Local Loft

Local Loft Episode 24

Whether you like it fast,furious,or funky. Here's another hours plus worth of the goods from the extensive local metal,alt-rock,punk & prog scene. I talk to Joliet Power Trio Catapult the Propaganda,who have just released their second EP,,Hell Passed By. Guitarist/singer Robert Bloodworth,bassist Leah Collette,& drummer Skip Maskeri,join me before they rock Exit,on North Avenue in Chicago to a foundation tremor. Phosphene is back to do some more damage to the music scene,minus their longtime guitar player. Also, a big ass look ahead to the end all/be all CMA Bash (OK,not a total goodbye).
On LL #24,we rock you with:
Catapault the Propaganda-Sorrows of Empire
Catapault the Propaganda-Hollowed
Speedfreak-Full Throttle
No Conviction-Burn The World
Vicious Attack-I Am
Sinister Fate-Frankenstein Valentine (featuring Kryssie Ridolphi)
4Without-Move On
Steamvalve Nation-Time Will Tell
Tafoya's Lost Boyz-Like It This Way
Horvath-Magnus Prime
Orion Nine-Brass Tax
Phosphene-Damaged

Local Loft Episode 23

It's time to get festive (and FIST-IVE!-raise EM up! or make a distinctive horn sign) With a lot of live fests & shows to check out over these next 5 & 1/2 months, We unleash the Metal Motherlode,around the massive. Chicagoland area. Chicago's own Legions of Raum screams their way back into the scene with Fruition ,their second CD, but first full length. I talk to roaring singer Martin Kissel,guitarist Anthony Micelli,,bassist Michael McKinney,& new drummer Alec Skylar, after they crumbled the foundations of Reggie's Music Joint. My thanks to the band for the interview .
Heads will bang big time in Barrington,as Tony Factly lets 16 local acts tear up 2 stages at Midwest Springfest 2. A preview of that,& an air guitared look ahead to the massive CMA Bash,May 21st in Chicago Ridge.
We rock you all over with:
Legions of Raum-Doom and Gloom
Legions of Raum-Shipwrecked
Two Ton Anvil-Turn Up The Bitch
Praise The Fallen-Scars
Man The Mighty-Dead Man Walking
Ditchwater-Blister
13-Monsters-Never Let You Go
Hamburglars-Shamrock Shake
The Forms They Take-Legion
Skinwalker-For The Kill
Righteous Hillbillies-She's Righteous (Muscle Shoals Sessions remake)

Local Loft Episode 22

Unleashing the alternative Monster,(and Metal Beast), of the Chicagoland Area's six county local music scene. It's another music intensive hour of the intense and intimate. The rocking and shocking. Chicago based alt rockers 13 Monsters feature the charismatic female vocal presence of Deb Sonzo.The four guys in the band also greatly contribute to their musical output. I interview this eclectic,innovative band after a recent gig at Wire in Berwyn Extremely talented Jana Vox,who fronts 4Without,has an extensive singing background, going back 2 decades, We hear a bit of her early past,with the psychedelic prog band,Voodoo Monkey Child,as well as another winning cut off the debut 4Without CD,Line of Love. Local Metal invades the far Northwest burbs,at Midwest Springfest 2 in Barrington.
Thanks to Deb,Jamie,Joel & Jay for the interview.
Along with them, you'll be rocked by
13Monsters-Home
13Monsters-Heroine
Voodoo Monkey Child-Seek
4Without-Life
Proudest Angel-Whole Again
Catapult The Propaganda-F-Bomb
Bareknuckle Bullseye- The Bridge
Genotype-Nothing To Hold
Legions of Raum-Thick Skin

Local Loft Episode 21

From Rockford to Rockdale....Berwyn to Braidwood...& all over the greater Chicagoland area. It's another music packed,spiritually uplifting episode of Local Loft. From the mostly female fronted Punk/metal assault of Evil Engine to the whiskey soaked atmosphere of the soon to be opened Top Fuel Saloon,I've got the venues & genres covered. Faith in the Fallen,adds a futuristic,& slightly electronic change,in hopes of attracting a new religious following of fans. I talk to singe/guitarist Guy Schingoethe,rhythm guitarist Dan Dobbertin,bass player Scott Guzik,guitarist James Pape,& drummer Charles Bacani. Thanks to the band for the interview,before a recent gig at Star Bar in Chicago Ridge.
Along with them,you get rocked by:
Faith in the Fallen- Creature of Habit
Faith in the Fallen-9 to 5
Evil Engine-Radio Coup D' Etat
Deadman'swake- Grand Theft Auto
John Daily-The Path
Redneck Remedy-Goin' Back to Whiskey
Our Day's End-Sadistic Demise
Bloodletter-Blood Bible
13 Monsters-Perfectly Imperfect
Escape the Paradigm-Mistaken
Wicked Deception-Paralysis

Local Loft Episode 20

Slam,mosh or jig dance to this. Sure'n it's a soundtrack around the ever expanding Chicagoland area's vast music scene. This will rock the inner leprechaun out of you. Grab your favorite libation of Guinness,Smithwicks,Harp,or American brew in the bright green bottle,& rock out to the Chicago tour de force band,Punch Cabbie. They'll be exploding the roof off the House of Blues for the St. Patrick's Day Massacre. A lot of beer, but no blood,will be spilled. Thanks to Frank,Skylar,Mike,Ronnie, & Ryan for the interview with them at Brauerhouse in Lombard.Along with PC, this podcast rocks with:
Punch Cabbie-Introspection
Punch Cabbie-Vitriol
Red River-35 Degrees
Along the Parallel-Self Aware
Kills Again-Flatline
Hot Dang-Death's Intention
Atlanta Is Burning-Alive In Memories
Faith In Vain-Drink You
Darkness Inside-One More Time
Fatal Havoc-Flower (new version)
Flatfoot 56-Brother,Brother

