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Weight of the False Self by Hatebreed

Hatebreed returns with their eighth studio album Weight of the False Self which is classic Hatebreed with a few surprises thrown in.
Concert Reviews

Stone Horses at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, MD

We were excited to finally attend a live show again, especially a Stone Horses show. It brought fans from across the state together albeit socially distanced.
Interviews

Interview with Model Stranger

Check out our video interview with Stephen Francis and Kevin James, two-thirds of the Chicago-based band, Model Stranger.
Interviews

Interview with Marc Urselli

Continuing our series of interviews with people working in different roles within the music industry, we chatted with producer and engineer, Marc Urselli.
News

The Smashing Pumpkins Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is 25 years old and the band has announced what they’re doing to mark the occasion.
News

NIVA Announces Schedule for #SOSFEST

#SOSFEST is a three-day music festival which will benefit independent music venues who are at risk of closing due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions.

Stone Horses at the Frederick Fairgrounds in Frederick, MD

November 25, 2020 Comments Off

We were excited to finally attend a live show again, especially a Stone Horses show. It brought fans from across the state together albeit socially […]

Davy Knowles at the City Winery in Chicago, IL

October 8, 2020 Comments Off

We were beyond excited to cover our first live show since March, and who better to draw us out of hibernation than Davy Knowles.

Ana Popovic at the City Winery in Chicago, IL

March 14, 2020 Comments Off

Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ana Popovic celebrated 20 years in the business at Chicago’s City Winery.

Jack Broadbent at the City Winery in Chicago, IL

March 14, 2020 Comments Off

It was a night full of witty charm and singer-songwriters as Jack Broadbent and Benjamin Jaffe brought their show to Chicago’s City Winery.

Olivia O'Brien @ Cannery Ballroom, Nashville | Photo By Gary Johnson

Olivia O’Brien at Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, TN

March 12, 2020 Comments Off

Singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien brings pop to the “Home of Country Music” as she continues her very first headlining tour.

Davy Knowles at Brauer House in Lombard, IL

March 9, 2020 Comments Off

Davy Knowles draws a crowd for his adopted hometown show, filled with friends, family and lots of familiar faces.

The Smashing Pumpkins Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

October 22, 2020 Comments Off

The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is 25 years old and the band has announced what they’re doing to mark the occasion.

NIVA Announces Schedule for #SOSFEST

October 15, 2020 Comments Off

#SOSFEST is a three-day music festival which will benefit independent music venues who are at risk of closing due to COVID-19 closures and restrictions.

Five Finger Death Punch Confirms New Lineup

October 13, 2020 Comments Off

After speculation following a since-deleted video posted by Jason Hook, Five Finger Death Punch confirms he is no longer part of the band.

Interview with Model Stranger

November 10, 2020 Comments Off

Check out our video interview with Stephen Francis and Kevin James, two-thirds of the Chicago-based band, Model Stranger.

Interview with Marc Urselli

October 28, 2020 Comments Off

Continuing our series of interviews with people working in different roles within the music industry, we chatted with producer and engineer, Marc Urselli.

Interview with Tyler Bryant

September 30, 2020 Comments Off

We caught up with Tyler Bryant of Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown to discuss their upcoming release, Pressure.

Interview with Larkin Poe

September 20, 2020 Comments Off

Rebecca and Megan Lovell, AKA Larkin Poe, caught up with us to talk about what it’s been like writing and recording music during COVID-19.

Interview with Anthony Fitzpatrick and Justin Melchor of Sleeptalk

September 10, 2020 Comments Off

Anthony Fitzpatrick and Justin Melchor of California-based alternative band Sleeptalk took time out to chat with Loud Hailer.

Interview with Whitney McClain

September 3, 2020 Comments Off

R&B singer-songwriter Whitney McClain had a chat with us to talk about her latest release, Letters From A Broken Heart.

Weight of the False Self by Hatebreed

November 25, 2020 Comments Off

Hatebreed returns with their eighth studio album Weight of the False Self which is classic Hatebreed with a few surprises thrown in.

Pressure by Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown

October 14, 2020 Comments Off

Pressure, set for release this week, will be Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown’s fourth album, and boy is it an impressive one!

Circle of Darkness by Plague Years

September 29, 2020 Comments Off

Evil times call for salvation in the form of brute force music seething with undeniable power. Circle of Darkness by Plague Years is that deliverance.