John Frusciante on being back with RHCP: “It’s returning to family.”

October 27, 2020 | Kevin

Speaking with Australia’s Double J, musical wizard John Frusciante shared insight on what it’s been like since he reunited with alternative icons Red Hot Chili Peppers earlier this year to record and tour. The multi-instrumental dynamo has played a critical role in his two different tenures with the group. He had a pivotal part with their multi-platnum albums ‘Californication’, ‘By The Way’, “Stadium Arcadium’, ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’, and;’Mother’s Milk’.

“I’ve spent half my life in the band and half my life out of the band, and I suppose that’s what I needed to keep things fresh and to not feel like I was going to become one of those people I never wanted to become, who just sort of keeps repeating themselves and gets too comfortable with the rock star mentality and rock star lifestyle,. On one hand, you want to be appreciative of the people who put you on a pedestal. On the other hand, you’ve got to keep your ego in check — you don’t want to go around thinking you’re superior to other people or letting you make them think that. I find that a juggling act, and I find ego a tricky opponent.” said Frusciante.

“It’s returning to family. I’m extremely comfortable with them,” he said of his longstanding brotherhood with band members Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and Chad Smith. “It’s as if no time had gone by at all. Basically, we’re all just as comfortable with each other as we ever were.”

Since his last departure from RHCP in 2009, Frusciante continued to make his own adventurous music including his 11th solo album ‘Maya’ which was just released on October 23rd. Check out his latest single ‘Brand E’ and expect it to be quite different from the Chili Peppers.

 

Live Free 999 foundation

October 27, 2020 | <3 Lauren

Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known as Juice WRLD, had just turned 21 and was coming home for a birthday celebration at Midway Airport when he suffering a seizure as the result of oxycodone and codeine toxicity this past December.

His mother, Carmela Wallace, is speaking out for the first time since that day in the hopes that her son’s death will be a lesson to others.

“”It was devastating, but one thing I decided early on was, I was not going to hide the fact that he died from a drug overdose.  I didn’t want to keep that secret because a lot of people deal with that every day,” Wallace said.

The Homewood-Flossmoor graduate had recently been named Billboard Music Award’s “Top New Artist” and was among the most celebrated entertainers around.  But he struggled with anxiety and depression and was self-medicating.

“I talked to him about it. I told him my biggest fear was him overdosing on the stuff. That’s why I made the decision I have to talk about it with other people.”

Wallace said it’s now her mission to help other young people dealing with mental health issues and drug addiction.

“That’s our objective with our foundation. Normalize the conversation, so it has to start with me,” she said. “I hope it’s what he wanted, was a legacy of healing. To let people know that you don’t have to suffer alone,” Wallace added.

Wallace said many of her son’s fans have reached out to her after his death with their own stories and said that’s why so many young people are now involved with the foundation.

She said they are the ones who can relate best to those they hope to reach.

Visit the Live Free 999 website here.

More from ABC7 and WLS here.

<3 Lauren

Prison pen pal

October 27, 2020 | jnettlebeck

We got quite an interesting letter from a correctional center the other day.

Seems like our pal wants to participate in TAG, but unfortunately they can’t. Here’s what they had to say:

Raymond might not be able to win, but you sure can! All you have to do is tune in to Brian, Ali, and Justin from 6 – 10 am every weekday for your chance to win TAG!

So Really, Do You Believe in Ghosts?

October 26, 2020 | Tim Virgin

It’s Halloween week, so that makes it a good time to check in on an old classic question:  So really, do you believe in ghosts?  According to the latest numbers, only 20% of Americans say they definitely don’t exist.  And 19% of people say ghosts probably don’t exist.

 

20% say they definitely DO exist, and 25% say they probably exist.  So that’s 45% of people who more or less believe in ghosts.

And finally, 16% of people say they “don’t know” if ghosts exist.  What a coward’s answer.  I hope the ghosts haunt those people first.

The survey also found 50% of people say DEMONS definitely or probably exist, so people are slightly more likely to believe in demons than ghosts.  (YouGov / YouGov)

 

Smashing Pumpkins recording sequel to ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’

October 26, 2020 | Kevin

Consequence of Sound reported this weekend that alternative legends Smashing Pumpkins will record a sequel to the beloved ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’ and ‘Machina’. Billy Corgan confirmed the 33-song sequel which was originally intended to be a part of a worldwide arena tour that has been delayed due to the pandemic. This past week marks the 25th anniversary of ‘Mellon Collie’ which featured classics like ‘Bullet with Butterfly Wings’, ‘1979’, and ‘Tonight, Tonight’. It went on to sell 5 million copies in the United States alone. Corgan formally announced the big project in a video you can watch below.