Local Loft Episode 19

Another 60 minute slab of local music that rocks to the core,MAINLY THE METALCORE!  NU Metalcore 5 piece Chicago act,When Night Falls has been expanding their fan base with their part melodic,part hardcore blend of passionate angst ridden vocals & hard hitting grooves. I interviewed all band members after a Sunday night gig at Wire in Berwyn. They won the Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands at Reggies Rock Club last year,then opened for National Chicago based melodic metal band Soil. Now,WNF is getting ready to release a more aggressive second EP. Along with them,you get rocked out by.
When Night Falls-Creatures of the Night
When Night Falls-Lost
7 Days in May-Trinity
Wrecked-Waiting to Die
Face the Fire-Time
September's Rest-Now or Never
Punch Cabbie Electric Fire
Consume the Divide-Break Me Down
Drama Queen-You're Going Down Tonight
Ephinepic-Unkown
Catapult The Propaganda-Broken Limbs & Crooked Smiles
Local Loft-One year strong & rockin' the wild cyber airwaves (as of this episode) Thanks to all the bands & solo acts around the entire Chicagoland area for your outstanding original contributions.

Local Loft Episode 18

From Czech hard rock to Southwest Suburban Power Pop. It's another new music packed edition of Local Loft. Chicago Euro rockers 4Without have made great strides with their debut full length CD, Line of Love. I get the scoop on the new album, from the band, including the powerful singing style of Jana Vox. Thanks to Jana,Carl,Jiri,Phillip & new drummer,Jason Mallow, for the interview,after their recent gig at The Metro in the shadow of Wrigleyville. Along with them,you get rocked by,4Without-Kill Him First4Without-TonightAmulance-Unleash the BeastKhaos Ordinance-PavlovFool''s Brew-Untitled Track 6 (from the CD This Side Of Sanity)Legions of Raum- Thick SkinThe Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club-Have You Met You?Romantic Rebel-BelieveLiar's Burden-Liar's BurdenDelta 88-Where Were You?Deadman's Hand-Reflections

Local Loft Episode 17

Brand spanking new local music to warm the frigid heart. De-ice your PC,Mac or mobile device,as bands & artists in the 6 county Chicagoland area blaze a trail of scorching Metal,Alt,Progressive & melodic rock grooves & tunes. Old man winter's arctic icy chill couldn't stop a big crowd from headbanging & moshing to Threatening The Order. I caught up with singer Melissa Radice,bassist Izzy Gonzalez, & the rest of the band, as they played Reggie's Rock Club's Battle of the Bands. Along with them,plenty of new tunes to rock your cyberspace ass offThreatening the Order-Soul InsideThreatening the Order-Something to ProveSeptember's Rest-GoodbyeFaces of the Bog-The Hanged ManLegions of Raum-Doom & Gloom/KuruPunch Cabbie-UndyingDitchwater-BlisterCatapult The Propaganda-Broken Limbs & Crooked SmilesEikthymir-The OracleDissona-Breach4Without-Where I Belong

Local Loft Episode 16

Something old,many things new. New Music not readily available at the time of interviews. I know,half-assed,but at least I'm keeping up with what's new. Diverse Chicago hard-rock trio Of Wolves is working on a follow up full length CD to their 2013 release,Evolve, since last June. I talk with Steve Sherwood,Ivan Cruz & John Culpit, after a post xmas gig at Reggie's Music Joint,about how musically,politically, & emotionally different, the forthcoming disc is.Year in Review-Yes,but very slightAlong with that, we look back a bit at the 6 county Chicagoland area's thriving music scene in 2015. The meteoric & choreographic rise of Phosphene, Convoy trucks Northward to Cheese Land to open for national hard rockers,Wayland & more.Of Wolves-The Man/Red Skins/Buffalo NicklesOf Wolves-Legal LiesThe Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club-The Woman Who Got Old63-Love Me,Hate Me,Kill MeConvoy-RectifyJenny Rockis- You SuckVeilside-Left TownPhosphene-IndestuctibleHot Dang-False Hopes and Dignitaries4Without-Tonight

Local Loft Episode 15

It's the musical gift that keeps on giving with every listen to their CDs,or at any show they put on. Crank it up,& make the tree & holly fibers disintegrate. From the blue collar southern hard rock of 63,to the balls out lightning fast thrash metal of South Arsenal, I've made another killer list,& checked it a zillion times for maximum rockage. Stuff your ears,brain, & the feet, whose stockings will be rockin, with this soundtrack63-How I Roll63-Outta HereSouth Arsenal-SouthOrinoco-The Hell ComplexThreatening The Order-Soul InsideDissona-Another SkyScars of Armageddon-Our Dying DayModern Day Rippers-Yeah,Yeah/Scumbag CityBeast Warrior-The Battle of Darkstaff PlanM & R Rush-Heavy Metal ChristmasMy thanks to John Daily Jr.,Jesse Alvarado,Eric Schaumbug,& Jason Dieter of 63 for my interview with them at Star Bar in Chicago Ridge