1994’s Jar of Flies marked a turning point for the band and saw them fully embrace the acoustic rock sound found on the Sap EP in 1992.
Jar of Flies EP Tracklist:
Side A
01. Rotten Apple
02. Nutshell
03. I Stay Away
04. No Excuses
Side B
05. Whale & Wasp
06. Don’t Follow
07. Swing on This
Brian Urlacher has had enough.
The company Medical Man Cave has begun using Urlacher’s name and image to promote their hair transplant service. Urlacher says that the company falsely listed Brian Urlacher as an “MMC Client,” and that the MMC website showed a picture of the former Bear on its first page. The lawsuit says the MMC Website also included another photo of a different man’s scalp with the label “Brian Urlacher” underneath.
This is the second hair company Urlacher has sued in a year for alleged misuse of his name and likeness.
The Killers will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss, by performing it in full during an eight-night residency in their hometown of Las Vegas this summer.
The City of Chicago is back again with a chance to etch your name into history with the second annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. The names this year are:
You have until February 2 to vote.
After months of barging into American homes with their infectious Hulu commercial, little image sits down with Case the Producer about the impact of that commercial, UTI’s, and so much more.
This is A Case For: little image.
UPDATE: The Chicago Rat Hole LIVES to fight another day!! Cheers to some fast acting heroes who dug out the plaster/cement substance before it set.
(previously)
WHO FILLED THE HOLE?! Not two days after I submitted the Chicago Rat Hole as a cultural landmark on Google maps
some jagoff has done the unthinkable… they filled the hole.
WE ARE NOT HAPPY
RIP
Tomorrow Never Knows Fest at Lincoln Hall, Metro, Schubas, and Sleeping Village (Friday-Sunday)
Since 2005, the crew at Lincoln Hall has had a mission to prove that Chicagoans will brave the cold for good music. The Tomorrow Never Knows Music Festival spans five days and brings some of the best local artists and national acts to Chicago’s finest venues. For a full list of performances, you can visit their website. We highly recommend checking out Squirrel Flower at Lincoln Hall on Friday night if you can.
Chicago Restaurant Week Kicks Off (Friday-Sunday)
The 17-day celebration of the best food in Chicago kicks off on Friday, and just like every other year, we are once again reminded that this is the greatest city for food in the country. A full list of participating restaurants can be found here.
The Great American Dog Show at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center (Friday-Sunday)
Calling all canine lovers! The Great American Dog Show is taking over the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center from January 19-21. Attendees can watch premier show dogs from the 200 American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breeds compete for top prizes, as well as meet the competitors. The three-day experience will also include a puppy show, demonstrations, a grooming show, vendors offering pooch-friendly products and experts providing educational programming.
Disney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars (Friday-Sunday)
Parents, bring the family to Allstate Arena for a day of Disney magic. Kids will experience the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, Frozen, Encanto and more through performances on ice by their favorite characters. You can also purchase a character meet-and-greet add-on that includes storytelling, crafting, interactive time and photos with Elsa and Mirabel.
Meg Myers at Beat Kitchen (Friday)
Our friend Meg Myers will host an intimate evening of music at the Beat Kitchen on Friday night. Tickets for this event are sold out.
Blackhawks host the Islanders (Friday)
The struggling, Bedard-less Blackhawks bring the New York islanders to town on Friday at the United Center.
Bulls host the Grizzlies (Saturday)
Can the Bulls stay hot as they bring the lackluster Grizzles into town? We’ll find out on Saturday night.
Stan’s Donut Fest (Saturday)
Indulge your sweet tooth with a host of delectable, sugary treats from Stan’s. The chain is hosting its inaugural donut fest in celebration of its 10th anniversary, and attendees will have the opportunity to sample 12 different flavors during the event, including Dreamsicle, Captain Crunch bismark, tiramisu, cookies and cream Oreo and more.
Every Friday, Case the Producer rounds up the most exciting new tunes in music and serves them up in one easy-to-find blog for you, the Q101 Crew Members.
