As this week marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death, Jon Manley & James VanOsdol remember what may be Nirvana’s finest moment: “MTV Unplugged in New York.”
Record Store Day announces 2021 drops
Record Store Day is happening June 12 and July 17 this year, and the list of releases is enough to get us to either start saving money or figure out which credit card to max out.
Here are some highlights, along with total quantity:
Alkaline Trio “From Here to Infirmary” LP – 3000
Anti-Flag “20/20 Division” LP – 1500
Awolnation “Angel Miners & the Lightning Riders Live from 2020” LP – 1500
Bastille “Vs. (Other People’s Heartache, Pt. III) 12” picture disc – 2000
Beastie Boys “Aglio E Olio” LP – 11,000
Beck “Hyperspace” LP – 1500
Bush “Sea of Memories” 2xLP – 1800
The Cure “Wild Mood Swings” 2xLP – 8000
Evanescence “The Open Door” 2xLP – 2500
Flaming Lips “The Soft Bulletin Companion” 2xLP -11,250
Garbage “No Gods No Masters” LP – 2700
Gorillaz “G Collection” box set – 980
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me “RAZZMATAZZ (B-sides)” 10″ picture disc (2000)
K. Flay “Don’t Judge a Song By Its Cover” 12″ vinyl – 2000
Linkin Park “Meteora” 2xLP – 8500
Pearl Jam “Alive” 12″ vinyl – 18,500
PVRIS “Use Me” LP – 2725
Rage Against the Machine “The Battle of Mexico City” 2xLP -12,350
The Struts “Strange Days” LP -2000
Twenty One Pilots “Location Sessions” 12″ vinyl – 16,000
Fender Creates Artist Signature Series Ben Gibbard Mustang Guitar
Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service guitarist Ben Gibbard’s newly released Fender Mustang signature model guitar is a bare-bones guitar designed to inspire creativity. Let’s be honest … it’s just plain awesome to own a replica from the artists you know and love. The Fender Ben Gibbard Mustang is available now and retails for $1099.99. Check it out at Fender.com
Awful News: Yahoo Answers is Going Away
In an effort to censor the world’s stupidity, Yahoo is pulling the plug on Yahoo coming May 4. For years now, this has been a true proving ground for the dumbest people on the Internet. It’s become the perfect self-confidence booster for people who had previously been feeling down about their IQ. Here are just a few gems from the site.
A comprehensive list of classic Yahoo Answers moments can be found here.
Did you ever ask a question on Yahoo Answers? Tell us about that experience over on our Facebook page!
Treasure Discovery Goes Horribly Wrong!
A man on TikTok was in the midst of gardening at his home for six years when he discovered a concrete box hidden beneath his yard. Plagued by curiosity, the man kept digging and soon discovered handles that he could use to pry open the box. What he found next was truly shocking.
@tonyhuismanlpFound a secret box in the ground #cool #metaldetecting #comedy
What’s the worst discovery you’ve ever made? Head on over to our Facebook and share your horrors with us!
What’s Your Beef With Where You Live?
A new poll conducted by The Chicago Index shows that 73% of participants think that this city is headed in the wrong direction. Even worse, only 7% of people that were surveyed felt that the city was doing “excellent”. There were a few bright spots, notably that a majority of citizens are happy with their access to public transpiration and that Chicago remains a hotbed for tourism.
What beef do you have with the area that you live in? Voice your concerns over on our Facebook page!
Low Rise Jeans are Back, Baby!
To the dismay of many, the pop culture staple of the early millennium is back and in a big way. After a year of staying inside and wearing sweatpants, people are ready to show off their waistlines and they are doing it with *gasps* low rise jeans. Supermodels are hopping on the trend and Vox has picked up on the recent shift in the fashion world.
What do you think about low rise jeans? Give us your thoughts where the conversation lives on over on Facebook!
What’s the Weirdest Class You’ve Taken?
Lake Superior State University established the nation’s first chemistry program focused on cannabis when it launched The Cannabis Center of Excellence in 2019. If that wasn’t cool enough, the school has now created its first marijuana-based scholarship to students that are at least a sophomore and have a 3.0 GPA. In the cannabis program, students will take courses like Cannabis Plant Sample Pre and two rounds of Cannabis Chemistry, making it one of the most unique college experiences there is.
What’s the weirdest class you’ve ever taken? Tell us about it over on our Facebook page!
New Twenty One Pilots – ‘Shy Away’
Twenty One Pilots are back with a new song, “Shy Away.” This is a mere preview of what’s to come: The new album, “Scaled and Icy,” comes out on May 21!
