Loud Loop Podcast

01/02/2017

In episode nine, I sat down with Michael, Michael and Luca of post-punk outfit Luggage to talk about about the band's beginnings, developing their sound, learning from past projects. After the interview, give a listen to their new, rad-as-hell Loud Loop-exclusive single, "Wine"!

While their approach might be minimal, Luggage creates a dense, moody...

30/12/2016

In episode eight of the Loud Loop Podcast, I sat down with Sheep Numbers to talk about about the band's beginnings, songwriting and Christmas music. After the interview, give a listen to their super catchy new Loud Loop-exclusive single, "Lazer Eyes"!

If there’s a Chicago band that hits classic pop hooks with ease while still sounding enthusiastic and fresh, it’s Sheep Numbers.

29/09/2016

In episode seven of the Loud Loop Podcast, I sat down with Beat Drun Juel to talk about about the band's formation, their excellent new record "Suppressor", the origin of their peculiar name and more. After the convo, give a listen to their wickedly good new LLP-exclusive single, "Built"!

With so many micro-genres and eclectic styles, it's nice to see a band like Beat Drun Juel...

28/06/2016

Whew! Been a while, but we're back with a great new chat with Jen of Swimsuit Addition! Give it a listen, and then check out the band's new LLP-exclusive jam "Toner" after the interview!

Swimsuit Addition's ever-evolving art-rock...

29/02/2016

In episode five of the Loud Loop Podcast, we talked with Fernando and David Arias from Chicago rock outfit THE AVANTIST about the band's beginnings, their upcoming record, their highly entertaining social media pages and more! Also, check out The Avantist's new LLP-exclusive single, "Veneno", available for stream or free DL below!

The Avantist is truly the whole package. Not only is their sound a really great fusion of...

08/12/2015

In episode four of the Loud Loop Podcast, we talked with Andy Ryan from Chicago's punchy punk rock duo Mr. Ma'am about the band's songwriting dynamic, their former DIY space Poundtown and more! Also, check out the band's new LLP-exclusive single, "All You Do Is Try", available for stream or free DL below!

In episode four of the Loud Loop Podcast, I talked with guitarist and vocalist Andy Ryan...

20/10/2015

In episode 3 of the Loud Loop Podcast, we talked with Ron and Joey from Chicago punk rock outfit Young Marshall about the band's beginnings, their songwriting process, growing old and jaded and some topics you wouldn't normally hear in a Loud Loop interview, including sports and New Orleans. Also, check out the band's new LLP-exclusive single, "Untitled", available for stream or free DL below!

In episode 3 of the Loud Loop Podcast, we talk to Chicago punk band Young Marshall...

30/09/2015

Earlier this summer one of our showcases needed a band at the last minute, and The Mobros stepped in and got the audience at Cole's Bar moving with their soulful, bluesy sounds. We were so impressed that we invited them to lay down a couple of tracks at Soapbox Studio, and filmed the duo in action, which you can watch below...

A couple months ago, we needed a band at the last minute for one of our Loud Loop Press showcases...

14/09/2015

Soddy Daisy dropped their new LP "Trashtopia" today! Buy/listen to it here: https://soddydaisy.bandcamp.com/album/trashtopia and then listen to Maureen and Joey dish about the record on the latest episode of the Loud Loop Podcast...

The Loud Loop Podcast returns! In episode number 2, we talk to Joey and Maureen from DIY rock outfit Soddy Daisy...

30/07/2015

This month's casual conversation is with punchy garage rockers The Thons! Plus, grab a free download of their frenzied new LLP-exclusive single "No Me"!

The Thons are a garage rock trio that make fun, surf-infused tunes that manage to sound both polished and off-the-cuff...

23/07/2015

Sunday at Pitchfork Music Festival was steamy, but a whole lot of fun including some highly memorable sets from The Julie Ruin and Chance The Rapper. Check out of full recap of day three...

After a tumultuous Saturday that smoothed out into a beautiful evening serenaded by Sleater-Kinney, Sunday...

19/07/2015

Literally the coolest place at Pitchfork Music Festival is the Record Fair. Be sure to grab records, tapes and more from Maximum PELT and Eye Vybe Records!

19/07/2015

A powerful afternoon storm led to a brief evacuation of Union Park on Saturday at Pitchfork Music Festival, but those that returned in the late in the afternoon were treated to a fiery set from Sleater-Kinney. Check out our full day two recap...

by An occurrence I’ve only seen one other time in my many years attending Chicago music festivals happened...

18/07/2015

Ran into Adele of Impossible Colors at Pitchfork Music Festival yesterday. Check out her table at the CHIRP Record Fair and pick up some rad local tapes!