Yearly Archives: 2015

Foo Fighters Tease New Song

Foo Fighters Tease New Song

Foo Fighters are teasing us with a minute of a new track – possibly called “Nothing’s Set In Stone’ – on their countdown site of mystery.

11.15.15 – Alt_Backspace

11.15.15 – Alt_Backspace

Alt_Backspace has classic alt-rock favorites from bands like Big Audio Dynamite, Soft Cell, and Public Image Ltd.

Queued Up #150

Queued Up #150

This Queued Up is filled with songs from Mutemath, the new band Colours, Weezer, and more…wALT starts things off with a special tribute to Eagles Of Death Metal.

Burrito Drone Delivery Being Considered in Chicago??

Burrito Drone Delivery Being Considered in Chicago??

City Council considering rules that would prohibit drones from flying within five miles of Chicago airports, near schools, hospitals and churches…But what about burrito delivery?

Blink 182 Re-Releasing Albums on CASSETTE!!

Blink 182 Re-Releasing Albums on CASSETTE!!

Blink 182 was one of the most popular bands in ALT from the late 90’s – early 00’s. Now fans who loved them back in the day or new fans just starting to get into their music will soon be able to check out four of their albums on (get ready for a thrift store trip) CASSETTE?!!?

11.8.15 – Alt_Backspace

11.8.15 – Alt_Backspace

Get your retro on with Brian. He’s playing Garbage, Iggy Pop, Depeche Mode and more on this Alt_Backspace.

Queued Up #149

Queued Up #149

New Coldplay on this Queued Up, along with new musical discoveries from The Neighbourhood, Declan McKenna, Coheed & Cambria.

Pictures and Video: Robert DeLong in Studio 7

Pictures and Video: Robert DeLong in Studio 7

Robert DeLong stopped by our Jack Daniels Studio 7 to play a few songs and answer some questions. If you missed the Livestream, you can watch it here and see the photos of the lucky winners that got to sit in!

Official Contest for The Night Before

Halloween’s over, so tis the season! Check out the trailer for #TheNightBefore below to help get you in the spirit. Give it a share and you could score passes to an early screening and get hooked up for #TNWSC!

Queued Up #148

Queued Up #148

wALT plays Cage The Elephant’s new track, introduces some local Chicago bands on the rise, and so much more on this Queued Up.

11.1.15 – Alt_Backspace

11.1.15 – Alt_Backspace

Brian is hosting a Dead Man’s Party on this Alt_Backspace, and you’re invited!

Video and Pictures: Meg Myers in Studio 7

Video and Pictures: Meg Myers in Studio 7

Before her SOLD OUT show at Metro, Meg Myers stopped by Jack Daniel’s Studio 7 to answer some questions and sing a few songs. Watch the video, plus see the photos of the lucky winners who got to hang with Meg here.

10.25.15 – Alt_Backspace

10.25.15 – Alt_Backspace

What was Brian’s first stadium show? Get the answer on this Alt_Backspace, along with classic alternative from the 80s and 90s.

Queued Up #147

Queued Up #147

On this week’s Queued Up: Kopecky, BØRNS, and wALT gives you the details on our next Queued Up Artist Showcase with Melanie Martinez.

Pictures: Turbowolf at the Queued Up Artist Showcase

Pictures: Turbowolf at the Queued Up Artist Showcase

Turbowolf rocked the House of Blues for our 101WKQX Queued Up Artist Showcase on October 19th, along with Chi-town natives ¡Vamos! and Black Actress! See the pictures from the show here.

Pictures: 101WKQX Presents The Neighbourhood

Pictures: 101WKQX Presents The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood brought their Wiped Out tour to The Riviera Theatre in Chicago on October 15th, 2015! They were joined for the SOLD OUT show by openers Bad Suns and HUNNY. Some of our lucky winners got to attend a Meet and Greet prior to the show…Check out the pics here!