Innerloop Magazine

Innerloop Magazine was a dance music magazine based in Washington, D.C. from 2001-2003. Innerloop was a free publication distributed at record stores, clubs and other cultural hubs on interest around the country and in Europe. Printed on newsprint, Innerloop was a tabloid format. The magazine featured electronic music artists who typically did not have press agents or major label representation, with a strong focus on the D.C. and Baltimore music scenes. The first cover of the magazine featured D.C. legendary house music DJ Sam "the man" Burns. Innerloop's Art Director, London-based Ivan Cottrell, designed the magazine. Innerloop was featured in the U.K.'s Creative Review for its design. The Art Institute in Arlington, Va., and MICA in Baltimore, Md. also subscribed to Innerloop for its design students as a resource. Innerloop was founded by Courtney Reyers (Apple Rochez) and Ivan Cottrell as a joint, transcontinental publication. The staff was entirely volunteer, and included Christine Moritz, Andy Cerutti (of 2tuff fame), illustrator Nils Davy, Jorge Bañales and Daniel Swierdsiol, among others over the years. Innerloop partnered with various clubs over the years, including Five and the Edge in D.C. and Sonar in Baltimore to present Innerloop-based parties. Courtney Reyers also hosted an Innerloop radio show on XM Radio's Channel 80 "The Move." The magazine closed in September 2003, with artists A Skillz and Krafty Kutz as its last cover feature.