In The Loop Magazine

Riot Fest 2018: Day 1 Review

Sep 16, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David Naysayers, wind it down. Riot Fest 2018 got off to an epic start on Friday after months of confusion and speculation about scheduling with some of its […]

Double Bill Of Smart Alecks Features Ben Folds And Cake At Ravinia For A Night Of Wit And Rock

Sep 11, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Vern Hester The idea of a double bill with Ben Folds and John McCrea and his band Cake (featuring Vince DiFiore on trumpet, Xan McCurdy on guitar, Daniel McCallum […]

Concert Review: Giorgio Moroder And Little Boots Live In Chicago At Thalia Hall

Sep 10, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Vern Hester The idea of watching a DJ spin records for an audience who deifies him/her as a god rubs my chabsbury in the rudest possible way. The North […]

Indie Cult Rockers Car Seat Headrest Showcase Reworked Classics Live In Chicago At The Riv

Sep 08, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Kevin Prosise With the release of their re-recorded version of Twin Fantasy earlier this year, Car Seat Headrest landed in Chicago on Friday night to showcase the reworking of […]

Pop Punk Legends From Osaka Japan, Shonen Knife, Return To Chicago And Play To Rabid Fans At SubT

Sep 08, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By John Meadows Pop punk legends Shonen Knife have been going at it for 37 years. They sing songs about useful items, songs about food, songs about sports and/or exercise. […]

Bringing Their Sonic Psychedelia To Chicago, My Bloody Valentine Throw Riviera Fans Into A Swirl Of Emotions

Sep 07, 2018 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David If you listened close enough, you might have heard the sound of 2,500 wishlists being checked off on Saturday at the Riviera Theater as shoegaze gods My […]