Tax Day Is TODAY!!

April 16, 2018 | <3 Lauren

This year Tax Day falls on Tuesday, April 17. Because the typical tax deadline (April 15) fell on a Sunday, it would have normally been moved to Monday, April 16. But…

This year, April 16 is Emancipation Day, a holiday set aside to commemorate the 1862 signing of the Emancipation Act by President Abraham Lincoln. Emancipation Day is a legal holiday in D.C. with city workers off the job.

This means Tax Day is being pushed ahead one more day to Tuesday, April 17.

Still need to file an extension like I just did?  Here’s what the IRS says:

“April 17 is the deadline for most taxpayers to file an extension and to pay taxes owed to avoid penalty and interest charges. If you file for an extension, your return is due Oct. 15. Special rules may apply if you’re in the military or live outside the U.S.”

You can file your extension HERE.  And find out the status of your refund HERE, then use all that dough to snag your PIQNIQ tickets HERE!

<3 @laurenoneil

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Snake on a windshield

April 16, 2018 | JVO

In case you complained about snow on your car this morning, how about this?

A woman in Queensland, Australia “was driving and I saw the snake climbing over the bonnet of my car and heading straight for my face level at the windscreen. It was spitting with rain, but I don’t like to hurt animals, even snakes.”

 

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4.15.18 Alt_Backspace

April 16, 2018 | bphillips

Hour 1

  1. R.E.M. – Radio Free Europe
  2. U2 – The Fly
  3. The Stone Roses – Love Spreads
  4. Sponge – Molly
  5. Gang Of Four – I Love A Man In A Uniform
  6. Soul Coughing – Super Bon Bon
  7. Hum – Stars
  8. The Smiths – What Difference Does It Make
  9. Mad Season – River Of Deceit
  10. Foo Fighters – Generator
  11. Icicle Works – (Birds Fly) Whisper To A Scream
  12. Fountains Of Wayne – Radiation Vibe

Hour 2

  1. Oasis – Live Forever
  2. General Public – Tenderness
  3. School Of Fish – 3 Strange Days
  4. 311 – Come Original
  5. Suzanne Vega – Left Of Center
  6. Radiohead – Paranoid Android
  7. Bush – Greedy Fly
  8. The Cure – Lullaby
  9. The Eels – Novocaine For The Soul
  10. Spacehog – In The Meantime
  11. Talking Heads – Burning Down The House
  12. Violent Femmes – Prove My Love

 

New Music from Twenty One Pilots? The Interweb Plays Guessing Games

April 15, 2018 | Eric
Because of a theory concocted by fans, many of the Twenty One Pilots clique were convinced that April 13th was going to be THE DAY that duo would released new music.
That day came and went.  No release.
Such is the life right now of the Josh and Tyler super fans, who are so very excited to hear new music from the group — that they are reading between the lines, interpreting the stars, deciphering tea leaves…basically, trying to find any little shred of evidence for the group’s follow up to Blurryface.
The April 13th theory has to do with the number 40 — one of significance in the Christian faith, and therefore by extension, Tyler’s as well — at least, in theory.  As the story goes, the band last tweeted something July 6th, 2017.  That would be 280 days, or….40 weeks.  April 13th would be day number 281.  Just another random day, it turns out.
Now that the special day has come and gone without significance, guess what?  MORE FAN THEORIES:
In summary, April 13th was just a big hoax by the band….because the 13th song on TØP’s fourth album is “Not Today.”  Sure, that theory works I guess.  If it was the band that announced the 40 week hiatus.  Only it…..wasn’t.  What else you got, Internet?
So, the world now has a new deadline for Twenty One Pilots music.  Will this one come true?  Unlikely.  But don’t let me ruin the fun.  Echoing what someone pointed out in the fan thread, I see nothing wrong with having a little creative fun during the down cycle.  Just don’t tattoo the supposed TØP return date on your body….or start a cult revolving around it.  — [eric]

IT’S OFFICIAL! Greta Van Fleet CRUSHED IT At Coachella; See Them At PIQNIQ

April 14, 2018 | Kevin

Greta Van Fleet absolutely crushed it this weekend at Coachella, playing through technical issues with their hip-shaking fist-pumpking rocking soulfulness to an impressive roar from the California crowd. That same unfiltered power will be present when they take the stage at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park,IL for PIQNIQ on June 30th.  Get your tickets for as low as $20 here. 

Relive our Lounge session with the GVF from last year, which is our most viewed performance we have recorded. You can watch all of our L sessions here or listen for our weekly ‘From The Lounge’ show on Sunday nights 11pm on 101WKQX.

