ZERO: The story behind the iconic Smashing Pumpkins tee.

July 19, 2020 | Eric

I came across a Tweet from The Smashing Pumpkins — a retweet, actually — of a fan excited to finally put their hands on a ZERO shirt.  Remember this?

Kind of hard NOT to remember.  Starting in the mid 90s, THIS was the standard uniform for Billy Corgan at most every concert.  The backstory on how this came to be is pretty interesting, which FeelNumb detailed a few years back.  Among the things you can learn from the article:

  • The business from which the original ZERO t-shirt is from.
  • How ZERO morphed into a fictional character for one of the band’s albums.
  • How much an original ZERO t-shirt worn by Billy sold for on an eBay auction.

If you’re interested in snagging one for yourself, check out the Smashing Pumpkins merch shop.  — [eric]

UK getting indoor concerts next month

July 19, 2020 | Kevin

Well, get ready to get jealous! United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson announced this week as part of phase 4 in a COVID-19 response plan, that live concerts will return in England  next month. These indoor performances will be held under very strict guidelines with social distancing, reduced attendance counts, online ticketing, sanitizing stations, and staggered show schedules to break up the flow. This follows news from a few weeks ago covering the opening of a very unique outdoor music venue that was designed completely with socially distancing due to COVID-19 in mind.

England has currently 294,000 reported cases of the Coronavirus.

From the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Foo Fighters!

Rise Against release expanded version of ‘the Black Market’

July 19, 2020 | Kevin

Watch Tim from Rise Against perform ‘People from Here’ in the LOUNGE.

Hometown heroes Rise Against released a deluxe version of their magnificent 2014 album, ‘the Black Market’ with three new tracks which had previously been released on vinyl and as b-sides on foreign singles. The  three new songs are “About Damn Time”,“We Will Never Forget” and “Escape Artists”. Lead guitarist Zach Blair called the album their darkest to date but also their most “triumphant” according to Consequence of Sound. It definitely another example of RA’s continued efforts to always evolve yet stay true to their emotional gravity in putting in the good fight for the right thing.

You can stream it here on Spotify,.

Stream the songs on YouTube here, and scroll down to see WKQX’s Lauren chat with Tim from RA backstage last year at Riot Fest.

536 was the worst year ever

July 19, 2020 | Kevin

We have been saying it for a few months now that 2020 is “the worst year ever” but Weird History contends that year 536 with volcanic ash clouds inducing food depletion, massive climate changes, plagues taking many lives, and of course, war. Humanity always with the wars, ya know?

If you are a fan of world history this is a perfect video to look at what was the ‘worst’ time to be alive. The video also cover a Harvard study which digged into the the global catastrophe

 

BUSH Virtual Concert!

July 18, 2020 | G

In celebration of their new album ‘The Kingdom,’ Bush is having a ONE NIGHT ONLY live virtual concert! Hit the link to watch!

‘Palm Springs’ on Hulu may be the best movie of 2020 …so far

July 18, 2020 | Kevin

A dark must-see comedy film  called ‘Palm Springs’ hit Hulu last week, and it’s maybe the best movie I have seen this year. Yeah, I didn’t see any movies in a theater in over 4 months for obvious reasons. The film, starring SNL alum Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, is a ‘Groundhog Day’ misadventure for xennials, millenials, zoomers, etc. How do two lost souls get out of going through the same day over and over? It’s reinvents the concept with Twilight Zone vibes, earnest looks at hopelessness, and what love really means when your existence is challenged. Those elements sound like a lot of our collective experiences at the moment with COVID-19.

If you are having tough time processing the stressful times we are in, this movie will deliver a relatable and entertaining escape. It’s definitely a must-watch for anyone who had to change their wedding plans or anyone who has been dragged to a wedding they didn’t want to attend. Here are some reliable reviews from the best movie channels on YouTube to get a better look into this breakout film.

 

Cubs & White Sox games will have video game crowd noise

July 18, 2020 | Kevin

Taking a cue from European club soccer league, Major League Baseball is going to spruce up their upcoming 60 game season with dubbed in live crowd noise from the video game, ‘MLB: The Show’. In our current COVID-19 circumstances, this is another weird way that sports and entertainment are trying to replicate the feeling of a gathered human experience like fans cheering on their home team.

ESPN is reporting that MLB officials hope that this audible add-on to televised games this year with little or no fans in attendance along with the standard stadium announcers, at-bat music, and more traditional elements we could take in when attending games in person.

So here is a question: What are the Cubs going to do with the ceremonial ‘7th Inning Sttetch’? We will see come next week when the games start. Here are the best celebs including Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder to yell “1, 2, 3 strikes, you’re out at the old ball game!”.

Iceland has a world screaming broadcast to help with COVID stress

July 17, 2020 | jnettlebeck

We’re all burnt out, tired of being stuck inside because of the coronavirus.

So Iceland has a solution. They have made a broadcast that is only airing people’s screams from around the world.

That’s right, you can record yourself screaming for a little bit and send it into them, and they’ll play it live on a broadcast in Iceland.

Go ahead and scream. You’ll feel better!

Nirvana playing ‘ Smells Like Teen Spirit’ a week before it’s release to the public

July 17, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Imagine hearing Nirvana’s album Nevermind before anyone else. Well these lucky people at Beehive Records in Seattle back in 1991 got a sneak peak at the album with a live performance from Nirvana one week before they released the album to the public.

They got video of it too!

This is truly awesome!

