Dexter Holland and Noodles of the Offspring talk about the history of Orange County/SoCal punk rock, including TSOL, Adolescents, Agent Orange and Social Distortion. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by St. Xavier University.
Dexter Holland and Noodles of the Offspring talk about the history of Orange County/SoCal punk rock, including TSOL, Adolescents, Agent Orange and Social Distortion. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by St. Xavier University.
This Friday, June 4th, we will be blessed with Nowhere Generation, the 9th studio album from our friends in Rise Against and the mayor just declared it Rise Against Day in Chicago! Maybe they’ll get the key to the city?! <3 Lauren
“Also on Friday, beginning at 5 PM CT, Rise Against will commandeer Chicago’s Reckless Records (the Wicker Park store at 1379 N. Milwaukee Ave.) for a special in-store appearance – the store’s first in more than a year. The 50 fifty lucky fans who purchase a copy of Nowhere Generation will have the opportunity to see a special Tim McIlrath solo acoustic set at the store. After the performance, the entire band will sign copies of the new album for everyone in attendance.”
And SURPISE here’s a brand new song from RA! About which Tim McIlrath says, “I’ve never thought of our songs as ‘brave’ or ‘bold,’ I think of them as just common sense. When you feel that no one is listening to you, you tend to talk louder, and when you feel no one notices you, you start doing things to get their attention. That’s what this song is about.”
Enjoy Talking To Ourselves off the forthcoming album Nowhere Generation:
With the now familiar pastel color scheme of the new album Scaled & Icy as the backdrop, Twenty One Pilots ripped through a performance of the song “Shy Away” — and you can check it out below. Can’t wait to see them live and in-person again. — [eric]
[📷: Ashley Osborn / Elektra]
Free samples are coming back to Costco in June and I can’t wait to stuff my face again.
Your snacking will begin again in 170 warehouse locations in the first week of the month — they will slowly phase it in to the rest of their stores by the end of the month. And while their food courts have been “grab & go,” it looks like they will be fully open again (and you should try these 3 food Costco food court menu hacks).
Just another example of life feeling normal again.
[📷: Omar Abascal on Unsplash]
WKQX-FM’S “Greta Van Fleet” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned and operated by Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, located at 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611, during available business hours Monday through Friday, Station’s website at www.101wkqx.com, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX’s “Greta Van Fleet” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding dual Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last ten (10) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last sixty (60) days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last thirty (30) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last ninety (90) days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, Station, each of their parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
During the Contest Period visit the Station’s website www.101wkqx.com, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “Greta Van Fleet” Contest link, and complete an entry form. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611.
PRIZE PROVIDER: Live Nation, 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601.
WKQX-FM’S “Des Rocs” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned and operated by Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, located at 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611, during available business hours Monday through Friday, Station’s website at www.101wkqx.com, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX’s “Des Rocs” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding dual Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last ten (10) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last sixty (60) days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last thirty (30) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last ninety (90) days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, Station, each of their parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
During the Contest Period visit the Station’s website www.101wkqx.com, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “Des Rocs” Contest link, and complete an entry form. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611.
PRIZE PROVIDER: Kickstand Productions, 1644 N. Honroe Street, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60622.
