Foo Fighters drop a trippy new video for “Chasing Birds”

April 20, 2021 | jmanley

 

Looks like the Foo Fighters have decided to celebrate 420 this year with a trippy new animated video for their tune “Chasing Birds.”  If you watch closely you’ll see call backs to “Everlong” and “Monkey Wrench.”

 

 

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CHVRCHES Are back With New Single “He Said She Said”

April 20, 2021 | Tim Virgin

CHVRCHES are back with their first new single in nearly two years, “He Said She Said”.

After their last extensive tour in 2020 CHVRCHES thought would be a quick break and back to work but we all know what happened.  So let’s celebrate the return of CHVRCHES and check out the new single below.

 

Ali is Hosting PAWS “Tricks for Treats” This Thursday!

April 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

It’s National Volunteer Week and I’ll be hosting PAWS Chicago’s Tricks for Treats event this Thursday, April 22nd at 6pm.

It’s a great way to hang out with your furry friend, dog or cat, and teach them new skills with a PAWS Chicago animal behavior expert! Training classes are a great way to strengthen the bond with your pet, and I can’t wait to teach Reggie a new trick or two.

Here’s the link to participate!
PAWS Chicago is the city’s largest No Kill shelter that finds homes for more than 5,000 dogs and cats each year.
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Relationship Court: Do Other Wives Have This Problem?

April 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Ladies, help out our listener. She doesn’t feel like her husband is pulling an equal amount of weight in their relationship. She is sick of being the only one that handles things around the house and it’s starting to bring her down. This is what she told us.

What should she do? Head on over to our Facebook and give her some advice!

Have You Had Dumb Ideas Turn Out Awesome?

April 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Let’s face it, not everything we do is done with the right calculations. Occasionally we have very bad ideas. Luckily, some of those bad ideas turn out to be amazing. They fall under the category of “Awful Taste, But Great Execution”.

Let us know what your bad idea was that turned out to be awesome over on our Facebook page!

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Have You Ever Been Catfished?

April 20, 2021 | jnettlebeck

A new, swole bodysuit is changing the dating game as we know it. Even with gyms opening back up around the world, people are yet again choosing the easy way out when it comes to bettering their body. People are losing their mind over this bodysuit that adequately hides their Dad Bod. This suit is going to lead to people getting catfished.

Have you ever been catfished? Tell us about it over on our Facebook page!

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Happy 4/20 (The History of Alternative podcast)

April 20, 2021 | JVO

“420” became a thing in 1971 and has grown from being a counterculture holiday to a legit commercial event. This week, we’re talking about cannabis culture in alternative music.

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NASA flies a helicopter on Mars

April 19, 2021 | jmanley

Things here on planet Earth are less than great at the moment, with the whole pandemic thing and all, but life on Mars is looking up.  For the first time EVER, NASA successfully flew an unmanned helicopter on the Red Planet.  Check out the video below, and get excited, we are one step closer to being able to set up shop on a new planet.  I wonder if they accept Dogecoin up there?

 

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Do NOT Panic … There is a Major Bubble Tea Shortage!!!!

April 19, 2021 | Tim Virgin

The newest pandemic-related shortage is bubble tea. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO!!!!!

The boba balls you get in it are made with ingredients from Asia, and the shipping issues have made it impossible for supply to meet the demand.  The owners of a company in California that makes boba balls talked about it on Instagram, because they don’t want people blaming them or stores for running out.

 

 

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New Music Now- Manchester Orchestra

April 19, 2021 | jmanley

I like music, you like music, and every night at 9 PM we listen to our new favorite song of the week. Its called New Music Now and this week we are spotlighting a band you’re familiar with, Manchester Orchestra.  Check out the first single off their upcoming album “The Million Masks of God,” due out at the end of April.  Its called Bed head.  Have a listen and be sure to give us your thoughts by texting them to 312101 every night at 9.

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We Need This Beer Robot!

April 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

We sent men to the moon, we created astonishing medical advancements, and now we have machines that can bring us beer without standing up. It’s truly an amazing time to be alive. Look at how awesome this beer robot is.

@seth__jkAnd she’s done. @verico9 @serkits @connorhall13

♬ original sound – Seth

What’s your greatest technological achievement? Tell us about it over on our Facebook page!

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Chicago Carjacking Doesn’t Go as Planned

April 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

The KQX Team did some investigative research about the near-victim in this incident. We’ve discovered that he’s only here to chew bubblegum and kick ass – and he just happens to be out of bubblegum. Seriously, this was such a close call.

Chicago, we love you, but let’s stop carjacking our neighbors. If we don’t look out for each other, no one else will.

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How Did You Hurt Yourself At Home?

April 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Madame de Stael said that in life, “one must choose between boredom and suffering”. This couple doubled-down and chose both.

