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July 28, 2021 Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the one-for-one A’s-Marlins swap involving Starling Marte and Jesús Luzardo, Marte’s underrated career, and Miami’s enviable pitching stockpile, then discuss the circumstances surrounding a potential trade of Max Scherzer. After that (35:21), they talk to FiveThirtyEight senior writer Neil Paine about the factors that affect whether teams add or subtract at the trade deadline, Neil’s “Doyle Number” metric for assessing trade-...

The Daily’s 2021 Lollapalooza preview Lollapalooza is back. After a year-long hiatus, the four day festival, arguably Chicago’s biggest musical event of the year, will return to Grant Park on Thursday. Boasting a star-studded lineup, the event is also taking preventative measures against COVID-19, requiring all attendees to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.  If you’re searching for the rundown on some of the top artists at the festival this year, look no further — ...

“I consider myself a country musician, but I definitely see people framing me as alternative by today’s standards,” Peck says. “[My music] pulls references from all kinds of genres, so maybe that confuses people. The irony is that I make music that sounds similar to what I would consider ‘classic country’ more than what country music sounds like today. And I’ve always had an alternative spirit. I come from the DIY space. I grew up listening to all kinds of music. So it doesn’t ...

Hulu shares details on this years Lollapalooza livestream Hulu subscribers will be able to see Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, and Post Malone from home By Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Samsung There are countless justifiable reasons for skipping Lollapalooza this year—the Delta variant is scary, Chicago gets hot as fuck in the summer, a year away from crowds hasn’t made the heart grow any fonder—but whatever reason your reason is, Hulu and Lollapalooza have you covered: This yea...

Rolling Stone Menu What to Know Before Visiting Lollapalooza: Latest Guidelines and Regulations Amidst rising Covid-19 concerns, here’s everything you need to know about the musical festival’s latest regulations, what to pack, and how to stay safe By Melinda Nagy - stock.adobe.com Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for acco...

Today in History FacebookTwitterEmail Today in History Today is Friday, July 9, the 190th day of 2021. There are 175 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 9, 2004, a Senate Intelligence Committee report concluded the CIA had provided unfounded assessments of the threat posed by Iraq that the Bush administration had relied on to justify going to war. On this date: In 1540, England’s King Henry VIII had his 6-month-old marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, annull...

Alamo Race Track Black Cat John Brown Stanley vs Hannah Breaker-Breaker 1-2 Re-Release Date: 7/24/2007 Tryavna (5 out of 5 stars) "Alamo Race Track is one of those bands that, once discovered, I never know whether to introduce to all my friends or to keep to myself and savor privately. Thats probably because the two defining characteristics of ART are their quirkiness and eclecticism. After all, how many of my friends are going to realize that "The Killing" is a meditation on the characters...

Modest Mouse brings back its quirky flair with ‘The Golden Casket’  Epic Records/Courtesy Grade: 3.5/5.0  Among the copious high-profile titles that dropped June 25 from younger giants of all genres (such as Tyler, the Creator, Lucy Dacus, Doja Cat and more than 40 more artists), many older indie rock fans were surprised with a long-awaited album: “The Golden Casket,” the iconic Modest Mouse’s new, 12-track album — its first after a six-year hiatus. Luckily, the wait was not as de...

View Comments Suing Spotify – the streaming service with a reputation for paying pennies to musicians – sounds more fun than it might actually be. But at least David Lowery earned some credit at work for doing so. Not only is Lowery the lead singer of two notable rock bands, Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, he’s also a college lecturer for a music-business program. So when it comes to the business of music, Lowery probably knows more than the average rocker, and perhaps that’s why he h...

The Office Came This Close To Having A Totally Different Theme Song The Office Came This Close To Having A Totally Different Theme Song Posted on NBCs The Office is an iconic series for many reasons, but fans will recognize it when it comes on the screen for one big reason…that theme song. If youre a fan, its probably already playing in your head. The origin of  The Offices theme song came very close to the premiere of the series itself, cutting it close for creators already on edge ...