This video is Magic – It will Fix You – It’s Paradise!! – some video reviewers…probably. – @marconibologna
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Autopsy: Prince died of accidental fentanyl overdose; criminal charges possible
(from redeyechicago.com)
Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid painkiller that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, autopsy results released Thursday show.The findings confirm suspicions that opioids played a role in the death of the superstar musician, who was found dead April 21 at his Minneapolis-area estate. (READ MORE HERE)
WOW! New song from Beck released
Following up his booty-moving soul-shaking song ‘Dreams’ from last year, the ever-inventive Beck has released a new song after teasing it on Instagram with multiple eye catching videos. The full song ‘WOW’ below has a get-on-your-feet bob-your-head infectious beat, so get infected by it here….um sorry, that sounded wrong.
If your fan of Mr. Hansen’s funkier work on the albums ‘Midnite Vultures’, ‘Odelay’, and ‘Mellow Gold’, this is right up your alternative alley. The lyrics appear to play off every day things we come across in life that are impressive and make you say an obvious word.
Beck has been working on a new album with several different collaborators for several years, with some of the work pre-dating 2014’s ‘Morning Phase’ which won a Grammy as moodier album focusing on soothing acoustic vibes. In a recent interview, he stated the new album is almost done with delays last year caused by touring opportunities and doing some other collaborations. Let’s hope we get Beck and company coming to Chicago soon.
@kevkellam
Win Season Passes, Single Day Passes and Passes to skip the line at Six Flags
Get Paid to Eat Bacon
Hard to believe its real, but you could get paid to eat bacon! Bacon! ExtraCrispy.com is looking for a bacon critic. Basically, the job description is taste the bacon, write about the bacon, get paid and repeat. You will need to write 600 words on your love of bacon when you apply. Heads up, copying and pasting “mmmm, yum, drool” 200 times is probably not going to cut it.
I this is the gig for you grab all the details at ExtraCrispy.com.
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Matt And Kim Make It Rain
Got to see them last summer. They are even more awesome live. Great video. – @marconibologna
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Treat yourself to free dinner at The Wiener’s Circle thanks to a state department clerical error
(from redeyechicago.com)
Despite the Illinois Department of Revenue’s attempt to call off the dogs for the day, The Wiener’s Circle (2622 N. Clark St.) will not shut down due to a notice prohibiting it from making sales caused by a paperwork mix-up, according to managing partner Carl Carbone. Because the stand can’t sell hot dogs today, it’s giving them away for free, while supplies last. (READ MORE HERE)
YESSS!!!…Wait did I miss the window?? *Orders a LYFT to The Wiener’s Circle – @marconibologna
Prophets of Rage make their live debut in California
A few weeks back the world wanted to know if an online rumor-mill was going to usher back the timely return of Rage Against the Machine in an election year, but what we got was something slightly different, unique, and more than the expected with acclaimed MCs B-Real of Cypress Hill and Chuck D of Public Enemy combining forces with RATM’s guitarist Tom Morello, drummer Brad Wilk and bassist Tim Commerford. The group operating under the provocative name Prophets of Rage, took the stage for their live debut last night at L.A.’s Whiskey-a-Go-Go to a captive sold-out crowd. Based on early reviews, it seems like the politically-charged mash-up is delivering the goods.
As was expected the group heavily aimed their musical weaponry at Republican candidate Donald Trump, going as far as to offering ‘Make America Rage Again’ satirical trucker hats playing at their merch table. This targeting of Trump continued with Chuck D proclaiming before POR went into an on-point cover of the Beasite Boy’s classic ‘No Sleep ’til Brooklyn’, “No Sleep ’til Cleveland”. This could be a veiled tease reference to a very rumored show the band may be putting on in Cleveland, Ohio during the GOP convention in July.
Obliviously a lot of fans are still thinking why RATM front man Zach Del Roca is not just back for a full fledged reunion and that elephant in the room was addressed on stage. “There’s always a seat warm for Zack De La Rocha,” said Chuck D according to a detailed live review by Consequences of Sound. Let’s see where that issue goes.
According to a live report from Rolling Stone, the all-star band performed this set which mixed together music from Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, and Rage Against the Machine. Note the show did feature two new songs written solely for this collaboration “The Party’s Over” and “Shut Them Down”.
