Queued Up #177

1. Brand New – I Am A Nightmare
2. BØRNS – American Money
3. Beware Of Darkness – Dope
4. Miike Snow – My Trigger
5. Augustines – Are We Alive
6. Coldplay – Up&Up
7. The Shelters – Rebel Heart
8. Run River North – Run Or Hide
9. Foals – What Went Down
10. Meg Myers – Motel
11. Walking ON Cars – Speeding Cars
12. All Time Low – Missing You
13. New Beat Fund – No Type
14. Glass Animals – Life Itself

1. Nothing But Thieves – Wake Up Call
2. Mutemath – Used To
3. Maybird – Turning Into Water
4. The Unlikely Candidate – Your Love Could Start A War
5. Radiohead – Burn The Witch
6. The Kills – Doing It To Death
7. Catfish & The Bottlemen – 7
8. Switchfoot – Float
9. Panic! At The Disco – Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time
10. Barns Courtney – Fire
11. The Faint – Young & Realistic
12. Band Of Horses – Casual Party
13. PVRIS – You And I
14. Deftones – Phantom Bride

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1. Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
2. A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song
3. Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
4. Jimmy Eat World – Lucky Denver Mint
5. Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again
6. Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hell
7. Sugar – A Good Idea
8. R.E.M. – Orange Crush
9. They Might Be Giants – Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
10. Nirvana – Sliver
11. The Specials – A Message To Rudy
12. INXS – This Time
13. Smashing Pumpkins – Mayonaise
14. The Replacements – I Will Dare
15. White Zombie – More Human Than Human

1. Death Cab For Cutie – This Charming Man
2. Tears For Fears – Head Over Heels/ Broken
3. The Clash – London Calling
4. Ween – Ocean Man
5. The Cure – In Between Days
6. Porno For Pyros – Pets
7. Bad Religion – 21sst Century Digital Boy
8. The Alarm – The Stand
9. Rancid – Ruby Soho
10. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Cutter
11. Meat Puppets – Backwater
12. Sinead O’Connor – The Emperor’s New Clothes
13. Goldfiinger – Here In Your Bedroom
14. Berlin – Sex (I’m A…)
15. Social Distortion – I Was Wrong

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Whose Your #1?

saturday-night-live-1992-678x381Have you ever caught yourself thinking throughout the day, “Man I wish (insert name here) was still on SNL”? We all have that list in our heads of who we think are the best cast members to ever take the stage on Saturday Night Live. Everyone from Chris Kattan, Chris Farley, and Sarah Silverman would all make my list of the best cast members of all time, but we never had an official list everyone could look at. Well all that just changed, Rolling Stone put together a list of where all 141 cast members of Saturday Night Live would rank. I won’t tell you their top 5, but I will tell you mine:

5. Gilda Radner

4. Bill Murray

3. Tina Fey

2. Adam Sandler

1. John Belushi

If you want to see how everyone officially ranked go ahead and click HERE!

What cast members would be in your top 5?

 

The Next ‘Star Wars’ movie may have a name…SPOILERS?!

SPOILERS are below we think so scroll down if you want to know …..

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Yes, it’s more than a year away from the next Star Wars movie but if your like most fans of the series you wanted Episode 8 right after you walk out of the theater after seeing Episode ‘The Force Awakens’. Well take this developing story with that intrigue but also a grain of salt as it’s not exactly confirmed, but we may have a name for the next Disney-produced space epic: ‘THE FALL OF THE RESISTANCE’. This video from Complex News compiles a leaked video and actuall info taken from people who scooped out a set where the next film is being shot. Looks like we’re getting a lot more light sabers duels and we can expect Luke Skywalker to throw down as well.

What do you think of this? The idea of Luke taking on Kylo Ren with Rey by his side is making me salivate like a dog looking at a steak. Disney, can we get the movie now? We really really want it!

-@kevkellam

Thor & Spider-Man get big name stars in upcoming movies

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So the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to drive up nerd excitement the world over with years of movies based on beloved comic book characters in the works. These include a third solo adventure with Thor and a fresh Spider-Man tale that ties into other Marvel flicks.

