Liam Gallagher making tea is the best thing you'll see today. As you were. pic.twitter.com/JaAB0p6Qr2
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) September 20, 2017
Liam Gallagher making tea is the best thing you'll see today. As you were. pic.twitter.com/JaAB0p6Qr2
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) September 20, 2017
(from stereogum.com)
Last year, the former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha rejoined his old band onstage in Los Angeles. It was his first time playing with Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan in 16 years, and since the two didn’t exactly have the best split, it was a nice surprise. It also led to all sorts of speculation that we’d be getting a classic-lineup Smashing Pumpkins reunion. While that hasn’t yet happened, Iha and Corgan are, it turns out, working together. Corgan says that Iha plays guitar on two of his new songs. It’s their first time recording together since the Smashing Pumpkins’ 2000 album Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music. (MORE HERE)
Still one of my favorite Pumpkins songs is “Drown”. Watch this 1994 performance below
(chicagoreader.com)
Thanks in large part to Jordan Klepper, from 2005 to 2007 Chicago comedy connoisseurs had their Saturday-night plans locked down. They’d go to a party or check out an art show, then hurry over to the iO Theater, then located in Wrigleyville, just in time for the midnight performance of The Late Night Late Show. The weekly talk show featured local improv luminaries in character, guests such as Hoop Dreams director Steve James, and a lot of unabashed absurdity in the service of meticulously crafted conceits, such as an evening in which the show was hijacked by Russians.
Its host was the magnetic, deadpan, unflappable Klepper, whose new Monday-through-Thursday program The Opposition With Jordan Klepper debuts on Comedy Central on September 25. Occupying the time slot following The Daily Show, on which Klepper was a correspondent for the past three years (MORE HERE)
Earlier this year, Stone Temple Pilots announced a massive reissue box set for their debut album Core.
In addition to a remastered album, it comes with lots of goodies including unreleased demos and live recordings, One of those unreleased tracks is “Only Dying,” a demo originally intended to be on the 1994 soundtrack for The Crow but was scratched after Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) was killed on the movie set.
I love this song but could do without the creepy clown music around the 3:40 mark…
And I wonder if the reissue will have lyrics as to what Scott is whispering around the 3:48 mark…
The Core reissue is due out September 29.
<3 @laurenoneil
OBJECTified reveals how Hulk Hogan overcame the low point of his life when he put a gun in his own mouth. SUNDAY on @FoxNews, 8p ET / 5p PT
He’s a legend. An icon. At one time he could do know wrong. He was beloved. Then a sex scandal + audio tapes surfaced of him using racial slurs and most of us were like, NOPE!! Hulk Hogan was close to ending his life, but decided not to. He believes he can be a better person. Honestly I don’t know if his heart has changed but this show looks interesting enough to check out.
(from howtogeek.com)
Starting with iOS 11, you can now customize the Control Center you see when you swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone or iPad’s screen. You can remove shortcuts you never use, add new shortcuts, and rearrange the shortcuts to make the Control Center your own. (MORE HERE)
Still trying to find out how to have my work email and gmail use different notification sounds like they did before I updated. 🙁 Anyone else have this issue?
What Ya Missed, Ask Alexa, Dr. Mark Hammergren, Lou Cried Watching Frozen. Eat Travel Rock and TV Show Poems
Summer is officially over! Collective Boo Hoo 🙁 But there is still lots of fun to be had… and wine and beer and cocktails to drink! Here are Kelly Rizzo’s favorite picks right now as well as a cool contest!
Is the world ending tomorrow? We spoke with an astronomer from Adler Planetarium to find out!
WKQX’s “OMD Text” Contest
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The Station will conduct the WKQX “OMD Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Eligibility. This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days. Void where prohibited by law. Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren. The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
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Jam Productions, 207 W. Goethe Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Announcing PILLBOX, a short film written by Billy Corgan and soundtracked by his new album, OGILALA. https://t.co/S1koiklTM4 pic.twitter.com/OA1TgWxbdM
— WPC (@Billy) September 20, 2017
William Patrick Corgan announced a new silent film set entitled ‘Pillbox’ today which portrays a hero’s tragic journey, which is set to music from his upcoming solo album ‘Ogilala’. Corgran directed the film with Linda Strawberry and both will be appearing at a special screening on Chicago’s north side at the famous Music Box Theater on October 11th.
The trailer posted on Corgan’s twitter shows off an aesthetic that reminds me of the early 20th century art influences we saw in the Smashing Pumpkin;s videos and album visuals for ‘ Mellon Collie and Infinite Saddness’. Anyone else get that vibe?