“Prophets of Rage” (Public Enemy)
“Guerilla Radio” (Rage Against the Machine)
“Bombtrack” (RATM)
“Miuzi Weighs a Ton” (PE)
“People of the Sun” (RATM)
“Take the Power Back” (RATM)
“Rock Superstar” (Cypress Hill)
“Testify” (RATM)
Public Enemy/Cypress Hill medley:
“Shoot Em Up”
“Can’t Trust It”
“Insane in the Membrane”
“Bring the Noise”
“I Ain’t Going Out Like That”
“Welcome to the Terrordome”
“Sleep Now in the Fire” (RATM)
“Shut Them Down” (Prophets of Rage)
“Know Your Enemy” (RATM)
“The Party’s Over” (Prophets of Rage)
“No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn”/”Fight the Power” (Beastie Boys/Public Enemy)
“Bulls on Parade” (RATM)
“Killing in the Name” (RATM)
Prophets of Rage is scheduled for another talked-about show in LA this week at the Hollywood Paladium and their officiial website is teasing a countdown to another announcement in 4 days.
For those of you RATM fans who might still be undecided on whether or not to take the power back with this new band, here is a classic throwback to Rage performing at the Aragon from JBTV. @kevkellam
Brian & Lou, and the Missing Mic…
Who could be so evil that they would take Brian and Lou’s prize possession? Whoever it is, its going to take some “super” abilities to find the culprit! …Although the hands kinda give it away… or do they?!
Cubs World Series Champs Tattoo… Sort of
Dean Masini, a diehard Cubs fan, decided to jump the gun and get his World Series Championship ink done early. He did it last november! But, he did leave some wiggle room. Instead of fully committing to 2016 he has until 2019 for the north siders to win it all. DNAinfo.com had this pic and more of the story…
Russian Bear a Part of the Family
A couple in Russian started raising this orphaned bear 23 years ago. Now, he’s basically a 7ft dog. He hangs in te house, on the couch, even at the table. And, like most bears, he likes to watch TV.
Inside Saved By The Max!
I was SO EXCITED to be able to check out Saved By The Max, the Saved By The Bell themed pop-up diner and bar in Wicker Park Sunday night, and it was everything I hoped and dreamed it would be! One caveat with the soft opening; no phones and no pictures inside the diner. I gladly handed mine over and witnessed (and experienced) REAL HUMAN INTERACTION. It was glorious. Therefore, the only picture I have to show you from Sunday is this:
Thankfully for you, Vogue published a full spread and you can see Saved By The Max in all it’s glory HERE.
📷: David Miller
Everything was so well done, there is even a recreation of Principal Belding’s office! The grand opening is tomorrow night, book your reservation HERE and make sure you order the Kelly Kapowski and AC Sliders – they are the jam. #IWasSavedByTheMax
<3 @laurenoneil
Queued Up #178
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway
2. 888 – Critical Mistake
3. The Faint – Young & Realistic
4. The Strokes – Oblivious
5. Panic! At The Disco – Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time
6. Kurt Vile – Pretty Pimpin’
7. Weezer – King of the World
8. Coast Modern – Guru
9. Nothing But Thieves – Wake Up Call
10. PVRIS – You and I
11. Beach Slang – Anything Anything
12. Mutemath – Used To
13. Switchfoot – Float
14. Radiohead – Burn The Witch
1. Glass Animals – Life Itself
2. Augustines – Are We Alive
3. The Shelters – Rebel Heart
4. Brand New – I Am A Nightmare
5. BØRNS – American Money
6. Spring King – Detroit
7. Wild Belle – Throw Down Your Guns
8. Run River North – Run Or Hide
9. Beware Of Darkness – Dope (PIQNIQ)
10. New Beat Fund – No Type
11. The Strokes – Threat Of Joy
12. Foals – What Went Down
13. The Hunna – You & Me
14. Tegan & Sara – Stop Desire
5.29.16 – Alt_Backspace
1. Pearl Man – Rearview Mirror
2. Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime
3. Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
4. Aztec Camera – Jump
5. Peter Murphy – Cuts You Up
6. Blondie – One Way Or Another
7. Simple Minds – (Don’t You) Forget About Me
8. School Of Fish – Three Strange Days
9. Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain
10. The Fixx – One Thing Leads To Another
11. Bjork – Human Behavior
12. The Tubes – Talk To Ya Later
13. Sublime – Badfish
1. Garbage – I Think I’m Paranoid (PIQNIQ)
2. The Smithereens – A Girl Like You
3. Big Audio Dynamite II – Rush
4. Morrissey – Interesting Drug
5. Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
