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Juliana Hatfield announces Electric Light Orchestra covers album

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Juliana Hatfield has announced a new album of Electric Light Orchestra covers.

The upcoming record, titled Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO, is due out November 17, and features the “My Sister” artist putting her spin on songs including “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Strange Magic.”

“Overall, I stuck pretty close to the originals’ structures while figuring out new ways to express or reference the unique and beloved ELO string arrangements,” Hatfield says. “An orchestra would have been difficult or impossible for me to manage to record, nor did I think there was any point in trying to copy those parts as they originally were. Why not try to reimagine them within my zone of limitations?”

You can listen to the cover of “Don’t Bring Me Down” now.

Hatfield has previously released full covers albums of The Police and Olivia Newton-John. Her most recent original record is 2021’s Blood.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts celebrating ‘Up Your Alley’ 35th anniversary with vinyl release

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their sixth studio album, Up Your Alley, with a new vinyl release.

The album was initially released on vinyl for Record Store Day in April, but they’re releasing it nationwide on July 21, marking the first time it’s been widely available on vinyl since its initial 1988 release.

“We can’t thank you all enough for the continued support and love for this album,” Jett shared on Instagram,

Up Your Alley was a top 20 hit for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, peaking at 19 on the Billboard 200 Album chart. The album featured the top 10 single “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” which in 2006 was used as the theme for Sunday Night Football. Up Your Alley went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Meanwhile, fans won’t have to wait too long for new music from the band. They recently announced the new EP Mindsets will be released June 2 and dropped the first single, “If You’re Blue.” Mindsets is available for preorder now.

Brett Young’s daughters are the cutest onstage dancers

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Brett Young recently shared a video of his daughters, Presley and Rowan, dancing onstage as he performed for fans during a preshow hang.

“Tested out some new background dancers during our pre-show VIP hang… think we should add them into the show?” Brett wrote on Instagram. The clip featured Presley, 3, and Rowan, 1, twirling around the stage as their dad was seated and performing acoustically for fans.

Brett’s wife, Taylor, also commented on the video, saying, “Crying. Those babies LOVE dancing to daddy’s music MELTS me.”

Brett just concluded his headlining 5 Tour 3 2 1 with Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke. Earlier in April, he released his latest song, “Dance With You.”

Pedro Pascal confirms he only voiced his character in ‘The Mandalorian”s third season

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

As hardcore Star Wars fans already know, it takes at least three people to make The Mandalorian‘s Din Djarin the man he is.

Of course, Pedro Pascal has been billed as the man under the shiny beskar helmet since the first season of the Disney+ show, but things were very different for season 3, he tells The Hollywood Reporter.

When Din’s bucket is on, Brendan Wayne — grandson of icon John Wayne — was underneath, providing Din with his gunslinger swagger. If there’s any fistfighting or Darksaber dueling to be done, that goes to martial artist Lateef Crowder wearing the costume.

There were scenes in seasons 1 and 2 when Din had to remove his helmet, revealing Pascal’s face — a no-no to the character’s code — but that didn’t happen in season 3, and it wasn’t because of Din’s beliefs.

It was because Pascal wasn’t there, he tells the trade.

The actor was busy filming HBO’s The Last of Us when Mando‘s third season was underway, which means he only provided Din’s gravelly voice.

Pascal says of the first two seasons, “There was an extended amount of experimentation, being in the suit for a lot of it, and frankly, my body wasn’t up for the task as far as, like, the four months of it. But I was in it. I was in it a significant amount, an elastic amount.”

He adds, “But now we’ve figured it out, which is super cool, and amazingly, it gave me the opportunity to be able to go and do something else.”

Pedro says he wouldn’t change either of the other actors’ performances as his stand-ins, who were given top billing in the show’s credits for the first time this season.

Disney is the parent company of ABC News.

Nils Lofgren shares new track “Nothin’s Easy (For Amy),” featuring Neil Young

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Nils Lofgren has released a new single off his upcoming solo album, Mountains, which is dropping July 21. The latest is the track “Nothin’s Easy (For Amy),” featuring guest vocals from Neil Young.

As the title suggests, Lofgren wrote the song for his wife, Amy Aiello Lofgren, who is also a co-writer on the album.

Lofgren, who plays guitar in Young’s backup band Crazy Horse, tells ABC Audio that “Nothin’s Easy (For Amy)” is “one of my better songs,” and he felt that it would be a great tune for Young’s harmonies. “I sent it to him and said, ‘Please listen, see if you would be OK with singing harmony or not,’” Lofgren says. “And he heard it, he loved it, said, ‘I’ll do it, send it.”

