30 Seconds to Mars’ new single “Walk On Water” is out today
Queued Up #241
1. The Struts – One Night Only
2. Pom Poms – Live Before I Die
3. Benjamin Gibbard – What You Do To Me
4. Lovelytheband – Broken
5. J. Roddy Walston & The Business – The Wanting
6. Missio – Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea
7. Bully – Feel The Same
8. The Wrecks – Favorite Liar
9. The Heirs – Suburban Wonderland
10. The Aces – Stuck (Queued Up Artist Showcase 8/31)
11. Biffy Clyro – Wolves Of Winter
12. Dan Croll – Bad Boy
13. Portugal. The Man – Live In The Moment
14. Day Wave – Something Here
1. Green Day – Revolution Radio
2. Enter Shikari – Live Outside
3. Wolf Alice – Don’t Delete The Tears
4. The Academic – Bear Claws
5. Middle Kids – Edge Of Town (Queued Up Artist Showcase 9/6)
6. X Ambassadors – Ahead Of Myself
7. BORNS – Faded Heart
8. Mister Heavenly – Beat Down
9. Liam Gallagher – For What It’s Worth
10. Alice Merton – No Roots
11. Wild Cub – I Fall Over (Queued Up Artist Showcase 9/25)
12. Cold War Kids – So Tied Up (feat. Bishop Briggs)
13. Rainer Maria – Suicide and Lazy Eyes
14. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – So Close
15. Glass Animals – Agnes
8.20.17 – Alt_Backspace
1. Oasis – Wonderwall
2. INXS – Don\’t Change
3. Len – Steal My Sunshine
4. Green Day – Hitchin\’ A Ride
5. Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
6. The Clash – Train In Vain
7. Our Lady Peace – Clumsy
8. The Smiths – The Boy With A Thorn In His Side
9. Alice In Chains – No Excuses
10. Catherine Wheel – Judy Staring At the Sun
11. Nirvana – Lithium
12. The Waterboys – The Whole Of The Moon
1. Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun
2. The Cure – Boys Don\’t Cry
3. Concrete Blonde – Joey
4. Weezer – Undone (The Sweater Song)
5. Devo – Freedom Of Choice
6. Social Distortion – I Was Wrong
7. R.E.M. – Man On The Moon
8. Blink 182 – Dammit
9. The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums
10. Pearl Jam – State Of Love And Trust
11. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
Taking Back Sundays – 8.20.17
1. Sum 41 – In Too Deep
2. All Time Low – Dear Maria, Count Me In
3. Head Automatica – Brooklyn Is Burning
4. Ataria – The Boys Of Summer
5. Taking Back Sunday – You’re So Last Summer
6. All–American Rejects – Gives You Hell
7. Dashboard Confessional – Hands Down
8. New Found Glory – Head On Collision
9. Boys Like Girls – The Great Escape
10. Saves The Day – At Your Funeral
11. The Used – Taste Of Ink
12. Panic! At The Disco – Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time
13. Goldfinger – Counting The Days
14. Pierce The Veil – Dive In
15. Blink 182 – The Rock Show
Indie-Pendent Dance Party – 8.19.17
LCD Soundsystem – Call The Police
Sonic Youth – Kool Thing
Bloc Party – Banquet
Louix XIV – Finding Out True Love Is Blind
Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still
The Struts – She Makes Me Feel
The Strokes – Modern Age
The Vines – Get Free
Moving Units – Between Us and Them
Death From Above – Romantic Rights
The Killers – Mr. Brightside
LCD Soundsystem – Give It Up
Vampire Weekend – Unbelievers
The Strokes – Hard To Explain
Wavves – King Of The Beach
New Politics – Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)
Sleigh Bells – Kids
Twin Peaks – I found A New Way
Hot Hot Heat – Bandages
Kings of Leon – Sex on Fire
The Ting Tings – Keep Your Head
Arcade Fire – Month Of May
Sundara Karma – Loveblood
Shout Out Louds – Hurry Up Let’s Go
Metric – Gold Gun Girls
Sky Ferreira – I Can’t Say No To Myself
Arkells – Come To Light
Sofi Tukker – Drinkee
Stellastarr* – My Coco
Vampire Weekend – A-Punk
Joanna Gruesome – Secret Surprise
Metz – Get Off
Iamdynamite – Where Will We Go
Gang Of Youths – Poison Drum
Phoenix – Lizsztomania
David Bowie – Modern Love
Twin Shadow – Five Seconds
Pearl Jam… Let’s Play Two!
