In The Loop Magazine

Smashing Pumpkins Shatter Alternative Convention While Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Retain Pop Roots

Aug 16, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David It would be easy to start the recap of Thursday’s barnstorming show at Tinley Park with some sort of schmaltzy nostalgia language referring to the ‘90s. But […]

Knotfest 2019 Rolls Through Chicagoland And Slipknot Plays Songs Not Heard In Years

Aug 14, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David Even in the diverse world of musical genres and subgenres, attaining mainstream respect can still be a dicey prospect for a metal band. Metal is still considered […]

Sarah McLachlan Finishes 2019 Summer Tour At Ravinia

Aug 13, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie Multi-instrumentalist, Sarah McLachlan, finishing out her summer tour at Ravinia last night in Highland Park. She was joined on stage by her backing band and the Ravinia […]

Interview: 5 questions (around 5!) with Jimbo Mathus of the Squirrel Nut Zippers

Aug 08, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Interviews, Music News, Reviews 0

By Cesar Glanville Forward: Cesar recently chatted to Squirrel Nut Zipper’s front man, singer and songwriter about his current tour, line up and what it means to be in the […]

A Night Under The Stars With Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band and The Beach Boys At Ravinia

Aug 06, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 1

By Kelly Clausen A Beatle and a Beach Boy walk into a festival. No, this is not the set up for a rock n roll punchline, but an introduction to […]

Live Review: Ted Nugent Plays The McHenry County Fair

Aug 05, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Cesar Glanville A short hour and twenty minute drive from the ‘safe space’ of Chicago, IL lies a pretty different world. A parking lot loaded with Harley’s, trucks with […]