In addition to Young, Mountains features a variety of special guests, including Ringo Starr on the album’s first single, “Ain’t The Truth Enough,” and the late David Crosby on the song “I Remember Her Name.”

To coincide with the release, Lofgren will launch his Rockality video series, where he’ll share stories from his music career. The videos will be available for purchase starting July 21 at nilslofgren.com.

Mountains is available for preorder now.

Legendary singer Tina Turner dies at 83

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Legendary singer Tina Turner, known for her sultry voice and a string of Platinum hits, has died at age 83.

The news was confirmed on Turner’s official Facebook page.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the statement said on Facebook. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”

Turner became one of her era’s most enduring female artists, with smash hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and memorable movie appearances.

Rolling Stone once named her “one of the greatest singers of all time.”

Alongside her ex-husband, Ike Turner, she released hits such as “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

New star-studded CMA Fest documentary coming to Hulu: Watch the trailer now

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

The Country Music Association has announced its first-ever feature length film, CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair.

Releasing in conjunction with the CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary, the 75-minute documentary film, which will debut on Hulu, will feature exclusive interviews with a slew of country superstars, icons and singers, including Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Brothers Osborne and BRELAND.

“CMA Fest has taken several shapes throughout its storied history,” says CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. “As we step into our 50th year, our hope with this film is to underscore the one thing that has remained with the festival—its heart. We are thrilled to share the evolution and magic of this incredible event with the Hulu audience.”

“We have a long and valued partnership with CMA and are excited to expand on that by adding this extraordinary film to the Hulu slate,” adds Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “We can’t wait to share this with music lovers everywhere, who will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of CMA Fest and its many contributions to the Country Music community.”

CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair premieres Wednesday, July 5, on Hulu. Preview it with the official trailer now.

The 2023 CMA Fest will take place in Nashville June 8 to June 11. For more information and to grab tickets, visit cmafest.com.

Taylor Swift announces new version of “Snow on the Beach” featuring “more Lana Del Rey”

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

If you felt that there wasn’t enough Lana Del Rey on her collaboration with Taylor Swift, well, you weren’t alone.

A new version of the joint track, titled “Snow on the Beach,” will appear on the upcoming deluxe version of Swift’s Midnights album, Midnights (Til Dawn Edition).

“You asked for it, we listened,” Swift writes in an Instagram post. “Lana and I went back into the studio specifically to record more Lana on ‘Snow on the Beach.'”

Indeed, the Til Dawn track list refers to the bonus “Snow on the Beach” as featuring “more Lana Del Rey.”

Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) arrives Friday, May 26.

Fetty Wap sentenced to six years in drug trafficking case

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Fetty Wap has learned his fate in his drug trafficking case. The rapper, born Willie Junior Maxwell, has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Fetty was arrested in October 2021 for his involvement in a trafficking conspiracy that obtained drugs, including cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and crack, from the West Coast, and distributed them across Long Island and New Jersey. Prosecutors say the rapper was a kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization; his lawyers previously blamed his involvement on the financial responsibilities he had during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“What makes this case unusual is Mr. Maxwell’s motivation,” his lawyers previously wrote when requesting the rapper get the minimum five-year sentence. “Personal gain was not his motivation. Rather, he was motivated by his commitment to financially support others. He now realizes that he does not have to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.”

“Suddenly it felt like life was going in reverse and he became ashamed when he began to struggle to keep up the lifestyle that he created for so many,” the lawyers continued. “His judgment became impaired. Desperate to keep up with his financial obligations, Mr. Maxwell became involved in the instant offense for a few months in the spring of 2020.”

They had claimed Fetty made a “terrible mistake,” noting he was “truly sorry for the loss and hurt he has caused.”

Yes drops animated video for “Circles of Time”

May 24, 2023 by WDNY Radio

Yes released their new album, Mirror to the Sky, last week, and now they’re treating fans to a new animated video for the album’s closing track, “Circles of Time.”

The track is the third single Yes has released from the record. It follows “All Connected” and “Cut From The Stars.”

“This is a very important album for the band,” Steve Howe, Yes’ longest serving member and producer of the record, shared when it was first announced. “We kept the continuity in the approach we established on (2021’s) The Quest, but we haven’t repeated ourselves.” He added, “As Yes did in the 1970s from one album to another, we’re growing and moving forward.”

Yes fans are going to have to wait a bit before they get to see the band play any of these new songs live. They aren’t expected on the road until next year, with their 2024 U.K. tour kicking off May 23 in Manchester, England. Tour dates can be found at yesworld.com.

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