Among the covers included on the album are renditions of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “Spellbound” and The Specials’ “Ghost Town.”
Danse Macabre will be released on October 27th. “It’s about a crazy Halloween party,” said Simon Le Bon “It’s supposed to be fun!”
It’s been almost a year since Coolio passed away, but courtesy of the TV Show Futurama, we can now hear a brand new song from the late rapper. Coolio’s character, Kwanzaa-bot, made a final appearance in the latest episode of the show’s 11th season, where he delivered a fresh rap about the holiday season.
The day after the news of Coolio’s death broke last September, Futurama producer David X. Cohen confirmed that Coolio had recorded his dialogue and this new song for the show’s 11th season.
Tom Morello showed his solidarity with the only unionized strip club in the US by performing at the reopening of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Los Angeles last Thursday.
In May 2023, the workers voted unanimously to unionize as Equity Strippers Noho within the Actors’ Equity Association. Although their contract is still being negotiated, the union has been recognized by management and are returning to work under an interim agreement.
Asking Alexandria: Where Do We Go From Here?
Warped Tour legends Asking Alexandria are back with their eighth studio album, Where Do We Go From Here?. A heavy entry into their catalogue, the Englanders continue to evolve as they grow older. Asking Alexander heads to The Riv on September 26. Tickets are available here.
Bleachers: Live at Radio City Music Hall
Fresh off tying the knot last weekend, Jack Antonoff and his band Bleachers are back with a live album from a recent performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The 21-song set features a guest appearance from Bruce Springsteen, who joined the band during the song “Chinatown”.
Des Rocs: Dream Machine
Twisted Xmas veterans alumni Des Rocs are back with a new album entitled Dream Machine. This is the band’s second full-length record and first release since 2021’s A Real Good Person in a Real Bad Place.
The Killers: Your Side of Town
You heard it first with Brian & Kenzie on Q101, now you can listen to it again and again. The boys from Vegas are back with a new, electro-inspired single that takes you back to the 80s. We can’t wait for The Killers to be back in town.
Spanish Love Songs: No Joy
Spanish Love Songs, one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands out there, are back with their fifth studio album. The California-based band has become one of the best emo bands on the market, but No Joy marks a sonic shift in direction. They will be at the Aragon Ballroom on December 15. Get a ticket here.
Spiritual Cramp: Talkin’ On the Internet
The manic energy of Spiritual Cramp returns with a new single for their much-anticipated debut album, which is set to drop on November 3. Taking inspiration from bands like The Clash and The Hives, the West Coast band continues to pump out banger after banger. This is one of their best.
White Sox host the A’s (Thursday-Sunday)
Two of the worst baseball teams in the Major Leagues go at one another in a four-game series on the South Side this weekend. The White Sox should pay you to attend these games.
Vanilla Ice performs on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field
Wrigley Field gets Fall Out Boy, Guns N Roses, and Bruce Springsteen, to name a few, but don’t worry, South Siders, Vanilla Ice (joined by Rob Base and Tone Loc) will be playing after the Sox game on Friday. Get into it.
Ratboys Album Release Show at Schubas (Friday)
Chicago standouts Ratboys will be dropping a new album on Friday, August 25. “The Window”, the band’s fourth studio album, is the focus of the band’s intimate show at Schubas on Friday night. The gig is sold out, but Ratboys will be back playing another hometown gig in December at Thalia Hall. Get a ticket for that before it’s too late.
Taste of Greektown (Friday-Sunday)
A mix of local Greektown businesses and food vendors will provide refreshments and authentic Greek cuisine, like feta, tzatziki and roasted chicken, so Windy City foodies can experience traditional Mediterranean dishes. Lively Greek bands, dance troupes, local musicians and The Jesse White Tumblers will perform throughout the weekend, and attendees can also participate in fun activities, like a gyro eating contest, to take their Greek food tasting to the next level. Get all the info you need here.
Skokie’s Backlot Bash featuring Eve 6, a Carnival, a 5K, and more! (Friday-Sunday)
Skokie is ready to party. The town’s biggest event of the year, the Backlot Bash, is this weekend. On top of the usual summertime festivities, the event has a loaded music lineup this year featuring Sponge, Eve 6, and more. Shoutout to Crew Member Truck Mike (honk honk) for putting this on our radar. Learn everything you need to know about this outstanding event at their website.
Great American Dog Show at McCormick Place (Friday-Sunday)
Dog lovers, unite. The Great American Dog Show trots into McCormick Place this weekend for three days of good boy-approved action. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Offspring, Sum 41, and Simple Plan at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park (Saturday)
One of the most anticipated shows of the year, The Offspring head to Tinley Park for their Let The Bad Times Roll Tour. Joined by Sum 41 and Simple Plan, this should be one of the best shows of the year.
Chicago Triathlon at Foster Beach, Monroe Harbor (Saturday, Sunday)
If you’re into watching freaks excel at their craft, the Chicago Triathlon is for you. Head downtown to Foster Beach on Saturday and Monroe Harbor on Sunday to feel bad about yourself as super-athletes shine bright.
