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By James Currie 76 year old Billy Gibbons doesn’t need to prove anything at this point in his career, but on Sunday night in St. Charles, he did anyway. The […]
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Chicago, IL — January 30, 2026 — North Coast Music Festival, Chicago’s largest and most anticipated Labor Day Weekend celebration, officially kicks off its 16th year with the release of […]
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By Harrison Kristoff On February 6, the walls of Goat Village won’t just shake—they’ll testify. That Friday night in Norridge, Sound Fury Magazine is turning intent into impact, dragging the […]
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Grammy-Award winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi has announced ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’, hitting over 30 cities in North America featuring special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü, […]
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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 in tax revenue,...
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Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 7:30 pm. $10. 21+ Back in 1965, Andrew Zelek, the proprietor of the Peacock Tavern, was gunned down with extreme prejudice while closing up his bar […]
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By Kyle Decker I had the opportunity back in March to see Austin punks the Oxys play Liar’s Club. They’re setting out on tour to promote their new album, Casting […]
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By James Currie Local Chicago tribute band, Peephole, (named after a song off System of a Down’s self titled debut album from 1998) received a special guest and welcome from […]
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Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, have announced a 19-stop north american moistourizer 2025 tour—their first in two years. Kicking off in Seattle on Monday,...
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Almost a decade ago, In The Loop Magazine had a chance to sit down and chat with Louise Harrison (George Harrison‘s sister) about her role in helping to bring The […]
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By Kyle Decker In the name of journalistic integrity, I should begin this article with a confession. Drinking Boy and Girls Choir (DBGC) founding members Bae Meena (bass) and Kim […]
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Written by: Raymond Estes Photos by: Fleurette Farley Estes On Friday, 5 September 2025, The Pogues delivered a nearly two-hour set at Washington, D.C.’s historic Lincoln Theatre, celebrating the 40th...
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By Randal Hicks I really thought I had seen peak Summerfest during weekend two, but weekend three seemed to be a whole new level. Thursday July 3rd was a scorcher. […]
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By James Currie 76 year old Billy Gibbons doesn’t need to prove anything at this point in his career, but on Sunday night in St. Charles, he did anyway. The […]
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Chicago, IL — January 30, 2026 — North Coast Music Festival, Chicago’s largest and most anticipated Labor Day Weekend celebration, officially kicks off its 16th year with the release of […]
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By Harrison Kristoff On February 6, the walls of Goat Village won’t just shake—they’ll testify. That Friday night in Norridge, Sound Fury Magazine is turning intent into impact, dragging the […]
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Grammy-Award winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi has announced ‘The Rebel Ragers Tour’, hitting over 30 cities in North America featuring special guests M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü, […]
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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 in tax revenue,...
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Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 7:30 pm. $10. 21+ Back in 1965, Andrew Zelek, the proprietor of the Peacock Tavern, was gunned down with extreme prejudice while closing up his bar […]
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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 in tax revenue,...
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Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 7:30 pm. $10. 21+ Back in 1965, Andrew Zelek, the proprietor of the Peacock Tavern, was gunned down with extreme prejudice while closing up his bar […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Squirrel Nut Zippers are back on their annual Christmas Caravan Tour and will be playing one night here in Chicago at The Park West. This is a must see […]
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