25 years ago to the day, The Bestie Boys third record, Check Your Head came out.
Check out Flood Magazine’s lengthy and in-depth tribute to the band, the album and more right here.
LOCAL/FOOD: Portillo’s dubbed Illinois’ favorite regional chain
(from wgntv.com)
CHICAGO — Portillo’s is dubbed the preferred regional food chain in Illinois.
Wisely, a restaurant technology agency, surveyed Facebook audience data for more than 300 regional restaurant chains all over the country. They analyzed their “Likes” by state and created a map showcasing which chains each state enjoyed the most. (MORE HERE)
THE CAKE SHAKE IS EVERYTHING!! It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I usually order mine to go and walk home. That way I feel like I’ve REALLY earned it.
WATCH: Gorillaz first live on-camera video interview
Murdoc and 2D sat with host Mistajam for a half hour, answering questions from him and submitted by fans. The two came off as funny and strangely real during the chat, which covered a wide range of topics, ranging from 2D’s high-waisted “mom jeans” to his hilarious encounter with singer, model and actress Grace Jones during the sessions for their new album, Humanz, to Murdoc’s favorite writer “Bob Kerouac, a distant relation of Jack who wrote a book called By the Side of the Road.” (MORE HERE)
Wanna see Gorillaz for FREE on July 3rd at Huntington Bank Pavilion? Throw your name in the hat here for your shot to win a pair of tickets! (MORE HERE)
Rise Against TONIGHT
Still time to RSVP for TONIGHT’S show HERE edit: it now says the deadline has passed 🙁
Doors at 7 at House of Vans, see you there!!
<3 @laurenoneil
P.S. Did you hear the bomb Tim dropped with Brian & Lou this morning? Listen HERE
Biffy Clyro Interview: “Learning From Others/Mainstream Coming To Us”
Biffy Clyro Interview: “Recharging/New Producer”
Brian & Lou 4.21.17
What Ya Missed, Brian’s Bush, Tim from Rise Against, and Eat Travel Rock
Eat Travel Rock 04.21.17
It finally seems like Spring has sprung! So get out there and enjoy our city!! Here are some of Kelly Rizzo’s picks for what’s Rocking Right Now in Chicago.
Tim McIlrath from Rise Against 04.21.17
HAPPY 4/20 FROM POSTMATES
Postmates if you aren’t yet familiar is a delivery app that for a small fee will deliver foods, household items etc to your door usually within an hour or so. On 4/20 they are offering a very special deal with their ‘Baked’ collection. FREE DELIVERY!! Get the app or create an online account (here) if you don’t already have it to see their special menu. HAPPY 4/20!!
NEW MUSIC: Rise Against – The Violence
YESS!! NEW MUSIC FROM RISE AGAINST!! Tim McIlrath will be in with Brian and Lou Friday morning, plus win tickets to the Rise Against pop-up show at House of Vans!
WATCH: NEW MUSIC! – Paramore ‘Hard Times’
Can’t wait to see them at RIOT FEST!! Happy that NEW MUSIC FROM PARAMORE IS FINALLY HERE!!
The new album, ‘After Laughter’ will be released on May 12th.
Brian & Lou 04.20.17
What Ya Missed, Who stole your food, Sticky or Vicky and Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky 04.20.17
Try Not to Cry as This Hard-Working Kid Gets Rewarded with Cubs Tickets
Nothing quite pulls at the heart strings like a hard-working young kid getting a surprise so great from his parents that it brings him to tears. And that’s just what 9-year-old Kolt Kyler got this weekend. MORE
Surprised with @Cubs tickets for working hard at school, on the farm, and on the baseball field ⚾️ He may or may not be their biggest fan! pic.twitter.com/EVsufB5cSF
— Hannah Himes (@HannahHimes) April 16, 2017
30 years ago #TheSimpsons debuted on the Tracy Ullman Show. The rest is history:
(from
Thirty years ago this month, America’s favorite animated family made their debut as part of The Tracey Ullman Show. To celebrate, our friends at Consequence of Sound will be broadcasting live from Springfield all week with a slew of Simpsons-related features. (MORE HERE)