Marvel today released the cast for ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. It’s looks be quite an all-star lineup with Cate Blanchett as “the mysterious and powerful new villain” Hela, along with Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Karl Urban as Skurge and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/the Hulk. These new names join the returning Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Idris Elba as Heimdal and Anthony Hopkins as Odin. It hits theaters on November 3, 2017.

Tom Holland made a big splash as the new Spider-Man in “Captain America: Civil War” with his brief yet endearing performance on Team Iron Man, and a post-credit scene built up momentum for the planned ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’. It’s a wonderful in-sync move by mega-studios Disney (owners of Marvel) and Sony to share the Spider-Man character in film, to tie the web-slinger to overall MCU world.

Variety reported today that an actor who earned a place in pop culture as a superhero could actually appear in the Spidey movie as a yet to be determined villain. Michael Keaton played Batman in two classic films from Warner Bros, was rumored to be a part of the film in an adversarial role but it was reported the film’s budget was bloated before Robert Downey Jr. could be secured to appear as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Now with Downey’s extended Marvel deal in place, all parties have been pleased and Keaton may once again be on his way to entering the web of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Keaton has made some great movies recently in the last two Oscar best picture winners, “Spotlight” and “Birdman”.

Speaking of mentally unhinged men who dress like birds, Joblo is reporting that The Vulture will get the call up from Marvel Comics to appear in the film, making it the first time the winged villain has been featured in a Spider-Man movie. Another obscure bad guy the Tinkerer will join the Vulture in a reported plot leak, and will construct a powered suit with tech left from alien technology that was left behind in New York after the battles in the first ‘Avengers’ movie. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” hits theaters on July 7th, 2017.

Here is a bunch of neat scoops about ‘Homecoming’ and how it’s going to likely please a lot of Spider-Man fans.

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SNOWASIS MIC DROP – (PODCAST)

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(photo by Karen Wiehl)

wALT talks about his upcoming reunion with Stabbing Westward, SNOWASIS a gig with Garbage, Prophets of Rage at Riot Fest and much more…

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BEHOLD, the WORLD’S LONGEST PIZZA!

BEHOLD, MORTALS! The world’s longest pizza! This massive pizza was certified this week by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s longest pizza in Naples, Itally. It took over a 100 chefs 11 hours on specially designed stoves to make the mega-za that is 6082.2 feet / 1.15 miles long in Neapolitan style.

If you don’t get impressed by this, you also don’t like really cute puppies and sunny afternoons. If we would spend more time making pizza like this, we would be able to stop all the bad things in the world…maybe that is just the way I see it.

We here at 101WKQX stand by our commitment to all things piz and za with our recent blogged journey to the Chicago Pizza Summit in April where upcoming Riot Fest 2016 performer Andrew WK gave the keynote address. Check out that story here. and while we’re at it, enter to win Riot Fest passes here. 

If Marconi stops showing up to the studio later this week, we know he will have left us to travel to Naples and show praise for this man-made wonder of sauce, bread, and cheese. Tweet us your thoughts @101WKQX about this magnificent milestone of marinera.  -@kevkellam

Damn, Daniel Craig! Looks like there will be a new James Bond

Daniel Craig is reportedly done being James Bond according to the Daily Mail, after turning down a major money offer from MGM. The English actor has played 007 since 2006, starring in 4 successful bond films including last year’s Spectre. The number Craig turned down was said to be in the neighborhood of $100 million for two more films as Bond with endorsement deals, an overall profit share, and producer role.

Craig was quite public about his disinterest about being film’s most famous secret agent on the press tour for Spectre when he told one interviewer than he would rather  “slash my wrists” than play the role again but would later back off that statement. Another reason he might turn down the role was that he was suffering a chronic knee injury which may have occurred during the filming of Spectre. 

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As if this news was not enough to process, there is widespread rumors today that Tom Hiddlestone who played Loki in the Avengers and Thor for Marvel, could possibly be next man to be shaken (but not stirred) into the role of James Bond. Hiddlestone was reported to be meeting with Bond director Sam Mendes earlier this week, but his representatives shot down the rumors. UK betting outfit Bookmaker Coral suspended bets placed on Hiddlestone getting the role after a huge amount was rapidly placed on him gaining the role this past weekend.

What do you think about the shake up with 007? Do you think Hiddlestone is the right man to play the role? Send us your thoughts on Twitter @101WKQX and FB.COM/101wkqx

@kevkellam 

Want to see some naked dudes?

