Twenty years of unforgettable musical moments from our favorite quiet, redneck mountain town.

Concerts featuring Depeche Mode, Deftones, Jimmy Eat World, and Kings of Leon are part of the promotion.

Plus: Kurt Vile, Sigur Rós, a Jeff Beck tribute with Buddy Guy, and a Star Trek live score.

“I believe it would make for one fantastic Hall of Fame moment and satisfy those who have always wanted some sort of reunion.”

And also… Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas?

Nine Inch Nails, The Smiths, Janet Jackson, The Cars, among those nominees who failed to make the cut.

In honor of those back to school, we offer our 2×2 matrix of NCMF 2013.

The 20th Ward gets a hip-hop candidate.

Sarah Luczko’s recent foray into today’s underground metal scene, all bottled up together last Friday.

Together…again.

Seriously, could life get much better for Chicagoans these days? A hometown boy currently finds himself in the White House, the Cubs are still in playoff contention – ok, sure the season hasn’t started yet, but just work with me! …