Nov 27, 2024
Q101 (101.1FM / WKQX) is back on Chicago’s FM dial, after many confusing and MIA years for the brand. A fresh listen reveals a station in line with what many (or at least I) would argue is a “classic” Q101 look and feel.
Let’s be candid: Terrestrial radio is facing serious headwinds, and its success hinges on...
Nov 26, 2024
David Singer is one of Chicago’s most versatile artists: he’s a songwriter, performer, filmmaker, screenwriter and podcaster. He’s also a founding Board Member and President of Intonation.
He’s back on Car Con Carne as his first solo album, “The Cost of Living,” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To...
Nov 22, 2024
Ryan Argast of Marina City returns to Car Con Carne for Italian beef sandwiches at the iconic Johnnie’s Beef. We eat the beefs while wearing rubber exam gloves, but I swear it’s normal behavior.
We spent some time chatting about the new Marina City EP,
Reflections, another big step forward for the band. Start
with...
Nov 19, 2024
50K Check celebrates the vinyl release of “50 Thousand Dollar Check” with an event at Shuga on December 13. To talk about the album (and band) are members Mason Payne (guitar), Kisira Hill (bass) and Kelly Torch (vocals).
As we chat, we enjoy fantastic food from Lilac Tiger (1742 W. Division St.). Lilac Tiger...
Nov 16, 2024
Hey, hello, how was your day?
“Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles,” originally released 20 years ago, has grown to become a fan-favorite Local H album, and remains the favorite of band leader Scott Lucas. In his words, “P.J. Soles” was “the work of a band that had simply ceased to give a fuck.”
Scott...