It was 23 years ago today when we learned that Kurt Cobain had passed away. I can still remember where I was. My musical career had just begun and I was with my bandmates in a motel in Tuscan, AZ. We heard the news and we just felt gutted, spending the rest of the day trying to make sense of the loss. Nirvana only released music for 5 years but the good news is, that music continues to touch and inspire new generations of music lovers. That’s the power of music. Of Kurt’s music. R.I.P. Kurt. -wALT
Biffy Clyro in The Lounge
Bastille in The Lounge
Coachella 2017 to stream on Youtube
Cocahcella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2017 will follow last year’s edition with a live video stream via Youtube for it’s first weekend April 14-16th. The Indio,California fest which will be headlined by Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga who is replacing Beyonce after she stepped down due her current pregnancy.The official web stream will feature 3 separate channels of live music. According to a report yesterday by Pitchfork, 51 artists on the lineup are confirmed for streaming sets including all three headlining acts as well as the xx, Bon Iver, Lorde, Schoolboy Q, New Order, Future, Father John Misty, Gucci Mane, and more. This year’s streaming offering will allow for viewers to set preferences for specific sets that will automatically switch them over to a channel with their chosen artist.
Last year’s Coachella stream was a really fun online experience. I recall staying up quite late to catch Silversun Pickups thrill it and kill it in the hot dusty valley air, while sat at home on the couch enjoying my AC. It was a quality stream that also feature artists interviews and coverage of non-music revelry of the fest.
Last month, Brian and Lou sent one lucky winner to Coachella 2017 except there was one catch: he had to get the 101WKQX logo tattooed on him. He was good sport with
Simple Plan
Photos: Zach Spangler, Julia Simone Paul
No Dough Show with Bob Moses
Photos: Zach Spangler
Brian & Lou 04.05.17
What Ya Missed, Sharing Food On A Date, Leaving Things In Ubers and We Need To Talk
WE NEED TO TALK – CLAY & MICHELLE
Clay needs our help talking to Michelle about spicing it up in the bedroom… this isn’t going to end well.
To Share Or Not To Share: That Is The Question
How do you feel about sharing food on a date? According to a study by Tinder 31% of people WON’T share anything off of their plate!
‘Invader ZIM’ returns with TV movie on Nickelodeon
‘Invader Zim’ will return and try to conqueror the world in a TV movie for Nickolodeon. Zim and his robot sidekick Gir who failed continuously in their nefarious plots to takeover the world with hilarious dark results in the cult cartoon series which debuted in 2001. The return movie will feature the main voice cast, and is not the first Nicktoon from the past to get a special reboot as ‘Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie’ will be released later this year and a ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ special currently in production. So if you watch Nick back in day before ‘SpongeBob’ had his Sqaurepants, you must be freaking out over this. The Invader Zim return movie will air in 2018. This is certainly a choice revamp of nostalgia and plays off all those Hot Topic t-shirts we saw floating around in the mid-2000’s. The series stayed out there by being re-aired on Nickolodeon’s Nicktoons Network along with being released DVD. ‘Zim’ is also available on several video services including Hulu.
If you are asking yourself “why is this show coming back since I never heard of it?” Check out this Channel Frederator look back on the show’s brief yet exciting run.
(timeout.com)
We all know ballpark food is the best food, which is why we’re not surprised by all of the tantalizing new dishes coming to the Friendly Confines this year. The Chicago Cubs will unveil a new home-game menu during the April 10 home opener. And if brown sugar-coated bacon bites or a chicken sandwich on toasted Hawaiian bread get your mouth watering, you’re going to love all the other options at Wrigley Field this season. Don’t believe us? Take a look for yourself! (MORE HERE)
While we’re on the subject. We all know ball park food, beverages and parking are expensive. It’s a frustrating fact of life. Sometimes complaining about it non stop eliminates the enjoyment. Not everything is cheap, convenient and easy. Going to a Cubs game is an experience. Nobody will ever force you to go against your will. (I hope) If you do go. Enjoy yourself. We all die someday anyway.
Portillo’s is offering 54-cent slice of chocolate cake!!
(chicagotribune.com)
To celebrate its 54th anniversary, the popular restaurant chain will be offering patrons 54-cent slices of its double-layer chocolate cake (regularly $3.09 a slice) on April 6.And let’s be clear: Portillo’s cake isn’t some generic, run-of-the-mill confection. It’s the kind of chocolate decadence you hope Miss Trunchbull forces you to eat (“Matilda” throwback). (MORE HERE)
Brian & Lou 04.04.17
What Ya Missed, How Much PDA is Okay, and Things Annoying Coworkers Do
Woman Has An Epic Freak Out Over PDA
10 things we can’t wait to see in Chicago this year
(from timeout.com)
Back in January, we listed the reasons that 2017 would be an epic year for Chicago, and the city is already exceeding our expectations. We’ve witnessed the announcement of this year’s Wrigley Field summer concert series, the debut of the spy-themed SafeHouse bar and the premiere of the Broadway production of Aladdin. After only three months, we’ve already learned about some amazing new things that will be popping up around the city in the coming months. Don’t be fooled—Chicago is always full of surprises! (MORE HERE)
Obviously these were posted on April Fool’s Day and are all made up. I don’t hate the idea of Chance The Rapper in Hamilton though.
Queued Up #221
Hour 1
1. Spoon – Can I Sit Next To you
2. The Greeting Committee – She’s A Gun
3. alt-J – In Cold Blood
4. Sir Sly – High
5. Minus The Bear – Last Kiss
6. Cold War Kids – So Tied Up (acoustic) w/ Bishop Briggs
7. Jimmy Eat World – Get Right (PIQNIQ 5/20)
8. QTY – Rodeo
9. Dan Auerbach – Shine On Me
10. 888 – Older Now
11. Glass Animals – Pork Soda
12. Lo Moon – Loveless
13. Sundara Karma – She Said
14. Blink 182 – Home Is Such A Lonely Place
15. Artificial Pleasure – I’ll Make It Worth Your While
16. Syml – Where’s My Love
Hour 2
1. 311 – Too Much To Think
2. Irontom – Be Bold Like Elijah
3. Gorillaz – We Got The Power
4. Magic Giant – (Queued Up Artist Showcase 4/24)
5. Rubblebucket – IF U C My Enemies
6. K.Flay – High Enough (PIQNIQ 5/20)
7. Bleachers – Don’t Take The Money (PIQNIQ 5/20)
8. Current Swell – It Ain’t Right
9. Biffy Clyro – Howl
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Goodbye Angels
11. Sylvan Esso – Die Young
12. Judah & The Lion – Suit and Jacket
13. Bishop Briggs – The Way I Do
14. Ron Gallo – Young Lady, You’re Scaring Me
15. Dreamcar – Kill For Candy
16. Childish Gambino – Redbone
