25 years ago, one of the best bands in the Warped Tour/emo music scene emerged with their Self-Titled album, and let’s just say that same band is still touring, performing, and writing new music! But they decided to do 6 dates in Chicago celebrating 3 very special albums, and I was lucky enough to cover the opening night of this tour with my favorite album! Now the band played the self-titled album, and its eternity plus an Encore song, which was “Choke Me”. The crowd, however, was sold out, of course, but was a mix of just singing, moshing, and crowd surfing, depending on what song Bert was singing on stage! Now, the coolest part about this stage setup without giving to much away was the into, and oh my goodness, did I not only feel old, but it just showed they were going back to their roots with this tour!
Now, during this tour, they are playing 3 dates per city, which means a different album each night! The 3 albums are Self-Titled, Love and Death, and Lies for Liars! So if one of those albums is your favorite, then try and find tickets if you can because these are selling out like crazy! If you are a fan of the band but not sure what night to do, I say do the night you feel like you may have the most fun! Overall, one of my favorite shows this year and something I will never forget!
It’s been two years since we’ve gotten new Gorillaz music with the release of Cracker Island. We also got The Ballad Of Darren, the first Blur record in eight years. Now, Damon Albarn has confirmed that in 2025, we’ll have more Gorillaz music.
In an interview with French publication Les Inrockuptibles posted on March 25, he said, “I’m finishing a new Gorillaz album. One opera and one new Gorillaz album seems like enough for 2025! Unless someone accuses me of taking my foot off the gas!”
At this time, we have no release date for the new record.
A huge thank you to Beach Bunny for bringing their incredible energy and talent to The Lounge on February 26th, 2025! Your performance was nothing short of amazing, and we’re so grateful to have had you share your music in such an intimate setting.
To everyone who joined us for this special night—thank you! Your enthusiasm and love for live music made the experience even more unforgettable. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to bring you more incredible shows in the future.
Massive thanks to Refused for an unforgettable night at The Salt Shed on their farewell tour—pure energy, pure rebellion, pure legends. And to everyone who came out to celebrate, scream, and sweat it out with us—YOU made it electric.
You thought there were enough shows taking place this summer? You thought wrong. Yesterday saw a slew of shows announced from a slate of alt-rock icons.
Chevelle storms the Aragon Ballroom on August 15 with Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society. Presale tickets go live today at 10:00am with presale code “FUNKY”. General on-sale begins on Friday at 10.
YOU READY FOR THIS?! @ChevelleInc is heading to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Friday, August 15 with Asking Alexandria (@AAofficial) and Dead Poet Society (@WeAreDPS), and it’s gonna be EPIC! Tickets drop Friday, March 28th at 10 AM local — don’t miss out! 🤘 🎟️ Presale starts… pic.twitter.com/CcYK5cWpIF
— Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom (@AragonBallroom) March 25, 2025
Heavyweights Garbage also announced their return to Chicago for the first time since 2023. Tickets are on sale on April 4 starting at 10.
Family Guy, barring a brief interruption in the early 2000’s in which it was cancelled by Fox, has been dominating the airwaves since 1999. In 2003, the first 7 minutes of the original, unaired pilot were released as a part of Family Guy Volume 2. However, the second-half of the pilot had been deemed “lost media” up until now.
On March 20, 2025, user GhostTheDeadGirl discovered that the full 16-minute pilot was on Robert Paulson’s personal website. Rob is credited in the pilot as both one of the ‘Digital Ink & Paint’ crew members, and under ‘Compositing.’”
You’ll notice Lois’ blonde hair, Stewie’s purple & green attire, and the pre-Seth Green voice behind Chris Griffin.
A huge thank you to Bishop Briggs for an absolutely electrifying performance at The Metro on Saturday night! To everyone who came out and joined us—thank you for bringing the love, the energy, and the vibes that made the show so special. Live music is nothing without the fans, and you all made this an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the exclusive Mumford & Sons listening party! We loved sharing this special night with you, experiencing brand-new music from the band together. Check out highlights, photos, and more from the event, only on Q101.com—Chicago’s home for exclusive music experiences.
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Mumford & Sons delivered an unforgettable night at the iconic Chicago Theatre, captivating fans with an intimate and powerful performance. Q101 was there to capture every special moment—check out exclusive photos from this incredible evening, showcasing the band’s unique energy up-close. Whether you missed the show or want to relive it, experience Mumford & Sons at their best right here on Q101.com.