6. Gravity Kills – Guilty
7. Violent Femmes – American Music
8. Modern English – I Melt With You
9. Depeche Mode – World In My Eyes
10. 311 – Don’t Stay Home
11. Devo – Whip It
12. Catherine Wheel – Black Metallic
13. Oasis – Subsonic
Lollapalooza Aftershows
Are HERE!!! Some of which are technically Lolla PRE-shows.. but I digress 😉
Bastille @ The Vic Wednesday, July 27th 18+
free tickets for you in Area 101 HERE
Jane’s Addiction @ METRO Wednesday, July 27th 18+
free tickets for you in Area 101 HERE
The Arcs with Mariachi Flor de Toloache @ Park West
Wednesday, July 27th 18+
free tickets for you in Area 101 HERE
Cherub with The Noisy Freaks @ Park West
Thursday, July 28 18+ only
free tickets for you in Area 101 HERE
M83 with Soffi Tuckker @ The Vic
Thursday, July 28 18+
free tickets for you in Area 101 HERE
The Struts @ Bottom Lounge
Thursday, July 28th
Miike Snow @ Concord Music Hall
Thursday, July 28
Wolf Alice @ Lincoln Hall
Friday, July 29th
Nothing But Thieves @ Schubas
Friday, July 29th
St. Lucia with Muna @ Park West
Friday, July 29 18+
X Ambassadors @ Bottom Lounge
Friday, July 29th
Two Door Cinema Club @ The Vic
Friday, July 29 18+
Third Eye Blind with Dreamers @ The Vic
Saturday, July 30th 18+
Saint Motel @ Lincoln Hall
July 30th 18+
Halsey @ Aragon
Thursday, July 30 All Ages
Tickets for all aftershows go onsale Friday @ 10a:
Full list courtesy of Lollapalooza HERE
What’s New on Netflix: June 2016
(from vulture.com)
At the beginning of (and during) every month, Netflix adds new movies and TV shows to its library. We figure you might want to know about them. For more comprehensive coverage of the best titles available on Netflix and elsewhere (READ MORE HERE)
Welcome back to Litchfield: Orange Is the New Black (Season 4)
Every month I feel like Netflix keeps getting better and better. OITNB is one of my favs. Can’t wait to see what’s up this season. I just hope it doesn’t break my heart like Game Of Thrones so far. – @marconibologna
Mini Airbnb in Boston
The artist that created this 25 square foot box is offering it up on Airbnb in Boston for $55 a night. It comes complete with a drawer full of litter for a toilet. There’s more info and a few more pics HERE.
It was actually part of a movie he created called “The Smallest House in the World.”
Paying Traffic Ticket in Pennies
A guy in Texas was caught doing 39 in a 30 and paid his $212.00 fine in pennies. 22,000 of them. He actually over paid by $7.81, too. Yahoo has more of the story.
Dan Akroyd praises the new Ghostbusters reboot
So there is a lot of nerdy unrest across the web over the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot with an all-female ‘busting team. The first trailer released on Youtube a few month gained a record-breaking amount of ‘thumb down’ votes, sparking a debate of whether the outrage over the film is it’s content or a sexist response to the female cast. The stink for the new movie continued with a fan-made cartoon of the original film’s boss monster the Stay Puff Marshmellow Man having a not-so-favorable response the reboot. You might say that this type of ‘busting does not make him feel good. The second trailer came out last week and the debate is still flaming up, you can see that new trailer here.
Well one of the original Ghostbusters Dan Akroyd who participated in the upcoming movie, threw an insightful stance on the movie up on his Facebook this weekend.
“As originator of the original: Saw test screening of new movie. Apart from brilliant, genuine performances from the cast both female and male, it has more laughs and more scares than the first 2 films plus Bill Murray is in it! As one of millions of man-fans and Ray Stantz, I’m paying to see that and bringing all my friends!” – Dan Akroyd
Will this endorsement from Ray Stantz himself ease fears of this reboot being a dud or will it simply aggravate more people? What do you think of the new Ghostbusters movie due out in theaters on July 15th? Tweet us at @101WKQX and let us know.
@kevkellam
I Want To Go Fast!
The Cincinnati Zoo had an extra GoPro hanging around so they decided to attach it to a Cheetah! I knew that Cheetahs were fast, but man I didn’t know they were that fast! Check out the video below!
I think it’s safe to say they have been laying off those cheese flavored snacks! Who would win in a race, Bear or the Cheetah?
