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11.29.15 – Alt_Backspace

November 30, 2015 | Web Team

1. The Cure – In Between Days
2. Sugar – A Good Idea
3. Hole – Celebrity Skin
4. Faith No More – Midlife Crisis
5. Depeche Mode – Blasphemous Rumours
6. Joe Jackson – Is She Really Going Out With Him
7. Machines Of Loving Grace – Butterfly WIngs
8. XTC – Senses Working Overtime
9. Belly- Feed The Trees
10. Smashing Pumpkins – Mayonaise
11. Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart
12. Lo Fidelity All-Stars – Battle Flag
13. The Verve – Star Sail
14. The Clash – London Calling

1. R.E.M. – Finest Worksong
2. Happy Mondays – Step On
3. Elastica – Stutter
4. Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me)
5. Curve – Fait Accompli
6. Alice In Chains – No Excuses
7. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
8. ABC – The Look Of Love
9. The Smiths – Girl In a Coma
10. Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
11. Poe – Angry Johnny
12. Ride – Leave Them All Behind
13. Echo & The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar

Eagles of Death Metal Discuss Paris Terror Attacks

November 25, 2015 | Marconi🍕

As you know at the Eagles of Death Metal’s November 13 show at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, gunmen entered the venue and opened fire on the crowd, leaving at least 90 dead. Watch the video as the band speaks about this horrible situation for the first time.

NEW SONG FROM DAN AUERBACH’S THE ARCS

November 24, 2015 | Marconi🍕

A 10” special release from The Arcs coming to record stores, starting 11/27 – “Young”. co-written by David Berman of The Silver Jews and Dan Auerbach.“We’ve been writing together for a few years. This is the first time we’ve shared any of that. The Arcs have recorded more songs from the collaboration and we hope to release more of it very soon.” Check out “Young” here, and then pick up The Arcs Vs. The Inventors Vol. 1 in stores starting this BlackFriday.

Pictures: Melanie Martinez at the Queued Up Artist Showcase

November 23, 2015 | Web Team

Melanie Martinez worked a SOLD OUT crowd at the House of Blues in Chicago on November 17th. See photos of her, plus awesome openers Oh My Love and AyOH below.

Photos: Julia Simone Paul

11.22.15 – Alt_Backspace

November 23, 2015 | Web Team

1. Blur – Parklife
2. INXS – What You Need
3. Jane’s Addiction – Mountain Song
4. Squeeze – Is that Love
5. Talking Heads – Life During Wartime
6. Catherine Wheel – Judy Staring At The Sun
7. Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Come Fighting)
8. Everclear – Heartspark Dollarsign
9. The Fixx – One Thing Leads To Another
10. Sponge – Molly
11. B-52’s – Rock Lobster
12. The Cure – Why Can’t I Be You
13. The Farm – All Together Now

1. Pearl Jam – Nothingman
2. Frank Black – Hang On To Your Ego
3. Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
4. Bjrok – Big Time Sensuality
5. Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
6. Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
7. Weezer – The Good Life
8. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
9. Duran Duran – Girls On Film
10. Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
11. The Undertones – Teenage Kicks
12. Icicle Works – Whisper To a Scream
13. Urge Overkill – Sister Havana
14. Nine Inch Nails – Down In It

Queued Up #151

November 23, 2015 | Web Team

1. CHVRCHES – Empty Threat
2. Andrew Watt – Ghost In My Head
3. Colours – Monster
4. Coast Modern – hollow Life
5. Bloc Party – The Love Within
6. The Struts – Kiss This (The Nights We Stole Christmas – 12/5)
7. Beach Slang – Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas
8. The 1975 – Love Me
9. Monakr – Calling Out (Local)
10. The Royal Concept – Fashion
11. Declan McKenna – Brazil
12. Grimes – California
13. Big Grams – Lights On
14. Baroness – Shock Me

1. Of Monsters and Men – Wolves Without Teeth
2. Chet Faker and Marcus Marr – The Trouble With Us
3. Deap Vally – Royal Jelly
4. Peking Duk – Say My Name
5. EL VY – Return To The Moon
6. Kill Hannah – This Is Our December (local)
7. Avid Dancer – I Feel It
8. Sanigold – Can’t Get Enough Of Myself (feat. BC)
9. Weezer – Do You Wanna Get High?
10. Transviloet – New Bohemian
11. Lukus Graham – 7 Years
12. The So So Glos – Lost Weekend
13. The Neighbourhood – Cry Baby
14. Mumford & Sons – Ditmas

Foo Fighters Tease New Song

November 20, 2015 | Marconi🍕

Foo Fighters are teasing us with a minute of a new track – possibly called “Nothing’s Set In Stone’ – on their countdown site of mystery. The site is set to expire on November 23. I just thought it was a countdown to Dave getting his cast off. This is so much better!!