Mark, Matt and Travis know what to do:

And it makes and excellent ringtone I might add, which you can download HERE

Blink 182, A Day To Remember, All American Rejects, and DJ Spider coming to the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre 9/9, hook up for free tickets HERE

I’m off to go build a pool. <3 @laurenoneil

Prophets Of Rage

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More details out today on what looked like a possible Rage Against The Machine reunion… which is not exactly what is coming at us.

Tom Morello, Brad Wilk and Tim Commerford are involved, but Zach De La Rocha is not.

Add in Chuck D of Public Enemy and B Real of Cypress Hill, and you now have the Prophets of Rage.

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The site prophetsofrage.com is actually working for me today, and I was able to put my email in.

The band will make its debut at the Hollywood Palladium on June 3rd, with a second show planned at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles.

A summer tour is also being considered.  More from Billboard.com HERE

Rage Against the Machine’s full lineup has not performed since July 2011.  I was lucky enough to see them at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans back in ’07. And I would LOVE a RATM reunion proper, but I am pretty stoked about the Prophets of Rage… what do you think?  Hit me on twitter: <3 @laurenoneil

Obscure Movie Thursday

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Mentioned the movie “Hot to Trot” this morning. If you’ve never heard of this awesomely bad Dabney Coleman/Bobcat Goldthwait movie here’s what you’re missing…

Yep. John Candy is the horse. It’s a must see.

@TheLouLombardo

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Petition To Save Double Door Nears 15K Signatures As Trial Looms

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It’s coming down to the wire for Double Door.

The Wicker Park club’s landlord, Brain Strauss, is still trying to evict the music venue, claiming they didn’t give him the proper notice they wanted to renew their lease. The club owners maintain they did, but have admitted that they did not send the request via certified mail, which has complicated matters when it comes to proving the timing of the renewal request. There’s already a real estate listing out on the club’s Wicker Park space. the Tribune reported that representatives from both sides met with a judge behind closed doors Thursday, and are continuing talks in hopes of keeping the case from going on trail on May 18. (READ MORE HERE)

I don’t pretend to know anything about the business goings on here, but I can only imagine the building owner is thinking about how much more money he can make with a new tenant paying much more each month. To that, look I totally understand it’s business blah blah blah. Being real though if you OWN a building in Wrigleyville I’m guessing you’re doing ok. So why not be the hero here and take a loss and save a local venue that means so much to us as music fans in Chicago. We love Double Door plain and simple. Maybe even MORE than you love money. 15K people is just a fraction of the love this place has. Don’t drag this out in a long expensive court process. Just come to an agreement and settle this like gentlemen OK!! GRAZIE!! – @marconibologna

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Things to do in Chicago when you can’t sleep

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Noisy neighbors, barking dogs, passing ambulances—there’s no doubt you’ve spent many a sleepless night tossing and turning in Chicago. Whether the noise of the city is keeping you up or you’ve got a lot on your mind and just can’t sleep, take advantage of living in a city that has something to do every hour. Don’t waste another night counting sheep—we’ve some with an itinerary for anyone who suffers from a bit of insomnia.

9:30pm When you know it’s going to be a long night, you may as well start with a late dinner at one of Chicago’s 24-hour restaurants, like White Palace Grill, Lazo’s Tacos or Elly’s Pancake House.

10:15pm Maybe curling up with a new book is all you really need to catch some Zs. Lucky for you, Myopic Bookstore is open until 11pm every day.

10:45pm But wait, are you still hungry? Eat some great late-night food you can only get after 10pm in Chicago.

11:15 Okay, you should at least try to doze. Try relaxing with a movie that features Chicago.

11:45pm No? Fine. Just keep snacking then. Get to Scofflaw in time for a free, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie served at midnight.

