaye Royale on new song

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

Palaye Royale has premiered a new song called “Feel Something, Great.”

The track is accompanied by a video featuring frontman Remington Leith lying down in piles of leaves and walking through a graveyard, cut with footage of the band performing live.

“I just wanna feel something,” Leith sings in the chorus.

You can watch the “Feel Something, Great.” video streaming on YouTube.

“Feel Something, Great.” follows Palaye Royale’s 2024 album, Death or Glory, which includes the singles “Addicted to the Wicked & Twisted” and “Showbiz.”

Louisiana inmate escapes prison after throwing chemical substance at officer’s face: Police

November 14, 2025 by WDNY Radio

(NEW YORK) — A inmate in Louisiana is on the run after allegedly throwing a chemical substance at an officer and escaping from jail, according to the Berwick Police Department.

Cecil Michael Stratton, 46, fled from prison on Wednesday at approximately 10:12 p.m. local time while jailers were “securing inmates during lockdown procedures,” police said in a statement on Thursday.

During a “brief struggle” between Stratton and authorities, a chemical substance was hurled into an officer’s face, allowing for Stratton — and another inmate who has since been recaptured — to flee, police said.

As of Friday afternoon, the multi-agency manhunt continues for Stratton, police confirmed to ABC News.

“We are asking for the public’s assistance in reviewing any home or business surveillance cameras for suspicious activity that may have occurred in your area,” police said. “Even the smallest detail could be helpful to our investigation.”

Stratton, who is allegedly known to have “violent tendencies,” has previously escaped from a prison in North Louisiana, police said.

He is wanted for unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure, disarming a peace officer, battery of a police officer, aggravated battery and aggravated escape, police said.

Stratton’s criminal record includes a slew of previous charges, including theft, illegal possession of a stolen property, marijuana possession, attempted first-degree murder and resisting an officer, according to ABC Baton Rouge affiliate WBRZ.

The public is urged to use “extreme caution if Stratton is seen or located” and is discouraged from approaching the suspect, officials said.

Anyone with information on Stratton’s whereabouts should contact the Berwick Police Department at 985-384-7710, officials said.

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