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Vampire Weekend new album and 2024 tour

February 16, 2024 | bphillips

Their new album, Only God Was Above Us, will be available April 5th. Check out two songs from the new Vampire Weekend album here.

New Music Friday: IDLES, Pearl Jam, and more!

February 16, 2024 | clowe

You could not ask for a better lineup of new music as you head into the weekend.

The Weekend Q101

February 16, 2024 | clowe

It’s a great weekend to be in Chicago!

Nickelback documentary will hit movie theaters next month

February 15, 2024 | bphillips

The 90 minute film that “celebrates the loyalty of Nickelback fans and delves into the years of online vitriol” will hit theaters March 27th and 30th. WATCH the trailer here.

Illinois Attorney General orders Dolton to release spending records

February 15, 2024 | clowe

Is this the beginning of the end?

IDLES recreate Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ for ‘Grace’

February 14, 2024 | bphillips

The video for IDLES’ tune “Grace” uses AI with Chris Martin’s approval to recreate the video for ‘Yellow”. It’s true. Look how they shine for you and watch (both) videos here.

The founder of Pop-Tarts has passed away

February 14, 2024 | clowe

We’ve lost an incredible man.

Pearl Jam announce new album and 2024 tour

February 13, 2024 | bphillips

LISTEN: “Dark Matter” is the title track of Pearl Jam’s new album out April 19th. Pearl Jam will play Wrigley Field this summer. Check the ticket info here.

McDonald’s receives DoorDash order for one single salt packet

February 13, 2024 | clowe

This reeks of Brian.

2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

February 12, 2024 | bphillips

Oasis, Dave Matthews Band, Sinead O’Connor and Jane’s Addiction are among this year’s nominees. Check the full list and fan vote info here.

Reliving the moment that the Bears drafted Mitch Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes

February 12, 2024 | clowe

Bears fans: it will get better…eventually.

2.11.2024 History Of Alternative

February 11, 2024 | bphillips

Social D, Beck, Pearl Jam and Paramore in this set with Valentine’s Day themed tunes from Depeche Mode, Dashboard Confessional, Joy Division, The Buzzcocks, The Cure and more, plus cool covers from Cake, Madness and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

New music featuring The Black Keys, The Strumbellas, and more!

February 9, 2024 | clowe

It’s a great weekend to discover something new!

The Weekend Q101

February 9, 2024 | clowe

Enjoy the warm weather this weekend, Chicago!

Brand new renderings for proposed White Sox stadium in the 78

February 8, 2024 | clowe

Is this actually happening?

Brigitte Calls Me Baby releases stunning live performance of “The Future Is Our Way Out”

February 7, 2024 | clowe

The Chicago band is poised to have a huge 2024.

Woman returns two-year-old couch to Costco because she “just didn’t like it anymore”

February 7, 2024 | clowe

The greatest place on Earth just got better.

“Skilling It”, “CTRL-SALT-DELETE” top list in Chicago’s second snowplow naming competition

February 6, 2024 | clowe

Chicago…you ‘skilled’ it.

boygenius, Paramore clean up at Grammy Awards

February 5, 2024 | clowe

The most important night in music…wasn’t that bad!

2.4.2024 History Of Alternative

February 4, 2024 | bphillips

The Ramones, Oasis, Radiohead and Siouxsie And The Banshees in this set, album anniversaries for The Offspring, Cake, Incubus, Dinosaur Jr. and Pearl Jam, cool covers from STP and The Clash, plus The Cure, XTC, Hole, The Juliana Hatfield 3 and The Smithereens.