Merry Twisted XMAS!

• Cumulus Alternative WKQX (Q101)/Chicago announced the lineup for its annual Twisted XMAS live concert series, to be held at the historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom over four consecutive nights, December 5-8, and sponsored by Heineken and Byline Bank.

Here is this year’s impressive artist lineup — Tuesday, Dec. 5: The Black Keys, Local H, ALEXSUCKS; Wednesday, Dec. 6: Lovejoy, White Reaper, Brigitte Calls Me Baby; Thursday, Dec. 7: Bleachers, MisterWives, Sincere Engineer; Friday, Dec. 8: Young the Giant, The Gaslight Anthem, little image.

James Kurdziel, who doubles as Cumulus VP of Modern/Classic Rock and PD of Q101, commented, “Our incredible team has put together a unique lineup of established superstars along with the next generation of modern rock staples. It’s a series worthy of Chicago. There’s really nothing like Twisted XMAS, and we couldn’t be more excited to throw the best Christmas party in Chicagoland!” Presale tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.