Last month, Corgan issued a new single off the Rick Rubin-produced album, ‘Aeronaut’ which is a the piano ballad alludes to a traveler losing himself in the path he is on. ‘Ogilala’ is due out October 13th.
(from chicagoist)
A little bit of our pop-cultural childhood is about to get knocked into rubble.
The address 1516 W. Wrightwood Avenue alone probably won’t mean anything to you, but the house that stands there might, especially if you were raised on ABC’s TGIF lineup in the early 1990s. That was the house that served as the Winslow’s home in the opening credits of Family Matters—and we’re sorry to say it’s slated to be demolished. (MORE HERE)
Jack White’s Third Man Records with locations in Nashville and Detroit is known for producing physical music releases for hardcore fanatics, but that vinyl party comes to Whicker Park this weekend with a mobile version that is a must-see. Look for the big yellow mobile unit of fun located outside Reckless Records on Milwaukee Avenue this Sunday, September 24 from 2 to 6:30pm. Their approach to music is a throwback but it has this great sense of whimsy and appreciation for music has a tangible form of art that you can experience in a memorable way. Expect some special rare finds and yellow-tinged wonders to behold during this special event.
It’s another reminder on the return of the physical record. Jack White has been ahead of the curve, opening his own production facility, Third Man Pressing to manufacture new vinyl records. Here White discusses the process in his new record pressing plant with VICE.
Judah & The Lion specifically sing about NOT ‘trading their youth for no suit and jacket’ only to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing the song wearing JUST THAT!! (watch below)
Before they began their web of fibbery on national television Judah & The Lion made magic in ourLounge (watch below)
Linkin Park announced last week a ‘one-night only’ tribute show for their late singer Chester Bennington that will be presented at the Hollywood Bowl in California on October 27th. Tickets for the show go on sale tomorrow at 10am CST and you can get details on that here.
According to theprp.com, the following singers and friends of LP will be on the show in some way.
Jonathan Davis (Korn)
Oliver Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon)
Daron Malakian (System Of A Down)
Shavo Odadjian (System Of A Down)
John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
Blink-182
Machine Gun Kelly
Ryan Key (ex-Yellowcard)
Kiiara
It’s touching to see so many fans and fellow musicians join LP to pay tribute to a brilliant artist and celebrate his life with his family. Chester lost his life to suicide in July. If you or anyone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Several bands involved have confirmed their participation in the special show on social media.
In honor of our friend #ChesterBennington, we're excited to announce we'll be performing w/ @LinkinPark October 27. https://t.co/JlX3KahA5E pic.twitter.com/32vT3rqsEz
— blink-182 (@blink182) September 21, 2017
Daron, Shavo and John will be joining @LinkinPark in honor of @ChesterBe. Tickets on sale tomorrow. https://t.co/UToTJTHdhb pic.twitter.com/Tgc83bNqvI
— System of a Down (@systemofadown) September 21, 2017
The trendy phrase ‘Dad Bod’ has been embraced recently as an slightly endearing term for soft-in-the-core men, but too-hip-to-be-unhealthy idealist Albert Pukies. This is meant for men who want the trendy ponch without all the negative health issues that come with it. Based on the teaser pics for the prototype on dadbag.com, it looks like a great place to hide beer near your belly instead sporting a ‘beer belly’. Techincally the DadBag is not for sale just yet, but Pukies is looking for investors to make them.
“I made the dadbag because I’m desperate to have dad bod but I’m also very concerned about the health risks associated with it. The solution is quite simple, a bumbag with a proper dad belly printed on it. Now I can put on a dad bod whenever I feel like it and even store my valuables in it.” says Pukies.
For more debatable weirdness, listen to today’s Brian & Lou
What Ya Missed – Lawrence O’Donnells Breakdown – Sneaking Into Weddings – Football Picks – Clown punishment – Would you rather – fake Halloween outrage
Foo Fighters ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is here and it’s 13 minutes of total epicness!! It starts out with some air-drumming to “All My Life,” carries on with even more vigorous air-drumming during “Best Of You,”then slows down with some slightly less vigorous air-drumming for “Learn to Fly.”
They also talk about how the Foo Fighters formed, a chat about Dave’s leg break show, and then they dropped into a music store for a quick drum session with Grohl and Hawkins.
MSNBC host LAWRENCE O’DONNELL flipped out on his staff during a taping of his show “The Last Word” a few weeks ago, and some behind-the-scenes footage hit the web yesterday. It’s hilarious.
There was something messed up with O’Donnell’s earpiece, and on top of that, there was also some loud HAMMERING happening somewhere just outside the studio.