Pumpkins are not simply celebrating their past, but also forging new audible adventures with Corgan working again with guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin along Jeff Schroeder whose been with the group since 2007. Their latest album ‘CYR’ will be released on November 27th.

101WKQX’s Jon Manley and James Vanosdol were proud to talk to one of the biggest alternative bands to ever come out of Chicago on two recent episodes of our new podcast, History of Alternative. In part 1 episode Billy talks about how the band put their artistic vision ahead of commercial concerns, how some people tried to talk him out of releasing ‘Melon Collie’ as a double record, and more. In part two, Iha and Chamberlin dig even deeper with how the band’s legacy endured beyond their break-up in 2000 and they have evolved since getting back together.

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‘No Time to Die’ looked into $600 million sale to streaming services

October 26, 2020 | Kevin

 

With movie theaters struggling to get people to come out to a theater amid the pandemic, now streaming video platforms with a lot of money behind them are stepping into the game to possibly purchase the rights to get big blockbusters as streaming exclusives. Enter the global spy franchise James Bond with its delayed film ‘No Time To Die’ which is reportedly being in talks recently with big streamers Netflix, Apple, and Amazon. The news was widely reported that the film which could likely be the last to feature megastar Daniel Craigh portraying the Bond role. Now the film has been pushed back again for a April 2021 release and studio representatives have issued statements confirming the traditional release next year.

The reported price according to Variety was in the area of $600 million. Yeah, that is a lot of money but considering how well-known the Bond series is and the possibility of the film luring in or retaining subscribers to one of the streaming platforms, it makes some sense. MGM, the studio behind the Bond films has spent millions already on marketing on ‘No Time To Die’ which has been delayed twice in 2020. Read the full story from Variety. 

‘Borat 2’ which just hit Amazon Prime pulled around $120 million in their deal. Watch the reviews on that controversial comedy here. 

Watch the latest trailer for ‘No Time To Die’ here.

Police Scanner Weekend roundup

October 25, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Listening to the Chicagoland police scanners is our absolute favorite weekend hobby.

You never know what you’ll hear!

Here is what we heard this weekend, check it out!

Friday 9:18 PM – Kimball brown line stop – Albany Park – man demanding he gets on the train for free. Says he’s mister clean and needs to enter train for a commercial.

Saturday 8:45 AM – 1925 Ohio st. In Lisle – White Male mid 30’s stuck in the slide at the park. He says he has been there since last night. He states he has no idea how he got there. Fire requested.

Part 1 Saturday 5:31 PM – 850 s. Barrington Rd. – Streamwood – Man trying to enter Walmart with a snake around his neck. He is stating it’s his emotional support animal and just wants to buy it some goldfish.

Part 2 Saturday 5:48 PM – 850 s. Barrington Rd. Streamwood – Man with snake in shopping cart scaring patrons in Walmart. Man is reportedly feeding the snake hot dogs. Police and Animal control is requested.

Sunday 9:18 AM – 2507 w. Armitage ave – Naked Woman in wheelchair eating Ice cream with her hands in Self Storage parking lot.

 

Khabib announces his retirement after winning in UFC 254

October 25, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Fight night has come and passed for Khabib Nurmagomedov.

And this time, forever, at least that’s what he said after his win overJustin Gaethje in UFC 254 on fight island.

Khabib went a perfect 29-0 in his career, winning 13 of his fights in the UFC.

Does this last win give him the official GOAT status? Is this actually the last time we’ll see Khabib in the octagon?

Only time can tell.

Queued Up Playlist 10/25

October 25, 2020 | jmanley
HOUR 1
Clairo Sofia
Cold Hart/Lil Peep Me and You
Boy Pablo Hey Girl
Romy Lifetime
The Backseat Lovers Kilby Girl
Foreign Air The Apartment
EIS Break the Lines
Jay Way No I’m Not Ok
Lewis Del Mar The Ceiling
Beabadoobee Care
Grandson Dirty
Smashing Pumpkins CYR
Ashe Save Myself
Sports Team Camel Crew
Bully Where to Start
HOUR 2
Cannons Fire For You
Bea Miller Feel Something
Curtis Waters Stunnin
Jxdn So What
Shaed No Other Way
Melody Federer This Town
Nothing Say Less
Houses Paranoid
Kennyhoopla Lost Cause
The Dirty Nil Doom Boy
Cautious Clay Agreeable
The Shins The Great Divide
Washed Out Time to Walk Away
Bob Moses Desire
Gus Dapperton Post Humorous
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Adele jokes about her weight loss on SNL

October 25, 2020 | jnettlebeck

It’s always nice to see when celebrities can joke about themselves. It makes them seem like they’re human again.

Plus I bet it’s not super hard to joke about how good you look after losing weight!

She really does look so good! And let’s be honest, she had an awesome opening monologue.

Who do you think has had the best SNL monologue so far this season though?

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