Local Loft Episode 298

The original music and voices of they who truly rock the Chicago area's metal, punk, alternative rock and power pop scene. presented to you by almost completely voiceless host.

I'm not getting into great details on my technical difficulties, but seasonal allergies kicked in and caused me to do this podcast sounding hoarse and croaky.

At least the vocals of the artists had a more natural sound. Including Death Pop Radio. On their second full length album, Medieval Electric, due out this Friday the 13th, they work in more synthesizers. which don't rob the music of its heavy aggressive rock nature. Siner Eric Liljehorn joins me to preview the new album, and its release show this Friday, the 13th at Brauerhouse in Lombard.

An Aweful good time will be had by all at Empty Bottle Wednesday night, when the north side Chicago trio releases their self titled second album, in three different colored pressings. I got the leadoff track from it.

From Black, Purple, and translucent Pink vinyl LPs to Red Novella. The Aurora based band painted a rocking future, hoping to be a big part of a melodic hard rock scene that included Skillet and Nickelback. I talked with singer Jeremy Fineberg as their debut album Failure By Design had just been released ten years ago this week.

As I gargle salt water to restore my broadcast voice. you can scream and shout in a clear high voice your love of the original Chicagoland music scene by pumping up the volume to:

Death Pop Radio-Demons

Death Pop Radio-Medieval Electric

Pipe-Play That Johnny Cash Song

Aweful-Just Like Me

Lollygagger-Liar's Club

Terminus Victor-The Hands Of Gridlock

Deep Tunnel Project-Connector

Repentance-Down In The Water

Gerhart-Bringing Me Down

Red Novella (interview in The Kat 1055 studio-10/10/13)

Red Novella-Won't Back Down

Red Novella-Broken Down