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4 Non Blondes reuniting for first show in 30 years at BottleRock Napa Valley

January 14, 2025 | clowe

One of the biggest reunions possible is headed to Napa Valley.

The Kennedy Expressway reservable lanes NOW OPEN

January 13, 2025 | clowe

Our long national nightmare is over.

1.12.2025 History Of Alternative

January 12, 2025 | bphillips

Blur, Blink-182, Buffalo Tom and The Cranberries in this set, album anniversaries for The Pretenders, Sugar Ray and Cage The Elephant, plus Primus, Helmet, Morrissey, The Ramones, Garbage and Sonic Youth

The Weekend Q101

January 10, 2025 | clowe

It’s a great weekend to brave the cold in Chicago.

Brian & Kenzie’s 2025 Predictions

January 9, 2025 | clowe

2025 could be a monstrous year.

Pour One Out for Girl Scout Cookies

January 8, 2025 | clowe

“How do I say goodbye…”

A Limp Bizkit inspired beer to break your Dry January

January 7, 2025 | bphillips

“Fred Thrist” is not officially licensed thru Durst or Limp Bizkit, but it is available thru a Dallas, Texas based brewery.

Gerard Way will voice a character in a new D&D pinball game

January 6, 2025 | bphillips

“Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye” will feature the voice of the My Chemical Romance lead singer. WATCH the trailer video here.

Nikki Glaser’s best material from last night’s Golden Globes

January 6, 2025 | clowe

Nikki Glaser pulled no punches.

1.5.2025 History Of Alternative

January 5, 2025 | bphillips

Beck, Oasis, Veruca Salt and David Bowie in this set along with The White Stripes, Weezer and Bad Religion, cool covers from The Smashing Pumpkins and Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus U2, 311, L7, Nine Inch Nails and New Order.

Noah Kahan performed Stick Season on Nate Bargatze’s Christmas special

January 3, 2025 | bphillips

The performance followed a comedy bit where Nate’s sketch character asked Noah if he sang songs about anything besides Vermont. WATCH the full video here.

Derrick Rose hosted a one-day flower shop today

January 2, 2025 | bphillips

The Chicago native and basketball legend will also be honored at the Bulls game this Saturday night.

The Smashing Pumpkins performed at the Winter Classic

January 2, 2025 | bphillips

WATCH the videos here of the Pumpkins’ pre-game performance of “Tonight, Tonight” and Billy Corgan’s rendition of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” from Wrigley this week.

12.29.2024 History Of Alternative

December 29, 2024 | bphillips

STP, Incubus, Paramore and Luscious Jackson in this set along with Green Day, Morrissey, AFI and The Replacements, cool covers from Cowboy Junkies and Echo & The Bunnymen, plus Pearl Jam, PJ Harvey, Material Issue, Local H, Oasis and Oingo Boingo.

Beach Bunny performs “Vertigo” on WGN Morning News

December 27, 2024 | bphillips

WATCH: Beach Bunny performed “Vertigo” on WGN this morning ahead of their Thalia Hall shows this Saturday and Sunday.

Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah Song

December 26, 2024 | bphillips

Originally performed on SNL 30 years ago in 1994, Sandler’s holiday classic has had a few revisions over the years, but the song still holds up (some references you may need to google). Revisit the original song here.

12.22.2024 History Of Alternative

December 22, 2024 | bphillips

Green Day, Beastie Boys, The Clash and Juliana Hatfield in this set along with holiday tunes from Fall Out Boy, Fountains Of Wayne, Blink-182, The Ramones, The Killers and The Pogues, plus Christmas covers from U2, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, No Doubt and My Chemical Romance.