In The Loop Magazine Features Archives - Page 161 of 209

Chicago’s Christopher David Plays The Cosmic Lottery

Aug 07, 2017 James Currie Music News, Features, Reviews 0

With his second solo LP Cosmic Lottery set to release this December 10th, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Christopher David returns with his strongest record yet. Comprised of 11 tracks, including...

ESSO Afrojam Funkbeat and Glad Rags Live Schuba’s

Aug 05, 2017 James Currie Music News, Features, Reviews 0

By Vernon Hester Depending on how you look at it, much of the fun of going to live concerts is seeing an unfamiliar opener. I have to admit that I’ve seen a […]

‘How to Be a Rock Critic’ Explores Tangled Mess that was Lester Bangs

Aug 02, 2017 James Currie Music News, Features, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Lester Bangs is probably the most (in)famous writers of rock criticism, and for good reason – a pill popping, beer boozing, cough-syrup downing polemicist who wildly

Foo Fighters Announce Surprise Gig In Chicago On Friday

Aug 01, 2017 James Currie Music News, Breaking News, Features, Reviews, This Just In 0

Just announced, Dave Grohl brings his band Foo Fighters to Chicago this Friday for a last minute surprise gig. It’s scheduled for Friday night at 8pm at the legendary Wrigleyville […]

Arcade Fire Announce Surprise Small Club Gig In Chicago

Jul 28, 2017 James Currie Music News, Breaking News, Features, This Just In 0

Adding to an already stellar week of Official Lollapalooza Aftershows, Metro is thrilled to announce a Saturday, August 5, show with Canadian rock outfit ARCADE FIRE. Tickets will go on […]

Interview: Poptone at Metro Chicago

Jul 19, 2017 James Currie Music News, Features, Interviews, Reviews 0

By Tegh Singh Matharu and Kyle Billingsley (Parts of this interview with Kevin Haskins and Diva Dompe of Poptone were edited for clarity) Kyle: So what was the process of […]