In The Loop Magazine

ESSO Afrojam Funkbeat and Glad Rags Live Schuba’s

Aug 05, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, 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 Features, Music News, 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 Breaking News, Features, Music News, 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 Breaking News, Features, Music News, 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 Features, Interviews, Music News, 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 […]

Day 3: The Final Day of Chicago Open Air 2017: Highlights and Review

Jul 17, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David The third and final day of Chicago Open Air featured some of the heaviest hitters of the weekend, solidifying the event as a genuine contender in Chicago’s […]