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First impressions: The new Weezer album
Hurley doesn’t arrive for another couple weeks (Sept. 14th), but Epitaph Records, Weezer’s new indie-label home, gave critics a sneak preview today.
Liz Phair’s response
Last week, LizPhair.com supplied a download link for Funstyle, 11 experimental songs for $5.99. It quickly scored reviews as one of the worst sets ever. Now, Phair has a note on her Web site commenting on it.
More photos!
Visit our photo page for shots from holiday-weekend shows Silversun Pickups with Against Me, and then Rush. Also be on the lookout soon for a full Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival exposé!
Di! Di-di-di-di-der-di-di! . . .
Jon Fratelli threatens to become this spring’s Steve Perry when the Metro hosts him Sunday, June 6th as the Blackhawks try to capture their first Stanley Cup since 1961.
Bringing you up to speed, there’s this game called “hockey” invented by “Canadians.” Chicago’s top-tier entrant in the North American competition is called the Blackhawks (formerly Black [...]
Buddy Guy’s New Legends Is Open!
It’s official: Despite what you read in our new issue today, the new Buddy Guy’s location is open with about a week to spare for Blues Fest.
So You Wanna Be A Rock ‘N’ Roll T-shirt Designer
Lollapalooza Shirt Contest
Rock ‘n’ roll is a lot like sports, in that such a small minority of artists make it — and define those words at your own peril — the failure rate doesn’t justify the numbers in pursuit.
Big 4 Concert!
It’s not quite what everyone was looking for, but Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax will share the stage on June 22nd. Tickets on sale TODAY!
Record Store Day
Don’t forget! Saturday is Record Store Day. Visit www.recordstoreday.com for participating stores, events like in-store performances, and the thousands of exclusive items!
CHIRP Record Fair!
Journeyman Plumbers Union, Chicago
This weekend (April 10th and 11th) is the Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP)’s annual record fair, once again in the West Loop at 1340 W. Washington.
Win ‘Blood Into Wine’ Tickets
Now’s your chance to win two passes to the Chicago viewing of Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan’s film documentary on March 25th.
Pumpkins auditions
Billy Corgan’s bassist Ginger Pooley has left Smashing Pumpkins to concentrate on raising a family, which creates an obvious void. Before you clamor for “D’Arcy!!,” Corgan’s going to the fans.
Submit To WXRT’s Holiday Spectacular!
Richard Milne Wants You
We don’t expect you to actually bow down to 93.1-FM, but 2009 is advancing in age, which means it’s time for local holiday jingles.
Koko Taylor, 80
Queen Of The Blues dies in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that blues dynamo Koko Taylor has died at Northwestern Memorial while recovering from surgery on a gastrointestinal bleed after what was believed to be a successful procedure. She was one of the few women in the male-dominated Chicago blues world of the ’60s heyday, [...]
Tune into Q101 Sunday!
Set your tuner to Q101 (WKQX-FM, 101.1) this Sunday, January 11th, at 10 p.m. to hear host Chris Payne chat with IE’s Steve Forstneger about local music, the January issue, and more on his weekly show, “Local 101″!
Wanna Be An IE Intern?
Intern Wanted!
Chicago-based music monthly Illinois Entertainer seeks an editorial intern for immediate opening. Candidate must be passionate about all forms of pop music and have a feel for the local scene and industry. A background in journalism is a must, as is a grasp of the written language and a desire to hone your writing [...]