Pizza City Fest at The Salt Shed (Saturday, Sunday)
Pizza City Fest brings together the region’s best pizza makers for two days of pizza making and appreciation, all in one location. The Salt Shed hosts what should be an utterly delicious event. Tickets can be purchased here.
Arctic Monkeys at The UC (Sunday)
For the first time since 2018, UK’s finest, Arctic Monkeys, are back in Chicago. This marks the first time since 2013 that they’ve been in town and have NOT played Lollapalooza, as well. They head to the Madhouse on Sunday for a sold-out event.
X at Old Town School of Folk Music (Sunday)
Legendary punk band, X, heads to the Old Town School of Folk Music on Sunday (and Monday) for an intimate evening of the bands finest hits. You can get a ticket here.
The “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” campaign features Keegan-Michael Key and various NFL players. Set to the backdrop of the “NFL 104th season table read,” players interject ideas about what to “add to the script” for this NFL season. Justin Fields “the actor” appears in the two spots below.
The “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” campaign will continue throughout the 2023 season with 16 total spots and will air during Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video, plus be available on digital and social platforms.
Yesterday, the wrestling world lost Terry Funk.
Originally from Hammond, Indiana, Funk and his older brother Dory Funk Jr. followed in their father’s footsteps by entering the professional wrestling business. Originally a staple in the Amarillo, Texas, Funk’s success spread across the globe from the biggest promotions in the United States, Japan, and Puerto Rico.
There will never be another Terry Funk.
Below are three matches that define Funk’s lengthy, iconic career.
Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk: Clash of the Champions IX
The pinnacle of both Flair and Funk’s career took place in 1989. The summer-long feud tore apart WCW, climaxing at Clash of the Champions in November with a brutal, violent I Quit Match. A complete departure from the glossy, cartoonish aspect of the WWF at the time, this match shows Funk completely in his element.
Terry Funk vs. Carlos Colon: September 21, 1986
Carlos Colon was the Hulk Hogan of Puerto Rico. He was an icon and a part of the fabric of the country. Funk, was not. Funk was an evil invader who was looking to permanently injure the nation’s hero. What ensued was more Funk-branded violence.
Terry Funk & Dory Funk Jr. vs. Abdullah the Butcher & The Sheik: December 5, 1977
Terry Funk was a superstar in Japan. He changed the wrestling industry there. Initially embraced as a form of nationalism in a depleted World War II, the first 20 years of Japanese wrestling featured Japanese heroes vs. foreign invaders. Then, the Funk Brothers came along. They were so beloved that they became heroes and eventually expanded the industry beyond the rigid nationalistic view that it was built on. The match between Terry, Dory, Abdullah, and The Sheik marked the finals of All Japan Pro Wrestling’s inaugural Real World Tag League. This tournament would later come to symbolize peak athleticism in wrestling, but Terry Funk wasn’t an athlete. This was a bloody brawl that propelled Funk into superstardom.
A video is going viral of Third Eye Blind frontman Stephen Jenkins getting into an argument with an autograph hound at an airport. Jenkins seemed perturbed at the “fan” who came up to the 3EB frontman with a stack of records to sign, then called out the eBay reseller culture that permeates all of the entertainment industry.
Edwin McCain, the 90’s one-hit wonder, then weighed in, chastising Jenkins for his behavior.
Is Jenkins wrong for this? The conversation lives on Facebook!
It’s back, baby.
Convicted felon Billy McFarland is back in the concert promoting game and he’s bringing back the infamous FYRE Festival.
If you’re wondering if you missed an announcement regarding bands or locations, you haven’t. No information exists other than the fact that allegedly, it’s happening.
All ticket sale revenue will be held in escrow until the final date is announced.
The 2600+ plays actual Atari cartridges and keeps the old wood-paneled design, but features modern-day improvements like HDMI output and USB ports. It includes a special 10-in-1 game cartridge and is compatible with old-school Atari controllers. The Atari 2600+ will be available in November at a retail price of $129.99.
The daughter of John & Zoe from Portugal. The Man has an extremely rare genetic mutation that causes the degenerative disease DHDDS. She is 1 of 6 known cases in the world and medical science is now in the experimental phases of developing treatments for rare diseases.
Unfortunately, because this is so rare, it receives very little research funding. There is no insurance company to go through, there are no medications that exist.
John & Zoe are needing to raise a staggering amount of money to find a cure for their daughter so we are working on ways to support Frances.
The band was initially reluctant to ask for public support that coincided with an album & tour but realized that they have a platform to help all the families that have been & will be affected by DHDDS.
You can donate to the cause via the family’s verified GoFundMe here.
Vanilla Ice might not be enough to keep the White Sox on the South Side.
A report yesterday from Crain’s Chicago Business broke the news that the Sox could be on the move when their lease ends in six years. According to the report, owner Jerry Reinsdorf is open to the possibility of selling the team, even if it takes them out of the city. This move could be to the suburbs, or, it could take the team to Nashville.
A team spokesperson declined comment on that portion of the report that the team could be leaving Guaranteed Rate when the lease ends in 2029.