Eagles of Death Metal Issue Statement On Paris Terror Attack

November 18, 2015 | Marconi🍕

While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France. Our thoughts and hearts are first and foremost with our brother Nick Alexander, our record company comrades Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez, and all the friends and fans whose lives were taken in Paris, as well as their friends, families, and loved ones.

Although bonded in grief with the victims, the fans, the families, the citizens of Paris, and all those affected by terrorism, we are proud to stand together, with our new family, now united by a common goal of love and compassion.

We would like to thank the French police, the FBI, the U.S. and French State Departments, and especially all those at ground zero with us who helped each other as best they could during this unimaginable ordeal, proving once again that love overshadows evil.

All EODM shows are on hold until further notice. Vive la musique, vive la liberté, vive la France, and vive EODM.

Dave Grohl To Drum Battle with Animal On The Muppets

November 17, 2015 | Marconi🍕

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will be taking on Animal in all out drum battle on an upcoming episode of The Muppets called ‘Going, Going, Gonzo’. You may remember him starring as Animal’s replacement drummer for the Moopits band in the 2011 Muppets film. The TV episode will air on ABC December 1st. Who do you think will win? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook #DaveVSAnimal

11.15.15 – Alt_Backspace

November 16, 2015 | Web Team

1. Blur – There’s No Other Way
2. The Fixx – Saved By Zero
3. Translator – Everywhere That I’m Not
4. Dinosaur Jr. – Freak Scene
5. Depeche Mode – People Are People
6. Goldfinger – Here In Your Bedroom
7. Big Audio Dynamite – Rush
8. The Clash – Clampdown
9. Talking Heads – Once In a Lifetime
10. Public Image Ltd. – Rise
11. Love & Rockets – So Alive
12. Talk Talk – Talk Talk
13. The Cure – High

1. Nirvana – Lake Of Fire
2. Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Pump It Up
3. A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
4. U2 – Gloria
5. Kim Wilde – Kids In America
6. Charlatans UK – The Only One I Know
7. R.E.M. – Stand
8. Buffalo Tom – Sodajerk
9. Echo & The Bunnymen – Bring ON The Dancing Horses
10. Hum – Stars
11. Soft Cell – Tainted Love/ Where Did Our Love Go
12. Green Day – J.A.R.
13. The Replacements – I Will Dare

Queued Up #150

November 16, 2015 | Web Team

1. Eagles Of Death Metal – Complexity
2. Finish Ticket – Colors
3. Lukus Graham – 7 Years
4. EL VY – Return To The Moon
5. The Neighbourhood – Cry Baby
6. Melanie Martinez – Soap (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 11/17)
7. Chet Faker and Marcus Marr – The Trouble With Us
8. Of Monsters Of Men – Wolves Without Teeth
9. Weezer – Do You Wanna Get High
10. New Beat Fund – Sikka Takin The Hard Way
11. Deap Vally – Royal Jelly
12. Mumford & Sons – Ditmas
13. Panic Is Perfect – You’re Alive
14. Mansionair – Speak Easy

1. The 1975 – Love Me
2. The Front Bottoms – Help
3. Grimes – California
4. Nothing But Thieves – Trip Switch
5. Colours – Monster
6. AyOH – Lion To The Lamb (local – Queued Up Artist Showcase 11/17)
7. Twenty One Pilots – Ride
8. Declan McKenna – Brazil
9. Big Grams – Lights On
10. Grace Mitchell – Nolo
11. Mutemath – Joy Rides
12. The Struts – Kiss This
13. The Royal Concept – Fashion
14. Coheed & Cambria – Here To Mars

CNN Updates: Paris Attacks and Current News

November 13, 2015 | dmoncrief

Burrito Drone Delivery Being Considered in Chicago??

November 12, 2015 | Marconi🍕

By @MarconiBologna

City Council considering rules that would prohibit drones from flying within five miles of Chicago airports, near schools, hospitals and churches under a plan that will be presented to the Aviation Committee. The Chicago Park District would have the ability to designate areas where the planes and drones would be allowed. In addition, drone owners would have to register their devices as well as carry insurance.

I don’t really care what they do as long as this plan includes free burrito delivery when the Blackhawks win!! Also, If I’m at the airport, a hospital, picking up my nephews from school, going to church with my mom or looking at the Christmas Tree in Millennium Park shouldn’t I be able to have burrito drones drop the desired sustainable treasures I want anywhere I go? DON’T PUT YOUR RULES ON MY BODY CITY COUNCIL!! What are your thoughts on drone regulation (and burrito drone delivery obv the more important issue here)? Leave your comments on Facebook and Twitter. #BurritoDrone

Blink 182 Re-Releasing Albums on CASSETTE!!