A year ago on August 20 and 21, Pearl Jam played 2 epic shows at Wrigley Field and now, they have become a new concert film called Let’s Play Two. The film will premiere for Ten Club members with 2 showings at the Metro on Sept 27 & 28 before opening in select theaters on Sept 29th. And yup, there will be a soundtrack available. Get more details HERE. -wALT
HBO working on a ‘choose your own adventure’ series
Acclaimed film director Steven Soderbergh teased a year ago that he would create an HBO show that would allow viewers to have a ‘choose your own adventure’ engagement with viewers allowing them to affect the outcome. Until recently there was no other juicy details on the project beyond actors Sharon Stone and Garrett Hedlund being attached to it and it would be titled ‘Mosaic’, but this week Soderbergh revealed more.
Viewers will be able to interact with the story of Mosaic through an app on their phones or tablets, but it will not directly changed the story as the show will remain in a “fixed universe” according to Soderbergh’s interview with Film Comment. The app connected to the show is expected to allow viewers to rearrange the story to their own liking, giving them a modified experience. That’s too far off ‘choosing your own adventure’.
Soderburgh states the show has a “linear episodic version” due there being simply too much content for an app, before he even pitched it to HBO. The app version will be released in November. It’s not clear. As for the story, Soderburgh gives us a taste of how it will involved a murder and history related to it.
“It’s a murder. Not a murder mystery so much. There are two different time frames, one contemporary and one four years ago. This case that everyone thought was solved gets reexamined with interesting results. So you get to go back and forth depending on who you want to follow at what point. It seemed to be a kind of story that benefited from this multiverse perspective. The writing and the editing of it was tricky. The giant board that [writer Ed Solomon] and I had was a real head-scratcher.”
This sounds very interesting way to take television which is already really good right now, into an exciting new direction. Also it will give you more reasons to keep your HBO subscription once ‘Game of Thrones’ is done.
Tom Skilling cried during the Eclipse and we love him for it
So unless you live underneath a rock, you likely heard or checked out today’s eclipse of the sun with special eye glasses with everyone else in America. Local weatherman and television treasure Tom Skilling of WGN News was beyond excited, he was emotional during today’s midday event in the sky as seen by these videos and the online response. This lovable man cried tears of joy at the site of the sun being blocked by the moon.
During his several breaks from a Carbondale beach covering the eclipse, he referenced it as a “life-changing event” and claimed he would get his “act together” but I don’t think anyone mined it at all. Skilling has proven over his decades on the air, to be genuine example of people’s passion to know what’s going in their environment around them.
TEARS OF JOY: Tom Skilling got a little emotional during his cover of the eclipse. We feel you, Tom. @Skilling #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/T18DvLw1SG
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) August 21, 2017
The only thing better than watching the eclipse is Tom Skilling watching the eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 @Skilling pic.twitter.com/o0t7u5Nyk1
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) August 21, 2017
Crap. Tom Skilling crying got me choked up. Old men excited about science warm my heart. #SolarEclipse2017
— Myndi Love (@myndilove) August 21, 2017
Being from Chicago, I've obviously been watching Tom Skilling since I was 2 and watching him during the eclipse just made me tear up. 😶
— Ashley✌🏻️ (@AshleySacch) August 21, 2017
Total Solar Eclipse Info
From Chicago, we can expect the first total solar eclipse in 38 years to begin at 11:54a, with 87% totality around 1:19p.
DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITH YOUR NAKED EYE. If you waited this long to get eclipse glasses, you may be out of luck.
Unless you are this resourceful guy:
(kidding, of course)
Wondering how to view the solar eclipse without glasses? Go HERE
How to take photos, videos, time-lapses
If you’re shooting with a smartphone, you don’t technically need any extra equipment, and you can do some pretty cool things with that wider shot, such as a time-lapse. But if you’re serious about photography and plan to shoot close-ups of the sun, you’ll need a solar filter for your camera to avoid damaging its lens. You will also want to pick up a tripod since it’s going to get very dark, very quickly during totality. And don’t forget your zoom lens to get a closeup of the eclipsed sun. If you’re shooting a wide shot of the scene with your smartphone or GoPro, you don’t need a solar filter. Regardless of whether you’re shooting with a smartphone or professional camera, don’t forget to capture the spectacle around you as tens to hundreds of thousands of eclipse glasses-wearing watchers look up to the sky all at once.