In celebration of Dookie’s upcoming 30th anniversary, Green Day has released a batch of previously unheard demos. The most notable of the bunch is “Basket Case”, which features totally different lyrics than what we’ve all come to know and love.
The Green Day Dookie vinyl set can be found here.
Death Cab for Cutie: An Arrow In the Wall
Ahead of their headlining Riot Fest set on Saturday September 16, Death Cab for Cutie is out with a new track called “An Arrow In the Wall”. “‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” said vocalist and guitarist Ben Gibbard in a press statement. “The arrow lodged in the wall might have missed this time, but it would be naive to assume the next one won’t also.”
Fiddlehead: Death Is Nothing to Us
Boston punks Fiddlehead are back with their third record, Death Is Nothing to Us. At 12 songs, the album is chalked full of emotional tracks about death and loss. Fiddlehead tries to tackle the unanswerable questions of life, and the beyond. Fiddlehead heads to the Metro on September 29.
Green Day: Unreleased Dookie Demos
Ahead of Dookie’s 30th Anniversary, Green Day has dropped a handful of unreleased demos from their iconic record. While each demo is worth digging through, especially for hardcore Green Day fans, we recommend starting things with “Basket Case”, which features totally different lyrics than what we’ve all come to know and love.
Hozier: Unreal Unearth
Just before his sold-out show at Northerly Island, Hozier is back with his third studio album, Unreal Unearth. The release is a return to form for the standout singer-songwriter. Sam Eeckhout of Paste stated that the album is “packed full of poetic lyricism, heavyhearted remorse, hopeful anticipation and an honest expression of the joys and sorrow of being a human” and has “a sharp balance” that makes it “never top-heavy” nor “ever stagnant”.
Movements: RUCKUS!
Orange County emo-up-and-comers Movements are back with their first record since 2020’s No Good Life to Give. RUCKUS! is an exciting step forward for a band that is rapidly gaining momentum. Loud, abrasive, and emotional, RUCKUS! is an album worth checking out.
Cubs host the Royals (Friday-Sunday)
Desperately needing to pack on the wins, the Cubs host a three-game series at home against one of the worst teams in baseball this weekend. Go Cubs, go!
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (Friday-Sunday)
For over twenty years, The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has presented a free, weekend-long arts festival featuring over 100 artist booths, open studios, and live entertainment on outdoor stages. Attendees view and purchase handmade artworks directly from the creators. The Fest brings free live music, performances and art demonstrations, along with street food and craft beer from local merchants on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Chicago’s historic Rogers Park neighborhood.
23rd Annual Rib Fest (Friday-Sunday)
Buckle up, baby. Rib Fest is back and it’s huge this year. Ribfest Chicago invites all Chicagoland restaurant BBQ masters to compete for the title of “Best Ribs” and “People’s Choice.” Ribs are not the only thing on the menu, as the festival proudly boasts two indie music stages. Get all the info you need here.
glavie at Metro (Friday)
Electro-alt standout glavie heads to Wrigleyville’s Metro on Friday night for what should be a thrilling night of music. Get there early to check out Oso Oso, who plays Riot Fest this year. Tickets are available on the Metro’s website.
Chance the Rapper: 10 Years of Acid Rap at United Center (Saturday)
Celebrating one of the most iconic Chicago records of all-time, Chance the Rapper headlines The Madhouse this weekend. Although this is not within the confines of the usual Q101 rotation, we would like to congratulate Chance on making this city proud and for putting out a record that sounds truly like “us”.
Tim Allen at the Genesee Theater (Saturday)
If Chance the Rapper isn’t your thing, there’s a good chance that Tim Allen is. The Home Improvement star heads to Waukegan for a sold-out show at the Genesse Theater this Saturday.
Neal Brennan at The Vic (Saturday, two shows)
Funny man Neal Brennan, one of the minds behind Chapelle’s Show, has two shows this Saturday at the prestigious Vic Theater. Tickets are still available for the later of the two performances.
The Great American Lobster Fest at Navy Pier (Saturday)
Enjoy live lobster flown in fresh from the cold waters off the East Coast, live music performances, unique craft shopping, and cold beverages. Get more information here.
Chicago Air & Water Show (Saturday, Sunday)
Chicago’s best event is back. Nothing tops this. Get there. Check out their website for any information that you could possibly need.
Sangria Festival in Humboldt Park (Saturday, Sunday)
Humboldt Park transforms into an outdoor tapas bar during this boozy bash, which pairs bites from local restaurants with pitchers of red wine and chopped fruit. Learn more about this laid back and lovely event here.
Bulls Fest (Saturday-Sunday)
The Chicago Bulls are back for a second year of Bulls Fest, bringing a 3v3 basketball tournament, food trucks, dunking competitions, live music, an art show and more basketball-themed programming to the United Center campus. This also kicks off the United Center’s partnership with Pepsi.
Chicago Fire host Orlando FC (Sunday)
The struggling fire host the always-tough Orlando FC this Sunday at Soldier Field.
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra (Sunday)
Yes, that Jeff Goldblum. His jazz piano-based act heads to The Vic Theater on Sunday night for an intimate evening of soothing tunes. Tickets are available here.
