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Stream/Download: Midland – 40 min Boiler Room DJ Set
Harry Agius (Midland) is another talented UK DJ/producer that excels at blending all genres; while it would be easy to lump this guy in with others, Midland’s diversity is what sets him apart from his...
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Stream/Download: Floating Points You’re A Melody #2 Mix
UK dance stalwart Floating Points has recently taken up a residency at Plastic People in London, UK. This is the second mix he has released to fans and it features 5 hours of the best soul, funk, and...
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Stream/Download: Buoy – Island Rhythm (January 2014)
A very impressive debut from local Chicago DJ John Bassing under his latest moniker Buoy. This mix instantly rose to #1 on r/electronicmusic with its sublime melodies and tropical disco a la the...
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Album Review: Todd Terje “It’s Album Time”
It’s been 2 years since the release of “Inspector Norse,” the closing track on Todd Terje’s debut LP It’s Album Time, and it shows no sign of losing its anthemic luster whatsoever. The track...
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Preview & Ticket Giveaway: Escort at Concord Music Hall on Friday, May 2nd
Disco orchestras are a rare species, like the golden-winged Warbler or the Loch Ness Monster. Actually, let’s face it: there’s only one true specimen left on Earth right now and they come hot out of...
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Stream/Download: Rob Garza – Disco-Tech Mixtape Series
A few months ago, Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza began his new Disco-Tech Mixtape series. He’s now on the second installment and, despite the slow uptake, we’re fully locked in to what he’s up to...
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Stream/Download: The Black Madonna – BIS Radio Show #745
Chicago underground house, techno, and disco purveyor The Black Madonna has a simple message for the dance world: “We Still Believe.” Just as her music career took off in recent years, she was handed...
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Preview: James Murphy, The Black Madonna, Rahaan at Smart Bar
After years of DJing across various venues in Chicago, James Murphy is returning home to his rightful place at Smart Bar. This will mark his first appearance at the venerable dance club in over four...
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In his post-LCD Soundsystem life, James Murphy is finding many ways to stay busy and creative. He’s developed a specialty coffee for sale, explored his passion of cooking and worked with major chefs...
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Preview: Queen! with Gerd Janson, Derrick Carter, Garrett David, and hosts...
Smart Bar’s infamous weekly Sunday party Queen! has a very special guest visiting this week all the way from Frankfurt, Germany. Running Back label boss Gerd Janson is constantly referred to as “a...
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