Bleachers: Tiny Moves
Hot off the heels of an electric performance at Q101’s Twisted XMAS, Bleachers are back with a new single in support of their upcoming self-titled record. The low-key, four-minute track sounds unapologetically like Bleachers. It lacks the boisterous chants of “Modern Girl” but still finds a way to get stuck in your head, even after just one listen.
Cage the Elephant: Neon Pills
It’s been four years since we got new music from Cage the Elephant, but the Kentucky-born band are finally back. “Neon Pills” is hopefully just the first of many new Cage songs we get throughout 2024. With appearances lined up for festivals like Bonnaroo already lined up, we can’t wait to see this band return to form this year.
glass beach: Plastic Death
glass beach (stylized lowercase intentionally) is an odd band. Their first album, aptly titled the first glass beach album, caught fire in the world of emo DIY and indie rock. It took them half a decade to usher new material into the world, but 2024’s Plastic Death is worth the wait. I could wax poetically about all of the faux-genres that this record pulls from. It’s jazzy when you least expect it, heavy exactly when you need it, and chaotic in a comforting way. If you are looking to widen your listening pallet, it’s hard to go wrong with glass beach.
Green Day: Saviors
The year of Green Day is upon us.
Still seven months away from their date at Wrigley Field with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas, Green Day is kicking off the year with their 14th studio album, Saviors. You first heard “The American Dream Is Killing Me” with Brian & Kenzie on Q101. Since then, the band has continued pumping out singles, most notably “Dilemma”, the band’s strongest track since 2009’s “21 Guns”. Saviors proves that the punk rock icons still can pack a punch. At 15 songs in 45 minutes, Green Day put their best foot forward with Saviors.
Mumford & Sons: Good People
I did not have Mumford & Sons working with Pharrell on my bingo card, but here we are. The stomp-and-clap standouts are back and they’ve revamped their sound with the help of one of the most iconic producers in music.
Neck Deep: Neck Deep
Ahead of their upcoming show at The Salt Shed, this Welsh pop-punk band is back with their fifth studio album. Like we’ve come to expect from this band, the self-titled record is packed full of energetic, engaging tracks that harken back to a time when MTV2 and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater had a presence in mainstream culture.
Sleater-Kinney: Little Rope
The Carrie Brownstein-led indie rock legends have returned with their first new record since 2021. Little Rope offers more of the same for a band that has now spanned generations. Intense songwriting and beautiful arrangements make Little Rope a standout in the band’s lengthy discography.
It seemed like just yesterday, the White Sox were plotting a move to Nashville. Now, the South Siders are in “serious talks” to leave Guaranteed Rate Field for a new ballpark in the “78th neighborhood” in the South Loop according to Daryl van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times.
While nothing is confirmed at this time, having yet another “Sox on the move rumor” is bad news for those that love Guaranteed Rate. This is yet another tone-deaf maneuver from Jerry Reinsdorf, who seems to hate the very team that he owns.
2023 was a disaster, but 2024 could be far worse if this situation gets ugly.
Can’t stop, addicted to the shindig.
Deadline has reported that iconic frontman Anthony Kiedis has a biopic in the works based off of his 2004 autobiography, Scar Tissue. The book details his struggles with drug use and his eventual recovery. This project has been in the hands of both HBO and FX over the last decade, but nothing has come of it.
Who should play Kiedis in his bipoic? The conversation lives on Facebook!
With their fourteenth album, Saviors, on the way this Friday, Green Day and Jimmy Fallon combined forces to bring the citizens of New York City a once-in-a-lifetime performance.
Green Day has been popping up in various places to hype their new record. Notably, they showed up unexpectedly at a Saviors listening party in California over the weekend.
Tiffany Henyard is back in the news, and that’s never a good thing.
The Illinois’ Attorney General office claims that Henyard runs a charity for cancer patients and has failed to file basic information about how it collects and spends money. Township credit card records show charges totaling $10,248 for hotels along the route of a ‘Tiffany Henyard Cares” walk from Dolton to Springfield in 2022.
The event occurred days after township trustees were asked to approve a $10,000 payment to the charity.