Poppy at House of Blues (Friday): Head to House of Blues this Friday to catch artist Poppy for the They’re All Around Us Tour. The show kicks off at 7pm. Tickets are available here.
Black Creativity Night at the Museum of Science and Industry (Friday): Head to Museum Campus this Friday for an after-hours gallery walk showcasing at from the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition. Enjoy food and drinks, a lively dance floor and a collection of incredible art. The event kicks off at 6pm and runs until 10pm. Tickets are available here.
The 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival (Saturday): The Blues is Alright Tour hits the Aerie Crown Theater this Saturday at 7pm. For more information click here.
Bishop Briggs at Metro (Saturday): Bishop Briggs hits Metro this Saturday for the Tell My Therapist I’m Fine Tour. The show kicks off at 8pm and opening for Bishop Briggs is Ellise. Tickets are available here.
Mumford and Sons at the Chicago Theater (Saturday): Mumford and Sons hit The Chicago Theater for a special performance this Saturday. The show kicks off at 9pm.
Movements at Aragon Ballroom (Saturday): Hardcore band Movements hit the Aragon Ballroom this Saturday. They’re joined by special guests Citizen. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available here.
Shamrock Shuffle (Sunday): Kick off the Spring running season downtown with the Shamrock Shuffle sponsored by Bank of America. Sign up for the 8K or 2-mile walk, plus enjoy live music and drinks at the post-race party. Information is available here.
Chicago Stars vs. Houston (Sunday): Cheer on your Chicago Stars FC as they take on the Houston Dash at SeatGeek Stadium. For tickets, click here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Sunday): Cheer on your Chicago Blackhawks as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers this Sunday at United Center. Gates open at 12:30pm and the game kicks off at 2pm.
Brian & Kenzie want to hook teachers up with pencils. After a discussion earlier this week about how kids still use pencils (which was news to Brian & Case), we’re getting to the point and collecting pencils for teachers around the Chicagoland area.
If you are a teacher in the Chicagoland area who wishes to sign up to receive a portion of the supplies donated, SIGN UP HERE.
This form will close on Sunday March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. After materials are collected on April 3, 2025 following the Coheed & Cambria Pop-Up at The Cubby Bear and Brian & Kenzie’s Cubs Home Opener broadcast at Almost Home Tavern & Grill on Apirl 4, they will be distributed amongst those who sign up.
If you are looking to donate to Brian & Kenzie’s ‘Get To The Point’ virtually, CLICK HERE.
Brian & Kenzie’s Amazon Registry will be live through April 4. This is the best way to help out if you would like to donate virtually.
We thank you so much for your generosity. Together, we can change lives in Chicagoland.
The White Sox unveiled their new food lineup in front of a slew of influencers and personalities (not me, I wasn’t invited…) yesterday. Just like last year, the new food will undoubtedly be the high point of the White Sox season. The biggest addition to an already-stacked food lineup is the Lucky’s in Section 154. Lucky’s includes the following:
All American Korean Dog: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with corn flakes, and a drizzle of ketchup and mustard
El Diablo: A mozzarella Korean Dog covered with Flaming Hot Cheetos, sambal mayo, and Fu Sauce.
Papas Freedom: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with hash browns and a drizzle of barbecue sauce
Stadium Nacho: Vienna Beef hot dog coated with Tostito’s tortilla chips drizzled with stadium nacho cheese and pickled jalapenos
Unicorn: A deep-fried marshmallow coated with Fruity Pebbles and sweet condensed milk
Changeup Bubble Waffle: Filled with vanilla ice cream, black sugar boba, ginger, mocha syrup and Pirouline cookie
Gojujang Bubble Waffle: Crispy chicken tossed in a Gojujang sauce with toasted sesame seeds
Heater Bubble Waffle: Filled with vanilla ice cream, miso chili, caramel, peanuts, and crushed Oreos
Sweet Chili Bubble Waffle: Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet chili sauce and peanuts
Chili Crunch Noodles: Knife-cut noodles with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts
Chili Crunch Noodles: Knife-cut noodles with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts
David Chang, one of the best chefs in the country, has a new section in 110 that has revamped chicken offerings.
