Our Thoughts On Beyoncé Sampling Audio From Challenger Shuttle Tragedy For New Song!
Well, it seems that Queen B has gotten herself in a bit of hot water for a sample that appears on her new album. In th…
Read moreWell, it seems that Queen B has gotten herself in a bit of hot water for a sample that appears on her new album. In th…
Read moreWhile not technically a musical gift, let's face it, more than a few musicians have graced the hallowed halls of White…
Read moreJohn Mellencamp - 1978 - 2012 Those Mellencamp fans with $135 burning a hole in their pants will wanna belly-up to this…
Read moreLarry Lujack passed away last night. Another legend stolen from us by cancer. Uncle Lar, as he was affectionately known…
Read moreThe thing I love about music is that you can be the biggest music geek in the world, convince yourself that you've go…
Read moreIt's an absolute shame to watch country music turn into the Stepford Wife hair metal travesty that it has become whil…
Read moreWhen another "Friday The 13th" rolls around, like it has today, I think of Jason in his hockey mask and all tho…
Read moreChicago is a unique musical town in that on any given night, whether it be June or January, there are literally a thousand…
Read moreSun Records Guitar Fly Swatter There are no two words more packed with old school coolness than "Sun Records"…
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Read moreNow, before I roll out this year's definitive list of Top 23 Bands To See On New Year's Eve In Chicago, I just wa…
Read moreLet's face it, there are few bands who've been around since 1989 that still have their integrity intact, but the C…
Read moreNot one to listen to the radio much, I found myself embroiled in a home project and since I was craving some music in the…
Read moreWith Christmas and other gift-giving holidays fast-approaching, we at The Shit would not be doing our civic duty if we di…
Read moreWhile the tag "hardest working man in show business" will always belong to James Brown, one must ask, "Is …
Read moreWe've all seen the Gatorade commercial with the retro-sounding folk-rock song that recalls a young Bob Dylan or Donov…
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The Killers - Direct Hits Even the greatest bands take a few albums to find their identity and put all the pieces toget…
Read moreYou're band just recorded their new album. On your laptop. You then mixed and mastered said album at the library w…
Read moreDear ABBA, I hope this letter finds you well. As a child growing up in the 1970's, your music was inescapable. T…
Read moreIt just kills me that there are still people in this town that think Steve Albini is an asshole. Would an asshole appear…
Read moreAwesome Deal Of The Day If you're anything like me, your constantly scouring the local record stores for great deals…
Read moreIt's Friday and you're probably already counting the minutes until you can leave the work-week behind and pop the co…
Read morePaul Simon and Sting have announced a joint North American tour set to begin on February 8th. At present, the duration of …
Read moreFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Kate Nash @ Metro 8PM Tickets: $21 After her impressive sold-out show at the Double Door back in …
Read moreKelly Clarkson - Wrapped In Red I'm still trying to get over the fact that Clarkson needed the assistance of 14 DIF…
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