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Billy Corgan Collaborates with PETA

One of Chicago’s most distinct voices is speaking out on behalf of the voiceless. Billy Corgan has partnered with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for a new campaign that hopes to end […]

WXRT–2013/05/15

Beastie Boy’s Ad-Rock and LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy Need Some Bill Communication

In some shape or form, we all owe the Beastie Boys something, whether it be for turning us onto hip-hop, philanthropy, or social consciousness.LCD Soundsystem leader James Murphy however, actually owes one of the Beastie […]

2013/05/15

Tickets For The Hideout Block Party Chicago On Sale Now

Early Bird Tickets for The Hideout Block Party & A.V. Fest go on sale today at 1:55 pm and are sure to sell out quickly. The weekend music festival will take place September 6th and 7th with plenty of great music and family-friendly fun to be enjoyed.

The 2012 event featured headliners WIlco, Iron & Wine, and Glen Hansard as well as many other awesome acts. The 2013 lineup will be announced on May 28th and will no doubt boast some must-see acts.

2013/05/08

From Ebay To Craigslist: Record Store Day’s Highest Secondhand Sales

This year, an unexpected 12″ release from Canadian electronic duo Boards of Canada fetched an incredible $5,700 at the end of an auction that brought in 75 bids. It gets better, the “12 was 20 seconds long and featured a 6 digit code being read over ambient music. The code would later be found out to be part of a password that granted access to a video announcing a new album from the duo.

2013/05/08

Austin City Limits Announces Lineup For October Music Festival

The Austin City Limits Music Festival has revealed the lineup for the October music festival that for first time, will extend it’s festivities over two weekends. Headliner slots have been filled by Depeche Mode, The […]

WXRT–2013/05/08

Free 17-Song Sampler From Alligator Records [Download]

Chicago-based blues record label Alligator Records is offering a free 17-song sampler in celebration of Public Radio Music Month. Alligator Records Presents: Blues & Roots features songs from the storied history of the label.  Artists […]

2013/05/08

Experience An Out Of This World Record Store Day At Laurie’s Planet Of Sound

Since opening in 1997, Laurie’s Planet of Sound serves as Lincoln Square’s only independent music and video store. The charm of Laurie’s Planet of Sound becomes quite apparent during your first few minutes of browsing […]

2013/04/10

Mash-Up Maestro Girl Talk’s “All Day” Costs Nothing

Gone are the days where dueling car stereos were the only place to hear a Pixies’ riff mixed in with a 50 Cent hook, or “Tiny Dancer” behind a verse from The Notorious BIG. DJs […]

2013/03/06