In The Loop Magazine Features Archives - Page 2 of 214

Warm Love Cool Dreams Brings Big Heart And Bigger Sound To The Chicago Indie Fest Scene

May 26, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie At a time when independent music festivals are struggling to stay alive across the country, Warm Love Cool Dreams felt like a reminder of why Chicago’s music […]

Theatre Review: Mastery And profundity In Hubbard’s Spring Series

May 19, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci A unique feeling of anticipation proceeds every Hubbard Street Dance performance. While the core qualities of the company – its versatility, its athleticism, its...

Lords of Acid Prove Their Revolving Lineup Still Delivers the Chaos

May 11, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Harrison Kristoff Belgium’s long-running electro-industrial provocateurs Lords of Acid made a quick return to Chicago Wednesday night and still packed the Bottom Lounge only months after their...

A Red Hot Chili Pepper Goes Solo And Brings A Fiery Jazz Fueled Set Of Emotions To Fans On Opening Night In Chicago

May 08, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie Flea finds freedom in fear during stunning Chicago jazz debut at Thalia Hall as his debut solo performance sold out weeks before he even arrived in town. […]

Failure Launches “Location Lost” Tour With Cosmic Precision At Chicago’s Radius

May 04, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie The cavernous expanse of Radius Chicago felt like the perfect launchpad for a band that has always sounded like it belonged somewhere just beyond Earth’s atmosphere. On […]

Power Pop Perfection: The Lemon Twigs Turn Back Time With Their Modern Retro Sound

May 04, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 1

By James Currie There’s something quietly defiant about seeing a band like The Lemon Twigs pack a room like Metro. In an era obsessed with polish and playlists, the D’Addario […]