What way have you hurt yourself at home? Share with us over on our Facebook page!

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Definitive Proof That Dinosaurs Exist

April 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

A woman in Florida (yes, of course this story is from Florida) captured a mysterious creature roaming through her backyard in the dead of night over the weekend. We’ve spent hours reviewing the footage and we have come to the conclusion that this is, in fact, 100% a dinosaur. Take a look:

If it’s not a dinosaur, then what could it possibly be? Let us know over on our Facebook page!

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Did You See the Salacious Video Between Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian?

April 19, 2021 | jnettlebeck

There is an art to posting about your significant other’s birthday on social media. The balance between candid vs. staged photos, how far back in the relationship the photos go, and the caption are all crucial elements of a birthday post. Travis Barker ignored what any man previously had done and posted this insane video instead.

 

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Let’s just hope Kris doesn’t see this.

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Queued Up Playlist 4/18/21

April 18, 2021 | jmanley
HOUR 1
Half Alive What’s Wrong
Flock of Dimes Price of Blue
Yuno Somebody
The Maine Sticky
Ya Tseen feat. Portugal the Man Knives
Pale Waves Easy
Dreamers feat. Big Boi and Upsahl Palm Reader
Band of Silver Looking for a Friend
Manchester Orchestra Bed Head
Area 21 La La La
Porter Robinson Look at the Sky
Beach Bunny Cloud 9
Confetti Ghost
Xiu Xiu A Bottle of Rum
Death from Above 1979 One Plus One
Kiwi Jr. Cooler Returns
HOUR 2
Beabadoobee Last Day on Earth
Mansionair More
Ritt Momney Set the Table
Peach Tree Rascals Change My Mind
Tessa Violet Games
St. Vincent Pay Your Way In Pain
The Happy Fits Hold Me Down
Twin XL Slow Heart
The Joy Formidable Into the Blue
Goldpark Beautiful Desperation
TV Priest This Island
The Blossom Hardcore Happy
Baio Dead Hand Control
Maggie Lindemann Crash and Burn
The Orphan and the Poet The Moxie
The Strumbellas Greatest Enemy
Melody Federer I Hate Love
Dylan Cartlidge Anything Could Happen
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4.18.2021 History Of Alternative

April 18, 2021 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • The Ramones – Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
  • Velvet Revolver – Fall To Pieces
  • Blink 182 – What’s My Age Again?
  • The Smithereens – Blood And Roses
  • Bush – The Chemicals Between Us
  • Shiny Toy Guns – Le Disko
  • Pearl Jam – Black
  • DNA/Suzanne Vega – Tom’s Diner
  • Weezer – My Name Is Jonas
  • XTC – Dear God
  • Smashing Pumpkins – 1979
  • General Public – Tenderness
  • White Stripes – Seven Nation Army

Hour 2

  • Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone
  • No Doubt – Ex-Girlfriend
  • Green Day – Geek Stink Breath
  • ‘Til Tuesday – Voices Carry
  • Audioslave – Like A Stone
  • Pavement – Cut Your Hair
  • The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
  • Hole – Miss World
  • Beastie Boys – Sabotage
  • Love And Rockets – So Alive
  • Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains
  • Against Me! – Thrash Unreal
  • Nirvana – Sliver
  • Plain White Ts – Hey There Delilah


Hour 3

  • Blondie – Hanging On The Telephone
  • Beck – Think I’m In Love
  • Social Distortion – I Was Wrong
  • Depeche Mode – It’s No Good
  • Black Keys – Tighten Up
  • Jill Sobule – I Kissed A Girl
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Zephyr Song
  • Blur – Parklife
  • Alice In Chains – Would?
  • Dramarama – Anything, Anything
  • The Cranberries – Salvation
  • The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
  • Sublime – Santeria

Hour 4

  • Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime
  • Bad Religion – 21st Century (Digital Boy)
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Sour Girl
  • Iggy Pop/Kate Pierson – Candy
  • U2 – Vertigo
  • Superdrag – Sucked Out
  • The Clash – Train In Vain
  • Caviar – Tangerine Speedo
  • Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
  • Kim Wilde – Kids In America
  • Foo Fighters – Times Like These
  • The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

What’s going on with Riot Fest?

April 17, 2021 | <3 Lauren

There is good and bad Riot Fest news.  Unfortunately, 2020 then 2021 headliner My Chemical Romance have decided to postpone all touring plans until 2022, including Riot Fest.  The good news is, there WILL be a Riot Fest this September, and the rad staff are working around the clock to bring us “a sick lineup” that Riot Mike is proud of.  Also, MCR will headline Riot Fest 2022.  In the meantime, information regarding the lineup announcement, transfers and refund scenario are addressed in Riot Mike’s statement below.  See you in Douglass Park.  <3 Lauren

More info HERE.

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