30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars is performing in Chicago on Wednesday, December 16th at the House of Blues as part of Q101's Twisted XMas. Last night they performed on "The Tonight Show" with CONAN.

The sound was phenomenal and their new record "This Is War" is epically kick-ass.

Here's a link to YouTube with their performance of "Kings and Queens". Rock your face off.

Lollapalooza Lineup Announcement!

The Lollapalooza announcement happens tomorrow...

Rumored headliners include the Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, a re-united Jane's Addiction, The Killers, Kings of Leon, and Rise Against.

Rumors have been running rampant throughout the country about who is going to be playing the popular summer festival in Chicago and Perry Farrell will put the rumors to rest tomorrow when he goes live on Q101 in Chicago with the official lineup.

He'll be on @ 8am to announce and from what I've heard (from those who have seen it), it's an incredible list of bands. There's a few surprises in there and an overall solid list from top to bottom. I won't say right or wrong on any band but those with an eclectic taste of music will get all their ADD desires served.

8AM. Listen @ Q101.com!

The Gaslight Anthem "Great Expectations" Video

Via an oil-pipeline in Philly that runs through Chicago, my desktop spit out the new video from 'The Gaslight Anthem' for their song 'Great Expectations'.

If you haven't heard of 'The Gaslight Anthem' I suggest you check them out. Their last show in Chicago was phenomenal. It's a mix of The Boss, The Killers, and just generally excellent sh*t.

During the Grammy's earlier this month, I couldn't help but picture them one-day, standing up on the stage, blowing everyone away with one of their trademark, intense, musically dominant performances. They'll be there sooner than later. I suggest jumping on the bandwagon now.

David Letterman loved them and I think you will too. The video isn't anything spectacular. It's driving, intense, and to-the-point, which is what their music is. They simply make f*cking awesome music.

If you're still not convinced, watch this video. You'll spend the next 13 minutes frantically trying to find somewhere to download it off the internet (which I don't condone!).