thereiruinedit, a TikTok account that specializes in unique mashups of songs you know and love, essentially “ruining” them in the process, are back at it again.
The account compiled a list of some of the most iconic “hey’s” in music history and put them together over 4 Non Blondes “What’s Up?”.
We apologize in advance for having this get stuck in your head all day.
The billionaires are fighting again.
After the launch of Threads, a Meta app in the same universe as Facebook and Instagram, Twitter CEO Elon Musk now claims that Zuckerberg and company are “cheating”.
Musk took to his own platform to complain about the matter.
The only way to settle this beef is in The Octagon. Put the gloves back on, folks.
Dirty Heads w/ Lupe Fiasco at Radius (Friday)
Laid back alt-rockers Dirty Heads for the first time since Riot Fest 2021 as they had to Cermak Hall in Radius, one of Chicago’s newest venues. They will be joined by Lupe Fiasco, one of Chicago’s finest rappers. You can snag a ticket to this here.
Carly Cosgrove at Beat Kitchen (Friday)
Up-and-coming emo standouts Carly Cosgrove, a band inspired heavily by late 2000’s Nickelodeon, storm the Beat Kitchen on Friday night for an intimate and exciting show. If you have a hankering for Hot Topic but want a fresh take on the emo scene, look no further than a band thrives off being “nostalgiacore”. Grab a ticket here.
Jenny Lewis at The Salt Shed (Friday)
Also known for her work as a member of The Postal Service and the frontwoman of famed indie standouts Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, fresh off the release of her latest solo album, Joy’All, is headed to The Salt Shed for what should be a thrilling set of songs new and old. Few tickets remain.
Dave Matthews Band at Northerly Island (Friday, Saturday)
Fire up the Poo Poo Bus.
Dave Matthews Band comes to Northerly Island for a spectacle like none other. On Friday and Saturday, the jam band opens up the lawn at Northerly Island to play in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans. This will be DMB’s first time in Chicago since the release of their newest record, Walk Around the Moon. Get a ticket before it’s too late.
White Sox host the Cardinals (Friday-Sunday)
Fresh off of a series with the Blue Jays, the White Sox host a three-game set against another bird-themed team this weekend as the struggling Cardinals come to town.
16th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest (Friday-Sunday)
Dubbed the “Best Patty Party” in Chicago, The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 16th year of food-themed fun this weekend. This sizzling food and music extravaganza features an awesome offering from over a dozen acclaimed Chicago restaurants. It’s one of the Friday-Sunday July 7-9 at the intersection of Belmont and Damen (2000 W. Belmont). Hours are Friday 5-10 p.m.; Sat/Sunday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Get more info here.
West Fest Chicago (Friday-Sunday)
West Fest Chicago reflects the eclectic West Town community, and is also renowned for cutting edge live music programmed by Empty Bottle Presents, plus the ever popular Bass By The Pound DJ Stage.
West Fest Chicago is unique due to its presentation of neighborhood retailers and restaurants, local fine artists and makers, as well as Kid Fest and Pet Fest. Learn all the details here.
Square Roots Festival in Lincoln Square (Friday-Sunday)
Square Roots Festival, a celebration of craft beer and live music, takes over Lincoln Square this weekend with a terrific lineup of live music. The free festivities kick off on Friday and run through the entire weekend, with each night being capped off by Momma, Superchunk, and Real Estate, respectively. Get the lowdown on this festival here.
Hang with Brian Phillips for your shot at PIQNIQ Puppy Pit Tickets! (Saturday)
It’s almost time for PIQNIQ! Get your hands on a White Claw Vodka Soda, a shot at FREE PIQNIQ tickets and the chance to hang with BadFlower in our Puppy Pit at the show! Join Brian Phillips on Saturday, July 8th from 2pm – 4pm at Sal’s Beverage World located at 298 Roosevelt Rd in Villa Park.
NWA HP Care for Cooper Roberts Benefit Show (Saturday)
Join Brian & Kenzie at the NWA HP Care for Cooper Roberts Benefit Show this Saturday. Billy Corgan, a Highland Park resident for over 20 years and president of the National Wrestling Alliance, is promoting this wrestling show in an effort to raise funds for Cooper Roberts, the youngest victim of last year’s horrific events in Highland Park. This event is free, but donations are encouraged. Learn more about it here.
