THE SCOOP

We've been following the upcoming U2 tour pretty closely. They just kicked off their tour in Barcelona, so we thought we'd re-post some pictures in anticipation of their US dates that begin right here in Chicago at Soldier Field. You are witnessing the glory that is "The Claw." So cool.





Doesn't get much more epic than that, does it? More Pics can be found through this Chicago Tribune Link.

TWITT3R DJ

DJ, producer and M-nus label owner, Richie Hawtin, has yet another title to his resume: Twitter app developer. Hawtin and the M-nus crew have figured out a (pretty awesome) way to bring Twitter into the DJ booth. Using the DJ software, Traktor, the app uploads Hawtin's set tracklists in real time during his performances. That means if you're following @rhawtin on Twitter, you'll get instant updates on what's being played during his set at Smart Bar this Sunday (even from the dance floor). The night starts at 10pm with openers Barem and Ambivalent.

WE LOVE YOU, MJ

WHO WANTS A PET LION?

For a band that started recording just last year, Chicago's Pet Lions have already begun to leak onto critics' radar as a major "band to watch" in 2009. Their recently released Soft Right EP is highly recommended by several music sites, and with good reason. Check them out for yourself on their MySpace and come see them headline Metro tomorrow night at 9pm before they inevitably take off for the mountains of rock super-stardom. P.S. - If their name has inspired you the way it has inspired me, you're going to want to spend some time here.

PREEEESALES

Can't wait until this Saturday at noon to get your hands on tickets for upcoming Metro shows from Arctic Monkeys, Fleet Foxes, or Sunny Day Real Estate? You don't have to. Read on, readers.


Arctic Monkeys (8/7): Sign up or sign in to arcticmonkeys.com as a fan and they'll email you a link and password for the presale happening right now.



Fleet Foxes (8/8): Presale happening now. Enter the password "MYKONOS" on Metro's Fleet Foxes ticket page.



Sunny Day Real Estate (9/24): Presale starts this Friday, June 26th at 10am. Enter the password "SUNNYDAY" on the ticket page.

LOLLAPALOOZA AFTER SHOWS

You want 'em. We got 'em. Metro is excited to announce this years Lollapalooza after shows. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, June 27th at 10am. Get 'em in person at the Metro box office or by clicking the links below.


Thursday, August 6
THE DECEMBERISTS
HEARTLESS BASTARDS
Tickets: $35
Ages 18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM
TICKETS on sale 6/27 at 10am


Friday, August 7
ARCTIC MONKEYS
Tickets: $25 advance - $30 day of
Ages 18 & Over
Doors: 10PM / Show: 11PM
TICKETS on sale 6/27 at 10am


Saturday, August 8
FLEET FOXES
DUNGEN
Tickets: $23
Ages 18 & Over
Doors: 10PM / Show: 11PM
TICKETS on sale 6/27 at 10am

AND THE WINNER IS...

Sunday, we hosted Emergenza's Battle of the Bands. Some folks were wondering who the lucky band to move onto the national finals in New York is. Well, fun part is we've mentioned them before in this blog. The winner is none other than On The Run. Looks like that BBQ idea paid off. Congrats boys. You can check out their MySpace for more info.