Instagram’s new feature could kill TikTok

July 16, 2020 | Kevin

There has been rumblings for weeks that the very popular TikTok app could get banned in the Untied States due to privacy issues, so here comes Instagram to the rescue with a new feature called Reels. This feature lets users create 15-second videos set to music, just like TikTok. It will also include a countdown timer and editing tools for easier use. Reels is set to become available on IG in August. Reels has been tested in other countries like Germany, and in this video from HeyDominik explains in more in depth how it works.

It’s worth noting Reels could be shared in a more permanent way, unlike most IG content which seems to be consumed on the passive Story feature. They do have IGTV but it’s not nearly as active as other part of the Gramaverse. Remember how much IG put a dent into Snapchat? Yeah, they have a track record of skimming some vibes from a competitor and drilling into their platform in some clever way.

In an interview this week, White House adviser Peter Navarro hinted TikTok could be shut down soon in the U.S.India banned TikTok due the same concerns over.

If you have not yet, give us a follow on Instagram here. 

What’s the Best Condiment at These Six Fast Food Places?

July 16, 2020 | Tim Virgin

What’s the one condiment you STEAL from fast food places and hoard in your kitchen?  Someone asked people to vote on the best condiments at six different fast food places.  Here are the results…

 

1.  McDonald’s.  Sweet N’ Sour sauce got the most votes.  The special sauce they put on Big Macs was a close second.

2.  Subway.  Their Chipotle Southwest sauce won.  Honey Mustard and Sweet Onion tied for second.

3.  Taco Bell.  Their “Mild” sauce got twice as many votes as their “Hot” sauce, which took second.  “Fire” was third.

4.  KFC.  Their “Finger Lickin’ Good Sauce” beat their Ranch and Honey Barbecue.

5.  Chick-fil-A.  Their classic “Chick-fil-A Sauce” crushed.  Polynesian sauce was a distant second.

6.  Chipotle.  There’s a debate online if this is really a “condiment,” but their guacamole ranked first.  As far as salsas go, their Roasted Chili-Corn salsa got the most votes.

 

(BuzzFeed)

A Woman Quit Her Job to Make Six Figures a Month Acting Like a Dog for People Online

July 16, 2020 | Tim Virgin

YEP!  You heard me right!

People have some CRAZY fetishes, man.  And it looks like they’ll spend BIG money on them.

There’s a 21-year-old woman named Jenna Phillips in Austin, Texas.  And she recently quit her job as an optician . . . because she found that men were paying up to six figures a month for videos of her ACTING LIKE A DOG.

Apparently that’s a fetish with a LOT of fans.  Jenna has an account on OnlyFans where she charges $20 a month for videos of her chasing balls, walking on a leash, rolling around, and taking baths . . . mostly naked.

She also makes $1,200 for custom videos.

Jenna is on pace to clear more than $1 million this year.  I’ve wasted my life.  (Daily Mirror) 

(Here’s a safe-for-work picture of her playing fetch.)

 

Last day to get in on an extra day of Riot Fest!

July 16, 2020 | <3 Lauren

If it has always been your dream to take the very first dump in a brand new (to you) port-o-potty at Riot Fest, now is your chance!  Purchase your 2021 tickets today and get a Super Mario Bros bonus night, the first ever Thursday Preview Party!  From RF:

We know the wait for Riot Fest is going to be a bit longer now (469 days, to be exact). To show our appreciation for those of you hanging onto your tickets—or for anyone who buys a ticket by July 16, 2020—we’re inviting you to our first-ever Thursday Preview Party, an event specially designed as a huge thank you to fans who stick with us until next year.

We’ll open the gates a day early on September 16, 2021, for anyone eligible. Inside, you can catch special performances, shop around our vendors, take your honey on a romantic Riot Fest picnic, take the first dump in one of our port-a-potties, you name it. Just don’t brag too much when your friends show up on Friday.

Here’s what you can expect at Riot Fest’s inaugural Thursday Preview Party:

Surprise sets from mystery bands. If you were with us when Riot Fest was an indoor festival, you know that we throw a killer surprise party. You can expect to see some sets that will earn you bragging rights. Don’t look at the lineup for any hints, though—one of the bands will be a Thursday exclusive, meaning they won’t play the rest of the festival!

First dibs on merch. Get your shopping done right off the bat and avoid the lines. No need to look like that idiot holding a shirt in the middle of a circle pit. Now you can be that idiot holding a shirt a day before anybody else is!

Carnival rides. Not to mention carnival food! Great for anyone who’s been to Riot Fest before but never made the time to ride the rides. Get on the Ferris wheel a night early and scarf down as much fried goodness as you please.

…And more! What do you want to see at our Thursday Preview Party? Let us know on our socials and we’ll take it into consideration. Maybe.

See you in the pit.  <3 Lauren

Chatting with Riot Mike at Riot Fest 2019 outside the Goose Island rail car

Are you dating a psychopath?

July 16, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Have you ever noticed anything weird about the person you’re dating?

Maybe you’ve considered that there might be something wrong with them…

Or like most of us you don’t think that all but still want to know if your special person is a psychopath!

Well look no further!

You can see if your partner is a psychopath by matching them up with these 9 signs here!

Who’s Karen is this!

July 16, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Hey… Who’s Karen is this!

I mean, sending a wedding gift is the right thing to do, but a Karen will always Karen up the whole situation!

Update! We got an email after the show yesterday from our featured Karen and she doesn’t seem too happy about it…

Yikes, sorry Karen!

Austin Rivers claims Lebron James isn’t staying in the NBA bubble with the rest of the players

July 16, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Is Lebron getting special super star treatment?

Austin Rivers claims he isn’t staying in the NBA bubble with the rest of the NBA players down in Orlando Florida.

I guess it’s good to be king!

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