Major League Rugby 2023 Championship Game at SeatGeekStadium featuring performances by DJ Diesel and the Dropkick Murphys (Saturday)
Join Shaq, the Dropkick Murphys, and the San Diego Legion and New England Free Jacks at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday for the Major League Rugby Championship Game. None of that sounds real, but we swear it is all true.
Chicago Fire host the Nashville SC (Saturday)
Rugby not your preferred foreign sport? Fear not, the Chicago Fire are back in town and they’ll have to fend off the Nashville SC this weekend.
Less Than Jake at Concord Music Hall (Saturday)
Ska standouts Less Than Jake head to Concord Music Hall on Saturday. Get a ticket before they’re gone!
Southport Art Fest (Saturday-Sunday)
The Southport Corridor hosts its annual two-day art festival, bringing together a variety of artists and local vendors near neighborhood landmarks like the Music Box Theatre. Guests can peruse pieces, shop at Southport Avenue stores, take kids to an area packed with interactive games or sit down on a patio to enjoy food and drink specials throughout the weekend. All proceeds benefit the Southport Neighbors Association.
Edgewater Greek Fest (Saturday-Sunday)
Show up to St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church in Edgewater to experience “philoxenia” (Greek hospitality) at this annual festival, where chicken, gyros, pork souvlaki and pastitsio (Greek lasagna) is on the menu all weekend long. Stick around for live Greek music and a performance from ’80s cover band The Breakfast Club, as well as fun and games for kids
Weezer at Hard Rock Live (Sunday)
Weezer is back and they’re headed to Gary as a part of their Indie Rock Roadtrip. Join Weezer and forever underrated and under appreciated punk rockers Joyce Manor on Sunday for what should be a spectacular show. Get a ticket before it’s too late!
Dominic Fike: Sunburn
Euphoria star Dominic Fike is back with his second studio album, Sunburn. This 15-track record, which features a song with Weezer, is full of heartbreak, regret, and addiction. Fike feels on the cusp of stardom after this performance.
Taylor Swift & Fall Out Boy: Electric Touch
Of course we’re getting in on the Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) frenzy. Fall Out Boy, one of Q101’s finest exports, hopped on a brand new track with Swift during the rerecording of her Speak Now.
GROUPLOVE: I Want It All Right Now
I Want It All Right Now, GROUPLOVE’s sixth studio album, which features the standout single “Hello”, is out now. This album features the infectious chants and lively instrumentation that you’ve come to expect from this band over the years.
KennyHoopla: BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT //
A thriving member of Travis Barker’s camp, KennyHoopla is back with his latest release, BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT //. Rising to fame during the pandemic, Hoopla’s last few years must have felt like a whirlwind. He’s become one of rock’s most intriguing artists, and this release is yet another strong entry into his discography.
What are you listening to this weekend? Let us know on Q101’s Facebook page!
Permission To Land…Again will arrive on October 6th.
The Darkness will play The Vic on Friday, October 13th.
A dad in the UK has begun ranting and raving on social media over the controversy that has arose over him kissing his son.
What’s the vibe on kissing kids? The conversation lives on Facebook!
As if this story couldn’t get any weirder, iconic prop comic Carrot Top was on the plane that featured the ranting woman who was escorted off the plane.
On social media, Top walked us through his perspective of the situation.
He provided a follow-up in his hotel room.
Another passenger weighed in, however, claiming that the woman in question was not as crazy as she seems.
The truth is out there, somewhere, we just may never find it.
Legendary hair metal band Motley Crue played an intimate show in London over the weekend under the name Dogs of War. In the midst of their set, the band busted into a cover of the iconic Beastie Boys song, “Fight For Your Right”.
Smash or pass this cover? The conversation lives on Facebook!
A woman made people’s holiday weekend travel plans much worse after freaking out on an American Airlines flight. She yelled, “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f*ck off and there’s a reason why I’m getting the f*ck off and everyone can either believe it or they can not believe it,” as she raced towards the front of the plane.
She continued, “I don’t give two fu*ks, but I am telling you right now – that motherfu*ker back there is NOT real…You can sit on this plane and you can die with them or not. I’m not going to,” the woman adds, before apparently leaving.”
This is a big yikes all the way around.
