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  Bourbon and Coffee meet Tequila

  By Yesi D

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  November 14, 2024

  Whether you’re celebrating democracy or eulogizing it, tequila can help.
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  Rising Star: Meet Michael Cardman

  By Yesi D

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  November 12, 2024

  Using tasty mechanics reduces risk and attracts luck, and then we really get rolling when the VIX passes 50
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  Betting on the Grammys

  By Kendall Polidori

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  November 12, 2024

  Nominees for the annual music awards were announced last week and The Rockhound is handicapping the Grammy prediction markets on Kalshi and revealing best bets
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  Who Will Be Nominated for the 2025 Grammys?

  By Kendall Polidori

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  November 5, 2024

  Nominations are announced Friday and the awards ceremony is set for Feb. 2, 2025. The Rockhound takes a close look at some categories and predicts who might fill the eight nomination…
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  The Cure for a Lost World

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 29, 2024

  The English alt-rock band The Cure returns with their first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World. It’s a melancholy record that will attract die-hard fans and new…
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  Soccer Mommy’s Music and Lyricism is ‘Evergreen’

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 23, 2024

  The Nashville-based indie alt-rock band, fronted by Sophie Allison, is releasing their sixth studio album this Friday—a collection of visceral lyrics, emotion and tight instrumentation that teeters on the idea…
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  Fruit Bats in Goose Island

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 21, 2024

  The Chicago-born indie rock band performed an acoustic solo set in between fielding questions live with the Chicago music podcast Sound Opinions
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  ‘VIVA HINDS!’ Comes to Chicago

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 15, 2024

  Ahead of their headlining gig at Thalia Hall, Spain-based indie-rock band Hinds chatted with The Rockhound about their latest album, the North American leg of tour and overcoming the hardest…
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  Straightforwardly Successful

  By Yesi D

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  October 14, 2024

  The idea that volatility is often overpriced and fear is inflated gave me the edge I needed
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  Gold (Record) Rush

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 14, 2024

  More than 17,000 records have been certified gold since 1958. But what does it take to create a gold record?
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  Tucker Zimmerman Dances With Love, Backed By Big Thief

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 9, 2024

  The poet and singer-songwriter is set to release his 11th studio album with the indie rock band. 'Dance of Love' is full of heart, laughter and breezy folk tunes.  
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  Coldplay Falls Flat on ‘Moon Music’

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 8, 2024

  For one of the most widely known pop-rock acts in the industry, the British band delivered a lackluster collection of disjointed songs and tacky lyricism
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  An Oasis of Nostalgia

  By Kendall Polidori

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  October 1, 2024

  Major band splits have led to massive reunions and arena or stadium tours, including the Britpop assembly of Gallagher brothers for a 2025 Oasis world tour
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  Shohei Ohtani’s Historic 2024 Season: A Quest For Baseball Immortality

  By Andrew Prochnow

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  September 25, 2024

  Shohei Ohtani is rewriting baseball history, one swing at a time making the Dodgers the favorite to win the 2024 World Series
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  Book Review: On the Edge

  By Dan Buchnat

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  September 25, 2024

  Author and data geek Nate Silver urges gamblers, investors, founders and philosophers to take more risks. Our own data geek reviews Silver's new book.
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  Dr. Dog Hits The Reset Button

  By Kendall Polidori

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  September 23, 2024

  After a break from touring, the Philly alt-rock band returned this year with their 11th studio album. At Chicago’s Riot Fest, they put on one of their best performances to…
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  Riot Fest Delivers … Again

  By Jeff Joseph

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  September 23, 2024

  In its 19th year, the alt rock, punk, and metal festival in Chicago delivered great performances from The Hives, Spoon and St. Vincent. A rock-lovers summary of our favorite Saturday…
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  Riot Fest Day 1: Aces, Mulligans and Fall Outs

  By Kendall Polidori

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  September 21, 2024

  In its 19th year, the alt rock, punk, and hip hop fest had a sort of homecoming in Chicago’s Douglass Park. Here are some of the acts The Rockhound caught.
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  Wilderado Comes Home Again on ‘Talker’

  By Kendall Polidori

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  September 18, 2024

  The Oklahoma indie folk rockers are set to release their second studio album, which is layered with Americana sound
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  Unburdened By What Has Been

  By luckbox magazine

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  September 17, 2024

  Steamboat Willie, an early version of Disney's Mickey Mouse, has entered the public domain. Look for the character to star in everything from horror movies to porno films.