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Essentials: Action EP – Ahee

Ahee‘s Action EP has something that’ll please every electronic music fan—seriously. Action, out now on Play Me Records, hops from the euphoric dubstep track “Supernova” (made from super-processed insect sounds!) to the deep house infused title track seamlessly. “Flyby” is begging to be rinsed in a festival set, with a groovy vocal attached to the [continued]
Essentials: “With My Words” – R.LUM.R

If you haven’t been listening to R.LUM.R, now’s the time to tune in. Before he sets off on a North American tour with Louis The Child, the Floridian R&B crooner has dropped the infectious new single “With My Words”. Listen below, and see if R.LUM.R is headed to your city this November! November 5 – [continued]
Screen Sounds: Brandon Roberts Speaks About Unbroken: Path To Redemption

I had the opportunity to speak with California-based composer Brandon Roberts. Roberts scored Unbroken: Path To Redemption, the sequel to the 2014 biopic Unbroken. We spoke about the challenges and rewards of scoring the film below. Thank you for chatting with me Brandon, how are you today? I’m good! Tell me more about you and your [continued]
Whethan Returns To Chicago For a Two-Night Run at Concord Music Hall

Chicago native Whethan returns to his hometown for a two-night run of his The Life Of A Wallflower tour, hitting Concord Music Hall October 5th and 6th. Whethan’s had a huge year: he’s collaborated with Dua Lipa for the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, released a track with pop darling Charli XCX, and recently dropped his [continued]
YehMe2’s Playing A Free Show in Chicago With Corona Electric Beach

Corona Electric Beach is bring Chicago dance music star YehMe2 to town—for free. The producer will be playing Estate (1177 N. Elston Avenue) on Saturday, September 29th, from 3 pm to 9 pm. The event is open to those 21+. Get there early, as this turnt-up trap party is sure to fill up fast. RSVP [continued]
Festival Report: The Birdhouse Festival

In September, Dirtybird Records returned home to Chicago for the inaugural Birdhouse Festival, an outdoor fest that was part warehouse party and part street fair. After an action-packed summer of festivals, I was thrilled to hit this cooler-weather event and enjoy the outdoors, as well as the excellent sets from Dirtybird superstars Will Clarke, Ardalan, [continued]
Festival Report: North Coast Music Festival 2018

After a wild summer of festivals, I was relieved when we finally hit the weekend of North Coast Music Festival. One of the more laid-back festivals of the Chicago festival season, North Coast leaned into younger audiences’ changing tastes while still appealing to the older festivalgoers as well, striking a balance that’s hard to truly [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #030: Cutting Class

London-based DJ Cutting Class whipped up a back-to-school mix worthy of a Wildcats cheer. Chock full of funky futuristic deep house, disco, and pure bants, this mix will get your head in the game. Listen to Cutting Class’s back to school mix and follow the DJ/producer/self-described “video-game nerd” on Twitter and SoundCloud for more fun. [continued]
Win Tickets To Tchami’s CONFESSION North American Tour

We know you love Tchami, so we’re giving you a chance to win two tickets to his CONFESSION tour in a city of your choice. That’s right—our contest is open for everyone, and one lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets to see Tchami and supporting acts Brohug, Dateless, Dombreskey, Gerry Gonza, Noizu, and [continued]
Idris Elba Gets Funky In Elrow London DJ Set

Livestreamed from Elrow London this weekend, distinguished actor/Royal Wedding DJ/worst boss from The Office Idris Elba threw down a deep set of chunky house, high-energy remixes, and a dash of the Bond theme to tease the crowd as rumors swirl that he’ll be the next 007. I prefer to imagine that this set is actually [continued]