A Tribute to Ron Hardy & the Muzik Box
From DJ M-Traxxx aka Manny Cuevas, a longtime DJ and old school Chicago house enthusiast comes this tribute to Ron Hardy and Chicago's legendary Muzik Box nightclub.
The Secret DJ has a new book: Tales From The Booth
The mysterious author and veteran DJ's third title will be released this Friday from Velocity Press.
Kai Alcé & Voigtmann remix Silverlining’s “Aura”
Deep, techy and acid-bubbling remixes from Kai Alce and Voightmann on Silverlining Dubs XI, taken from Asad Rizvi's Simulacra album.
#ListenUp Sonic blotter from Liquid Earth & Kalahari Oyster Cult
Liquid Earth's "Scope Zone" goes from blotter on your tongue to trails in the corner of your eyes in 7:30.
Posthuman’s Requiem For A Rave is more than nostalgia for your misspent youth
The Posthuman album Requiem for a Rave could be your life, and if you're reading this it probably was.
808 State, From the Beginning
Bruce Tantum's groundbreaking interview with Graham Massey and the late Andrew Barker on the history of 808 State.
The real house sound of Chicago on “Chicago Is Home Vol 1”
A new four track track EP on vinyl from Chicago producers Kid Enigma, Chicago Skyway, Dan Ryan and Ed Nine with the real house sound of Chicago circa November 2021.
Ian Pooley strips it down for Rekids on “Studio A”
Studio A showcases a raw return to brass tacks, analog gear and a stripped down aesthetic for Ian Pooley's latest on Rekids.
Viva Chicago, Viva Acid
Viva Acid is a cultural celebration, lecture and event series this weekend October 23 and 24 in Chicago.
New York’s WTCHCRFT debuts on I Love Acid
SQLCHY: the soundtrack for an uprising on vinyl from WTCHCRFT and I Love Acid.
Traxman to reissue his Westside Boogie Vol 3
Traxman is pounding that 303 like he's blowing space invaders out of the sky on the classic Westside Boogie Vol 3, reissued on vinyl by Factory Music Chicago.
Braxton Holmes’ Princeton Park is one of the best records of the year
Princeton Park is a few months old, it's solid gold and as far as precious metals go Braxton Holmes' marvelous EP still relatively plentiful in your local record shop.
Planet Love draws upon the early work of dance music’s psychonauts and visionaries
Safe Trip compiles a retrospective of "the roots and formative years" of the more psychedelic strains of electronica from 1990 to 1995.
Mr. Bakerr’s Half Dozen: 6 rarities from Rodney Bakerr & the Rockin’ House catalog
From Mike Dunn to Michael Ezebukwu: here are 6 tracks we love most from the small but hugely influential early Chicago house label, Rockin' House, and the late Rodney Bakerr.
Kick.S makes their 303s sing on Acid 2021 Vol 1 & Vol 2
Stoned drunk on acid: more than 130 minutes of tweak & squelch on Kick.S's Acid 2021 out now from AcidWorx.
Nate Manic releases his self-titled debut album
The former music director at Chicago's Smartbar Nate Manic steps out as a producer and vocalist on his self-titled debut album.
Review: Maelstrom: Expression Directe
On Expression Directe, Cultivated Electronics delivers an EP of electro cool to the touch by Maelstrom.
Ellen Allien’s UFO Inc releases Alien Rain’s Empire of Illusion
Bad ass new tracks on Alien Rain's Empire of Illusion EP, out now via Ellen Allien's UFO Inc.
#Rejuvenate – inside the new 5 Mag
Franck Roger, Ed Nine, Rodney Baker, Berlin under lockdown and more in the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
Chicago House pioneer Rodney Bakerr has died
Rodney Baker, known professionally as Rodney Bakerr and the brilliant artist behind early Chicago label Rockin' House passed away last week.
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Brutal layoffs at Bandcamp as new owner slashes 50% of staff
A week after promising to preserve many of the site's most beloved features, Bandcamp's new owner has gutted the company's staff. The writing team at Bandcamp Daily is reportedly down to just 3 people.
