Shania Twain joined Foo Fighters for “Best of You” at Austin City Limits
Over the weekend at Austin City Limits in Texas, the Foo Fighters played a rousing, two-hour set to close out Friday night’s festivities. Before they closed out their set with “Everlong”, they were joined by country superstar Shania Twain, who helped the band play their penultimate song. “Best of You”.
Twain, in a later tweet, noted that her and her son love “rocking out” to Foo Fighters.
Twain’s vocals DID impress us.
A Case For: Smoking Popes
Case the Producer chatted with Josh Caterer from Chicago’s own Smoking Popes during the Riot Fest 2023 rain delay. The two spoke about what it was like to hear the Popes on Q101 for the first time, what it’s like touring with Morrissey, and so much more!
10.8.2023 History Of Alternative
Mike Shinoda releases a guitar-driven new song
New music featuring Blink-182, Lovejoy, Noah Kahan, and more!
blink-182: Dance With Me
blink-182 is back with a brand new single off their upcoming album One More Time…The music video features the band paying homage to punk rock trailblazers, the Ramones. The new record comes out on October 20.
BoyWithUke: Lucid Dreams
The much-hyped BoyWithUke is back with his fourth album in three years. Lucid Dreams is yet another excellent release from the visionary who spent good time on the road last year with AJR. We can’t wait to see him back in Chicago soon.
Citizen: Calling the Dogs
Citizen, for nearly a decade now, have been top dogs in the underground scene. Combining pop punk hooks with dancy, upbeat grooves, the band has put their best foot forward with the release of their sixth studio album, Calling the Dogs. They’ll be back in Chicago on November 26 at Concord Music Hall. Tickets can be found here.
The Gaslight Anthem: Autumn
Twisted XMAS Night 4 artists The Gaslight Anthem are back with a stunning new single off of their upcoming record, History Books, which is slated to drop at the end of the month. The newest single, “Autumn”, sounds like a song best heard in a communal environment. Tickets for their night of Twisted XMAS can be purchased here.
Lovejoy: Normal People Things
Speaking of Twisted XMAS, Lovejoy has new music! “Normal People Things” is yet another exciting entry in the already-stellar Lovejoy catalogue. We can’t wait to hear this live at the Aragon in December. Get your tickets to Lovejoy before they sell out here!
Noah Kahan ft. Kacey Musgraves: She Calls Me Back
Noah Kahan is back with a brand new single featuring country music standout Kacey Musgraves. Kahan continues his white-hot streak of singles with this new release.
Paramore: This Is Why: Re
A year after the release of This Is Why, Paramore and friends are back with a remixed version of last year’s superb album. The last track of the album almost features “Sanity”, a previously unreleased demo from the This Is Why recording sessions.
The Weekend Q101
Kennyhoopla at Metro (Friday)
Travis Barker-backed frontman Kennyhoopla brings his Raised By Wolves tour to the Metro on Friday night for what should be a thrilling night of energetic, catchy tunes. Get there early for locals Footballhead. Tickets can be purchased here.
Beth Stelling at The Den Theater (Friday)
Originally discovered by Jimmy Kimmel, Beth Stelling has become one of the most entertaining comedians on the planet. She’s spent the better half of the last decade dominating the late-night talk show circuit. You can watch her special If You Didn’t Want Me Then on Netflix.
Join Brian at Golf Galaxy (Saturday)
Join Brian and Q101 as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Vernon Hills Golf Galaxy at Townline Commons on Saturday, October 7th from 11am to 1pm. Be among the first 100 adults in line each morning at their grand opening to have a shot at winning a free mystery gift card, with a chance to be the lucky recipient of a $500 gift card! Plus, don’t miss out on the excitement of Closest to the PIN and Putting contests, and exclusive Grand Opening Deals!
Margaret Glaspy at Sleeping Village (Saturday)
Combining a classic blues sound with indie rock, Margaret Glaspy has become one of the most entertaining frontwomen in all of music. Fresh off the heels of her new album, Echo the Diamond, Glaspy returns to Chicago for an intimate show at Sleeping Village. Grab a ticket on their website.
The Beaches at Chop Shop (Saturday)
Viral sensations The Beaches return to the Chop Shop for their first trip back to Chicago since Lollpalooza earlier this year. When they played Lolla just a few months ago, they were one of the first bands of the entire weekend to play. Millions of new fans later, they now will play a sold-out, headlining gig this weekend.
Chicago Beer Fest (Saturday)
Visit the Field Museum for a one-of-a-kind beer festival featuring 65 breweries showcasing their favorite seasonal brews and select museum exhibits. You can get a ticket here.
Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention (Saturday)
Lurie Children’s Hospital will host this fundraising convention that brings together the local gaming community for a good cause. Attendees will be able to play arcade, video and tabletop games, compete in tournaments, shop vendors and artists, hear from game developers, attend an app building workshop and more. All proceeds will benefit the hospital and the patients and families it serves. Learn more here.
Junie B. Jones, The Musical at The Greenhouse Theater Center (Opens Saturday)
Adapted from Barbara Parks’ perennially popular early-reader book series, this classic follows the uproarious escapades of the plucky first-grader who many of us grew up with. You can grab a ticket to the opening performances here.