But the best news is no matter where you are located or what the cloud conditions are or what our eclipse glasses situation is, we can watch the total solar eclipse safely via live stream…
NASA TV, the Science Channel and the Weather Channel all will show the eclipse from various points across the country. NASA is offering a unique perspective by sending 57 high altitude balloons into the air and live streaming the vantage point to eclipse.stream.live.
Adler Planetarium is throwing a huge party today, I mean this is pretty much their superbowl, info HERE
List of other things you may not know HERE
Join me for a spacial edition of The Lockout today to celebrate the total solar eclipse starting at 11:50a
<3 @laurenoneil
Dr Grace Wolf Chase From Adler Planetarium
Brian & Lou 08.21.17
What Ya Missed, Lou’s over the Eclipse, Sex Injuries and Is It Florida
The Foo Fighters Rick-Rolled a Crowd . . .
Being Rick-Rolled by the FOO FIGHTERS is cool. Being Rick-Rolled by the Foo Fighters AND RICK ASTLEY? Priceless!
The Foo Fighters were playing the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, and Rick just happened to be on the bill as well . . . so they decided to make some MAGIC together.
They brought Rick onstage, and proceeded to rip into “Never Gonna Give You Up” . . . but they played the chords in the style of “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. It was fantastic.
Bits/Bytes: Week Ending August 20th, 2017
Here’s some of the stuff you may have missed from the past week:
Killers Repurpose “The Man” for Upcoming Brawl
The Killers cut a special video promo for the upcoming Mayweather/McGregor fight, and that makes sense for a couple of reasons: first, “The Man” fits perfectly under the machismo spirit of boxing. And secondly, the August 26th fight takes place in the band’s hometown of Las Vegas. Check it out.
[Billboard, YouTube]
Oops: QOTSA Music Leaks Through Mistake
Queens Of The Stone Age are, of course, releasing their new album “Villains” on August 25th, which includes a vinyl version. Just one problem with that: some songs mistakenly were released on another band’s pressing. Australian artist Gordi might find a few more sales this week due to three songs from QOTSA leaking out via her record, which now makes those versions — collector items.
See Foo Fighters Rock The Acropolis This November
Russell gave you a taste of the Foo Fighters rocking out at the Acropolis in July. It’s part of a special PBS series called Landmark Live In Concert, hosted by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Make a note in the calendar: Dave Grohl and company’s performance will air November 10th.
Is There a Pattern to Panic! At The Disco? Parody Makes The Case
Jon Fassold rose to YouTube fame with his video on how every Chainsmokers song is written. He’s taken on other artists before, and now he takes on Panic! At The Disco. This, Jon admits, is a little strange for him because he genuinely thinks Brendon Urie is a talented musician. However, he’s uncovered a pattern of song writing which….if you don’t at least crack a smile, you might be taking life a bit too seriously:
[AltPress, YouTube]
Fan Trailer Gets You Set for Tonight’s ‘Game Of Thrones’
Only a couple of episodes remain in Game Of Thrones. Therefore, tonight’s episode should be action packed. And it is always fun to see how fans can re imagine their favorite shows through homemade trailers. This one from Nick Growall is made in the style of Justice League, Avengers, and/or Suicide Squad. If it doesn’t get you hyped for tonight, it at the very least is a good primer for all that has happened leading up to now. Enjoy. — [eric]
Watch Trailer for Foo Fighters at the Acropolis
Amy Schumer Makes Surprise Appearance on Judge Judy
Well it look like Amy Schumer is a big fan of Judge Judy. She’s actually such a big fan she decide to be an extra on the show for a day this past week! Check out those facial expressions that she gives!
