By: Ryan Arnold CHICAGO (Jan. 21, 2026) – Independent live music venues in Chicago generate $2.8 billion in annual economic output, support nearly 17,000 jobs, and deliver $184.9 million...
Chicago’s Country Music, BBQ and Craft Beer Festival is coming back. This year growing in size and numbers as they will now be a 5 day event. The fest will […]
Save the date. On February 15th, 2026, Scott Wills & Band will be performing selections from the Manatauck catalog and Claxton Clay’s new album, Plainsong. This will be a first […]
Hey Chicago! Well, this is quite the honor. Thank you to all who voted us in! We’re one of five for Chicago’s ‘Best Independent Website’. Now… Please vote – In...
Get involved! The ballot is open for nominations October 6 through October 26! We’ve here at In The Loop Magazine have been providing fierce independent music journalism for over a […]
Today, dynamic bicoastal duo Boo Boos (comprised of co-singer/songwriters Katie Boo and Bronco Boo, A.K.A. E of EELS and Kate Mattison of 79.5) are sharing their new single “The...