12am Who can sleep after all the food you’ve had tonight? Catch a midnight film at Music Box Theatre.   (READ MORE HERE)

As a night DJ on 101 WKQX I’m always ambitious and have ideas of things I want to do after I get off the air at midnight. Usually I just end up going home thinking about how much I need to clean my apartment or go to the gym. After a few hours of that + searching for something to watch on Netflix I usually can only drift off to sleep when I start writing articles for the websiiiilkh oytyit…ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz – @marconibologna

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Ferris Bueller’s bedroom at Virgin Hotels Chicago this weekend

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(from timeout.com)

This weekend Ferris Fest kicks off in suburban Lake Forest and Northbrook, the home of the characters in John Hughes’s classic film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Festivities include a 1986-themed dance, visits to filming locations and a special screening of the movies at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. However, one of the event’s most anticipated attractions will be taking up residence in the Loop.

Organizers of the event previously announced that Ferris Fest attendees would be able to visit a painstaking re-creation of Ferris Bueller’s bedroom. Now, they’ve revealed that the bedroom will be hosted by Virgin Hotels Chicago and will be accessible even without a ticket to the festival. Admission to the bedroom, which will be on view from 9am to 5pm on May 20, 21 and 22, is $10 and can be purchased from the Ferris Fest website. (READ MORE HERE)

 

This movie is everything. I love watching it knowing where each scene was filmed and noticing how much Chicago has changed all the while it’s stayed wonderfully the same over the years. I will absolutley be visiting this room. If you end up going make sure to tag me on social media. Also I highly recommend Miss Ricky’s Diner inside the Virgin Hotel. It’s a bit more expensive but everything is fantastic and they have tons of great beer on tap. – @marconibologna

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New Ghostbusters reboot trailer will not make you mad

 

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The first trailer for the ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer with an all-star all-female cast had some serious shade casted on it getting most thumbs-down of any trailer on Youtube, so how does a new trailer for the upcoming movie climb out of the internet slime of the first one?  Well it’s a little bit better and shows off some funnier jokes but why don’t you watch it and tell us yourself. Some spoilers are below the video, beware.

So the CGI effects look a lot better with dash of wonder to them. Slimer! Yep, he’s still gross. The jokes are notably funnier than the previous trailer’s knuckle-dragging prat falls which were most upsetting part about it for me. SNL star Leslie Jones really has a super-entertaining line here and interesting interaction with a demon. It’s a better trailer, and should have been the first reveal for the movie.

Still as a fan of the original films with Bill Murray and company, I am still drawn to seeing this in theaters when it comes out in July but I just won’t be rushing to see it with my proton pack on.

Now let the debate continue about the backlash against the new female GB movie being either completely sexism against the all female cast or just fans not happy with the content. Comedy Central’s Nightly Show did a really good job of roasting the trolls online with this commentary from Franchesca Ramsey. @kevkellam 

 

 

Noel Gallagher wants a LOT of money for an Oasis reunion

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So with a lot of people legitimately freaking out over a possible Rage Against the Machine return, it appears that beloved UK band Oasis is not on any track for a reunion of any kind according to Noel Gallagher. Now if you got a couple million dollars laying around, he would do it.

Speaking with the Daily Star recently with news coming out about an Oasis documentary called ‘Supersonic’ the rock artist put a hefty price tag on a potential return to the stage with his brother Liam and company, he said “For 20 million quid, one gig – that is good money isn’t it?,” Noel told the outlet. “But I have never had that offer from anyone yet.”

WOW. um… that is a lot of money. You can enjoy the Gallaghers for a lot less in this video from a 1994 set at the Metro.

When asked about Oasis breaking up, Noel pointed the finger squarely at Liam noting his nasty attitude. Noel has stayed active with his side band High Flying Birds.

If your a sucker for classic alt like Oasis, check out Alt_Backspace every Sunday 10a-12pm CST on 101WKQX or listen on-demand here.

@kevkellam

 

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!!

Apparently there is a countdown running at prophetsofrage.com, I wouldn’t know because all morning the site has been giving me this message:

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According the Spin.com the timer is up June 1st. And if you enter your email address it replies back “Clear the way for the prophets of rage,” which is a Public Enemy lyric from the song “Prophets of Rage.”

What a great time in this political climate for this band to make a resurgence.  And with Public Enemy?!?

Read more HERE

#TakeThePowerBack  <3 @laurenoneil

The 2016 Riot Fest Lineup!

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The first wave of the Riot Fest lineup is out! It’s going down September 16, 17 and 18 in Douglas Park. You can still grab tickets HERE.

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RiotFest.org has everything else you need to know about the festival.

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