Is dat amy schumer in the bg and if it is, why is she in judge judy's audience/crowd? pic.twitter.com/dBrRIwvt6b
— 🍑PeachyJjongs🍑 (@AutumnKjh) August 17, 2017
‘Nathan For You’ sets out to prank Uber on a grand scale
In the Season 4 trailer for the cringeworthy comedy show ‘Nathan For You’ sees comedian Nathan Fielder create socially uncomfortable chaos in Ubers with a prank involving taxi drivers. If you have not seen this show that sees Fielder also trying to sell chili to sports fans in an arena from inside his jacket, take a minute to check it out and pass up on past episodes. It’s one of the most underrated comedies on TV right now.
In season four, Nathan helps a computer repair shop earn its customers’ trust by hiring a fully asexual staff; devises a plan to sell hot chili at a hockey arena by hiding it under his clothing; and attempts to get around international tariff laws by rebranding smoke alarms as musical instruments. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.
Fielder is not a guy to mess with. He launched his own line of windbreaker jackets, and he did out of spite. He explained more during in 2015 itnerview with CONAN.
TRIPLE H BODYSLAMS JIMMY FALLON THROUGH A TABLE!
.@WWE's @TripleH body slams Jimmy through his desk during Thank You Notes #SummerSlam pic.twitter.com/ESLeD0IS8g
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) August 19, 2017
With WWE’s Summerslam taking over Brooklyn this Sunday, it may not have been the best time for ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon to crack wise about ‘the Game’ Triple H. During his always funny ‘Thank You Notes’ segment the former SNL star made a joke about the former WWE Champion “for sounding less like a WWE superstar and more like an extra strength hemorrhoid cream.” This prompted the King of Kings to appear and body-slam ‘Fallon’ through his desk to the roar for the studio audience!
If you are a big WWE fan, check out my live-tweeting of everything #Summerslam tomorrow : @kevkellam
here is the full segment with the Thank You jokes included
Seth Rogen celebrates the 10th anniversary of ‘Superbad’ with trivia
Seth Rogen celebrated the 10th anniversary of his teenagers-turned-bad ass movie ‘Superbad’ on Twitter today. He shared some trivia and reveals how old McLovin is now. Speaking of age, this makes me feel OLD. Beware there are some NSFW words.
Superbad turns 10 today, which makes Mclovin 35 I think.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Some Superbad trivia for its ten year anniversary. I don't assume anyone cares that much but why not:
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Danny Mcbride is an extra in the background of the first party scene in Superbad.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Evan Goldberg's brother Dave drew all the dick drawings in Superbad.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
The period blood on the leg scene in Superbad actually happened to my friend at a high school dance and we discovered it after the dance.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Just like in Superbad, Mike Snider actually was the first guy to get a fake ID and it was awesome.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
My good friend @mrDaveKrumholtz came up with the title Superbad while we were smoking weed at the oakwood
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
The end house party in Superbad was filmed about half a block from the OJ murder house.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Anyway, if you dig Superbad, thanks for digging it. I wrote it with my best friend in high school and we still write together. It's lovely.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) August 18, 2017
Chuck E. Cheese breaking up the creepy robot band
Chuck E. Cheese, the place that kids want their parents to go so they can spend money on games to win things that are worth a dime while those parents drink beer and eat ‘pizza’, yes that place is breaking up their robot bands. The company will phase out the cartoony animatronic robot bands that have long been staple of the family restaurant chain which has sold itself as a place where “a kid can be a kid”. Yes, these robot animals now come off as creepy and many are breaking down as you can see in these videos.
“It’s the biggest thing we’ve done for the look and feel of Chuck E. Cheese for two decades,” the company’s CEO told the press this week. “The kids stopped looking at the animatronics years and years ago, and they would wait for the live Chuck E. to come out.” No matter how much Chuck E. Cheese and their customers have turned against these dead-eyed monsters, they still have some very faithful fans who have spent a lot of time and money to collect anything from the band as seen in this documentary ‘The Rock-afire Explosion’.
CBS is reporting that Millenials are to blame for the death of Chuck E. and his band.
.the restaurant chain is looking to reengage families and kids with a “modern experience,” said CEC Chief Executive Tom Leverton. The redesigned locations also feature a dance floor where a live Chuck E. comes out to shake a leg with children. The animatronic bands were shown the door with the new design.
“It’s the biggest thing we’ve done for the look and feel of Chuck E. Cheese for two decades,” Leverton said. “The kids stopped looking at the animatronics years and years ago, and they would wait for the live Chuck E. to come out.”
I mean this really swore off the whole robot band craze for me….