Of course, the Sox also have a new milkshake to offer to the South Side faithful. The Celebration Cake Shake is birthday cake ice cream blended with confetti cake and paired with a cookie that looks like one of the famous pinwheels in the center field.
in 1 week, join family and friends around the world to experience our new movie Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (with the LA Film Orchestra). https://t.co/I1j7aH1gdRpic.twitter.com/lv1QloUAKq
It happens to all of us. At some point in time, you stare at a festival poster and go “I don’t know who these bands are”. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s harder and harder to cut through all of the noise and various outlets to find out who is actually worth listening to. Luckily, I’m here. If you’re looking at the Lollapalooza lineup and you’re lost, these are 7 bands you need to know.
ALEXSUCKS
Q101 Twisted XMAS alumni ALEXSUCKS are back in town, hot off the heels of their excellent new single “Worm In The Sun”. Initially a band that drew comparisons to The Strokes, the Southern California quartet has proven to be far more than just a cheap imitation of a legacy act. Operating as an energetic, snotty band, ALEXSUCKS have slowly been winning over the alt-rock faithful over the course of the last few years.
hey, nothing
hey, nothing, are a two-piece alt-folk act that hails from the artistic safe haven that is Athens, Georgia. This band is undeniably charming. If you’ve ever heard Modern Baseball’s earliest work or were smitten with earnest folk punk bands like Sledding With Tigers, you’ll find a similar connection to hey, nothing.
julie
julie are, in theory, what Perry Ferrell set out to highlight when he launched Lollapalooza in 1991. Simply put: they are weird. Beautifully weird, yes, but unquestionably weird. They would’ve made sense sandwiched between Siouxsie and the Banshees and Nine Inch Nails on the festival’s inaugural tour. As shoegaze has come back into fashion, julie have stood out from the pack as arguably the best contemporary group of that genre. julie are completely left-of-center, a stark contrast to the pop acts that will dominate the main stages, but a band that is entirely deserving of their slot on this festival.
Ratboys
It wouldn’t be Lollapalooza without tried and true Chicago bands thriving over the course of the weekend. For over a decade now, alt-country heavyweights Ratboys have been leading the charge of the Chicago scene. With five records under the belt including 2023’s stellar The Window, there’s no shortage of tracks that Ratboys could bring to Grant Park. It’s thrilling to see a band who has been this good for this long get the recognition they deserve on a Lollapalooza stage. If you find yourself yearning for a simpler time when this city was pumping out acts like Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, Ratboys can act as your modern medicine.
Sierra Ferrell
Sierra Ferrell is hitting the road this summer with Post Malone and my mortal enemy Jelly Roll. The eclectic trio make a stop at Wrigley Field on May 22. Luckily for us, Ferrell will return this summer and will be coming back with no Jelly Roll in sight. Whereas the aforementioned Ratboys fit the dictionary definition of “alt-country”, Ferrell is nothing but country. The West Virginia-born frontwoman harkens back to the time of Lynn Anderson or more recently, Lucinda Williams. Ferrell’s set will act as a soothing break from the general craziness that invades Grant Park for four days every summer, and as a result, she could end up stealing the entire weekend.
Sunami
Sunami is one of the many post-COVID hardcore standouts that have reached previously unfathomable heights. Following recent Lollapalooza alumni Knocked Loose and Militarie Gun, Sunami will bring a level of fury to Grant Park that no other band (not even Korn) will be able to match. Their 2019 EP Demonstration laid the groundwork for a string of releases unmatched in intensity and aggression. “Weak Die First” is as much a standout single as it is a mission statement. Their recent single, “Fence Walker” which dropped on a split EP with Pain of Truth, saw a continuation of the band’s consistency.
Wunderhorse
UK’s Wunderhorse are on the cusp of becoming huge. The next time this band plays a festival in Chicago, their name is going to be in a much larger font. Their performance at the start of February in Chicago at the Metro was a loud, brash explosion that stunned a sold-out audience to the point that a genuine “encore” chant erupted from the Wrigleyville faithful. Per the band’s philosophy, though, there was no encore. The band that was touted as “a band that could become generational” by Rolling Stone UK played at 110% for 55 minutes and then walked off stage, never to be seen again. If you are excited by punchy, yet lyrically gorgeous rock music, Wunderhorse are the band for you.
Iconic New York City-based rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs are headed back to Chicago for a pair of intimate shows as a part of their announced the Hidden in Pieces Tour. The group will perform “reimagined versions” of its most popular songs and deep cuts, with additional accompaniment on strings and piano.
These shows are in celebration of 25 years of the band.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will be at the Chicago Theater on July 22 and July 23.
Thank you all for joining us at Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub for our live broadcast event! Your energy, enthusiasm and participation made the day unforgettable. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to do it again soon. Cheers!
