(from laughingsquid.com)Motala, Sweden artist Johan Karlgren (a.k.a. “Pappas Pärlor“) created a fantastic collection of pop culture pixel art characters out of plastic beads and then hilariously placed them real world situations. Prints of his photos are available to purchase from Thefashionroom.se. (MORE HERE)
Don’t just do the upside down tree. Go all the way!
(from nme.com)
blink-182 played for Steve Aoki during the latter’s 40th birthday party earlier this week – watch footage of the intimate gig below.
The two acts have become close friends, with Aoki remixing the veteran pop-punk band’s track ‘Bored To Death’ back in August 2016. The original song was taken from blink’s seventh studio album ‘California’.
Heading out to #TNWSC this weekend? Here is some stuff you might want to know!
Can I get in early to the venue?
Yes, the first 35 people in line with a ticket to bring a BRAND NEW children’s coat WITH TAGS will be let into the venue first. 1 coat will allow 1 person into the venue.
What time are doors?
Doors are at 6pm.
What time is {INSERT BAND HERE} playing?
The schedule for each night will be:
7:00PM – Opener
8:05PM – Second Band
9:35PM – Headliner
Is the show all-ages?
Yup! Per venue policy, everyone over the age of 2 must have a ticket to enter the event.
Can I buy tickets at doors still?
Unfortunately, Night 2 and Night 3 are SOLD OUT! But you can still buy tickets for Night 1 here!
Can I bring {insert random item here} to the venue?
Items Allowed into the venue include:
Items NOT Allowed:
I won tickets and I haven’t gotten a call with the info about the show yet, what do I do?
If you did win, your tickets will be at the 101WKQX will call. Bring a photo ID to claim your tickets.
I won tickets, but my friend is coming later – can they still get in?
Sorry, tickets may not be dropped or left off for other guests!!!
I won tickets and can’t make it to the show anymore, can I give my tickets to a friend?
Sorry, unfortunately prizes are non-transferrable. Hope to see you next time!
Will there be a #TNWSC T-shirt for sale?
Yes! This year we will have a #TNWSC T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, a 101WKQX winter hat, and a Christmas coozie for sale at the merch booths. The t-shirts are $20, long sleeves are $25, hats are $15, and cozies are $5! You can check out the gear here:
I got my photo taken at the photo booth – when & where can I get it?
Your photo will be posted on TNWSC Relived no later than 12/8. Keep checking the website & it will be posted ASAP.
(from altpress.net)
There’s a video making the rounds that shows Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith jokingly storm off stage after a concertgoer lobs a forceful reminder of the percussionist’s well-documented resemblance to Will Ferrell. Watch the hilarious clip below—the incident starts at the 10-minute mark. (MORE HERE)
Glitter is an ecological nightmare, finding its way nearly a third of the fish we potentially eat. For that reason, science is calling for a ban on the stuff.
Words actually read while perusing an article on the evils of glitter: “Arts and crafts enthusiasts have known for years that glitter tends to attach itself everywhere and never seems to come off. ”
Yeah, right. ✌️Arts and craft enthusiasts.✌️
Gentlemen, you might be off the hook from this potentially incriminating evidence. And ladies, you may need to find another method of detecting whether or not he patronized your local ✌️arts and craft enthusiasts✌️ club during that last bachelor party. — [eric]
Last year, Night Riots visited the 101WKQX LOUNGE where they shared their musical journey with Lauren, talked the Cubs rise to glory, working with Awolnation, and they deliver exclusive performances. Also fans of 80’s alternative will be able to indulge in their cover of Tears for Fears ‘Everybody wants to Rule the World’.
They go on at first tomorrow at the Aragon with Papa Roach and Rise Against under the beautiful hand-painted stars on the ceiling of the Aragon. Some tickets are still available, get them here or listen to 101WKQX for the keywords to text into 312101.
On the hype train to the release of ‘Mania’ , Fall Out Boy talked about why they had to push back their new album and how they stepped away from the pack of ’emo bands’ they
“None of the emo bands messed with us,” says Stump. “They hated us. They wouldn’t tour with us.” Adds Trohman, “I’m going to sound like a jerk, but we are still doing the band and making records – we are not on a 10-year-anniversary tour. We are still an active band. That is not an easy thing to do.” For that reason, the band let the 10-year anniversary of 2007’s Infinity on High pass by this year without any sort of special tour or box set. “A band like us could get stuck if we did that,” says Wentz. “It’s a loop, and we’d be doing it forever.”
‘Mania’ comes out January 19th. Here is the latest new video from ‘Mania’, ‘Hold Me Tight of Don’t’
