Marc Alghini
Overnights, Weekends
At the age of thirteen, Marc convinced WMXM, the college radio station in Lake Forest, to let him do a radio show. While there, he educated himself on the cutting-edge music of the early and mid 1980′s. [Read Marc's Full Bio]
Batman: The Ride Reimagined
It was about 21 years ago, Six Flags Great America debuted Batman: The Ride , the world’s first inverted (train runs under the track) roller coaster and for 20 of those years, it’s been one of the theme park’s most popular ride. When one of the XRT Account Executive Lauren, asked if I would like head out to Great America last week to check out a re-imagined Batman The Ride called Batman The Ride, Backwards, I jumped at the chance.
Newest Internet Craze: Move Over Harlem Shake, Here Comes Vadering
We’ve Planked, we’ve done the Harlem Shake and we’ve posted pictures of Grumpy Cat.
Bowie’s Birthday & We Get The Gift! New Song, Album From David Bowie! [First Listen]
Today on XRT, we celebrate the birthdays of Rock Royalty, Elvis Presley and David Bowie. Late last night, as I was preparing to get on the air, David Bowie’s website announced not only his birthday [...]
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore’s Iconic Jazzmaster Guitar Stolen
<Sonic Youth's Founder and Guitarist Thurston Moore posted yesterday that his iconic 1966 Black Fender Jazzmaster was stolen from a Philadelphia motel this past Wednesday Night. If you've ever seen Sonic Youth perform you're quite [...]
The Essential Thanksgiving Playlist
As my family and friends gather from near and far, an essential part of prepping our Thanksgiving feast besides champagne and wine is music, especially for the cooks in the kitchen. Everyone is invited to [...]
Miles Davis Improvs w/ LCD Soundsystem [Watch]
With the demise of Hostess, this might be the perfect diversion for those wallowing in the search for the Twinkie. For a number of years, there have been Mash-ups, producers taking two songs and mixing [...]
Lollapalooza 2012: Essential Chicago Dive Bars
You might be looking for something to do after each night’s Lollapalooza performances down at Grant Park. Chicago has a wonderful reputation for some amazing neighborhood bars and taverns. If you’re shut out of the [...]
Lollapalooza 2012: 10 Essential Late Night Eats
I have heaps of friends from out of town or the suburbs coming downtown this weekend for Lollapalooza 2012. Every year, the first question I get asked is after the fest finishes where can I [...]
Marc Alghini Bio
At the age of thirteen, Marc convinced WMXM, the college radio station in Lake Forest, to let him do a radio show. While there, he educated himself on the cutting-edge music of the early and [...]
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Giveaways This Week
- Ticket Pre-Sale: Iron and Wine at The Chicago TheatreDon’t miss Iron and Wine at The Chicago Theatre or Friday, September 27th! Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 am. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets. You can […]
- Lookingglass Junior Board’s Annual Madhatter’s BallThe Lookingglass Junior Board invites you to join The Madhatter at his clandestine hideaway to kick off summer with the most unique fundraiser of the year. Don your fedora, cloche, bowler, trilby or boater, whisper […]
- Win Caffe RōM Catering For You And Your Office!Caffe RōM is Chicago’s Modern Italian coffee bar! RōM is all about the Italian lifestyle-Hand-crafted coffees, homemade Eurpoean Pastries, artisan sandwiches made with imported meats and cheeses and our decadent Gelato Di Casa! Let us […]