HOUR 1 | |
Surf Curse | Freaks |
Willow | Transparentsoul |
Idles | Damaged Goods |
Briston Maroney | Bottle Rocket |
Beabadoobee | Last Day on Earth |
Bryce Fox | Golden Boy |
The Neighbourhood | Stargazing |
Kennyhoopla | Hollywood Sucks |
Holly Humberstone | The Walls are Way Too Thin |
Poorstacy | Public Enemy |
Ya Tseen | Knives |
Suoco | SOS |
Saint Motel | It’s all Happening |
Vance Joy | Missing Piece |
Alice Merton | Vertigo |
Bleachers | Stop Making This Hurt |
Julian Lamadrid | 15 Minutes |
HOUR 2 | |
Japanese Breakfast | Be Sweet |
Manchester Orchestra | Bedhead |
The Joy Formidable | Into the Blue |
Half Alive | What’s Wrong |
Tai Verdes | AOK |
Kat Von D | Exorcism |
Shaed feat. Lewis Del Mar | High Dive |
Joywave | Every Window is a Mirror |
Kid Brunswick | When You Were Young |
KFlay | Four Letter Words |
Peach Tree Rascals | Change My Mind |
Arlo Parks | Hurt |
Chemical Brothers | The Darkness that you Fear |
Area 21 | La La La |
Chvrches | He Said She Said |
Tessa Violet | Games |
The Happy Fits | Hold Me Down |
Sam Evian | Easy to LoveQu |
Hour 1
Hour 2
Hour 3
Hour 4
People were arguing about grammar on the Internet (weird, right!) — this time, it put a former US Senator in the lineup for Blink-182:
And always remember to use the Oxford comma, kids. pic.twitter.com/m6X1Mq95dR
— agustina vergara cid (@agustinavcid) May 28, 2021
Or did it? This Tweet sparked a discussion on whether or not the Oxford comma would be appropriate to use — or would make it even more confusing. The nerdy details are below. Regardless, it’s hilarious to think about Harry Reid in a mohawk. — [eric]
It’s an odd headline, but not for comma reasons. I’m including my explanation in case anyone REALLY likes details. pic.twitter.com/cOO86T8GFQ
— Ellen is at the Grammar Table (@GrammarTable) May 29, 2021
You know what a “Rick Roll” is. Perhaps you are familiar with the concept of being “Dave G’Rolled.” If not, check out Dave Grohl’s performance while co-hosting The Tonight Show.
Rick Astley became aware of it — and sent out this mashup of “Never Gonna Give You Up” with a Foo Fighters classic. So what are we going to call THIS? — [eric]
Dave, Jimmy, I saw your clip on YouTube ( https://t.co/S9qIosoPoK )
Amazing !! felt the need to respond –
keep on Rockin and ‘Rollin’
Rick ♥️ @jimmyfallon @foofighters @FallonTonight #DaveGrohl #FooFighters pic.twitter.com/HKV2nugcNb— Rick Astley (@rickastley) May 26, 2021
[📷 : YouTube/The Tonight Show]
the best team in baseball just got bester! The Chicago White Sox unveiled their new City Connect jerseys today and they are SICK!
Fresh threads. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/5LX5YEHKut
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 28, 2021
According to the team’s press release
The White Sox City Connect Jersey features a design that celebrates a team mindset centered on grit and drive that is synonymous with the White Sox and the team’s fan culture. Proudly displaying “Southside” in the White Sox Gothic script across the jersey’s chest, the graphic nods to the organization’s storied history of the ballpark’s Chicago location that transformed over a century into a team identity.
The dark grey uniform draws inspiration from Chicago’s well-known Greystone architectural style. Providing a fresh take on the iconic White Sox pinstripes, the color scheme and pattern create texture to symbolize the team’s brand identity and pay tribute to the look that has permeated through Hip Hop and youth culture.
The black & white is iconic – a game changer.
But now, it’s time for the remix.
#ChangetheGame | @NikeDiamond pic.twitter.com/6G47lWCV4q— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 28, 2021
These are SO CLEAN. If you want to get your hands on these new threads they are available now on the Sox team store. Can I borrow $3.50? I NEED THAT HAT!
Whether you’re a Cubs fan or a Sox fan, just be thankful that you’re not a Pirates fan. Javier Baez grounded a ball to the left side yesterday afternoon and what ensued was the single stupidest thing in the long, rich history of baseball.
Javier Báez.
El Mago.
The Magician. pic.twitter.com/yZX7HgUFCU— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 27, 2021
If you don’t know anything about baseball, you surely know that this looks wrong, but this video will explain exactly what went wrong.
This play could give the Cubs the momentum they need for the rest of the series. You can just hand them the World Series trophy right now.
