Andre 3000 has announced his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, will be released this Friday (November 17th) Not a rap album, New Blue Sun is an 87-minute collection of minimalist and experimental music featuring André 3000 playing a variety of flutes and other wind instruments. There are no bars, no beats, no vocals.
Andre 3000's debut solo album, "New Blue Sun," is "an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds." https://t.co/mjH5NNZKAO
No, they don’t have Shohei Ohtani or Cody Bellinger (yet), but they have Craig Counsell, and in his first press conference with his new squad, he seemed like the right man for the job. In front of the media, Counsell explained that “it’s time to be a Cub.”
She doesn’t want young people making the same mistake. But I don’t think she is giving young people enough credit. But just in case she is, YOUNG PEOPLE: PLEASE DON’T GET A KEVIN FOREHEAD TATTOO. <3 Lauren
A South Carolina daycare is feeling the heat after reports surfaced that a “child fighting ring” was discovered in the daycare. Two workers were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and unlawful conduct to a child, according to the department’s Friday press release.
London, what a night!!! We’re going to remember that one for a long long time. Thank you to The Marquis Covent Garden for having us and to the handful of you that got to witness it. Excited to see more of your faces tonight at Electric Ballroom and even way more of your faces on… pic.twitter.com/Lqt0r2gG1v
Our friends in AWOLNATION are back with a brand new EP full of three excellent songs and a pair of exciting remixes. As always, the music from AWOLNATION is an exciting step forward from a band who never rests on what they’ve done previously. This collection is no different.
Cannons: Heartbeat Highway
Cannons are back with their fourth studio album, Heartbeat Highway. Led by their excellent single “Loving You”, which you heard first on Q101, their new record clocks in at 12 songs in 39 minutes with each of them radiating the dreamy, soothing presence that Cannons has become so known for.
Fitz and the Tantrums: Perfect Holiday
Akin to AWOLNATION, Fitz and the Tantrums are back with a 5 song EP. Unlike AWOLATION, Fitz brings to the table five original holiday songs including “Give Love This Year” and “Some Kind of Christmas”. If you need to get into the spirit, this is the best place to start.
Maneskin: Rush! (Are You Coming?)
Move over, Neil Peart. Despite Kenzie’s justified confusion over the recent “Rush” billboards outside Allstate Arena, the prog-rock icons are not coming back. Maneskin,, the Italian standouts, however, are back with a re-release of this year’s Rush! and this time they’ve tacked on five bonus tracks.
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (begins Friday)
Starting November 10 and running on select dates until January 7, 2024, the outdoor illuminated trail will dazzle with brand new installations from around the world and beloved favorites, transforming new parts of the Garden—including Evening Island—into festive landscapes of light, color, and sound. Learn more information here.
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition in Skokie (begins Friday)
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition makes its way to Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, giving fans an opportunity to step into the world of the hit series. The immersive experience showcases the elaborate sets, detailed costumes and luxurious jewelry of Downton Abbey’s high society inhabitants. Tickets can be found here.
Grouplove Pop-Up at the Cubby Bear (Friday)
Join us at Cubby Bear on Friday, November 10th, as Q101 proudly welcomes GROUPLOVE for an exclusive pop-up show. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with electrifying music and great vibes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Download your first come, first served ticket HERE.
LURK at SubT (Friday)
If The Cubby Bear fills up early, head over to Wicker Park to catch Chicago heavy-hitters LURK for a headlining gig at Subterranean. Part-DEVO, part-Ramones, part-Cramps, and part-B52’s, no group on Earth sounds like the eclectic locals. Tickets can be purchased on SubT’s website.
Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan at The UC (Friday)
Two of the greatest standup comedians of all-time close out their two-night stay at the United Center on Friday night.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony (Saturday)
The City of Chicago cordially invites you to attend a ceremony honoring those who served, in times of war as well as peace, Saturday, November 11 at Soldier Field, 1st floor United Club, 1410 S. Special Olympics Drive.
Real Friends & Knuckle Puck at House of Blues (Saturday)
Pop punk fans, unite. Real Friends & Knuckle Puck, two mainstays in the scene for a decade now, are on the road for a co-headline tour and are bringing their show to a sold-out House of Blues on Saturday night. Get there early for Arm’s Length and One Step Closer, both of whom are excellent.
