When Life Gives You Lemons, You Listen to Atmosphere
The Metro was full of the usual suspects last Wednesday—20-something college kids sporting proud orange wristbands which drew the eye to hands holding casual vodka tonics or half-full cups of beer; older loners picking out other 40-somethings for company; and hip youngsters trying to hustle for a drink between covert puffs on the one-hitter. Read more...

Petty Resurrects Mudcrutch for Mini-Tour
For those of you not familiar with Mudcrutch, you are not alone. Some have referred to them as simply the band before the Heartbreakers. Formed in 1970 by Heartbreakers Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and their fellow Gainesville natives Tom Leadon (guitar and vocals) and Randall Marsh (drums), Mudcrutch was the house band at a local bar in Florida until they were signed to a label in 1974 and moved to Los Angeles seeking rock stardom. Read more...

For Your Consideration - This Week in Chicago
Right about this time of year you can feel summer creeping up on the city. Spring may have just sprung but all the big names are coming out to play. This week is no different. Whether you are a hardcore comic book fan or a just like to go out and party at big outdoor festival, this is your week. Read more...

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Alesana Rocks Out in The Burbs
Coachella Music & Arts Festival - 04/25/08 - 04/27/08 | Absentstar - Interview - Shining & Soaring | Haydn, Lili - Interview

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Lolla Delivers the Headliners & Everything in Between
After much speculating, Monday’s announcements proved that the rumor mills were right all along . Anyone that has been following the buzz already knew the musical wet dream of the possible line-up for the 2008 Lollapalooza. Radiohead, NIN, Rage Against the Machine along with Kanye West, Wilco and The Raconteurs are just a few of the big names that will be gracing the stages in Grant Park this summer. The three day fest, on the first weekend in August, has continued to gain momentum and this has to be their best line-up so far since taking up regency in our home town. Read more...

The Rookie Saves The Day for 24 Fans
Across The Universe Review Canceled Thanks to Samsung
Led Zeppelin - "Whole Lotta Hype"

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Okay, Midwest Winter, we get it: you’re a badass. You can go away now.
Seriously, who’s with me on the countdown to winter’s end? Who else is ready for beaches, sunshine and tan(-ish) skin? Who else is looking forward to putting damp scarves and winter colds behind them? Can I get a witness? Read more...

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Jon Favreau Delivers Iron Man for the Fans
Ok.....so, I was very happy about Iron Man's possibilities going in. It was a lesser known character. If anyone knew how to get into the role of a smart-ass eccentric with a taste for life that bordered on destructive addiction it was Robert Downey Jr. This was being directed by a FAN and proven director, Jon Favreau. Lastly, this is the first live action movie produced soley by Marvel Studios instead of along with other studios less focused on the quality of the product. If you want to know if I was pleased with the movie, all I will say is that I saw it twice opening weekend. Read more...

"Cloverfield"
"Coyote Ugly (The Double-Shot Edition)"
"There Will Be Blood: 2 - Disc Collector’s Edition"

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Chicago's Best Late Night Mexican Food
After a long night out, there is nothing quite like a big steaming plate of refried beans, nacho chips, and badass burrito to top it off. There's also nothing quite like the food of the Mexican people to prevent a bad hangover and replace it with indigestion. This is our salute to the five best places to score the spicy chow in our fair city during the wee hours. Read more...

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