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Cage The Elephant – 8/1/25 @ The Salt Shed

Cage The Elephant – 8/1/25 @ The Salt Shed

Big love to everyone who rolled through The Salt Shed on 8/1 for the Cage the Elephant after party. Y’all came in like a wrecking ball of Social Cues and Ain’t No Rest energy, and turned that place into straight-up chaos—in the most beautiful way. The sweat, the screams, the unfiltered Cage madness? Chef’s kiss.…

8.3.2025 History Of Alternative

8.3.2025 History Of Alternative

Weezer, Nine Inch Nails, Garbage and Paramore in this set, album anniversaries for Sponge, 311, Sheryl Crow, Midnight Oil, Arcade Fire and Say Anything, plus music from the first day of MTV on 8/1/81: Blondie, The Buggles, The Specials, Split Enz, The Pretenders and Elvis Costello & The Attractions.

Djo w/ Post Animal – 7/31/25 @ The Salt Shed

Djo w/ Post Animal – 7/31/25 @ The Salt Shed

Massive thanks to everyone who packed The Salt Shed for Djo w/ Post Animal on 7/31/25! You danced, you screamed, you probably lost your voice (we know we did). The vibes were immaculate, the fits were elite, and the air smelled faintly of nostalgia and patchouli. Whether you came for the music, the mustaches, or…

7.27.2025 History Of Alternative

7.27.2025 History Of Alternative

The Ramones, Weezer, Veruca Salt and Rage Against The Machine in this set, album anniversaries for R.E.M., Beastie Boys, Sublime, Smashing Pumpkins, The Strokes, Cake and Tegan And Sara, plus Lollapalooza 2025 artists: Bleachers, Foster The People, Rufus Du Sol, Clairo, Cage The Elephant and Korn!

Billy Corgan on the life & legacy of Ozzy Osbourne

Billy Corgan on the life & legacy of Ozzy Osbourne

“When somebody reaches through the radio and grabs you with their voice, or they’re there for you when you’re lost in life, they create that special relationship and he was a one-of-a-kind singer. It just worked.”

Ren Fair 2025

Ren Fair 2025

We came! We Saw! We Conquered! Another year down at The Bristol Renaissance Faire! Rain will not stop the KNIGHTS WHO SAY Q101!

Brian & Kenzie’s Back 2 School Supply Drive

Brian & Kenzie’s Back 2 School Supply Drive

Our Pencil Drive took off this Spring, so now that it’s “back to school” timing, we’ve partnered with Chicago’s Cradles to Crayons to help raise funds for Chicagoland children school supplies! DONATE HERE! Starting school without the tools needed to succeed can put big obstacles in a developing child’s way. Items like backpacks, art supplies,…

7.20.2025 History Of Alternative

7.20.2025 History Of Alternative

Weezer, Luscious Jackson, Jane’s Addiction and Oasis in this set, album anniversaries for Fiona Apple and Eve 6, cool covers from Mike Ness and Love And Rockets, plus Pearl Jam, Midnight Oil, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, They Might Be Giants and Unwritten Law.

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