There’ll be roughly 1300 more cops on the street tomorrow night for New Year’s Eve. Extra attention will be paid around the two planned fireworks displays (Navy Pier/Chicago River). ABC7 has the complete story:
There’ll be roughly 1300 more cops on the street tomorrow night for New Year’s Eve. Extra attention will be paid around the two planned fireworks displays (Navy Pier/Chicago River). ABC7 has the complete story:
Dogs are our buddies. They’re dependable. They make us feel like we’re the most important person on earth when we come home. And, they share something important with us humans… they can count.
A new study out of Emory University says dogs share a common neural mechanism that “allows their brain to process numbers of objects as humans do.” In essence, they can tell if you’re giving them more or fewer treats.
If you want to get into the weeds with the science of the study and learn more about the parietotemporal cortex, click here.
This series of AT&T commercials from 1993 attempted to predict the future of technology — and for the most part, nailed it.
Were they able to do this because R&D labs were working decades ahead? Was this a way for AT&T to test how new products would be received by the public? Will we ever be able to film something about the future that won’t look so terribly retro years later? Is this the greatest voice-over work done by Magnum P.I. or what?
So many questions… — [eric]
[📷 – Pexels]
Hour 1
Hour 2
Paramore’s Hayley Williams looks to be doing her own thing in the near future, with a social media post teasing some solo music. On Instagram, the singer said as early as next month she could release some new music.
“Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes. 30 was a very important year. 31 will be too.”
“I’m putting out some music next year. With the help of some of my closest friends, I made something I’m going to call my own. It’s a really special project and you’ll get a taste of it in January. Happy New Year, friends. Hayley Williams.”
Paramore visited the Lounge a few years back, delivered a must-see performance off their album ‘After Laughter’.
The Chicago Transit Authority is doing their annual helping hand to Chicagoans travel on New Year’s Eve plans safely.
All CTA routes on New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. will be free.
The Miller Lite free rides are offered to encourage safe holiday travel. No matter do NOT drink and drive, it’s one of the biggest drinking nights of the year so be smart and healthy out there. This does mean you will see even more weird behavior on the trains and buses though. If train rides calm you down simply enjoy the visual effectiveness of these videos showing off the front cart view of train rides on all the CTA train lines.
The Force is weak in this Star Wars fan at Disney World as displayed in this viral video that we found through Ebaums World. He roasted that guy hard, like he was some goon that Darh Vader was choking out with his evil powers.
Not enough Star Wars fun for you? Enjoy a look back at the awful Star War Holiday Special here.
It’s a simple guitar riff that lit a fuse that truly changed the world. Nirvana’s ‘Smells like a Teen Spirit’ literally changed music in general, forcing 90’s America to shed the indulgence and shallowness of the 80’s for gritty emotional introspection with one brilliant alternative punky song. As the generations have changed and alternative music has evolved, the song which kicked off the band’s epic ‘Nevermind’ album has achieved a special milestone on YouTube having crossed the 1 billion stream mark this week. It is also the second most streamed 1990s video on the platform.
Trash Theory is a great retrospective channel that digs into the influence of alternative music and how it changed the landscape when it was released. Their video digging into the seismic shift that followed Nirvana is a must-see.
There is a lot of TV we all watch that is not redeeming or rewarding in any artistic way. We are simply hooked by the concept, and it’s likely a reality show that has that hook. Enter the much-maligned 2007 reality trash heap that was ‘Kid Nation’. 40 kids of middle school age sent to a deserted town to run it with all of these odd stipulations, scenes of crying, and ‘why is this happening?’ moments.
Funny or Die made this very funny retrospective of why it may be the worst reality show ever made.
Merry Christmas I guess?
Watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on the eve of Christmas. Guess I need to pay attention more to my surroundings:
Anyone else finally coming to the realization that suburban Chicago in “Christmas Vacation” is really….Colorado?
— Eric Kristensen (@erickristensen) December 25, 2019
If you were auto-paying the bill for Clark Griswold’s 25,000 twinkle-lights, ComEd calculates it would cost you about $3700 for one month. Now, that’s if you were using the old-school incandescent bulbs. They also show the significant money saved by using LEDs — which would leave you a lot of cash leftover for a dose of super-spiked eggnog. — [eric]
Green Day jumped on to perform at the annual Game Awards in early December — and we just found out that a record 45.2 million people streamed the event this year, up nearly 75% from last year.