RHCP’s Flea Releasing His Biography With A Wild Title

April 14, 2018 | Kevin

 

Acid For the Children will arrive September 25.

Herre is a  description of the book according to Pitchfork:

“Iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating life story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you’d expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star,”

Flea is not the only Pepper to pen a book. RHCP’s singer Anthony Kiedis released the best-selling biography ‘Scar Tissue’ which detailed the band’s rise from the underground while Kiedis battled drug addiction in 2004.

Here is an interview Kiedis did to promote the book’s release

 

Watch Yodel Boy Take The Stage At Coachella; Here’s His Whole Story

April 14, 2018 | Kevin

On April 1st, a video went viral of Mason Ramsey yodeling a rendition of a Hank Williams song ‘Lovesick Blues’ in an aisle in a Walmart in Harrisburg,IL. Millions viewed in admiration of the country crooning kid dressed in his finery, then the memes came ‘a rolling in. He became more than just a boy, he became ‘Yodel Boy’.

Here is the original video that got it all going for Mason.

Then came the remixes with background music that is very far from the rhinestone cowboy that Ramsey is portraying.

And then the cover versions….

The overnight sensation went from a blue tag special song to a charming nationally televised chat with Ellen DeGeneres.

Then Mason took the stage in a surprise cameo with Post Malone at Coachella yesterday. Yep, you start at Walmart and end up on stage in front of thousands at the biggest music festivals in the world.

Ramsey was a legit up and comer in country music opening for big names in the genre before all this occurred, but you got to admire this young lil’ throwback performing an emo country sad song to swoon a nation.

 

Boom – Some Knowledge

April 14, 2018 | Mishell Livio

I had a super fun time producing this video.  I had a chat with the writer about the video and how she came up with the idea.

 

Mishell Livio: I met you in October of 2017 when you auditioned to be a part of the Generation LatinX (GLx) ensemble.  Outside of performing, what do you do?

Emilie Sepúlveda: As a dog behavior specialist, walker, and runner, I spend all day talking with animals, and am always excited for any opportunity to have a captive human audience.

ML: Where did the inspiration for the sketch “Chola Wisdom” come from?

ES: Since I was nine, I’ve been a 5’9, blonde, fair-skinned Latina. Fitting in took effort…and I’m still trying to figure it out. In middle school, I came to the brilliant conclusion that joining a gang would be a sure fire way to, not only fit in, but have guaranteed friends. 

The sound and overall image of the character came from my childhood alter ego: “Osa Avondale.” I created her to inspire my “get hard” persona that I had fully intended to take me far in life.  I imagined her kicking asses, but I also knew she’d be intensely connected to world issues because being an educated, well-rounded Chola was key.  

All I had to do was commit a crime or two… Luckily, I was never taken seriously, so I didn’t need to be “knifed in” or “knifed out.”  

Enjoying Coachella in Your Underwear: Streaming Edition

April 13, 2018 | Eric

Coachella is happening over the next couple of weekends, but if you want to enjoy the performances from the comfort of your own home…this is the ONLY weekend you can do that.  And here’s how:

YouTube is providing live streaming from select performances — including some in VR for that life-like appearance — and you can not only see the schedule, but customize the lineup for YOUR tastes….right here.

To me, the second best thing to being there.  However, Coachella bands Greta Van Fleet and The Neighbourhood are going to be on the PIQNIQ 2018 lineup.  See them up close and personal!  Taste their sweat…..if you….want.  (Gross).  Lineup, tickets and info can be found here.  — [eric]

‘Self-destructing’ Gmail is being tested by Google

April 13, 2018 | JVO

Google’s been working on big overhauls to Gmail, including emails that can expire after they’re sent. Essentially, after a user-chosen amount of time that could be one week to multiple years in the future, an email can be rendered unreadable. According to Techcrunch, emails will also be configurable to prevent forwards, copy-and-paste, downloads and printability.

It’s not ready for public use yet… and it’s not yet clear if these features will only exist on Gmail platforms.

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Will Ferrell in 2-car accident

April 13, 2018 | JVO

Will Ferrell was in a 2-car accident last night in Orange County, California. According to TMZ, he was in a chauffeur-driven SUV that was sideswiped, resulting in the SUV flipping.

Ferrell is said to have been released from the hospital and did not suffer any injury.

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Brace yourself for ‘mayochup’

April 12, 2018 | JVO

Kraft Heinz is putting the fate of MAYOCHUP (part mayo, part ketchup) in the hands of consumers:

Shhhh… don’t tell anyone, but you can actually make mayochup on your own.

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