Marty Mcfly – Nike Air Mag
So if you happened to miss the auction event held in L.A. the other day, which was co-hosted by Michael J. Fox and Nike Air Mag designer – Tinker Hatfield, then you missed the chance to bid on the iconic Nike Air Mag’s worn by Marty Mcfly in Back to the Future and discuss the mechanics of the flux capacitor with Doc Brown. But fear not, you get a second chance, with... Read More
Topshop Michigan Avenue Opening with Prince and Rihanna? or Janet Jackson
The British brand Topshop that first landed on American soil in New York’s Soho neighborhood in ’09 is set for the grand opening of its second location next Thursday September 8th in the old Borders location on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. Its been debated whether or not the new Chicago location will attract the same success as its New York predecessor. Top Shop... Read More
Spank Rock wants you to get… “Nasty”
It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard a slew of new material from B-more’s favorite son Spank Rock. The exuberant and sex oozing 2006 debut “YoYoYoYoYo,” is the last full studio release from the Baltimore native. From his soon to be released and long awaited sophomore disc, “Everything is Boring and Everyone is a Fucking Liar,” club... Read More
UIC to hold 2nd annual Spark in the Park Concert
The semester is back with a vengeance and has brought college students’ daydreaming summer bliss to an end. Luckily last year the University of Illinois at Chicago introduced a remedy to the semester distress: UIC’s Spark in the Park. This outdoor concert for the students of UIC has announced it’s return for the second year, with names on the bill living... Read More
Lollapalooza 2011 – 20th Anniversary [RECAP]
At first glance Chicago’s largest music festival seemed to be having an off year. With headliners that just didn’t seem very relevant, the crowd reaching an astronomical level selling out weeks before the start of the festival and the massive corporate presence may have kept a lot of Chicago’s own feeling too cool to be there at all. Being there myself for the... Read More
Lollapalooza Ticket Giveaway
Lollapalooza is SOLD OUT! What the HELL were you waiting for? The craziest music fest of the summer and your gonna miss it! Consider yourself lucky because you knew picked up an extra ticket for one of you lucky bastards. So here’s the deal, Lollapalooza being the palooza it is, gets fucking wild! So we want to hear about your craziest Lollapalooza experiences. That chick... Read More
ROKA AKOR⎥BOMBAY SPICE GRILL & WINE :: CHICAGO, IL
Here are two restaurants, literally joined together at the same location, that is sure to keep people talking and impressed. ROKA AKOR and BOMBAY SPICE GRILL & WINE have menus that suits even the pickiest of eaters. Located in Chicago’s fancy River North, ROKA AKOR’s award-winning menu focuses highly on dishes from the robata grill, which takes its name from... Read More
SUMMER MELTDOWN
While the YOUKNEW crew will be in CALI this weekend, our friends back in the CHI at THE INCONVENIENCE will be holding it down with their SUMMER MELTDOWN show featuring WHITE MYSTERY, BBU, and VAMOS. This is one that I wish I wasn’t going to miss, and if you are in Chicago this Friday, you should definitely be there. THE INCONVENIENCE // OLD STYLE Read More
GLASTONBURY 2011
Here in the US, we are pretty preoccupied by the plethora of summer music festivals these days, and we tend to forget that they have some pretty good festivals across the pond as well. Good thing that one of my favorite web magazines from the UK, WeHEART has put together a rundown of GLASTONBURY 2011 for you including videos from 20 of the top acts this weekend. Here are just a... Read More
THE LOVE RIOT @ BEAUTY BAR FEAT. MELO-X
We are bringing the jams once again! HOUSE. FUSION. HIP-HOP. ELECTRO. The Love Riot- An audio atmosphere of chill vibes meshed with fun upbeat grooves. Bliss. Love vs. Lust. Spend your Sunday with us @ BEAUTY BAR | 6.19.11 | 10pm – 2am | powered by :: YOU KNEW + ANGRY HERO LIVE SETS BY : MELO-X (NY) | THE GTW (CHI) | VON AVERY (CHI) + DJ SETS BY: SOULPHONETICS | BENG... Read More