Chicago Marathon (Sunday)
For those that seem to be running away from something, the 26.2 mile journey kicks off on Sunday morning. You can keep up with the street closures here.
Militarie Gun & Scowl at Sub T (Sunday)
Two of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the world head to Subterranean on Sunday night for what should be an epic, sold-out show. This will likely be the last time you get to see these two bands in a room this small. Big things are coming for both groups. Say hi to Case the Producer if you see him there.
The Band CAMINO at the Aragon (Sunday)
Dubbed “your mom’s favorite band”, this powerhouse rolls into the Aragon on Sunday night. This is the first trip to Chicago since playing The Riv in early 2022. You can still get a ticket to this show here.
The Wonder Years at The Riv (Sunday)
Gods of pop-punk, The Wonder Years, storm The Riv on Sunday night for what should be a thrilling night of music. If you have a yearning for Warped Tour, this show can fill that void. Get there early for Sweet Pill and Anxious, two excellent bands. Tickets can be purchased here.
Wu-Tang Clan & Nas at The UC (Sunday)
Finally, a show for the children.
Blink-182 channel The Ramones in new video
This video of Deanna from Sincere Engineer hearing her song on Q101 will melt your heart
Ahead of playing Q101’s Twisted XMAS on December 7, Sincere Engineer is establishing themselves as arguably the hottest Chicago-based band. Last night marked a major milestone for the band, who heard their song “California King” live on Q101. Singer Deanna Belos’ reaction was heartwarming.
You can get a ticket to Sincere Engineer, MisterWives, and Bleachers at the Aragon Ballroom on December 7 here with the presale code “BYLINE”.
New, never-before-seen video released of Tupac Shakur’s murder
As details continue to emerge about Tupac’s murder, we now have new footage of the crime scene.
Lake County’s giant cow sculpture needs a name
A larger-than-life cow sculpture has been added to Lake County’s beautiful landscape. Dubbed an “artistic homage to the milk cow and all that she represents”, the statue came to be thanks to the Lake County Farm Bureau. She clocks in at 14 feet high and 23 feet long and weighs 1,000 pounds. She can be seen at the Lake County Farm Bureau office at 70 US Hwy 45 in Grayslake.
Now the cow needs a name. Lake County is hosting a contest through the end of October and you can enter the contest here.
13-foot-long python lives off of trailer park cats for five months
A python has changed the face of a trailer park of Oklahoma.
Red Beard Wildlife Control was hired and started to check out the snake last week. Reports said that it had been around that area since June and had survived since then. The snake is an albino Reticulated Python, which is one of the world’s largest species of snake.
Residents are concerned because the trailer park is next to an elementary school.
The local wildlife control has set up a camera near the python to monitor its movements.
A Case For: Code Orange
Paramore will release Re: This Is Why
Paramore will release Re: This Is Why, a remixed and reworked version of their latest album out this Friday, October 6th.
Twisted XMAS 2023 is here!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
The biggest party of the year comes to the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom December 5-8 thanks to our friends Byline Bank and Heineken. Secure your tickets now by heading here and using the presale code “BYLINE”
December 5: The Black Keys, Local H, & ALEXSUCKS
December 6: Lovejoy, White Reaper, & Brigitte Calls Me Baby
December 7: Bleachers, MisterWives, & Sincere Engineer
December 8: Young the Giant, The Gaslight Anthem, & little image
We can’t wait to see you soon!
Man arrested in connection to Tupac murder
A man connected to the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur has been arrested, a shocking breakthrough in a murder case that has been stagnant for nearly 30 years.
Nevada police detained Duane Keith “Keefe D” Davis late last week. Davis, who has long been known to investigators, has admitted in interviews and in his 2019 memoir, that he was in the Cadillac with Shakur’s shooter. He is the first person to be arrested in connection to the killing.
Of course, this could be a cover-up because Tupac is still alive…
10.1.2023 History Of Alternative
Foo Fighters teasing something for 2024
The clip features a spinning compass with the band’s logo in the middle along with the song ‘Nothing At All’, which appears on their latest album ‘But Here We Are’.
Green Day release a 30th anniversary deluxe edition of Dookie
New music featuring Billy Corgan, U2, & more!
The Chemical Brothers: For That Beautiful Feeling
Longtime electronic standouts The Chemical Brothers are back with their tenth studio album, For That Beautiful Feeling. The new album features a cut from Beck. Although no Chicago dates in are in their immediate future, we hope to see them soon.
Code Above: The Above
Nu-metal’s new generation is being led by Code Orange. The band’s newest record was recorded by Steve Albini and features guest vocals from Billy Corgan, who took to the band after they reached out to him and sent him a few songs. You can listen to the song featuring Corgan below.
Del Water Gap: I Miss You + I Haven’t Left Yet
Sweet and sensitive indie rocker Del Water Gap is back with his newest release. After spending the opening part of the year on the road with Maggie Rogers, his new record sounds fresh and vibrant. You can listen to it below.
Spiritual Cramp: Herberts On Holiday
Bay area punk rockers Spiritual Cramp are back with a romantic single off of their upcoming self-titled LP. This has a chance to be the single most romantic song in 2023. We can’t wait to see them again soon.
U2: Atomic City
Every time U2 puts out new music, it feels like an event. Their new single, “Atomic City”, is no different. Check out the song and the incredible music video here.