Ben Kweller at Lincoln Hall (Saturday)
Whether you’re a lifelong Kweller fan or someone who longs for that early 2000s indie-rock scene, this is guaranteed to be an evening of great music!
Slow Pulp at Thalia Hall (Saturday)
File Slow Pulp under “bands you need to know in 2024”. The Wisconsin-turned-Chicago-based band have a lengthy collection of songs so emotional that they’ll make you queasy. Hot off the heels of their new record, Yard, they’ll be at a sold-out Thalia Hall this weekend.
Bulls host the Pistons (Sunday)
Once a historic matchup, now merely a reminder of what could’ve been. The Bulls look to make something happen against the Pistons at home this Sunday.
Papa Roach has unveiled a new line of home and kitchen wares cleverly called “Broken Home Goods,”
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Jared Leto! Earlier this summer the 30 Seconds to Mars front man did a death defying dive off the top of the stage at Lollapalooza…
Our friends at WGN have conducted the single greatest interview of the year. The mayor of Dolton, Illinois is currently under fire after her questionable spending habits came to light. Those habits including thousands of dollars on BBQ and a trip to Las Vegas. When Mayor Tiffany Henyard was grilled by Ben Bradley.
WGN Investigates also obtained copies of the township’s credit card statements, too. It showed township taxpayers also spent money on the Vegas trip. Charges included more than $8,400 for hotels; $587 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House and $3,741, just on Henyard’s roundtrip flight.
Dave Swersky, “nephew” of Bill and Bob of the original Super Fans, has taken to the Internet to detail the pain of being a Bears fan in excruciating, albeit catchy detail.
The Ricketts Family are getting ready to spend a lot of money.
After a disappointing September that caused the Cubs to miss the playoffs, they’ve been a mover-and-shaker this offseason. They stole Craig Counsell from the Brewers, and it would appear that they’re making a real run at Shohei Ohtani.
According to @BNightengale, the Chicago Cubs are going to be serious contenders for Shohei Ohtani and several general managers think that the Cubs "may be the most aggressive team for his services."
If you don’t love me this much, don’t love me at all.
Ana Stanskovsky, a 27-year-old woman in London, has gone viral for getting her man’s named inked on her face. “Kevin” must be a wonderful man, as Stankovsky etched his name onto her forehead for an eternity.
The controversial Chicago liqueur, Malört has hopped on the trend of adding flavors found on the dinner table at Thanksgiving to their product. The new flavor for the holiday is called Malörtsgiving and will taste of turkey bullion, cranberry and sage. As of right now it will only be available at CH Distillery, a shot is $8 while a bottle costs $150 with proceeds aiding those affected by cancer. Is there a possibility this could taste good and become popular, or will it be more of a collectors item?
Would you try this new flavor, is it going to be good or is it just a gimmick? Take part in the conversation over on Facebook! – Joey Domenick
Rebel Diamonds Tracklist: 1. Jenny Was a Friend of Mine 2. Mr. Brightside 3. All These Things That I’ve Done 4. Somebody Told Me 5. When You Were Young 6. Read My Mind 7. Human 8. Spaceman 9. A Dustland Fairytale 10. Runaways 11. Be Still 12. The Man 13. Caution 14. My Own Soul’s Warning 15. Dying Breed 16. Pressure Machine 17. Quiet Town 18. boy 19. Your Side of Town 20. Spirit
Milwaukee’s now-ex manager Craig Counsell is a very rich man.
Counsell, who played for the Brewers for the majority of his major league career, turned his back on his hometown team and signed a shocking, five-year contract worth over $40 million. This came as a shock to the baseball world as he was expected to sign with the Mets.
This, of course, leaves David Ross without a job. It’s not impossible for him to end up in Milwaukee, according to a new report.
👀 David Ross is a candidate for the Brewers managerial job, according to Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated 👀 pic.twitter.com/AZnmO6MnNN
Tyson Bagent may not be the guy. In his third week as the Bears starting quarterback, the son of a champion-level arm wrestler, struggled again as the Bears let a possible win in New Orleans slip away on Sunday. He finished the game 18-for-30 for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions while also adding 70 yards on the ground. The turnovers, in the end, rendered the Bears without hope.
The Bears entered the fourth quarter tied at 17, but a series of wasted possessions gave the Saints a chance to score and never look back. With a final score of 24-17 in favor of New Orleans, the Bears now sit at 2-7, third last in the NFC.