Henyard has refused to comment on the situation.
G. Love & the Special Sauce at Park West (Friday)
Join Brian at Park West on Friday for an intimate evening with G. Love & the Special Sauce, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band. Get there early to catch Jakobs Castle, the son of late Sublime frontman, Bradley Nowell. Tickets are available here.
Poison the Well at Metro (Friday)
Metalcore legends Poison the Well are storming Chicago this weekend with a sold-out show at the Metro on Friday and then a bonus, intimate show at Cobra Lounge on Saturday. These shows are in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the landmark record, You Come Before You.
Chicago Boat Show at McCormick Place (Friday-Sunday)
The 2024 Discover® Boating Chicago Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, a nearly century-old tradition is returning, and tickets to the event make the perfect holiday gift. As one of Chicago’s most iconic events and a Midwest boating destination, the 2024 Chicago Boat Show is ready to welcome boating enthusiasts and newcomers to discover why life is better on the water.
Cubs Convention (Friday-Sunday)
Join the Cubs as they celebrate the 37th Cubs Con, which brings fans, players, legends and the front office together for three days of festivities and special experiences. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cubs Charities and its mission to mobilize the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hot Chocolate and Cookie Fest in River North (Friday)
Indulge your sweet tooth with treats from some of Chicago’s finest dessert makers. Guests will get to enjoy delectable cookies paired with bottomless hot cocoa, courtesy of spots like JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Alliance Bakery, Mochinut and more. Tickets start at $15.
Bulls host the Warriors (Friday)
The surging Bulls host the struggling Warriors on Friday, but more importantly, the Bulls kick off their Ring Of Honor festivities with a star-studded night. One could argue there are too many stars…
Oliver Tree at the Aragon (Saturday)
“Professional Weirdo” Oliver Tree is bringing the Alone In A Crowd tour to the Aragon Ballroom on Saturday night for an evening of music, wrestling, scooter tricks, and more. Oliver Tree is one of the greatest performers we have going today. We cannot recommend this show enough. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hold My Own at Sub T (Saturday)
Chicago music will be proudly represented at Sub T on Saturday night in Wicker Park. Local standouts Si Dios Quiere, Enervate (we count Milwaukee as local), and Hold My Own bring the fury alongside hardcore powerhouses End It and Bulldoze. We here at Q101 want to congratulate Hold My Own on the release of their new EP, In My Way.
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show (Saturday-Sunday)
In the mood for a vacation? Start planning your next big trip at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, which gathers travel experts and ambassadors from destinations across the globe. This year, Phil Rosenthal (from Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil) and travel writer Rick Steves are among the keynote speakers. Guests can attend seminars on how to book cheap flights—an ever-salient issue, given airfare prices these days—get packing tips and snag sweet deals on trips at the convention.
Chicago Bacon Fest at Old Crow (Saturday)
Picture it…you’re surrounded by your best friends and the savory smell of bacon tickles your nostrils as you press an ice cold beer to your lips. There’s a live band and they’re playing your favorite song! You and your friends all start singing along, taking bites of delicious bacon between verses…are you dreaming? You certainly are not. You’re at Chicago Bacon Fest.
Blackhawks host the Stars (Saturday)
The Bedard-less Blackhawks limp back home to take on the surging Dallas Stars.
McDonald’s will not get permission to build a McDonald’s in Wilmette, signaling a rare loss for the fast-food giant.
On Tuesday night, the Wilmette Village Board rejected a proposal by the Golden Arches to take over the now-vacant Bakers Square restaurant at 200 Skokie Blvd., near Old Orchard.
Neighbors say a busy fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru would create additional traffic, noise, safety issues and toxic emissions from a lot of cars idling at the same time. There’s a number of strong opponents who think that McDonald’s would represent a bad look for the village.
The clip shows Hayley Williams collect a package delivered to her house. Upon opening it, she finds David Byrne’s iconic oversized suit which he wore in the Talking Heads’ concert film, ‘Stop Making Sense”.
The album will feature “16 tracks from 16 artists”. No release date has been announced.
