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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
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		<title>loudlooppress.com</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
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Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
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		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
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Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
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		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30766" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="Mucca Pazza performs this Thursday at Double Door &#124; Photo by Antonio Bovino "][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

A YEAR IN A DAY
Tonight at the Empty Bottle, 88.7FM WLUW's The Minimal Beat is presenting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-11/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: Distant Cities &#8211; &#8220;Look Away&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walk Away by Distant Cities

On their Walk Away EP, electronic pop outfit Distant Cities show why they're not your average electronic pop outfit. They have a secret weapon in lead vocalist Olivia Rose whose vigorous delivery and melodic sophistication give their tunes a certain accessibility. This can especially be heard on the EP's opening track, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-distant-cities-look-away/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30718" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Killer Moon"][/caption]

Another week another box of really good shows to choose from. This week we're talking Killer Moon's album release party at Double Door, The Runnies' fundraiser for the homeless at Cole's, and much more!

Purple monkey dishwasher...



FRIDAY

KILLER MOON
Chicago psych rockers Killer Moon are celebrating the release of their new album Tunnel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-202/</link>
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		<title>The Quick Fix</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Quick Fix showcases the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.


• Official Lollapalooza Aftershows were announced today and a few shows in interest include Lana Del Rey at House of Blues, Wavves, E.T. Habit at Empty Bottle,  Death Grips at Bottom [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/the-quick-fix-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_30702" align="alignnone" width="445" caption="New Canyons play The Empty Bottle Monday, June 3."][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.



MONDAY

NEW CANYONS
One of the reasons why I made sure that New Canyons were included in our 13 Chicago Bands to Watch [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-10/</link>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

I think it's summer...or close enough anyway. So, kick off street festival season the right way at Do Division this weekend. But don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you entertained if fests aren't your scene like a Coffin Ships at Cole's, Love and Radiation at Saki and more. 

Let's dive right in...



FRIDAY

DO DIVISION [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-201/</link>
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		<title>LISTEN: The Blisters &#8211; &#8220;Through You&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before we get started, let's get one thing out of the way: Yes, Jeff Tweedy's Tumblrin' son, Spencer Tweedy, plays drums for The Blisters. But don't for a second think that means the band has any sonic resemblance to Wilco.

No, on their new single, "Through You," The Blisters, also guitarist Hayden Holbert, vocaliast and guitarist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/listen-the-blisters-through-you/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekly Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[[caption id="attachment_25061" align="aligncenter" width="445" caption="Dastardly play Township on Wednesday night"][/caption]

Welcome to Weekly Diversions! This is our new weekly show calendar in which we preview our local show picks for Monday through Thursday.


MONDAY

LEE RANALDO BAND
The annual Downtown Sound: New Music Mondays kicks off at the Pritzker Pavilion today with a special appearance by Lee Ranaldo Band. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekly-diversions-9/</link>
			</item>
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		<title>Weekend Diversions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[

It's our 200th Weekend Diversion (at least according to our link generator)! What a long, strange trip it has been. We want to thank everyone for making this moment possible by spreading the good word about some sweet local shows this weekend; like Soft Speaker at the Empty Bottle, BlahBlahBlah at Double Door and so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://loudlooppress.com/news/weekend-diversions-200/</link>
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		<title>WATCH: Smith Westerns get kissy in &#8220;Varsity&#8221; video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Glam-pop heartthrobs Smith Westerns will drop Soft Will on June 25, the follow-up to their solid 2011 effort, Dye It Blonde. The first single from Soft Will is "Varsity," a slightly new wave and mellow tune that's pretty darn catchy. The band also released a video for "Varsity," which, for fans of fruit and intense [...]]]></description>
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