November 11, 2015 | Marconi🍕

By @MarconiBologna

Blink 182 was one of the most popular bands in ALT from the late 90’s – early 00’s. Now fans who loved them back in the day or new fans just starting to get into their music will soon be able to check out four of their albums on (get ready for a thrift store trip) CASSETTE?!!? YES CASSETTE!! I mean, do they even make those anymore?? *runs to his nonna’s house, searches, finds gently used wigs, old tupperware and…Denture cream?? WTH?

Srcvinyl will be releasing Dude Ranch, Enema of the State, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show, and Blink-182 for 11.99 each, on CASSETTE. The artwork is cool. I like the idea, but maybe this is more for diehard fans to collect? Also, could this be the start of something bigger?? Like a BLINK REUNION?? Let’s hope the boys can put aside their differences and … REWIND… (crickets)…OH COME ON!!…Fine, I’ll show myself out.

PRE-ORDER YOUR BLINK 182 CASSETTES here

11.8.15 – Alt_Backspace

November 9, 2015 | Web Team

1. Garbage – Vow
2. Tears For Fears – Head Over Heels/Broken
3. Squeeze – Tempted
4. Fountains of Wayne – Radiation Vibe
5. Devo – Whip It
6. Smashing Pumpkins – Muzzle
7. Adam Ant – Goody Two Shoes
8. Paul Westerburg – Dyslexic Heart
9. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Cutter
10. Stereo MCs – Connected
11. Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
12. R.E.M. – Finest Worksong
13. Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You

1. Depeche Mode – Walking In My Shoes
2. Soup Dragons – Divine Thing
3. Pretenders – Brass In Pocket
4. Silverchair – Tomorrow
5. New Order – Regret
6. Oasis – Supersonic
7. The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
8. Billy Idol – White Wedding
9. Nirvana – Drain You
10. Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
11. Suzanne Vega – Left Of Center
12. The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go
13. Gary Numan – Cars
14. Foo Fighters – Next Year

Queued Up #149

November 9, 2015 | Web Team

1. Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime
2. The Royal Concept – Fashion
3. Grace Mitchell – Nolo
4. The Struts – Kiss This (The Nights We Stole Christmas – 12/5)
5. Big Grams – Lights On
6. Declan McKenna – Brazil
7. The Front Bottoms – Help
8. AyOH – Lion To The Lamb (local – Queued Up Artist Showcase – 11/17)
9. Coheed & Cambria – Here To Mars
10. Nothing But Thieves – Trip Switch
11. BØRNS – 10,000 Emerald Pools
12. The 1975 – Love Me
13. Bring Me The Horizon – Throne
14. Kate Boy – Midnight Sun

1. Weezer – Do You Wanna Get High
2. Matt and Kim – Hey Now
3. Chet Faker and Marcus Marr – the Trouble With Us
4. Mumford & Sons – Ditmas
5. Wild Belle – Giving Up On You (local)
6. The Neighbourhood – Cry Baby
7. Finish Ticket – Colors
8. Chef’s Special – In Your Arms
9. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – High Dive
10. Tribe Society – Kings
11. Melanie Martinez – Soap (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 11/17)
12. JR JR – Gone
13. New Politics – Girl Crush
14. EL VY – Return To The Moon
15. Mansionair – Speak Easy

Pictures and Video: Robert DeLong in Studio 7

November 8, 2015 | Web Team

Photos: Julia Simone Paul

Official Contest for The Night Before

November 4, 2015 | Web Team

Queued Up #148

November 2, 2015 | Web Team

1. Cage The Elephant – Mess Around
2. St. Lucia – Dancing On Glass
3. Chef’s Special – In Your Arms
4. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – High Dive
5. Dreamers – Wolves
6. Elle King – American Sweetheart
7. Tower – Teenage Miracle
8. Muse – Reapers
9. Melanie Martinez – Soap (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 11/17)
10. Wavves – Way Too Much
11. Wild Belle – Giving Up On You (local)
12. Mansionair – Speak Easy
13. Matt and Kim – Hey Now
14. Walk The Moon – Work This Body

1. Weezer – Thank God For Girls
2. BØRNS – 10,000 Emerald Pools
3. Declan McKenna – Brazil
4. Metric – Lie Lie Lie
5. X-Ambassadors – Unsteady
6. Robert DeLong – Jealousy
7. Hippo Campus – South
8. AyOH – Lion To The Lamb (local)
9. Wolf Alice – Bros
10. The DMA’s – Lay Down
11. New Politics – Girl Crush
12. Big Grams – Lights On
13. Brick + Mortar – Train
14. Nothing But Thieves – Trip Switch
15. The 1975 – Love Me