Let’s put that in perspective:
With millions of viewers and millions up for grabs in tournaments, gaming is clearly no longer just — a game. Here’s Green Day ripping through a performance of “Welcome To Paradise” on the broadcast, as part of their 25 year celebration of the album Dookie. — [eric]
We’ve been gifted with the second-ever Christmas song from Blink-182, but….I guess it’s “not.”
Rolling Stone calls “Not Another Christmas Song” vintage, as “[Mark] Hoppus turns the Christmas season into a symbol of the ceaseless churn of time as the narrator ruminates on more adventurous younger years and a crumbling relationship in the present.” And it’s already been covered by Arizona State a cappella group, the Devil Clefs — which the band gave a nod to:
Happy Holidays from @thedevilclefs A Cappella! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/8EPxWFbIiy
— blink-182 (@blink182) December 22, 2019
If you are looking to add to your alternative Christmas playlist this year, check out this potential new entry — [eric]
[📷 : Julia Simone Paul]
WKQX-FM’s “Flora Cash Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Flora Cash Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Lincoln Hall, 2424 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
WKQX-FM’s “Silversun Pickups Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Silversun Pickups Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 West Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
WKQX-FM’s “Game of Thrones Giveaway Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Game of Thrones Giveaway Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
WKQX-FM’s “Tame Impala Text” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “Tame Impala Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Jam Productions, 207 West Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Hour 1
Hour 2
It happened. It really happened, and we are not OK.
Last night for the first time since 2012, My Chemical Romance the beloved patron saints of an emo generation took the stage at a sold-out Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The show trended across social media with fan cam freakouts dropping every second, and we are sharing some choice shots from the first row by Youtubers Erynn Halvorson . and Kotara & Loca.
Black eyeliner tears of joy were rolling off cheeks all around the world when fans starting sharing the following set list for the momentous show last night.
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”
“Thank You For The Venom”
“Give ‘Em Hell, Kid”
“House Of Wolves”
“Summertime” – dedicated to Lauren
“You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison” – with Sara Taylor of Youth Code
“Make Room!!!!”
“Our Lady of Sorrows”
“Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)”
“Sleep”
“Mama”
“I Don’t Love You”
“DESTROYA”
“Teenagers”
“S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W”
“Famous Last Words”
“The Kids From Yesterday”
“Vampire Money”
“Helena”
“Welcome To The Black Parade”
WKQX-FM’s “AHOY Web” Contest
Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX-FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. CityFront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the WKQX-FM “AHOY Web” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
(i) Online: Visit the Station’s website www.101WKQX.com during the Contest Period, click on the “Contest” link, click on the “AHOY Web” Contest link, and complete an entry form. All entries must be received by 11:59 am CT on Friday, January 3, 2020 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing. Limit one (1) entry per person per email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned. Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion. No mail-in entries will be accepted.
There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash. The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards. Other restrictions may apply.
CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX-FM, 455 N. CityFront Plaza, Chicago, IL 60611.
Live Nation Entertainment, 111 E. Upper Wacker Dr. #1400, Chicago, IL 60601
It’s finally happening. My Chemical Romance is set to take the stage for the first time since 2012 in Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Hall tonight. The tickets for the show sold out instantly, the MCR faithful have lined up outside the venue, and some have reportedly been there since Tuesday. When the band ran a soundcheck in the video, some fans posted on Twitter with videos of what they think the band might be playing at this reunion show.
THEY PLAYED (I'll update with the ones I missed):
VAMPIRE MONEY
MASTAS OF RAVENKROFT
SKYLINES AND TURNSTILES
MAKE ROOM
WTTBP
THANK YOU FOR THE VENOM
HELENA
TEENAGERS
NANANA
S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W/Now: Interlude (sounds like a recording)
— AmbarRodriguez* (@Arod_a_) December 20, 2019
we crying!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/8xt19oQC7r
— cyIia~ mcr TODAY (@haicylia) December 20, 2019
— Nessa ✨ (@vml1999) December 20, 2019
#mychemicalromance #MCRReturn pic.twitter.com/XXeHtWyoFv
— 𝖗𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗𝖙𝖘𝖔𝖓 击 (@iiotc) December 20, 2019