In episode four of the Loud Loop Podcast, I talked with guitarist and vocalist Andy Ryan, one half of Chicago’s punchy punk rock duo Mr. Ma’am. Though the band’s drummer and vocalist Frankie Mars Gunner wasn’t able to make the podcast recording, Andy and I still talked at length and in-depth about Mr. Ma’am including their two-person writing dynamic, growing as a band within the Chicago indie scene, running their former DIY space Poundtown and more. Immediately following the interview, check out Mr. Ma’am’s new song, “All You Do Is Try,” which was recorded exclusively for LoudLoopPress.com by our very own Damian Wiseman. “All You Do Is Try” can be downloaded for free below and/or can be streamed in the Bandcamp sidebar to the right. Enjoy!

Loud Loop Podcast EP04 - Mr. Ma'am

The Avantist is truly the whole package. Not only is their sound a really great fusion of melodic indie, frantic prog and Latin rock, but their story – four brothers from Chicago’s South Side whose father was a well-known Mariachi musician – is begging for a screenwriter. I’ve been a fan of The Avantist for years, so it was a pleasure to sit down with singer Fernando Arias and guitarist David Arias for a casual conversation about the band’s very fun orgin story, their highly entertaining social media channels (here’s their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and their new song, “Veneno”, which was recorded exclusively for LoudLoopPress.com by our very own Damian Wiseman. “Veneno” can be downloaded for free below and/or can be streamed in the Bandcamp sidebar to the right.

Loud Loop Podcast EP05 - The Avantist

If you’re into the local Chicago scene and haven’t heard of Swimsuit Addition, then you haven’t been paying attention. This foursome craft some of the best “bubblepunk,” “brat-pop,” “goth-surf,” “pysch-grunge,” and “weirdo-wave” music in the city (their words, not mine). But seriously, the band’s ever-evolving art-rock stylings make them not only exciting to listen to, but a fantastic stage band as well. Their live shows simmer with a fierce, snarling toughness that comes off as powerful rather than intimidating. At the center of it all is Jen Larson, Swimsuit’s lead singer and guitarist. In episode six of the Loud Loop Podcast, I chatted with Jen about the band’s evolution, where she gets the energy for the millions of her ongoing project and and their new Loud Loop-exclusive jam, “Toner”. You can hear the track right after the interview in the podcast, or download it for free at the Bandcamp link below. Happy Listening!

Download "Toner" here: https://loudlooppress.bandcamp.com/track/toner

Loud Loop Podcast EP06 - Swimsuit Addition

Loud Loop Podcast EP07 - Beat Drun Juel

If there's a Chicago band that hits classic pop hooks with ease while still sounding enthusiastic and fresh, it's Sheep Numbers. Sheep Numbers is spearheaded by the multitalented Mike Martello, who was the primary player on the band's current releases, but the outfit is priming their first official full band release for 2017. In episode eight or the holiday edition of the Loud Loop Podcast, I chatted with Martello and drummer Andy Dierker about the band's beginnings, their songwriting process, and we also go off on a little tangent about Christmas music, which is fitting for the season. Right after our conversation, give a listen to their new Loud Loop-exclusive jam, “Lazer Eyes”. You can also download the track for free below or stream it in the Bandcamp sidebar to the right. Happy Listening!

Episode Links:
http://Loudlooppress.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/SheepNumbers
http://Sheepnumbers.bandcamp.com
http://Thenothingheads.bandcamp.com

Loud Loop Podcast EP08 - Sheep Numbers

While their approach might be minimal, Luggage creates a dense, moody atmosphere in their songs. The Chicago post-punk act’s 2016 debut, SUN, is reverb-heavy and carries space that can be both felt and heard. At times, they conjure up the same dark vibes that made the now-on-hiatus Disappears so damn good. That being said, I was taken aback when I got the final mix for their new, Loud Loop-exclusive single “Wine,” which trades some of the atmospherics for a tighter, more aggressive approach. And the result is rad as hell.

In episode nine of the Loud Loop Podcast, I chatted with Michael Vallera, Michael John Grant and Luca Cimarusti from Luggage about their songwriting process, learning from past projects and their Loud Loop-exclusive jam, “Wine,” which you can hear at the tail end of the podcast below. You can also download the track for free below or stream it in the Bandcamp sidebar to the right. Happy Listening!

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