Local Loft Episode 232

Grunting, jangling, and rocking their way across the wild cyberwaves, another explosive invasion of Chicagoland and Iliinois original punk, metal, alt-rock, progressive rock and power pop. You'll have no choice but to surrender to the seductive grooves and catchy guitar chords, solos and extremely harmonious vocal deliveries. Being held captive is a good thing, and you'll be back for a return trip after you're free of the musical spell.

Inspired by jangling guitar chords and distinctive vocal harmonies made very prevalent by The Beatles, The Who, Big Star and many other legendary power pop acts, The Unswept is a trio of British cousin who follow the same melodic path. I talk with singer/ drummer Ryan O'Brien, as they co headline with The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club as that converted Frankfort based Power Pop from Psychedelic Jam band prepares to rock fans at the release show for their upcoming fifth album, Please Stand By, at Reggie's Music Joint this Friday.

Move over Christina Scabbia and Maria Brink, a new hard rock female powerhouse is making her passionate vocal presence known. Lindsay Miller of the Chicago melodic hard rock trio Seeker Pearl will rock a Tuesday night crowd as local support for Icon For hire at The Forge In Joliet. I have a pulsating preview.

M & R Rush get one health scare after another, but it won't stop the veteran Roseland rockers from hitting the road for the long-delayed opening of their 22 For You tour. The recent setback was a near fatal one for drummer Marty Mardirosian, but he'll rock on and keep on ticking. I've got more info.

Ockham's Razor of New Lenox slashed their way back to the grunge dominated mid 90s while staying true to a new hard edged rock sound. I welcomed guitarist/singer Nick Woodman into The Kat 105.5 studio ten years ago this week. We rock back to it.

Along with these, you're pogoing like a vicious bucking horse, and throwing off all vented frustrations like a cowboy with a loose hold on a stallion's saddle, to the rocking sounds of:

The Upswept-We're Gonna Split

The Unswept-Got Lucky

Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club- Fifty Foot Woman

Bad Planning-Dead Ends And Amends

Guardrail-Somewhere Down On Fullerton

Seeker Pearl-New Tide

A.D.D.-Open Your Eyes

M & R Rush-Keep On Rockin'

Convoy-U.S.M.C.

We Killed The Lion-Final Stand

Releaser-Vicious Cycles

Ockham's Razor (Nick Woodman interview in The Kat 105.5 studio-7/5/12)

Ockham's Razor-Inner Visions

Ockham's Razor-Let It Go