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Now is probably a good time to rewatch the Smashing Pumpkins tear up the Metro in 1993

September 13, 2022 | clowe

“An Evening with the Smashing Pumpkins” takes over the Metro on September 20.

9.11.22 – Riot Fest 101: The Special

September 12, 2022 | Eric

The playlist from the 2-hour special featuring nothing but music you’ll hear in Douglass Park.

Riot Fest 101: The Music of Douglass Park, with SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE

September 12, 2022 | Eric

How the band ties into a History Of Alternative icon — and why you should DEFINITELY plan on checking them out at Riot Fest 2022.

The world was a different place the last time the Smashing Pumpkins played the Metro

September 12, 2022 | clowe

It’s been a decade since Chicago’s greatest band played Chicago’s greatest venue

9.11.2022 History Of Alternative

September 11, 2022 | bphillips

Green Day, Beastie Boys, The Cure and Alanis in this set, album anniversaries for Muse, Arcade Fire, Jet, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Black Keys, plus Riot Fest bands Alkaline Trio, Nine Inch Nails, Portugal. The Man, My Chemical Romance, Less Than Jake and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Would this song get you in the mood or on the next flight out of town?

September 10, 2022 | jdomenick

This song made his girlfriend leave him!

The Lounge: Check out the return of Phoenix to our performance space

September 10, 2022 | Eric

Check out the live stream if you missed it — plus a BONUS: a Phoenix performance from 5 years ago in the same exact spot.

Riot Fest 101: The Music of Douglass Park, with ANBERLIN

September 8, 2022 | Eric

Get the story on Anberlin — and join Eric Kristensen for the Riot Fest 101 Special [Sunday at 7PM]

No Bears QB has ever thrown for more than 4,000 yards — will THIS be the year?

September 8, 2022 | Eric

Plus 19 other weird NFL facts to get your ready for the kickoff of the 2022 NFL season here in Chicago.

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away

September 8, 2022 | clowe

She was 96 years old.

Phoenix — The Lounge

September 7, 2022 | ZSpang

Phoenix dropped by The Lounge in Chicago for an exclusive performance with our station listeners. Check out the magic here!

Bored? How about a nice game of Tetris, Daft Punk style?

September 7, 2022 | Eric

On the complete opposite end of the “Netflix & chill” spectrum…

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert – Setlist

September 5, 2022 | bphillips

Awesome collaborations and some of Taylor’s personal favorite songs. Check out the full setlist here:

9.4.2022 History Of Alternative

September 4, 2022 | bphillips

Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer and The Breeders in this set, album anniversaries for R.E.M., Bad Religion, Hole, System Of A Down, Sugar and Everlast, plus Jimmy Eat World, Tori Amos and Wall Of Voodoo’s catchy 80’s earworm “Mexican Radio”.