Rise Against treat us to the Nowhere Sessions
2021 has already had a lot of lows and highs, news that we get a new Rise Against album soon definitely falls under the latter. We will be gifted with their 9th studio album ‘Nowhere Generation’ June 4th, and they boys just shared an impeccable live acoustic performance of the title track during the Nowhere Sessions. Tim’s voice sounds so strong here, I CANNOT WAIT to be standing next to you singing this on the top of our lungs asap. Enjoy! <3 Lauren
And if you missed my chat with Tim all about the new music and when we can expect to be at a real live Rise Against show, you can watch that here!
Photo by Julia Simone Paul 2017 #TNWSC
Whose Karen Is It?
A Male Karen is the source of our issues today. This dude wasn’t happy with the hours that breakfast was available and so he decided to make one employee’s life life a living hell. Here’s what he did:
What part of Chicago is this man from? Give us your best guess over on our Facebook page!
What in the Redneck is This?
There’s nothing more innovative as a redneck with an idea. It’s amazing what these people can come up with. We’re glad they keep going back to the drawing board time after time. Just look at this.
Do you have a redneck invention you’d like to share with us? Let us know over on our Facebook page!
What’s the Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in a Bathroom?
Some of you might have feared the worst after seeing this headline, but instead of seeing an explosion in a bowl, we were treated to a “killer” video.
“I wonder what goes on in the men’s bathroom”
The fellas:
(via IG:firstinflightband) pic.twitter.com/yY2x1nCQTc
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 6, 2021
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen in a bathroom? It could be rank, it could be funny. Just let us know what it is over on our Facebook page!
How Much Time Do You Spend on Your Phone?
The average screen time for an adult in 2019 was 3.5 hours a day on their phone. This, of course, is before the pandemic, which kept us plugged in a little bit more. Still, most people are active on their phone somewhere between 3-5 hours a day. This kid, on the other hand, is destroying that number.
@themaxlevanwhat’s your average ?? #foryou #foryoupage #teamlevan #viral #xyzbca #fijichallenge #funny
How much time do you spend on your phone every day? Let us know over on our Facebook page!
The Tower Slide at Maggie Daley Park is No More
The 25-foot-slide that has greeted Maggie Daley Park visitors is being torn down after a number of controversies. For some people, this slide has become a major attraction for care-free-fun. For others, this slide has become an injury-machine. As injuries and lawsuits continue to pile up, the Chicago Park District has decided to dismantle the slide.
How did you get hurt as a kid? Share with us your gnarliest injury over on our Facebook page!
Beware: There’s a Ketchup Shortage in America
Lovers of Heinz Ketchup need to stock up immediately. America’s most popular ketchup brand is facing a ketchup shortage as more and more restaurants continue to reopen their doors. The company says that bottled ketchup isn’t as big of an issue as the tiny, resturant-sized ketchup packages are. That begs the question, are they putting different ketchup in bottles compared to packets? Who knew the world of ketchup was so intense!
What’s the one condiment that you can’t live without? Support your brand over on our Facebook page!
Dave Grohl is releasing a book!
One of the few enjoyable things to have happened during this pandemic (besides getting to work from home and not have to wear pants) is that Dave Grohl began sharing Foo Fighters stories on their official Instagram Page
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In fact, these stories were so well received that Dave has decided to write a book about his AMAZING life. Its going to be called “The Storyteller” and you’ll be able to get it this October. Check out Dave’s Insta for some samples of his amazing stories, and watch the video below.
Dave Grohl: The Storyteller out October 5th.
Pre-order: https://davegrohlstoryteller.com
Follow for more stories:
https://www.instagram.com/davestruest…
New Music Now- Beach Bunny
Every night at 9pm I play you my new favorite song of the week. Its New Music Now! And this week we are taking a listen to one of Chicago’s best new bands, Beach Bunny! Check out their new tune “Cloud 9.” I get major Chicago in the 90’s vibes from it, what about you?
Relationship Court: Is This Crossing the Line?
We all have boundaries in our relationships. For this man, it appears that his girlfriend talking to any other man is a step too far. Here’s what he sent us:
Where do you stand on this? Give the guy some advice over on our Facebook page about how he should handle this situation!
What Did You Get Arrested For?
A mom’s April Fool’s Day prank has backfired on her. A woman in Kansas has ended up behind bars after she lied to her daughter about being shot in her home. This led to an armed standoff between police and a home, assuming that there was an armed person inside the home. When police broke down the door, the house was empty. It was all a big prank. The mother was arrested on unlawful request of emergency service assistance.
What were you arrested for? Was it something as embarrassing as this? Sound off on our Facebook page!