Very rarely are people excited to get into a fender bender, but when Nascar is in Chicago… it’s a different story! On Friday the crews were moving cars on Lakeshore Drive and noticed an accident behind them. The teams quickly leapt to action in aiding the cars involved in the crash, both drivers were okay and more than happy to watch the pros help fix their rides. It’s not every day you can say you had a professional pit crew work on you car in record time!
Read more here! Follow us on Facebook for more awesome stories and events happening!
For decades Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have dominated the tech world, but after some internet beef these two former partners will try to dominate the octagon! After Zuckerberg mentioned that “Meta” would be creating a competitor to “Twitter” Elon Musk said he’d fight him in a cage match to which Zuckerberg responded “Send location”. This may have just been some playful banter between the two, but “UFC” President Dana White contacted both billionaires and has come out saying that they are both completely serious. Could this be the biggest fight the world has ever seen?
Let us know what you think about this spectacle on Facebook!
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan stopped by Q101 to hang out with Brian & Kenzie. In this full, intimate interview with Corgan, the three discuss everything from Corgan’s marriage to whether or not he’d wrestle Dave Grohl.
You can learn more about the NWA’s HP Cares for Cooper Roberts Benefit Show here.
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is proud to announce ‘HP Cares for Cooper’, a benefit show that will take place Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at the Recreation Center of Highland Park, located at 1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035. All ticketing proceeds and sponsorship from this event will go directly to the Roberts family charitable fund for Cooper Roberts at Help Hope Live (Cooper Roberts, the youngest victim of the July 4th shooting in Highland Park who suffered life-altering injuries, and his family which includes his brother Luke who was also injured by shrapnel during the tragedy. Join us along with the Highland Park Community as we come together to show support and raise funds to make a significant difference in the lives of this family.
Fans who wish to sit in VIP (first or second rows) of the charity show can pre-order tickets here (All ticketing proceeds from this event will go directly to the Roberts family charitable fund)
For all general admission seats, fans can contribute any amount of money as a donation to gain entry to this exceptional event. People in attendance can donate in advance on eventbrite or with cash/card at the door. Not only will they witness thrilling wrestling matches, but they will also be making a significant difference in the lives of this family. The NWA is committed to giving back to communities and believes in the power of wrestling to bring people together for a common cause.
You can download your ticket here.
The Chicago Bears sweepstakes just got a little more interesting. After Arlington Heights, Naperville, and Waukegan, the city of Aurora has thrown their name into the hat. Richard Irvin, the mayor of Aurora, Illinois, sent a letter to the Bears that opened with this statement.
“AURORA, THE CITY OF LIGHTS, THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IN ILLINOIS, IS BUILT ON THE UNSHAKABLE FOUNDATION OF ITS STORIED PAST. THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER WITH THE HISTORIC CHICAGO BEARS AS YOU SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT NEW HOME IS ONE WE ARE EAGER TO TAKE ON …TURNING A VISION INTO REALITY IS NOT ALWAYS EASY. IT REQUIRES THE RIGHT RESOURCES TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE. AURORA OFFERS UNPARALLELED KEY RESOURCES TO TAKE A VISION AND MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE. OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM OF GOVERNMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF GETTING BIG THINGS DONE.”
The City of Aurora said in a statement that after the letter was sent, “representatives of the Chicago Bears organization responded quickly and positively.”
It’s a new era for the Blackhawks.
Whether 17-year-old phenom Connor Bedard lives up to the astronomical hype placed on him, or he flames out in epic fashion, this is a definitive demarcation point for the franchise. There’s pre-CB and post-CB.
Bedard was selected first overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. After three consecutive seasons below .500, the Hawks have been given a chance to return to glory.
Last night, The Salt Shed hosted a Blackhawks draft party. Fans packed the venue and erupted in cheers when the Blackhawks did the thing that everyone wanted them to do.
The last Blackhawks pick was in 2007 and that pick turned out to be Patrick Kane. These are the standards that Bedard has to live up to.
R.E.M.’s “Strange Currencies” features prominently in the second season of The Bear. This new video places footage from the Chicago based FX show along with video from R.E.M.’s 1996 concert film “Road Movie”
“Strange Currencies” originally appeared on R.E.M.’s 1994 album Monster, but the updated remix from The Bear was released on the Strange Currencies EP last week. It appeared alongside a remastered recording of the single and a live version of the recording created in 1995 and on 1996’s Road Movie. The original mix from 1994 appears in The Bear as well as a never-before-heard demo of the record.
