Rivers Cuomo covers a Green Day classic — with an assist from his wife

May 24, 2020 | Eric

If you are a Weezer fan (and/or enjoy all this live music happening direct from the homes of artists) — and you haven’t hit up Island In The Zoom, then what the heck are you even doing?

I don’t know if the weekly covers from Billie Joe from Green Day were the inspiration, but Rivers decided to cover “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).”  And look who joined him!  It’s his wife, Kyoko — who is normally pretty private and out of the spotlight.  (Come to think of it, she kinda still is — considering we just see her from the back while she does the song’s string parts on the piano.🙂)

The new album Van Weezer has been pushed back — but at least we have performances like this to tide us over.  — [eric] 

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May 24, 2020 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Weezer – Surf Wax America
  • The Smiths – How Soon Is Now
  • Jeff Buckley – Last Goodbye
  • Pearl Jam – Corduroy
  • Gang Of Four – I Love A Man In A Uniform
  • Third Eye Blind – Graduate
  • Hole – Malibu
  • Love And Rockets – So Alive
  • Silverchair – Tomorrow
  • Blur – Parklife
  • Nine Inch Nails – Head Like A Hole
  • Kim Wilde – Kids In America
  • The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray

Hour 2

  • Smashing Pumpkins – Cherub Rock
  • The Cure – Just Like Heaven
  • Baz Luhrmann – Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
  • Beck – Devil’s Haircut
  • The Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon
  • Republica – Ready To Go
  • Spacehog – In The Meantime
  • R.E.M. – Stand
  • Filter – Take A Picture
  • Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Grey Cell Green
  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • The Smithereens – Only A Memory
  • Chumbawamba – Tubthumping

Here’s the first live performance of “Level Of Concern” from Twenty One Pilots

May 23, 2020 | Eric

Twenty One Pilots had their live debut of “Level Of Concern” on last night’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.  It has a refreshing outdoor setting, and a special appearance from a cuddly-looking character that should be familiar to TØP fans.  One question, though — how does one make lemonade through e-mail, as Tyler suggests?

When you’re done with that take a gander at the music video, as well as a re imagining of “The Hype.”   And if you’re still bored after that, there’s always Netflix. — [eric]

There is still time to help #SaveOurStages !!!

May 22, 2020 | jnettlebeck

We all have memories from one of the amazing music venues here in Chicago.

And they need our help now so we can make more memories later!!

That is why Brian Ali and Justin have been on the air since 6 am YESTERDAY!!

You can help #SAVEOURSTAGES by donating what you can!

And there is still plenty of time to donate!! BAJ will be broadcasting until 4 pm tonight!

You can donate HERE or text DONATE to 312-101.

Anything helps, let’s keep our Chicago venues open and start making memories again!!

Former WWE star Shad Gaspard found dead on Venice Beach

May 21, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Sadly, the body of former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard was found dead on the shores of Venice Beach.

It is believed that Gaspard was caught in a rip current last weekend.

Shad Gaspard was 39.

The Synder Cut is REAL! New version of ‘Justice League’ in 2021

May 20, 2020 | Kevin

It has been trending for years, but it’s finally happening. The news was confirmed today that director Zack Synder’s cut of the 2017 DC Superhero team-up blockbuster film ‘Justice League’.will actually be seen by the public. Warner Bros confirmed today that Synder will get to release his vision of the film on it’s HBO MAX streaming service in 2021. The original film reportedly featured 60% re-shot footage when it was released. This new version has $20-30 million behind it with actors giving fresh voice over dialogue, new special effects, and the unseen footage for what could be a four hour long version. ComingSoon.net has the full story here.

“It will be an entirely new thing, and, especially talking to those who have seen the released movie, a new experience apart from that movie,” said Snyder in an article of Hollywood Reporter. 

The original film which did not meet the high expectations of fans of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the DC heroes and it’s production of the film was mired in issues that included Snyder leaving the project when his daughter passed away.with fellow comic book movie master Joss Whedon (Avengers) stepping in to finish the project. When the film was met with memes dissing it’s box office results, faithful supporters swarmed the internet wanting the ‘Synder Cut’ which in itself became it’s own white whale level hype among fans who want something they apparently did not get to see. #ReleasetheSynderCut has been trending online near the top of Twitter all day today.

Screen Junkies Univserse dug deep into this whole pop culture conundrum here, and they theorize that this new movie could very different from the original.

 

 

 

The CW’s ‘Batwoman’ loses Ruby Rose

May 19, 2020 | Kevin

Beyond the Trailer covers why this is happening and what the future of ‘Batwoman’ 

It debuted last October and joined several other hit DC Universe shows on the CW, but ‘Batwoman’ has lost it’s lead performer heading into Season 2 with  ComingSoon.net   reporting  that Ruby Rose has left the show.  The role will be re-cast for the next season.

Though her tenure was short lived in the role, Rose made history becoming the first lesbian superhero lead and was being primed for a crossover story with another CW superhero series, ‘Superman & Lois’.

Rose issued a statement:

“I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” Rose said. “This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles. I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created. Thank you Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the teams at Warner Bros. and The CW who put so much into the show and always believed in me. Thank you to everyone who made season one a success — I am truly grateful.”

The CW, Warner Bros TV, and the producers of the show put out the following joint statement:

“The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future, and we — along with the show’s talented creative team — look forward to sharing its new direction, including the casting of a new lead actress and member of the LGBTQ community, in the coming months.”

The first season of Batwoman ended early due to the global pandemic forcing filming to shut down before the final two episodes of its 22-episode season could be shot.

In the trailer for Season 1, you might catch some scenes filmed in Chicago including some car chases over the Chicago River in the Loop. Chicago is ‘Gotham City’ right?

 

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