Steak 48, a chain steakhouse with locations in Philadelphia, Houston, and Chicago’s North Wabash Avenue, among others, is now requiring customers to purchase at least $100 of goods before paying the check. The minimum does not include taxes and tips, either. The restaurant notes on its website that the situation is “to ensure that each guest enjoys the total experience of food, service, and atmosphere.”
Is this a restaurant you’d be willing to support with this policy in place? Let us know what you think over on Facebook.
A woman in Austria was greeted to a brutal surprise while trying to get a base tan in preparation for the summer months. She noticed something was wrong when she entered the salon and noticed that the first cabin was occupied but no noise was coming out of there. She entered, found a dead body, and then was unsuccessful in her attempts to revive the woman.
No foul play is suspected in this incident.
This is true Dudes Rock energy. A boat in Cleveland caught on fire earlier this week and three dudes stepped into action with their jet skis. The whipped up some donuts to help put water on the burning boat in an incredibly genius and innovative way of saving someone’s life.
The Coast Guard later warned these men that they were putting their own lives in danger, but when you’re a dude that rocks, this is all in a day’s work.
Don’t get mad at us, this is just what the product is! In an effort to get stronger cheekbones for a more V-shaped face, women in China are sucking on this object. It’s kind of like a plug for your mouth, if you know what I mean. It loosens the right things up.
Is this the type of product you’d be interested in owning? Let us know on Facebook!
WKQX’s “Hard Rock Casino” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, located at 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, Station webstie www.101wkqx.com, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX “Hard Rock Casino” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age twenty-one (21) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last en (10) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last thirty (30) days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last thirty (30) days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the sixty (60) days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
If any prize or a portion of any prize is temporarily postponed or permanently cancelled due to disease, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, any acts of government and/or any reason that is beyond the control of Station or Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC (“Sponsor”), then no substitution shall be provided. Station and Sponsor make no representation or warranty about the safety of any prize event. By accepting and using a prize, each winner acknowledges and assumes all risks of accepting the prize, attending the prize event, and any other the risks associated with the prize.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSORS: Chicago FM Radio Assets, LLC, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611.
PRIZE PROVIDER: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Avenue, Gary, IN 46406
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and even though the forecast is on the cool side, a lot of us are planning on getting some grilling time in and if you are wondering what the people want to see on your grill, a poll surveyed almost 8K people to find out. The results:
The top main dishes they want are: Burgers . . . hot dogs . . . ribs . . . sausages or brats . . . chicken wings . . . pulled pork . . . and brisket.
The top sides they want to see are: Potato salad . . . corn on the cob . . . baked beans . . . watermelon . . . chips . . . coleslaw . . . and mac-and-cheese. And one in three people said they’d definitely eat salad if it was on the menu.
3% said they don’t like ANY barbecue staples. And 2% don’t like any sides either. WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE?! <3 Lauren
image from YouGovAmerica
SNL star (and Emmy winner!) Chris Redd joins the History of Alternative Podcast this week to talk about Chicago hip-hop, including Twista, Kanye, Lupe and Common.
Redd’s performing nine sold-out shows at Zanies this week. Chicago has clearly missed him.
The History of Alternative Podcast is sponsored by St. Xavier University.
Breakfast fans, sit down before reading any further. Kellog’s has made a vending machine that allows you to mix and match cereals to make the perfect breakfast bowl! By the way, the perfect bowl of cereal is all Golden Grahams and one Honey Nut Cheerio but go off.
Kellogg’s Introduces Robotic Vending Machines That Mix and Match Cereals to Create the Perfect Breakfast Bowl https://t.co/uJHbFEVzmg pic.twitter.com/cfkesxHpa4
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) May 27, 2021
Being able to mix and match your favorite cereals and add toppings as well? This seems awesome! Maybe a little too awesome. How do we not know that this isn’t just an elaborate ruse to get us to trust robots enough to let our guard down while being in a sugar induced euphoria, allowing them the perfect opportunity to rise up and attack? Oh well, I guess if you gotta go, doing it while enjoying a mixture of Golden Grahams/Fruit Loops/Lucky Charm marshmallows isn’t that bad.